Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: Celebrates release of increased municipal services payments for Fox Valley municipalities
APPLETON, WI – This week, Governor Evers announced increased funding that municipalities across Wisconsin will be receiving through the Municipal Services Payments (MSP) Program. Municipalities in Senate District 18 will be receiving a total of $1.8 million through MSP. “Local governments
Rep. Udell: Wisconsin Democrats propose legislation on affordability, safety, medical leave, and more
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Wisconsin Democrats introduced bills regarding paid family leave, school funding, agriculture, criminal justice, and more. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “My Democratic colleagues and I remain steadfast in our commitment to address affordability
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Senator Ron Johnson voted to abandon Wisconsin families, cement GOP health care premium hikes
Washington, D.C – Today, Senator Ron Johnson and his Republican colleagues delivered a devastating blow to hard-working 271,589 Wisconsinites by hiking their health insurance premiums, pushing thousands toward crippling medical debt, and kicking hundreds of thousands off their health care
Rep. Anderson: Introduces legislation supporting Wisconsin farmers
MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Clinton Anderson and Legislative Democrats, introduced legislation, LRB-5640, that increases funding for essential programs supporting job stability, promoting local farmers, and providing food accessibility. Financial support for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin and Something Special for
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on passage of the INVEST Act to expand access to capital for small businesses
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 3383, the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act. “America’s capital markets are the backbone of our economy. As a member of
Rep. Allen: A missed opportunity for Milwaukee students
Madison, WI – This week Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) invited key stakeholders to a meeting with the Speaker at the State Capitol to discuss how the State of Wisconsin could partner with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to improve outcomes in
Rep. Nedweski: After Evers’ 400-year property tax increase, lawmakers push constitutional fix
MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) introduced a proposed amendment to the state constitution for second consideration this week that aims to restore balance between the executive and legislative branches. Wisconsin’s partial veto is widely regarded as one of the
Rep. Roe: And Wisconsin Democratic legislators introduce real solutions all year long
Madison, Wis. — Since the beginning of the legislative session, Rep. Roe and Legislative Democrats have put forward legislation to lower costs and improve lives. It has been over 250 days since Rep. Ann Roe (D–Janesville) co-sponsored three major cost-saving bills—Free
WisDems: ICYMI: Milwaukee chef testifies on Capitol Hill, calls on lawmakers to strengthen the Affordable Care Act
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report detailed the impact Republican attacks on the Affordable Care Act will have on Wisconsinites. Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs spoke with Spectrum News, explaining that the ACA has helped him afford health care while living with a
Jones campaign: State Rep. Joan Fitzgerald endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, State Rep. Joan Fitzgerald endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. Fitzgerald (AD-46) joins fellow Representatives Jenna Jacobson (AD-50), Alex Joers (AD-81), Andrew Hysell (AD-46), Maureen McCarville (AD-45), Francesca Hong (AD-76), Shelia Stubbs (AD-78), Lisa Subeck
Rep. Moore Omokunde: “Wisconsin is in an affordability crisis…we need paid family medical leave”
MILWAUKEE–This week, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) alongside other state Democratic lawmakers and leading social justice and business interest groups, unveiled new legislation to hold the Legislature accountable to the needs of working families in Wisconsin. If passed, the
Weekly GOP radio address: The giving season
Hi, I’m Representative Shae Sortwell and I represent the 2nd Assembly District. I wanted to take some time today to talk about this Christmas season! Christmas is a sacred time that calls us to remember the birth of Jesus Christ
Zamarripa campaign: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses JoCasta Zamarripa for Wisconsin Secretary of State
MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee Alderperson and former State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa announced the major endorsement of U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin in her campaign for Wisconsin Secretary of State. Senator Baldwin, a champion for working families and equality, cited JoCasta’s proven
State Senate Democratic Committee: While Republicans sleep at the wheel, Sen. Jeff Smith and Rep. Robyn Vining stand up for public education
MADISON, WI – Democrats across Wisconsin have demonstrated their commitment to fighting for public education funding this week. State Representative Robyn Vining reintroduced her ‘Save Our Schools’ Act, aimed at increasing the rate at which special education is reimbursed and increasing
Dept. of Transportation: Non-Driver Advisory Committee considers impacts of automated vehicles
Stakeholders and transportation partners met with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Thursday to continue discussions about emerging vehicle technologies. The Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC)’s December meeting focused on the use of automated vehicles (AVs) for those who don’t