Sen. Carpenter: Robin Vos’ deathbed conversion

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding Assembly Republicans’ announcement of a plan to institute the “Iowa Model” for legislative redistricting in Wisconsin: “After over a decade of lying and cheating, and taking every action available to

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Wikler says Republicans pushing to impeach Protasiewicz could be opening a door they can’t close

On this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler says Republicans pushing to impeach liberal Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz are basically shooting themselves in the foot. If they go through with an impeachment, Wikler says it will likely turn many voters away from the GOP and open the door to more impeachments he says will also be politically motivated.

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Rep. VanderMeer: Votes to return your surplus

Madison – During an Assembly floor session on Tuesday, Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) voted to support the Wisconsin Assembly Republican “Returning Your Surplus” legislative package and released the following statement: “Lowering taxes and taking care of our most vulnerable has been

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Rep. Maxey: Statements on returning the surplus to Wisconsinites

Madison— Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) joined fellow Assembly Republicans in announcing the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal, which would deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees. Along with introducing a proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution that

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election results announced

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Wisconsin Soybean Board election results. The following soybean producers started their three-year terms as elected members of the Wisconsin Soybean Board on September 1, 2023: District 1: Andy Bensend, Dallas Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas,

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Speaks on government funding & WI GOP impeachment threats

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, spoke on the House Floor today to discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown and the Wisconsin State Assembly Republicans’ attempts to overturn the will of the voters. Click here to watch the full speech and

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Sen. Carpenter: Robin Vos’ deathbed conversion

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding Assembly Republicans’ announcement of a plan to institute the “Iowa Model” for legislative redistricting in Wisconsin: “After over a decade of lying and cheating, and taking every action available to cast his neighbors and colleagues aside in the pursuit of

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: GOP Colleagues demand answers from CIA director about COVID-19 origins investigation

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Rand Paul M.D. (R-Ky.) and his GOP colleagues in sending a letter to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William J. Burns, requesting information on the recent whistleblower allegations related to the CIA’s investigation into the origins of COVID-19. According to a letter

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Dept. of Health Services: Highlights new grant program and exceptional partner work at Wisconsin Substance Use Prevention Conference

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is lifting up substance use prevention efforts across the state through a new grant program and awards recognizing exceptional work by partners who are improving the health and safety of people and communities. The announcements are part of the Wisconsin Substance Use Prevention

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Wikler says Republicans pushing to impeach Protasiewicz could be opening a door they can’t close

On this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler says Republicans pushing to impeach liberal Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz are basically shooting themselves in the foot. If they go through with an impeachment, Wikler says it will likely turn many voters away from the GOP and open the door to more impeachments he says will also be politically motivated.

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks report sound second-quarter financial performance

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 124 state-chartered banks continue to exhibit sound financial performance through June 30, 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the second quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stand at $66.8 billion, down from $67.9 billion

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Rep. VanderMeer: Votes to return your surplus

Madison – During an Assembly floor session on Tuesday, Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) voted to support the Wisconsin Assembly Republican “Returning Your Surplus” legislative package and released the following statement: “Lowering taxes and taking care of our most vulnerable has been a priority of mine since I first ran for public

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U.S. Rep. Tiffany: U.S. House passes Rep Tiffany’s ACRES Act with strong bipartisan support

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) bill, H.R. 1567, the Accurately Counting Risk Elimination Solutions (ACRES) Act, passed out of the U.S House of Representatives almost unanimously. After investigative reporting found that agencies, like the U.S. Forest Service, have been overstating their fuel reduction work for decades, Rep. Tiffany introduced the ACRES Act to hold

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Poll finds Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly oppose unconstitutional impeachment

MADISON, Wis. — A statewide poll of Wisconsin voters, sponsored by A Better Wisconsin Together, finds overwhelming opposition to a scheme from some extreme Republicans to impeach newly elected Justice Janet Protasiewicz. According to results of the survey, conducted September 7-10 by the national award-winning polling firm GBAO, impeachment is opposed

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Rep. Maxey: Statements on returning the surplus to Wisconsinites

Madison— Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) joined fellow Assembly Republicans in announcing the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal, which would deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees. Along with introducing a proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution that would require a two-thirds vote of the legislature to increase

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