Senate signs off on two Assembly elections bills

One would explicitly lay out in state law what information must be included on an absentee ballot envelope from the voter and the witness for it to be counted. Another would require local officials to allow observers to be closer to the activities at a polling site than now allowed.

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Rep. Conley: Supports bipartisan lawmaking

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “We have a lot of work left to accomplish this session, and not many floor days scheduled to do so.

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Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity: Present five bills

Madison – The Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity, led by Representative Karen Hurd  (R-Fall Creek) as chair and Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) as vice-chair along with Representative Behnke (R – Oconto), Representative Penterman (R-Columbus), Representative Rozar (R – Marshfield), Representative Schmidt

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Rep. Green: Bill passes the Assembly

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) had one of his bills pass the Assembly earlier today. Senate Bill 318 deals with allowing certain search and rescue organizations or recovery teams that use human remains detection canines to receive anatomical gifts for training

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Rep. Considine: Keep the bipartisan bills coming

Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bipartisan bills. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on today’s Assembly floor session: “Bipartisan bills are the product of working together and finding sound solutions. Today, I was happy to vote on

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Rep. Rodriguez: Votes for oral healthcare

MADISON – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted for a package of bills aimed at promoting oral healthcare in Wisconsin. “Oral healthcare is so important to our overall health. Oral healthcare problems can increase a patient’s risk of certain diseases or

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Senate signs off on two Assembly elections bills

One would explicitly lay out in state law what information must be included on an absentee ballot envelope from the voter and the witness for it to be counted. Another would require local officials to allow observers to be closer to the activities at a polling site than now allowed.

Read More »

Rep. Conley: Supports bipartisan lawmaking

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “We have a lot of work left to accomplish this session, and not many floor days scheduled to do so. In the remaining time, I hope we can work together

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Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity: Present five bills

Madison – The Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity, led by Representative Karen Hurd  (R-Fall Creek) as chair and Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) as vice-chair along with Representative Behnke (R – Oconto), Representative Penterman (R-Columbus), Representative Rozar (R – Marshfield), Representative Schmidt (R – Bonduel), Representative Joers (D – Middleton), and Representative Ratcl…

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Rep. Green: Bill passes the Assembly

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) had one of his bills pass the Assembly earlier today. Senate Bill 318 deals with allowing certain search and rescue organizations or recovery teams that use human remains detection canines to receive anatomical gifts for training purposes. “Canine search and rescue dogs are crucial for law

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Rep. Considine: Keep the bipartisan bills coming

Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bipartisan bills. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on today’s Assembly floor session: “Bipartisan bills are the product of working together and finding sound solutions. Today, I was happy to vote on many bipartisan bills, some of which were a result of

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Rep. Rodriguez: Votes for oral healthcare

MADISON – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted for a package of bills aimed at promoting oral healthcare in Wisconsin. “Oral healthcare is so important to our overall health. Oral healthcare problems can increase a patient’s risk of certain diseases or complications, such as heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. I’m proud

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Sen. Cowles: Applauds Senate passage of State Parks Pass legislation

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Senate Bill 415, a bill he authored with Representative Ron Tusler, passed the State Senate during Tuesday’s floor session: “There’s no question that Wisconsin’s state parks are wonderful examples of natural habitats, scenic beauty, and historical importance that

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Sen. Cowles: Celebrates Senate passage of eviction notice bill

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Senate Bill 155, a bill he authored with Representative Joy Goeben, passed the State Senate during Tuesday’s floor session: “Too many of our senior citizens and their families face the scary possibility that they might be unexpectedly dislodged

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Sen. Felzkowski: Celebrates passage of Oral Healthcare Package

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, the State Senate and the State Assembly overwhelmingly passed a package of bills intended to address the workforce shortage in the oral healthcare field. With 64 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties designated as dental professional shortage areas, this package marks a sorely needed investment in this space.

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Sen. Testin: Several bipartisan Testin bills passed by state Senate

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud that the Wisconsin Senate passed a number of his bipartisan bills during today’s floor session, some of which focus on recognizing veterans, increasing access to dental services in underserved areas and improving traffic safety in work zones. “I am very

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A Better Wisconsin Together: State Senate Republicans advance GOP tax plan favoring the wealthy at the expense of working families

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate advanced a tax scheme that experts have warned would skew a majority of the benefits to the wealthiest, while completely ignoring average working families and the issues that Wisconsinites have demanded action on.  “Instead of using their first time back on the Senate

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