Rep. Green: Workforce housing package passes assembly

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted for a package that would help strengthen workforce housing in the state of Wisconsin. “Talking to local officials in my district, housing is always one of the issues that is brought up,” said

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Rep. Callahan: Helps to correct state’s housing shortage

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of a legislative package directed at reigning in Wisconsin’s out-of-control housing situation during yesterday’s State Assembly floor session. Housing inventory levels in the state are at historic lows, while the

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Wisconsin Family Action: Denounces Dane County resolution

MADISON – Dane County is poised to be the first in the nation to declare itself a “sanctuary county” for “transgender and nonbinary” individuals, including children. The county board is scheduled to vote on the resolution today. The resolution indicates Dane

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Rep. Palmeri: Long overdue shared revenue increase

MADISON, Wis. – Last night, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed an amendment to Assembly Bill 245, the long negotiated shared revenue bill. The amendment comes after Senate and Assembly Republican leadership, along with Governor Evers, announced a compromise last Thursday.

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Rep. Green: Workforce housing package passes assembly

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted for a package that would help strengthen workforce housing in the state of Wisconsin. “Talking to local officials in my district, housing is always one of the issues that is brought up,” said Rep. Green. “Unfortunately, solving the workforce housing crisis is not

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Rep. Shankland: Responds to assembly floor session on shared revenue, agricultural roads, and workforce housing

MADISON— Following today’s session of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of AB 245, legislation to increase state aid to local governments through shared revenue; Senate Bill 247, legislation to dedicate state funding to improve agricultural roads in Wisconsin;

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Wisconsin Ag Coalition: Celebrates legislative action on SB 247

MADISON – The Wisconsin Ag Coalition applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate after both voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 247 yesterday. The bill, authored by Senators Marklein (R-Spring Green), Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) and Ballweg (R-Markesan), and Representatives Tranel (R-Cuba City) and VanderMeer (R-Tomah), creates an Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP)

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Rep. Callahan: Helps to correct state’s housing shortage

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of a legislative package directed at reigning in Wisconsin’s out-of-control housing situation during yesterday’s State Assembly floor session. Housing inventory levels in the state are at historic lows, while the median home prices continue to rise.  “It has become harder

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

MADISON, Wis. – Today, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds financial professionals and the people of Wisconsin to be on the lookout for signs of elder financial abuse and financial exploitation. “While we are concerned with all forms of elder abuse, we are

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Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Applauds historic investment in local government

MADISON, WIS. — Last night, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 245, relating to: shared revenue the state provides to local governments. Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) applauded the action, noting, “I am ecstatic. These measures have gone through countless hours of negotiation across party lines and extensive community input.” “This

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Wisconsin Family Action: Denounces Dane County resolution

MADISON – Dane County is poised to be the first in the nation to declare itself a “sanctuary county” for “transgender and nonbinary” individuals, including children. The county board is scheduled to vote on the resolution today. The resolution indicates Dane County is committed “to protect transgender and nonbinary individuals and

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Rep. Palmeri: Long overdue shared revenue increase

MADISON, Wis. – Last night, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed an amendment to Assembly Bill 245, the long negotiated shared revenue bill. The amendment comes after Senate and Assembly Republican leadership, along with Governor Evers, announced a compromise last Thursday. The bill as amended provides an increase of 20% in

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Rep. Allen: Votes “yes” on shared revenue & education funding

Madison, WI – State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement relating to his votes in favor of the shared revenue and education bills: “Today was an encouraging day in the Capitol as we witnessed what can be accomplished when both sides come together to work for the common

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