Rep. Conley: Missed opportunities to better Wisconsin

MADISON – This week the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session three times. Rep.  Conley (D-Janesville) released the following statement in response:  “Today is most likely our final floor session this year, and I am disappointed that Republican  leadership

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on Assembly floor session

MADISON – Following the conclusion of today’s Assembly floor session, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “With the conclusion of session today, it’s possible that the Assembly won’t meet again until January of next year. I

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Rep. Ohnstad: Responds to Assembly floor session

The Wisconsin State Assembly adjourned the 2021-2022 legislative session tonight. Rep. Tod Ohnstad offered the following statement:  “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the people of Ukraine who are suffering from the Russia invasion.” “Republicans last hoorah on the

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Rep. Considine: Voting is a fundamental right

Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bills that would make it harder to vote in Wisconsin, especially for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, on what may be the last session day of the 2021-2022 Legislative Session. Rep.

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Rep. Steineke: State Assembly passes election reform bills

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) joined his Assembly colleagues today in passing a series of election reform bills to restore trust in Wisconsin’s elections. The proposals come after the non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) identified several discrepancies between state

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Rep. Sanfelippo: Assembly passes election integrity legislation

MADISON, Wis. – The Legislative Audit Bureau (“LAB”) conducted an extensive audit on the administration of the 2020 elections and found that there were numerous instances in which the Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) was not in compliance with existing election laws. On February

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Rep. Born: Leads on closing state’s troubled youth prison

Madison, WI – State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) voted in favor of funding a new youth detention facility today, facilitating the final closure of Lincoln Hills. The existing juvenile facility operates in northern Wisconsin. “Years ago, Wisconsin Republicans led the

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Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Dairy Business Association and Cooperative Network: Praise GOP leadership, passage of AB 727

[Antigo, Wis.] – Today, Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA), along with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Dairy Business Association (DBA) and Cooperative Network, praised the Assembly passage of AB 727, which further fuels farmer-led conservation efforts across the

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Colleagues: Demand information from TikTok on algorithms promoting eating disorder content to users

WISCONSIN – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sent a letter to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew demanding information about the company’s algorithms that promote content glorifying eating disorders to users, particularly teenage girls. In the letter, the senators highlighted a recent Wall Street Journal investigation that found “TikTok’s algorithm has

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Rep. Conley: Missed opportunities to better Wisconsin

MADISON – This week the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session three times. Rep.  Conley (D-Janesville) released the following statement in response:  “Today is most likely our final floor session this year, and I am disappointed that Republican  leadership missed so many opportunities this week to pass legislation that

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on Assembly floor session

MADISON – Following the conclusion of today’s Assembly floor session, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “With the conclusion of session today, it’s possible that the Assembly won’t meet again until January of next year. I am deeply disappointed that this session, despite having every opportunity

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Rep. Vining: Statement on Republican attack on voters and elections

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met to vote on a list of bills that attack our democracy and hinder Wisconsin’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, while ignoring the needs of Wisconsinites. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “The legislation passed today in the Wisconsin State Assembly attacks our

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Rep. Callahan: Callahan-authored bill to close Lincoln Hills passes Assembly

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement upon the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 520, authored by Rep. Callahan, which authorizes over $41 million in general fund supported borrowing to build a new Type 1 juvenile correctional facility in Milwaukee County, the first step in finally closing

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Rep. Ohnstad: Responds to Assembly floor session

The Wisconsin State Assembly adjourned the 2021-2022 legislative session tonight. Rep. Tod Ohnstad offered the following statement:  “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the people of Ukraine who are suffering from the Russia invasion.” “Republicans last hoorah on the floor was a series of election bills which undermine our

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Rep. Considine: Voting is a fundamental right

Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bills that would make it harder to vote in Wisconsin, especially for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, on what may be the last session day of the 2021-2022 Legislative Session. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement on the passage

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Rep. Steineke: State Assembly passes election reform bills

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) joined his Assembly colleagues today in passing a series of election reform bills to restore trust in Wisconsin’s elections. The proposals come after the non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) identified several discrepancies between state law and election administration during the 2020 elections. “Voting is

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Rep. Sanfelippo: Assembly passes election integrity legislation

MADISON, Wis. – The Legislative Audit Bureau (“LAB”) conducted an extensive audit on the administration of the 2020 elections and found that there were numerous instances in which the Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) was not in compliance with existing election laws. On February 24th, 2022 the Wisconsin State Assembly passed several election integrity bills to

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Rep. Born: Votes for more fair and transparent elections

Madison, WI – State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) voted in favor of a dozen bills today that seek to strengthen elections in Wisconsin. The bills cover a range of topics, including ensuring only eligible voters are voting; increasing oversight of elections and giving Wisconsin citizens more control over the future

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Rep. Born: Leads on closing state’s troubled youth prison

Madison, WI – State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) voted in favor of funding a new youth detention facility today, facilitating the final closure of Lincoln Hills. The existing juvenile facility operates in northern Wisconsin. “Years ago, Wisconsin Republicans led the charge on closing Lincoln Hills,” Rep. Born said. “We brought

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Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Dairy Business Association and Cooperative Network: Praise GOP leadership, passage of AB 727

[Antigo, Wis.] – Today, Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA), along with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Dairy Business Association (DBA) and Cooperative Network, praised the Assembly passage of AB 727, which further fuels farmer-led conservation efforts across the state. Republican leadership and the bill authors, Representative Joel Kitchens

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