Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, today appointed Sens. Pat Testin, of Stevens Point, and Eric Wimberger, of Green Bay, to his caucus’ two vacant posts on the Joint Finance Committee. They fill the slots of GOP Sens. Kathy Bernier,…
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Milwaukee leaders today expressed optimism about their future relationship with the Legislature and finding common ground on funding for public safety, courts, and other local government duties. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and…
Madison, Wis. – Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) will serve on the legislature’s powerful Joint Committee on Finance in the upcoming session. This committee is responsible for all state appropriations and expenditures, including the state budget. “I’m grateful for this opportunity…
Madison, Wis. – Today, State Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) has been named Chair of the State Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse by Speaker Robin Vos. “I am very pleased to be named chair of the Committee on Mental…
MADISON, Wis. – State Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement upon learning that he has been named the chairman of the Assembly Committee on Education for the 2023-24 legislative session: “I am deeply honored that Assembly leadership…
Madison, Wis. – Today, State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) was appointed to serve asthe Chair of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture for the 2023-24 Legislative Session by Speaker Robin Vos. As a 6th generation dairy farmer, Rep. Tranel brings…
Madison, Wis. – Today, Representative Patrick Snyder (R – Schofield) was again named Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Children and Families for the upcoming 2022 – 2023 Legislative Sssion. Rep. Snyder made the following statement regarding the announcement of…
Madison, Wis. – State Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) announced she has been tapped to serve as the chair of the Assembly Committee on Insurance for the 2023-2024 legislative session. “I am grateful to Speaker Vos for placing his faith in my…
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement following the announcement that Sen. Pat Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Sen. Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) have been appointed to serve on the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC): “Majority Leader…
Madison- Thursday afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), announced the Senate Republican appointments to the 2023-24 Joint Committee on Finance (JFC). Filling vacancies left by Senator Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) and Senator Kathy Bernier (R- Chippewa Falls) who retired after…
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/221216DemAddress.m4a Hello, I am State Senator LaTonya Johnson with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Under Governor Evers’ leadership, the State of Wisconsin is entering the 2023-25 biennial budget process with a projected 6.6 billion surplus – one of the strongest financial positions…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today the Board of Supervisors adopted legislation authored by Supervisor Ryan Clancy which authorizes and directs the Community Reintegration Center (CRC) to produce a plan to provide commissary services in-house by April 30, 2023. “Today the County Board took a small step towards ending a food monopoly that is terrible forMilwaukee County, the people in our…
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/221215GOPAddress.wav MADISON – Representative Patrick Snyder (R – Schofield) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. The holiday season is in full swing, and while that brings numerous opportunities to celebrate with friends and family it…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Sara Geenen, a well-respected Milwaukee-based labor and employment attorney, announced today she’s running for Wisconsin Court of Appeals. The election for District 1 (Milwaukee County) will take place April 4, 2023, with a primary on February 21…