Sen. Hesselbein: Statement on senate session

MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement regarding the State Senate floor session: “Today is another example of missed opportunities. We had an opportunity for compromise on an important health care workforce bill, and my Republican

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Rep. Sortwell: On Brewers stadium funding legislation 

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding  the Wisconsin State Assembly passing legislation to fund the Brewers stadium:  “Today I voted against utilizing taxpayer dollars to fund repairs and upgrades at American  Family Field. Fundamentally, I

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Rep. Considine: Bipartisan legislation moves forward

Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bipartisan bills including two bills that came from Joint Legislative Council Study Committee on National Guard Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “I

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Sen. Felzkowski: Casts votes on special session, government waste and wolves

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate convened for Regular Session and the Governor’s Special Session on Workforce Development. During the Governor’s Special Session, Republicans in the Legislature – the lawmaking body of government – took up an amended version of the Governor’s proposal. This bill, as passed, includes

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Rep. Binsfeld: 27th Assembly District First Responder of the Year: Rory Beebe 

Madison – State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) presented Plymouth Fire Department Assistant Chief Rory Beebe with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. Rory was honored along with other first responders across the state during the Assembly floor session.  “Rory has all the qualities that

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Sen. Hesselbein: Statement on senate session

MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement regarding the State Senate floor session: “Today is another example of missed opportunities. We had an opportunity for compromise on an important health care workforce bill, and my Republican colleagues rejected it — we had an opportunity to keep

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UW-Madison: The art, science and policy of plant-based plastics

MADISON – A team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison scholars has a plan to turn paper mill waste into plant-based plastics, slashing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution and creating economic opportunities in ways that benefit marginalized communities. The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $4 million to fund a

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Slams senate GOP for neglecting families’ needs, passing dangerous and unpopular bills in floor session today

MADISON, Wis. — Today, instead of addressing real issues facing Wisconsin families, GOP members of the Wisconsin State Senate spent several hours approving dangerous bills that give politicians more control over the personal healthcare decisions of Wisconsinites. Among the legislation passed by Senate Republicans today are bills that would ban life-saving

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in resolution supporting Israel

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, (R-Wis.) joined a bipartisan resolution, led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-Idaho.) and Chairman Ben Cardin (D-Md.), condemning Hamas and reinforcing the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security. The resolution secured the support of nearly all members of the

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Rep. Steffen: Provides statement on Brewers stadium legislation 

Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following  statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of legislation to fund repairs and maintenance of the  American Family Field stadium:  “As an individual who worked for the Green Bay Packers and now represents the residents and businesses surrounding Lambeau Field,

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Rep. Sortwell: On Brewers stadium funding legislation 

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding  the Wisconsin State Assembly passing legislation to fund the Brewers stadium:  “Today I voted against utilizing taxpayer dollars to fund repairs and upgrades at American  Family Field. Fundamentally, I do not believe state taxpayer dollars should be used without

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Rep. Dallman: Announces Troy W. Haase as First Responder of the Year

Madison, WI — Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) presented Troy W. Haase of Portage, WI with the 2023 First Responder of the Year Award from the 41st Assembly District. City of Portage Fire Chief Haase accepted the award, surrounded by family, during a ceremony in the Wisconsin Assembly Chambers. “I am honored

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Rep. Considine: Bipartisan legislation moves forward

Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bipartisan bills including two bills that came from Joint Legislative Council Study Committee on National Guard Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “I am encouraged to see the Assembly pass bipartisan legislation today.

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