WNA: Appreciates Senate action on override of SB 145 – APRN Licensure Bill
The Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) wants to share our appreciation to those State Senators who voted to override Governor Evers’ veto of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure Bill SB 145. This action supports licensure of over 8,000 Advanced Practice
The LIBRE Initiative Action: Latino group endorses Eric Hovde for U.S. Senate
Largest Center-Right Latino Political Organization Will Mobilize Hispanics in Support of Eric Hovde Milwaukee, WI – The LIBRE Initiative Action, a political organization committed to working with those who want to advance freedom-minded policies that promote the well-being and self-sufficiency of the Hispanic community,
Rothman ‘disappointed’ by UW-Milwaukee agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters to end encampment
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman said he’s “disappointed” by an agreement UW-Milwaukee leaders reached with pro-Palestinian protesters this week that involved the school calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
WED AM Update: Pro-Vos group starts anti-recall radio ad
From WisPolitics … — The Wisconsinites for Liberty Fund is starting a new radio ad today discouraging people from signing a petition to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester. The group said it’s a five-figure buy over the next 10
Sen. Pfaff: Urges release of PFAS funds
Madison, WI – Today, Senate Republicans voted to override Governor Evers’ veto on SB 312, legislation which would limit the ability to test, remediate, and hold polluters accountable for PFAS, while forcing impacted communities to compete with corporations to receive funding
TUE PM Update: Senate Republicans abruptly cut off override debate
From WisPolitics … — The Senate briefly descended into chaos after majority Republicans abruptly cut off debate on overriding a veto of grants for hospitals in western Wisconsin and shut down today’s floor period over protests from Dems so a
Rep. Rettinger: Praises Senate override of shameful Evers vetoes
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Senate took up several veto overrides on topics from election integrity to recruitment & retention challenges for law enforcement. Freshman lawmaker Nik Rettinger thanks his Senate colleagues for taking action to reverse these shameful
USDA NASS: Wisconsin agricultural chemical use – barley, oats and soybeans
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Sen. Cowles: Senate votes to override PFAS bill veto
MADISON – Senator Rob Cowles (R-Green Bay) delivered the following speech on 2023 Senate Bill 312 on the Senate Floor during today’s veto override session: “PFAS has impacted numerous sites throughout the state, and the truth is that we’re still
Sen. Agard: Desperate Republicans cling to gerrymandered majority with veto override attempts
MADISON – Today, Senate Republicans overrode 9 of Governor Evers’ vetoes. These overrides still must move on to the State Assembly. Senator Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “After 13 years of legislative control, Republicans clearly sense that their days
Sen. Hutton: Senate supports law enforcement, overrides veto
MADISON — The state Senate voted today to override Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of Senate Bill 517, a bill of high priority to law enforcement as they seek to address challenges recruiting and retaining officers. This bill reforms a state law
Shankland campaign: Teachers endorse Katrina Shankland for Congress in WI-03
STEVENS POINT, WI – Today, the American Federation of Teachers–Wisconsin (AFT-Wisconsin) announced that they have endorsed Katrina Shankland for Congress in Western and Central Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The union represents thousands of public employees across the state, including K-12,
Klein campaign: Pfaff marches to orders from Madison, obstructs PFAS relief again
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Sen. Testin: Senate overrides veto of APRN Modernization Act
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is pleased the Wisconsin State Senate voted today to override the governor’s veto of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act. “It’s no secret that we are experiencing significant workforce challenges in
Sen. Wimberger: Senate overrides Evers’ veto of community-supported PFAS relief
MADISON, WI —Today, Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) voted to overturn the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 312, which delivers relief to people across Wisconsin affected by polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. Last summer, Legislative Republicans created a $125 million