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Quotes of the Week We’re going to keep putting people first, we’re going to keep listening to the science, and we’re going to keep working to save lives so we can get through this pandemic together. – Gov. Tony Evers
MADISON — After Republican legislators abandoned compromise legislation, Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 1. The governor issued a statement earlier today indicating he would be vetoing the bill following passage in the Senate. Gov. Evers also called on Republicans to send him the compromise version of AB 1 passed by the Senate almost
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ new public health declaration and mask mandate yesterday afternoon before Republicans had taken the final step to overturn the one he issued last month.
MADISON – For the third time in less than a month, the Wisconsin State Senate voted on the hyper partisan COVID-19 response legislation. Senator Jeff Smith and his Democratic colleagues opposed Assembly Bill 1 today for the second time after
Monday, February 8th at 1 p.m., Badgers United is hosting a virtual panel discussion with Wisconsin leaders on the value and future of UW-Madison in light of the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s finding that current legislative policy has put the flagship university in a critical
Starting tomorrow, Saturday the 6th, we will be throwing a Get Out the Vote event. We need as many people as possible to register for this event to help phone bank and drop literature. Phone banking can be done from
Milwaukee, WI – “296 days. That’s how long it’s been since the Republican-controlled legislature last passed a bill that became law. For a full-time legislature like Wisconsin’s it’s pretty hard to believe. One might be forgiven for wondering if George Webb’s
Madison, WI – On Friday, the Wisconsin State Senate passed major COVID-19-related legislation that provides an additional $100 million to fight the pandemic, improved access to health care by eliminating red tape, and further support for hospitals. “This bill is essential
Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after today’s extraordinary session: “Time is of the essence for the governor to sign AB1. Not only is it a compromise COVID bill, it addresses the federal extended
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) introduced the Oversight for Members And Relatives Act or “OMAR Act,” which would put an end to the practice of candidates for office tapping their campaign accounts
MADISON – In an extraordinary session called by Senate Republican Leadership, the State Senate voted on an amended AB1 bill. In another extraordinary failure no COVID relief was provided for the people of Wisconsin. The so-called COVID relief bill drafted
(Madison, WI) – This morning, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers proposed investments in agriculture and food supply chains for the ’21-’23 budget: “Governor Evers’ historic investment in agriculture is great for Wisconsin.” “As someone who
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Legislature abandons bipartisan compromise, sends first bill to governor’s desk in more than 290 days MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today reacted to the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 1, which was passed after Republicans abandoned compromise legislation that passed the
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the battle between Gov. Tony Evers and the GOP-controlled Legislature over the Dem governor’s emergency orders and facemask mandate, the state’s COVID-19 vaccination progress, early budget themes Evers and Republicans are advancing, and more.
Quotes of the Week We’re going to keep putting people first, we’re going to keep listening to the science, and we’re going to keep working to save lives so we can get through this pandemic together. – Gov. Tony Evers in a video message announcing a new public health declaration
MADISON — After Republican legislators abandoned compromise legislation, Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 1. The governor issued a statement earlier today indicating he would be vetoing the bill following passage in the Senate. Gov. Evers also called on Republicans to send him the compromise version of AB 1 passed by the Senate almost unanimously and with bipartisan support weeks ago, which the governor had previously indicated he would
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ new public health declaration and mask mandate yesterday afternoon before Republicans had taken the final step to overturn the one he issued last month.
MADISON – For the third time in less than a month, the Wisconsin State Senate voted on the hyper partisan COVID-19 response legislation. Senator Jeff Smith and his Democratic colleagues opposed Assembly Bill 1 today for the second time after Republicans rejected the compromise version of the bill approved on
Monday, February 8th at 1 p.m., Badgers United is hosting a virtual panel discussion with Wisconsin leaders on the value and future of UW-Madison in light of the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s finding that current legislative policy has put the flagship university in a critical position. Join Badgers United on Monday, February 8th at 1
Starting tomorrow, Saturday the 6th, we will be throwing a Get Out the Vote event. We need as many people as possible to register for this event to help phone bank and drop literature. Phone banking can be done from the comfort of your own home, so anyone can do
Milwaukee, WI – “296 days. That’s how long it’s been since the Republican-controlled legislature last passed a bill that became law. For a full-time legislature like Wisconsin’s it’s pretty hard to believe. One might be forgiven for wondering if George Webb’s has offered some sort of hamburger promotion if they can
Madison, WI – On Friday, the Wisconsin State Senate passed major COVID-19-related legislation that provides an additional $100 million to fight the pandemic, improved access to health care by eliminating red tape, and further support for hospitals. “This bill is essential to our fight against COVID-19,” said Senator Testin. “It gives
Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after today’s extraordinary session: “Time is of the essence for the governor to sign AB1. Not only is it a compromise COVID bill, it addresses the federal extended unemployment benefits our state is about to miss out on
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) introduced the Oversight for Members And Relatives Act or “OMAR Act,” which would put an end to the practice of candidates for office tapping their campaign accounts to enrich their spouses. “For too long, lawmakers of both
MADISON – In an extraordinary session called by Senate Republican Leadership, the State Senate voted on an amended AB1 bill. In another extraordinary failure no COVID relief was provided for the people of Wisconsin. The so-called COVID relief bill drafted and amended by Republicans and passed along party lines, is
(Madison, WI) – This morning, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers proposed investments in agriculture and food supply chains for the ’21-’23 budget: “Governor Evers’ historic investment in agriculture is great for Wisconsin.” “As someone who has spent the greater part of my career advocating for
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Legislature abandons bipartisan compromise, sends first bill to governor’s desk in more than 290 days MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today reacted to the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 1, which was passed after Republicans abandoned compromise legislation that passed the Wisconsin State Senate with bipartisan support. A previous bipartisan version of AB 1 had
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the battle between Gov. Tony Evers and the GOP-controlled Legislature over the Dem governor’s emergency orders and facemask mandate, the state’s COVID-19 vaccination progress, early budget themes Evers and Republicans are advancing, and more.