Rep. Tittl: Supports amended coronavirus relief bill

Madison, WI…State Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) voted in support of the COVID-19 Relief Bill that giving the state additional tools to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Assembly amended the legislation to ensure easy access to necessary medication, COVID tests,

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Rep. Rodriguez: Supports amended COVID-19 relief bill

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R – Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues again in voting to approve Assembly Bill 1 (AB 1), the COVID-19 relief bill.   “The coronavirus outbreak has caused hardships for many individuals, families and

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Rep. Steineke: Approves COVID relief

MADISON – The state Assembly convened this afternoon, approving an amendment from State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) for Assembly Bill 1, which will bring much-needed relief to hard-working Wisconsinites affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Representative Steineke released the following statement after

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WED News Summary: Senate votes to repeal mask mandate; revenue projections up $1B over November estimate

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Tomorrow: luncheon with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Speaker Vos will address the upcoming state budget and outline 2021-22 priorities for Assembly Republicans. The program is set to run via webinar from noon to

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LeMahieu warns Evers might veto Assembly version of COVID-19 bill

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, says several provisions the GOP Assembly added back to the COVID-19 bill are likely a “red flag” for Gov. Tony Evers that diminish its prospects of becoming law. The Assembly amended the bill yesterday to add back some provisions that the Senate took out

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Fully Fund Title I, Special Education Programs

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) helped announce the reintroduction of the Keep Our Promise to America’s Children and Teachers (PACT) Act, legislation led by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and U.S. Representative Susie Lee (D-NV) to put Congress on a fiscally-responsible path to

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on Biden Homeland Security nominee

“I believe that a President should get the cabinet members he or she wants, even if I may disagree on some policy positions. It is our job as members of this committee to approve nominees that have ‘the necessary integrity and affirmative[e] qualifi[cations] by reason of training, education, or experience

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Rep. Neubauer: Responds to Assembly Republican rejection of the bipartisan compromise COVID-19 bill

MADISON – Today, both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature met in session on bills related to COVID-19.  The Wisconsin State Assembly took up a bipartisan compromise COVID-19 proposal which would provide resources to help Wisconsin combat the COVID-19 virus, which passed the Republican-controlled Senate with near-unanimous support. Assembly Republicans

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Rep. Vorpagel: Continues to support COVID-19 relief legislation

Madison- State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issued the following regarding passage of Assembly Bill 1 as amended:   “Nearly 3 weeks ago, I voted in favor of Assembly Bill 1, which contained 44 provisions and made $100 million available to continue the fight against COVID-19.  The State Senate took out a

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Rep. Tittl: Supports amended coronavirus relief bill

Madison, WI…State Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) voted in support of the COVID-19 Relief Bill that giving the state additional tools to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Assembly amended the legislation to ensure easy access to necessary medication, COVID tests, and vaccines. “I agree the COVID-19 virus continues to impact

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Rep. Rodriguez: Supports amended COVID-19 relief bill

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R – Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues again in voting to approve Assembly Bill 1 (AB 1), the COVID-19 relief bill.   “The coronavirus outbreak has caused hardships for many individuals, families and businesses in our communities. I hope this amended legislation can

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Rep. Steineke: Approves COVID relief

MADISON – The state Assembly convened this afternoon, approving an amendment from State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) for Assembly Bill 1, which will bring much-needed relief to hard-working Wisconsinites affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Representative Steineke released the following statement after the 58-34 party-line vote to pass the COVID relief legislation:

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Rep. Subeck: Assembly Republicans put up roadblock to pandemic recovery

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly considered bipartisan compromise legislation to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through bipartisan negotiations, the bill passed the Republican controlled Senate almost unanimously, and has the support of Governor Evers. Regrettably, Assembly Republicans again delayed COVID-19 relief by rejecting the bipartisan compromise

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