Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Democrats stand united in opposing continuation of GOP health care crisis
Washington, D.C. – Democrats stand united in opposition to a short-term Republican budget bill because it perpetuates the damage Donald Trump and Republicans have done to American health care. Right now, Republicans are driving the government toward a shutdown because
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: True patriotism means standing with Green Bay’s veterans
GREEN BAY, WI — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) is urging colleagues in Madison to choose action over symbolism by fully funding Wisconsin’s homeless veteran shelters and supporting long-term services through the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP). During Assembly debate
Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Neubauer: Legislative Democrats introduce “Kids First” package supporting public schools, taxpayers, and our students
Three Bills in the Package Include Funding for General School Aid, Voucher Cost Transparency, and Healthy School Meals Madison, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats unveiled the “Kids First” package, three bills that will help sustain our public schools and students
Rep. Vining: Republican lawmakers’ prioritize culture wars over problem solving in Assembly session
Madison–The Assembly was in session today after summer recess. Rather than working on solving the real problems facing Wisconsin’s working families, legislative Republicans chose to instead focus on divisive culture wars. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Wisconsinites
Rep. Brent Jacobson: Bill to protect Wisconsinites from online intimidation passes Legislature
MADISON, WI – Today the Wisconsin Assembly voted to pass Senate Bill 33. This legislation combats online intimidation by making it a felony to use artificially-generated explicit images or videos to intimidate, harass, or coerce. If signed, it would also make
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Bill would bring transparency and accountability to state school voucher programs
GREEN BAY— State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) is proud of the passage of a new tax transparency measure in Green Bay and is introducing legislation to bring this commonsense reform to communities across Wisconsin. The newly adopted policy adds
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson: Statement on the President’s disaster recovery declaration
“The President’s social media post is welcome news for the people who have suffered in August’s flooding. “The damage was extensive, and Federal help is so important as our residents get their lives back on track. I appreciate all the
Rep. Green: Votes for consumer freedom
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of Senate Bill 184, which would prohibit state and local governments in Wisconsin from banning the sale or use of products based on their energy source: “Wisconsin
Rep. Duchow: Assembly passes return to work and bans explicit deepfakes
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) joined her Assembly colleagues in passing two critical pieces of legislation: Assembly Bill 39 and Senate Bill 33. Assembly Bill 39 addresses the concerning trend of remote work within Wisconsin’s executive branch
Rep. Melotik: Proposes legislation to eliminate state income tax on overtime pay
Madison, WI — Representative Paul Melotik (R–Grafton) is proposing a new legislative initiative that would eliminate Wisconsin’s state income tax on overtime earnings. The pro-worker bill, co-led by Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield), aims to ensure that Wisconsinites who go the
Rep. Bare: Statement on the state Assembly’s passage of a bill to require state employees to return to work in person
MADISON, Wis.– Unfortunately, after a two-month-long summer vacation after passing the state budget, Republicans called a legislative session today that did nothing to improve the lives of working people, in stark contrast with the work being done by Democrats. This
Rep. Penterman: Champions common-sense reforms to protect taxpayers, preserve traditions, and ensure consumer choice
Madison, WI — State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) backed a slate of common-sense bills that will strengthen fiscal responsibility, preserve state traditions, and ensure consumer choice across Wisconsin. Assembly Bill 308 (AB 308) prohibits taxpayer funding of health care for individuals who
Rep. Neylon: Statement on Assembly floor votes
Madison – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly took up a number of bills on a variety of subjects. These legislative proposals included requiring state employees to work in person, restricting the display of political or ideological flags over government buildings, prohibiting
Rep. Nedweski: Return to work bill passes state Assembly
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following response to the passage of Assembly Bill 39, a bill that will require state employees to return to in-office work at least 80% of the work month: “Over five years
Sen. Jacque: Legislation protecting victims of ‘deep fake’ pornography passes Legislature
Bill barring distribution of AI-created sexually explicit images goes to Governor MADISON, WI… Victims whose images are nonconsensually twisted into synthetic “deep fake” pornographyfor online display and distribution would finally have strong legal protections under bipartisan legislation(Senate Bill 33) that