Sen. Smith: Statement regarding bizarre republican games

MADISON – Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) offered 12 friendly amendments to fix unfunded bills offered by Republicans. All 12 amendments were rejected by Senate Republicans and the bills were passed without funding. Senator Smith offered the following statement:  “It’s

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Sen. Jacque: Honors Wisconsin author Jerry Apps

MADISON… The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a Resolution honoring Ellison Bay’s Jerry Apps, a prolific author of more than fifty books that have preserved the stories of country life in the Badger State.  “Thousands of people over three generations have learned about

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Sen. Jacque: Honors architect of Packer dynasty

MADISON… The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a Resolution calling for the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement of Jack Vainisi, a revolutionary scout and strategist for the Green Bay Packers who was the architect of the Lombardi Era Green Bay

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Sen. Jacque: Celebrates America’s dairyland

MADISON… The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a Resolution proclaiming June Dairy Month, recognizing the vital role dairy plays in our Wisconsin economy, as well as our state’s heritage, culture, and values. “Since 1937, June Dairy Month has served as an

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Sen. Testin: APRN bill passes state senate, assembly

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud that his bipartisan Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act was passed today by both the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly. The APRN Modernization Act authorizes qualified registered nurses to practice

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Rep. Miresse: Post-session statement

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement after floor session. “Today on the floor we passed the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act in the Assembly. This legislation has been a work in progress for a nearly

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Rep. Udell: Responds to education budget motions

MADISON, Wis. – This week, the Joint Finance Committee voted 12-4 along party lines against Governor Evers’ proposed education investments. Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) released the following statement: “Joint Finance Committee Republicans are failing our students. Their proposal includes no

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Sen. Smith: Statement regarding bizarre republican games

MADISON – Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) offered 12 friendly amendments to fix unfunded bills offered by Republicans. All 12 amendments were rejected by Senate Republicans and the bills were passed without funding. Senator Smith offered the following statement:  “It’s disingenuous to the people in our area to put forward

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Sen. Jacque: Honors Wisconsin author Jerry Apps

MADISON… The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a Resolution honoring Ellison Bay’s Jerry Apps, a prolific author of more than fifty books that have preserved the stories of country life in the Badger State.  “Thousands of people over three generations have learned about Wisconsin’s dairy and agricultural history thanks to Jerry Apps,” said

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Sen. Jacque: Honors architect of Packer dynasty

MADISON… The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a Resolution calling for the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement of Jack Vainisi, a revolutionary scout and strategist for the Green Bay Packers who was the architect of the Lombardi Era Green Bay Packers golden era, which put ‘Titletown’ on the map. “Last

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Sen. Jacque: Celebrates America’s dairyland

MADISON… The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a Resolution proclaiming June Dairy Month, recognizing the vital role dairy plays in our Wisconsin economy, as well as our state’s heritage, culture, and values. “Since 1937, June Dairy Month has served as an opportunity for Wisconsinites to celebrate something that’s close to the

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Applauds passage of portable benefits, urges Governor Evers to empower Wisconsin’s workforce

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate voted to pass Assembly Bill 269, a bipartisan proposal that expands portable benefits for hardworking Wisconsinites across the state. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling on Governor Evers to sign this important bill into law and help empower Wisconsin’s modern workforce. AB 269

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Wisconsin Dairy Products Association: Applauds legislative resolution declaring June as Dairy Month in Wisconsin

Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) celebrates the passage of Assembly Joint Resolution 59, proclaiming June as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. These resolutions recognize the essential role of dairy in Wisconsin’s identity, economy, and communities. “Wisconsin leads the nation in dairy not just through tradition, but through

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DoorDash: Wisconsin Legislature passes first-in-the-nation Portable Benefits Bill 

Madison, Wisconsin —Today, leaders in Wisconsin’s State Senate and Assembly made unprecedented progress toward providing portable benefits to eligible app-based workers across the state when both chambers passed portable benefits legislation. The bills (Senate Bill 256 and Assembly Bill 269) allow platforms like DoorDash to contribute money to a flexible benefits account—savings that can be

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Sen. Testin: APRN bill passes state senate, assembly

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud that his bipartisan Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act was passed today by both the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly. The APRN Modernization Act authorizes qualified registered nurses to practice independently and without the need for a collaborative agreement with

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Rep. Miresse: Post-session statement

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement after floor session. “Today on the floor we passed the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act in the Assembly. This legislation has been a work in progress for a nearly a decade here in the capitol, and I am proud

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Transgender Parent & Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus: Denounces Supreme Court ruling on Tennessee ban, “A betrayal of trans youth and families”

MADISON, WI — The Transgender Parent & Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) issued a forceful statement today condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. This ruling is a cruel and calculated assault on transgender youth, their families, and the providers who support

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Pro-Life Wisconsin: Reacts to Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services news release on EMTALA

(Brookfield, WI) – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) published a news release entitled “Pregnant Wisconsinites Are Ensured Lifesaving Care” saying that “state and federal laws require hospitals to provide appropriate emergency care, including abortion care” under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). Read the Wisconsin DHS

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Rep. Udell: Responds to education budget motions

MADISON, Wis. – This week, the Joint Finance Committee voted 12-4 along party lines against Governor Evers’ proposed education investments. Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) released the following statement: “Joint Finance Committee Republicans are failing our students. Their proposal includes no general school aids and no per-pupil aids for the first

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