Gov. Evers: Approves nearly $320,600 in county forest road aid to help improve over 900 miles of county forest roads across 24 counties maintain vital local roads, support rural economies

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that $320,600 in state funds is anticipated to support improving more than 930 miles of county forest roads in 24 counties across the state. Supporting the safety, security, and reliability of Wisconsin’s county

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Gregory Humphrey: Baldwin speaks to the gravity of the moment

When I read the letters I received from Senator Tammy Baldwin following my contacts with her office, it really struck me that each topic was of substantial weight, and any one of the issues if not handled properly could resign our nation to great loss both in terms of Constitutional safeguards, economic strength, and in one case, great harm to members of our military.

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Rep. Duchow: Supports public benefit accountability

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) voted for several bills that increase accountability and reduce the potential for fraud of our state’s public benefit programs.  Rep. Duchow released the following statement upon the conclusion of the

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Rep. Dallman: Votes to protect unemployment insurance

MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman released the following statement regarding a package of workforce and unemployment insurance (UI) bills that passed the Wisconsin State Assembly. “UI benefits should be for those Wisconsinites who are in need of help temporarily while

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Rep. Roe: Response to the April 22nd Assembly Session

Madison, Wis: Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on eight Republican backed bills, six of which would cause confusion and limit Wisconsinites’ ability to access their earned benefits. While the current federal administration has launched the world economy into dangerous

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Rep. Udell: Reacts to Republicans’ economic priorities

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Republicans introduced legislation to cut government benefits for the recently unemployed and for new mothers. Representative Randy Udell (D-47) issued the following statement: “My Republican colleagues today showed no shame. With a looming recession and

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Rep. Fitzgerald: Condemns Republican unemployment bills

MADISON ­– During today’s Assembly floor session, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) spoke out against recently introduced Republican-authored legislation reforming unemployment insurance in Wisconsin. Rep. Fitzgerald sits on the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment, which

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Gov. Evers: Approves nearly $320,600 in county forest road aid to help improve over 900 miles of county forest roads across 24 counties maintain vital local roads, support rural economies

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that $320,600 in state funds is anticipated to support improving more than 930 miles of county forest roads in 24 counties across the state. Supporting the safety, security, and reliability of Wisconsin’s county forest roads is vital, as, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, each

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Gregory Humphrey: Baldwin speaks to the gravity of the moment

When I read the letters I received from Senator Tammy Baldwin following my contacts with her office, it really struck me that each topic was of substantial weight, and any one of the issues if not handled properly could resign our nation to great loss both in terms of Constitutional safeguards, economic strength, and in one case, great harm to members of our military.

Read More »

Rep. Duchow: Supports public benefit accountability

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) voted for several bills that increase accountability and reduce the potential for fraud of our state’s public benefit programs.  Rep. Duchow released the following statement upon the conclusion of the Assembly Floor Session: “I will always support accountability for how

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Rep. Dallman: Votes to protect unemployment insurance

MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman released the following statement regarding a package of workforce and unemployment insurance (UI) bills that passed the Wisconsin State Assembly. “UI benefits should be for those Wisconsinites who are in need of help temporarily while they find employment,” said Representative Dallman. “These public benefits should

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Rep. Roe: Response to the April 22nd Assembly Session

Madison, Wis: Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on eight Republican backed bills, six of which would cause confusion and limit Wisconsinites’ ability to access their earned benefits. While the current federal administration has launched the world economy into dangerous and uncertain territory, Wisconsin Republicans are trying to make it

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Rep. Udell: Reacts to Republicans’ economic priorities

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Republicans introduced legislation to cut government benefits for the recently unemployed and for new mothers. Representative Randy Udell (D-47) issued the following statement: “My Republican colleagues today showed no shame. With a looming recession and thousands of federal employees laid off, they reintroduce bills that

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Rep. Vining: Wisconsinites deserve better from this legislature

MADISON–The State Assembly was in session today to vote on bills that do not improve the lives of Wisconsinites. In response to the Assembly floor session today, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Republican lawmakers are once again politicizing this legislature instead of proposing solutions that actually help

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Rep. Fitzgerald: Condemns Republican unemployment bills

MADISON ­– During today’s Assembly floor session, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) spoke out against recently introduced Republican-authored legislation reforming unemployment insurance in Wisconsin. Rep. Fitzgerald sits on the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment, which held a public hearing and an executive session this month

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Rep. Neylon: Approves unemployment and workforce development reform

Pewaukee – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly approved a slate of bills reforming Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) program and Department of Workforce Development (DWD). These are designed to prevent fraud, promote recipients getting back to work and boost the economy. Some of the provisions approved included reinforcing work search requirements, improving

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