Maggie Koch: Stillbirth recognition and support act, headed to the governor’s desk for signature
MADISON, WI — Wisconsin legislators passed a landmark bipartisan bill, Stillbirth Recognition and Support Act, that would create a state income tax credit for parents who experience the trauma and heartbreak of stillbirth. Senate Bill 379/ Assembly Bill 373 would establish a
Rep. Armstrong: Senate passes Armstrong bills
The State Senate met today for what may be its final floor session of the 2025-2026 legislative session. The March 17 calendar included six proposals introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake), each of which the Senate has approved. “My priorities
Sen. Hutton. Bill eliminating overtime tax headed to governor
MADISON – Legislation authored by State Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) and Rep. Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) to eliminate Wisconsin’s income tax on overtime earnings passed the State Senate on Tuesday with bipartisan support and will now be sent to the Governor. Assembly
Sen. Jacque: Stillbirth tax credit bill moves to governor’s desk
MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to provide state recognition to stillbirth parents overwhelmingly passed the State Senate on Tuesday with a 32-1 vote, and is now headed to the desk of Governor Tony Evers.
Sen. Jacque: Legislation to protect health care for disabled workers passes senate
MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Robert Brooks (Saukville) to grant greater financial flexibility to disabled individuals who are working and receiving support through the Medical Assistance Purchase Plan (MAPP), Assembly Bill 253, unanimously passed the Senate on
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: White house top economic advisor says Wisconsinites hurting due to war in Iran are “The Last of Our Concerns.” Do Van Orden and Steil agree?
As Wisconsinites see rising costs, higher gas prices, and uncertainty over their retirement and savings accounts due to the war in Iran, the White House chief economic advisor Kevin Hassett made a stunning admission that hurting consumers is “the last of our
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Celebrates landmark PFAS legislation
Toni Herkert, the Government Affairs Director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, released the following statement after the unanimous Senate action on Assembly Bills 130 and 131 today. This legislation also passed the Assembly on a 93-0 vote on Friday,
Senate approves online gaming bill with half of GOP caucus opposed
The state Senate voted to open the door to allowing online gaming in Wisconsin as the issue split both Republican and Democratic caucuses over concerns the move would exacerbate the downsides of gambling, including addiction.
Marquette Law School: Poll to release Wisconsin survey Tuesday, March 24
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a statewide poll with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the school’s Lubar Center for Public Policy
Rep. Palmeri: Assembly Democrats introduce bill to lower property taxes and address school funding
MADISON, WI – On March 14th, Representative Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh), along with fellow members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus introduced a proposal to use $1.3 billion of the state’s surplus to hold property taxes and increase general aid funding for
Rep. Ortiz-Velez: Passage of DACA occupational licensing bill
Madison, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez would like to thank the entire Senate and Assembly. I am happy to announce that the Senate in Wisconsin, just passed DACA Occupational Licensing, 31-2. The house passed AB759 on February 20th 97-0. Rep. Ortiz-Velez gives a special
Clean Wisconsin: Compromise on PFAS aid passes in Wisconsin!
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Forward Latino: Applauds passage pf DACA professional licensing bill
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin, applauds the Wisconsin Legislature for passing S.B. 745, legislation that expands access to professional licensing for recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
State Senate Democratic Committee: Statements on Sen. Wanggaard’s retirement
MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Van Wanggaard announced he will not be seeking reelection in Wisconsin’s 21st district. Racine Transit Director and candidate for State Senate in the 21st district, Trevor Jung, on Sen. Wanggaard’s retirement: “With Senator Wanggaard announcing he
Sen. Jacque: Child sex traffickers would face life in prison under bill heading to governor
Jacque authored legislation increases penalties to combat “brutal form of modern slavery” MADISON…Child sex traffickers would face life in prison with no chance of parole under legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) headed to the desk of Governor