MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on multiple GOP gun bills (AB 498, AB 495, AB 518, AB 597). Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement in response: “These bills are not wanted or needed. The combined efforts of these bills allow for an 18 year old in high school to carry a firearm on school grounds. Our educators, students, and their families already fear school shootings and gun violence, we don’t need to increase the odds of that happening. This is just another baseless attempt by Republicans to solve our state’s gun violence epidemic with dangerous bills.”

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) voted for a series of proposals Thursday to create and fund a number of treatment programs for those suffering from addiction. Wisconsin has seen a steady increase in substance abuse and mental-health related issues in recent years. “Addictions are amongst the hardest and most severe disorders to combat and overcome,” said Rep. Steineke. “The reforms passed today advance innovative treatment programs to better help those struggling with these illnesses.” Recent studies suggest whole-patient approaches that utilize medication-assisted treatments (MAT), or treatments that combine the use of medications with behavioral therapy, are more successful at addressing addiction and

Madison – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly passed a number of Republican bills along party lines, expanding who can have a concealed carry license and places where individuals can carry. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement on the passage of these bills: “As a parent, a grandparent, and a former teacher, I care greatly about the safety of our children. For this reason and others, I firmly believe that guns do not belong in schools, at school events, or on school grounds. Every time, I will vote against Assembly Bills (AB) like AB 495 which allows for the possession

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/220120DemAddress.mp3 Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address wishing Wisconsinites a happy National Cheese Lover’s Day and highlighting the governor’s directed $100 million to support farmers and their families through the Farm Support program. The most recent round of payments announced last month provided direct aid payments to over 20,000 Wisconsin farmers. Hey folks, Governor Tony Evers here wishing you a happy National Cheese Lover’s Day! If you didn’t already know, I’m not only from Plymouth, which is the Cheese Capital of the World, but one of my first jobs was scraping mold

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/220120GOPAddress.wav MADISON – Representative Jon Plumer (R – Lodi) released the weekly radio address on behalf  of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans.  With the work search requirement reinstated this past summer, more individuals are submitting  resumes for available jobs. This has unfortunately led to the practice of “ghosting” in which an  employer will contact a prospective employee, set up an interview, only to have that individual  not reply or not show up for their interview.  Under current law, there is no penalty for an individual receiving unemployment to not show up for a scheduled interview or respond to such a request.  To

Madison, Wis. – Today, Ron Johnson was faced with the question of what his party is for and refused to specify. Unfortunately for Johnson, his actions speak louder than his words.  Here are the specifics on Johnson’s self-serving agenda: Raising health care costs on Wisconsinites. Johnson worked to gut protections for pre-existing conditions and voted against bipartisan legislation that would prevent surprise emergency medical bills. Enriching himself and his political donors. Johnson personally changed the 2017 tax law that benefitted himself and gave two of his largest political donors a $215 million tax handout. Johnson’s own net worth has roughly

Neenah, WI-Today, Republican candidate for Secretary of State, Jay Schroeder issued a statement in the decision by Rep. Robin Vos to punish my friend and great American patriot, Tim Ramthun by taking away his sole staffer. Any duly elected Representative should be allowed to have the tools to serve his constituents and the common good for the state of Wisconsin. To take away his staff is an attempt to deny him that ability. This is unacceptable. How can one person serve as the judge jury and deprive the citizens of his district for service on their concerns for state government?

WASHNGTON, D.C. – Following the University of Wisconsin NCAA Division I and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire NCAA Division III women’s volleyball teams winning national championships, Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced and passed resolutions in the Senate celebrating the victories. “The women on both teams have shown great commitment and dedication, and make the great state of Wisconsin proud,” said Senator Tammy Baldwin. “It’s only right to honor their hard work, teamwork, and this tremendous accomplishment, Go Badgers and Go Blugolds!” “Whereas the Badger women’s volleyball team has brought great pride and honor to the University of Wisconsin and its alumni, loyal fans, and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated the state’s continued strong economic success as the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary data showing the state’s unemployment rate declined to a record low of 2.8 percent in December 2021. This is the lowest unemployment rate in state history, breaking the previous all-time low of 3 percent the state tied in November 2021. Additionally, as Wisconsin maintains incredibly high labor force participation, BLS data also show that the total number of Wisconsinites who are counted as unemployed also declined to 86,200, the lowest in state history. “Folks, this is great news that everyone in our state should celebrate, and it’s evidence of the resilience and innovation of Wisconsinites across our state,” said Gov.

Madison, WI – Today Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) recognized Hilbert/Potter First Responder President Doug Schoen as a “Hometown Hero” during the Assembly session January 20th. Doug, who was nominated by Hilbert Village Administrator Dennis Duprey, has spent the last 21 years volunteering and saving lives with his local EMS unit. “Because of his efforts and the work of like-minded people, there will be responders ready in Calumet County when people call for help.” Said Rep. Tittl. Back in 1999, Doug was a driving force behind the Hilbert/Potter First Responder Group. With Hilbert’s population of 1,086 and Potter’s population of 240, a