Rep. Bowen: Statement on Republican anti-choice bills

MILWAUKEE – In response to the passage earlier today of a number of anti-choice bills in the Assembly, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Let’s be very clear: the anti-choice bills on today’s Assembly calendar were not

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Rep. Kitchens: Assembly passes birth control bill

MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) is honored that the state Assembly has passed his bill that gives women more choices when it comes to their reproductive healthcare. Under current state law, women can only obtain most birth

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Rep. Callahan: Stands for life

[Madison, WI] – During today’s State Assembly floor session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) along with his Assembly Republican colleagues passed a series of pro-life legislative proposals. “One of the most important things I can do as your state representative is

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Rep. Dittrich: Votes to pass pro-life bills

Two Bills Authored with Sen. Testin, One Bill Authored with Sen. Stroebel   Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) proudly voted yes on the three pro-life bills she authored today as well as others on the Assembly floor. Those

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Rep. Rodriguez: Supports ‘Time for Life’ package

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues today in supporting a package of bills aimed at reducing the instances of induced abortions in Wisconsin: the ‘Time for Life’ package.   “One bill I’d like to highlight

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WED PM Update: Assembly Republicans send abortion bills to Evers

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem Rep. Lisa Subeck slammed Republicans today for approving a series of new abortion restrictions, saying they were doing “absolutely nothing to improve the lives or health of women in our state.” But freshman GOP Rep. William Penterman countered human life needs

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Rep. Bowen: Statement on Republican anti-choice bills

MILWAUKEE – In response to the passage earlier today of a number of anti-choice bills in the Assembly, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Let’s be very clear: the anti-choice bills on today’s Assembly calendar were not about any kind of meaningful policy debate. Instead, these bills

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Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Calls for passage of build back better agenda

MILWAUKEE, WI – This morning, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined Hennepin County Board Chair Marion Greene, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, Franklin County Commissioner John O’Grady, and King County Executive Dow Constantine for a virtual press conference about the historic investments and generational impacts for local communities and families that

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Rep. Kitchens: Assembly passes birth control bill

MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) is honored that the state Assembly has passed his bill that gives women more choices when it comes to their reproductive healthcare. Under current state law, women can only obtain most birth control through a prescription from a physician or an advanced

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Rep. Callahan: Stands for life

[Madison, WI] – During today’s State Assembly floor session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) along with his Assembly Republican colleagues passed a series of pro-life legislative proposals. “One of the most important things I can do as your state representative is help protect those who can’t protect themselves,” stated Rep. Callahan.

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Rep. Dittrich: Votes to pass pro-life bills

Two Bills Authored with Sen. Testin, One Bill Authored with Sen. Stroebel   Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) proudly voted yes on the three pro-life bills she authored today as well as others on the Assembly floor. Those authored by the Representative are Assembly Bill 493, Assembly Bill 594,

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Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Taylor budget amendments recommended for adoption

MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Sequanna Taylor presented five budget amendments at Tuesday’s County Board Finance Committee meeting. Four of the amendments were recommended for adoption with numerous Supervisors joining as co-sponsors. “I brought forward these budget amendments after speaking with District 2 constituents, community organizations, and community leaders,” said Supervisor Taylor. “These

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Rep. Rodriguez: Supports ‘Time for Life’ package

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues today in supporting a package of bills aimed at reducing the instances of induced abortions in Wisconsin: the ‘Time for Life’ package.   “One bill I’d like to highlight is Assembly Bill 36, which, with certain safeguards in place, would

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WisDems: Red districts benefit from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan

Madison, Wis. — Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin families continue to benefit from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, including Wisconsinites in Republican-led congressional districts whose representatives voted against the lifesaving economic relief.   A staple of the American Rescue Plan is the expanded Child Tax Credit, which provides additional relief

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