Speaker Vos: Names Assembly Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair and Vice Chair
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the Assembly Co-chair and Vice-chair appointments to the state’s budget writing Joint Finance Committee. Speaker Vos has asked Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) to once again lead the committee as JFC co-chair. “Rep. Born has
WED PM Update: JFC co-chairs push back on Underly passing over committee input on reading curriculum
From WisPolitics … — The GOP co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee have rejected the Department of Public Instruction’s argument that it isn’t required to seek the committee’s approval of recommended reading curriculum under the state’s new literacy law. Rep.
Vos reappoints Born JFC co-chair, names Kurtz vice-chair
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, this afternoon announced he has reappointed Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, co-chair of the Joint Finance Committee. Vos also appointed Rep. Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewoc, vice-chair.
Rep. Vos: Names Assembly Joint Finance Committee co-chair and vice chair
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the Assembly Co-chair and Vice-chair appointments to the state’s budget writing Joint Finance Committee. Speaker Vos has asked Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) to once again lead the committee as JFC co-chair. “Rep. Born has
U.S. Rep. Steil: Co-led legislation to designate unique zip codes for WI communities passes House
Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2024) – Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) helped lead, H.R. 8753. This bill directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities. Communities in Wisconsin and
Rep. Shelia Stubbs: Attends Gov. Evers’ Milwaukee Budget Listening Session
MADISON, WI – On December 10, 2024, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended a budget listening session hosted by Governor Tony Evers in Milwaukee. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Thank you, Governor Evers, for hosting this listening session to
U.S. Rep. Pocan, U.S. Rep. Lee: Reject $895 Billion NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02)and Barbara Lee (CA-12), co-chairs and co-founders of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against the final passage of the $895 billion FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual
Rep. Shelia Stubbs: Welcomes West High School civics students to Wisconsin State Capitol
MADISON, WI – On December 10, 2024, Madison West High School’s first standalone civics class visited the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I would like to sincerely thank all the students from Madison West
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul sends warnings to phone companies that have allowed robocalls to bombard Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force Tuesday warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of
Judge Maria S. Lazar: Endorses Circuit Court Judge, former Attorney General Brad Schimel
(WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wisconsin) – Today, District II, Court of Appeals Judge Maria S. Lazar announced her decision to decline to run for the State of Wisconsin’s highest court next April. Lazar also made her endorsement of Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel public today. Judge
Marquette Law School Poll: To release results of national surveys on incoming Trump administration, U.S. Supreme Court, Dec. 18-19
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Dec. 18-19, via written releases. The written releases and corresponding national data will be distributed and made available on
WILL: Files new legal motion to defend Act 10 based on 1st Amendment concerns
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a new motion to intervene in defense of Act 10 due to a recent court decision that creates serious constitutional concerns regarding the 1st Amendment and compelled speech. The Quote: Lucas
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent statement on Wisconsin Policy Forum report showing expected property tax increases
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement on a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum showing that due in part to a record number of school district referendum being approved, property taxes are expected to rise
Law Forward: Files a grievance with the Office of Lawyer Regulation against Attorney James Troupis for his role in the fake electors scheme
On the eve of former Trump Campaign lawyer Jim Troupis’s initial criminal court appearance, Law Forward has filed a formal grievance with the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR), calling for an investigation of his conduct devising and implementing the fake-elector scheme
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Welcomes new government affairs specialist
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities welcomes Evan Miller as the newest member of their team. At the direction of the Government Affairs Director, Miller will work with the legislature, state agencies, andstakeholders to advance the interests of Wisconsin cities and