AFP-Wisconsin: Slams Gov. Evers’ veto of Red Tape Reset package

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) blasted Gov. Tony Evers Friday for vetoing the commonsense Red Tape Reset package, aimed at cutting burdensome regulations and restoring accountability in Wisconsin’s rulemaking process.  Wisconsin remains one of the most heavily regulated states in the Midwest,

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Sen. Jacque: Authored law targets retail theft

MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to combat retail theft in Wisconsin was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers’ today as Act 106. “Criminals engaged in retail theft are repeatedly victimizing business owners and terrorizing our neighborhoods,”

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Rewind: Your week in review for March 20

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s retirement announcement, the Senate’s final floor period of the legislative session, Gov. Tony Evers signing bills extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to one year and requiring insurers to cover additional breast cancer screenings, and more.

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Rep. Penterman: Today, government shrunk

Madison, WI — Today, a bill to shrink government authored by State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) became law. Senate Bill 395 (SB 395), removed obsolete and outdated provisions from Wisconsin statutes, things that been sunset in law well over a decade

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AFP-Wisconsin: Slams Gov. Evers’ veto of Red Tape Reset package

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) blasted Gov. Tony Evers Friday for vetoing the commonsense Red Tape Reset package, aimed at cutting burdensome regulations and restoring accountability in Wisconsin’s rulemaking process.  Wisconsin remains one of the most heavily regulated states in the Midwest, with more than 165,000 regulatory restrictions on the books. These

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Sen. Wirch: Statement on the retirement of Senator Van Wanggaard

Madison – This week, Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) announced his retirement from the state legislature. After the announcement, Senator Bob Wirch (D- Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “Throughout his 16 years in the State Senate, Senator Wanggaard has done a good job representing his constituents. I wish Van and his

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WisDems: Maria Lazar doubles down on history of voter suppression, threatens Wisconsin’s constitutional protections

MADISON, Wis. — Maria Lazar’s statements on the campaign trail paint a clear picture for Wisconsin voters: She will not protect their constitutional right to vote on the Supreme Court bench.  In a recent interview with The Daily Cardinal, Lazar said she “respected” the 2020 Wisconsin Supreme Court’s conservative majority’s ruling in favor

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Sen. Jacque: Statement on veto of the No Patient Left Alone Act

MADISON… In response to the veto of Senate Bill 417, bipartisan legislation to ensure that Wisconsin patients and health care residents are not forced to suffer alone during a public health emergency, Senator André Jacque (New Franken) issued the following statement: “I am disappointed with the governor’s decision today to

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Sen. Jacque: Authored law targets retail theft

MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to combat retail theft in Wisconsin was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers’ today as Act 106. “Criminals engaged in retail theft are repeatedly victimizing business owners and terrorizing our neighborhoods,” said Jacque.  “This lawlessness makes our communities less safe and

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WisDems: GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany touts Blatnik Bridge funding after voting against it

MADISON, Wis. — This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced over $1.05 billion for the replacement of the Blatnik Bridge which connects Superior to Duluth, allowing easy travel between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Despite having voted against funding to revitalize and increase the safety of the bridge, Tom Tiffany released a statement touting the funding awarded under

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Sen. Jacque: Statement on veto of foreign adversary legislation

MADISON… In response to the veto of Senate Bill 7, legislation that would have banned foreign adversaries of the United States from owning property in Wisconsin, Senator André Jacque (New Franken) issued the following statement: “I am disappointed with the governor’s decision to reject this common-sense proposal to protect the

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Rewind: Your week in review for March 20

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s retirement announcement, the Senate’s final floor period of the legislative session, Gov. Tony Evers signing bills extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to one year and requiring insurers to cover additional breast cancer screenings, and more.

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Rep. Penterman: Today, government shrunk

Madison, WI — Today, a bill to shrink government authored by State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) became law. Senate Bill 395 (SB 395), removed obsolete and outdated provisions from Wisconsin statutes, things that been sunset in law well over a decade ago.  These outdated statutes have now officially been removed from

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Rep. Penterman: Governor vetoes legislation to prevent foreign adversaries from owning Wisconsin property

Madison, WI — Today, State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) expressed disappointment following the Governor’s veto of Senate Bill 7, legislation aimed at preventing foreign adversaries from acquiring real property in Wisconsin. This legislation would have prohibited foreign principals tied to hostile governments from owning or controlling land in Wisconsin—an increasingly urgent

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Rep. Penterman: Cracking down on retail theft: Penterman bill becomes law

MADISON, WI — Legislation authored by State Representative William Penterman (R–Hustisford) to combat organized retail theft has been signed into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 106. This new law strengthens Wisconsin’s ability to prosecute retail theft by allowing prosecutors to aggregate the value of stolen merchandise across multiple thefts when those

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