Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement: “Wisconsin’s union men and women are looking forward to another four years of steadfast leadership from Governor Tony Evers. We stand ready to build on the progress made for working families as we strive to create a fair economy

The following is a letter from the Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) Board Members to their respective state delegations regarding their potential attendance of Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral and their public statements praising his life and legacy. To our respective state delegations: This week, the Vatican will lead a global memorial

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) addressed the Senate in advance of the 2023/24 legislative session. Fresh off meetings with Governor Evers, Speaker Vos, Senate Minority Leader Agard and the fellow Republican members of the Senate, the Majority Leader sees opportunities to move forward on many areas of mutual

Madison—Today, State Representative Scott Johnson was officially sworn into the 106th Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Johnson joined twenty-two other legislatures starting their first session in the capitol. “It is an honor to begin serving the 33rd Assembly District. I am committed to finding ways to help our economy grow so

MADISON, Wis. – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ Second Inaugural Address: “It comes as no surprise that Governor Evers devoted much of his inaugural address to advancing the erroneous idea that Wisconsin voters provided him with a sweeping mandate to

MADISON, Wis. – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) will begin work on priorities in education, public safety, and substance abuse prevention following his swearing in as the new state representative for the 82nd Assembly District. Previously represented by Rep. Ken Skowronski who retired, the 82nd Assembly District includes the City of Franklin, the

MADISON, Wis. – Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) addressed the Senate in advance of the 2023/24 legislative session. Fresh off meetings with Governor Evers, Speaker Vos, Senate Minority Leader Agard and the fellow Republican members of the Senate, the Majority Leader sees opportunities to move forward on many areas

Madison, Wis. – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (Greenfield) was inaugurated into the Legislature to serve his first term as the Representative for the 84th Assembly District. Following the Inauguration Ceremony, Rep. Donovan made the following statement: “I want to begin by thanking my family and friends for their support through

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate held its first floor day of the 2023-24 legislative session. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) begins the second half of her first term as the State Senator for the 12th Senate District: “I look forward to continuing my work in the Senate this

Today in his second inaugural address, Governor Evers once again pledged his support for the repeal of Wisconsin’s current pro-life statute, 940.04.   This is not Governor Evers’ first attack on the law. In the months since the overturning of Roe. V. Wade, he has brought a direct legal challenge against 940.04 and has called two separate

Madison, Wis. – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) was sworn in for his fourth term in the State Assembly earlier today. “I am honored to have the opportunity to return to Madison for another term,” Summerfield said. “I’m looking forward to continuing to represent the residents of the 67th Assembly District.” Rep. Summerfield

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Darrin Madison (District 10) and Representative Ryan Clancy (District 19) were sworn in to the 2023-2024 Legislative Session of the Wisconsin State Assembly. As elected Democratic Socialists, Rep. Madison and Rep. Clancy will be forming the first socialist caucus in Wisconsin since 1931. Representative Madison

MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today released the following statement in response to Gov. Tony Evers’ inaugural speech in the state capitol.  “It comes as no surprise that Gov. Evers’ focus on more spending and big government still rings true in the new year,” said Eric Bott, state director for

MADISON, Wis. – After being sworn in for his second term in the State Assembly earlier this afternoon, State Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am honored and humbled to once again take the oath of office to serve my community as the State Representative for the

One year ago, members of the Waukesha South Marching Band were injured in the Waukesha Christmas Parade while serving the community. Today, they had the opportunity to serve the entire state through their participation in the inauguration day ceremony. “The Waukesha South Marching Band is another example of the Waukesha

Madison, Wis. – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) joined his colleagues at the Wisconsin State Capitol as Governor Tony Evers and members of the Wisconsin State Legislature were sworn in to office and began a new legislative session. Following the inauguration ceremonies, Senator Pfaff released the following statement: “What unites

Madison, Wis. – Today Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) joined his colleagues in the Wisconsin State Assembly for the inauguration ceremony. This marks the first day of Rep. Considine’s fifth term. “I am honored to continue to serve the people of the 81st Assembly District. I bring a unique perspective to the Capitol,

Madison, Wis. – Senator Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) issued the following statement as the new legislative session begins: “I look forward to continue working hard for the people of the 10th Senate District this legislative session. The message I hear all across my district is the need to focus on workforce development

Madison, Wis. – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) was sworn-in today to serve another term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. After the floor session, he issued the following statement: “It is a pleasure to serve another term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. I thank the people of the 58 the Assembly