Rep. Neubauer: Floor remarks, as prepared

MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following remarks, as prepared, regarding today’s floor calendar: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. “People across our state and across the country are worried about what the future holds. They’re looking

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Rep. August: Assembly Republicans pass Workforce Package

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement in response to the approval of the Workforce Package in the State Assembly: “Employers all across Wisconsin are facing a workforce shortage.  Assembly Republicans’ goals are to increase labor

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State Affairs Wisconsin Feature: Evers proposal aims to help boost affordable housing through zoning changes

UW–Madison Urban Planning Professor Kurt Paulsen said Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal to provide incentives to local governments for zoning changes would be an effective tool to bring more affordable housing to the state.  But the chair of the Assembly Local Government Committee, Todd Novak, argued zoning incentives would not make a difference in supporting affordable housing.

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Rep. Penterman: Supports legislation to strengthen Wisconsin’s workforce

MADISON, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R–Hustisford) voted for a package of workforce development bills aimed at preventing fraud, closing loopholes, and helping Wisconsinites return to work. The unemployment insurance (UI) program was designed to help aid employees that have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. However,

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Rep. Neubauer: Floor remarks, as prepared

MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following remarks, as prepared, regarding today’s floor calendar: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. “People across our state and across the country are worried about what the future holds. They’re looking for leaders to stand up for them, and to support

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A Better Wisconsin Together: As Trump tariffs hike costs, Wisconsin Republicans vote to make it harder for Wisconsin families to make ends meet

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Wisconsin Republicans’ misplaced priorities on the State Assembly floor this afternoon, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “Legislative Republicans continue to put their priorities in all the wrong places, at the expense of Wisconsin families. “As Trump’s tariffs continue to threaten Wisconsin’s economy

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Rep. August: Assembly Republicans pass Workforce Package

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement in response to the approval of the Workforce Package in the State Assembly: “Employers all across Wisconsin are facing a workforce shortage.  Assembly Republicans’ goals are to increase labor force participation through key program reforms, while also providing training

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State Affairs Wisconsin Feature: Evers proposal aims to help boost affordable housing through zoning changes

UW–Madison Urban Planning Professor Kurt Paulsen said Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal to provide incentives to local governments for zoning changes would be an effective tool to bring more affordable housing to the state.  But the chair of the Assembly Local Government Committee, Todd Novak, argued zoning incentives would not make a difference in supporting affordable housing.

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WED AM Update: Godlewski announces bid for WisDems 1st vice chair

From WisPolitics … — Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski announced today she is running for first vice-chair of the state Dem Party, saying in a statement to WisPolitics that democracy is at stake with Donald Trump’s return to power and “Democrats need to organize and fight back.” Godlewski is the

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