Rep. Murphy: Statement on complaint filed against Chief UW DEI Officer

MADISON – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) issued the following statement regarding a misconduct complaint filed Wednesday against LaVar Charleston, the University of Wisconsin’s chief diversity officer, alleging Charleston has a decades-long track record of research misconduct.   “We’ve discussed how

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Rep. Macco: Statement on U.S. Rep. Gallagher resigning

Green Bay, Wisc. – Today, Congressman Mike Gallagher announced he will be resigning from Congress effective April 19th. Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement: “Thank you Congressman Gallagher for your years of service to the nation and the 8th Congressional

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WisDems: On the resignation of U.S. Rep. Gallagher

MADISON, Wis. — Following today’s announcement from Rep. Mike Gallagher’s that he plans to resign from Congress on April 19, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Mike Gallagher’s decision to walk away from Congress is a remarkable indictment

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Rep. Rozar: Participates in bill signings

Madison — Today, Governor Tony Evers signed multiple bills into law authored, co-authored, and co-sponsored by Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield). Senate Bill (SB) 261/Assembly Bill (AB) 241, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 190, increases protections for 16 and 17 year olds utilizing

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Rep. Joers: Gov. Evers signs healthy food incentive program into law

MADISON –Today, Governor Evers signed Act 201 into law. This bipartisan legislation provides matching dollars to families participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the purchase of healthy fruits and vegetables from eligible retailers. This legislation was authored by Representative

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Libertarian Part of Wisconsin: To hold convention in Madison

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will hold its annual convention from Friday, April 12th, through Sunday, April 14th, in Madison, WI. Offering a platform of “do no harm to anyone; do not steal from anybody,” the LPWI will gather amid the rabid political turmoil splitting the country between the

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Rep. Murphy: Statement on complaint filed against Chief UW DEI Officer

MADISON – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) issued the following statement regarding a misconduct complaint filed Wednesday against LaVar Charleston, the University of Wisconsin’s chief diversity officer, alleging Charleston has a decades-long track record of research misconduct.   “We’ve discussed how we don’t believe DEI is a beneficial concept to begin

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Rep. Edming: Bill eliminating red tape for County Veteran Service Offices becomes law

MADISON – Today, Senate Bill (SB) 416 authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) was signed into law by Governor Evers as Act 203. This bipartisan legislation eliminates unnecessary red tape from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ (WDVA) grant program for county veteran service offices. “County veteran

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Rep. August: Wisconsin should ban “Zuckerbucks” in our elections

Election integrity continues to be an important issue not only in our state, but around the country as a whole.  Most believe our elections are run by non-partisan election officials, independent of any financial influence from outside groups or individuals.  What if I told you the administration of elections was

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Dept. of Revenue: Tax due date is April 15 – Wisconsin offers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)

MADISON –More than 120 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites across Wisconsin offer free income tax filing assistance. Sites are staffed with IRS certified volunteers who receive technical assistance and training and are ready to help prepare and file your tax return. Last

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Sen. Felzkowski: Bill that helps Antigo signed into law

Madison, WI – On Thursday, State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R- Tomahawk) joined Governor Evers as he signed Senate Bill 915 into law. When Senator Felzkowski held listening sessions in Antigo last fall, city officials asked for a statutory fix to extend Tax Incremental District (TID) #4 in the City of Antigo

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Roth campaign: Statement on U.S. Rep. Gallagher’s retirement

Roger Roth (R – Appleton) issued the following statement:  “While I wish he would have finished out his term, I appreciate Congressman Gallagher’s service to Northeast Wisconsin, particularly his work to fight the Chinese Communist Party.  The stakes of the race to succeed him and retain the Republican House majority

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Rep. Macco: Statement on U.S. Rep. Gallagher resigning

Green Bay, Wisc. – Today, Congressman Mike Gallagher announced he will be resigning from Congress effective April 19th. Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement: “Thank you Congressman Gallagher for your years of service to the nation and the 8th Congressional District. Congressman Gallagher proved to be a principled and responsive

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WisDems: On the resignation of U.S. Rep. Gallagher

MADISON, Wis. — Following today’s announcement from Rep. Mike Gallagher’s that he plans to resign from Congress on April 19, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Mike Gallagher’s decision to walk away from Congress is a remarkable indictment of a do-nothing GOP majority obsessed with creating chaos and

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Rep. Rozar: Participates in bill signings

Madison — Today, Governor Tony Evers signed multiple bills into law authored, co-authored, and co-sponsored by Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield). Senate Bill (SB) 261/Assembly Bill (AB) 241, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 190, increases protections for 16 and 17 year olds utilizing tanning facilities and was authored by Representative Donna Rozar and

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Rep. Joers: Gov. Evers signs healthy food incentive program into law

MADISON –Today, Governor Evers signed Act 201 into law. This bipartisan legislation provides matching dollars to families participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the purchase of healthy fruits and vegetables from eligible retailers. This legislation was authored by Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton), along with Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan), and…

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Rep. Stubbs: Attends Gov. Evers signing of Senate Bill 373: OTC Hearing Aid Bill

MADISON, WI – After attending the signing of Senate Bill 373—Relating to: selling and fitting over-the-counter hearing aids, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “I would like to give special thanks to my co-authors, Representative Shae Sortwell and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara, for their help in creating and advocating

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