Sen. Hesselbein: Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) celebrates passage of Gail’s Law
Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Gail’s Law: “Increasing access to lifesaving screenings for women at higher risk of breast cancer is a goal we have fought for over several
Rep. O’Connor: Statement on Speaker Vos’ retirement announcement
Madison, WI — State Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Speaker Robin Vos’ announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2026: “First and foremost, I want to thank Robin for his many years of
Wisconsin Right to Life: Statement on Speaker Vos’ retirement
Wisconsin Right to Life extends its sincere gratitude to Speaker Robin Vos for his years of leadership and service to the people of Wisconsin as Speaker of the State Assembly. Throughout his tenure, Speaker Vos played an important role in advancing policies that protect
Sen. Keyeski: Responds to Republicans pulling Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program bills from Senate calendar last minute, putting program at risk of expiring
MADISON – Yesterday, two Republican-authored bills relating to reauthorizing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, Senate Bill 316 (SB 316) and Senate Bill 685 (SB 685), were scheduled to be voted on by the full Senate. Instead, Senate Republicans pulled these bills from the session calendar
Rep. Piwowarczyk: Assembly passes Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk’s bipartisan free speech bill
Madison, WI — State Representative Jim Piwowarczyk’s bipartisan Free Speech bill passed the Assembly: Assembly Bill 701 strengthens protections for free speech and civic participation. The legislation creates a clear and efficient process for courts to promptly dismiss lawsuits that
Rep. August: Wisconsin is stronger because of Speaker Vos’ leadership
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) “I want to be among the first to thank Robin for his years of service to our state. As our state’s longest serving Speaker, Robin’s accomplishments are unmatched in the Legislature. Assembly Republicans
Rep. Vos: Announces he will not seek another term
Madison, WI – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos released the following statement after announcing he will not seek another term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The Racine County Republican has delivered pivotal conservative reforms leading the Assembly during the longest continuous GOP
Sen. Ratcliff: Statement on abrupt end to Senate floor session
Madison, WI — Senator Melissa Ratcliff released the following statement regarding yesterday’s abrupt conclusion of the Senate floor session when efforts were made to pull Senate Bill 444 (SB-444), which is regarding the unmasking of ICE agents, to the floor
Rep. Goeben: On Speaker Vos retirement
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement thanking Speaker Robin Vos for his leadership as Speaker of the State Assembly: “I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Speaker Robin Vos for his leadership and dedicated service to the
Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding Speaker Vos’ retirement
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ (R-Rochester) retirement announcement: “The Speaker’s retirement marks the end of an era in Wisconsin politics, and I’m grateful to have served as governor
Vos won’t seek reelection
Robin Vos, the longest-serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history, announced he won’t seek reelection.
Fair Rates for Wisconsin’s Dairyland: Assembly Agriculture Committee amendment undermines Wisconsin’s clean energy progress
MADISON – The amendment approved by the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Agriculture today that targets large-scale solar development is a serious setback to Wisconsin’s long-term energy and environmental goals. Wisconsin has set a statewide goal of achieving 100 percent carbon-free
Rep. DeSmidt: Democrats force action on Postpartum Medicaid expansion and Gail’s Law
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Assembly Democrats stood up and refused to let lifesaving bills continue to sit in limbo, aggressively pushing amendments on Postpartum Medicaid expansion and Gail’s Law. And today, Republicans have both bills on the calendar. Representative Ben
Gov. Evers: Read: Sends letter to the Trump Administration, urging the president to support American producers and ranchers, back off plans to import beef from Argentina…again
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter urging President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration to back off its latest plans to import beef from Argentina and instead support and protect the livelihoods of American farmers, ranchers, and producers. This is the second letter
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association: Class II restrictions for spring thaw begin in Zone 3 through 5 Friday, Feb. 20 at 12:01 a.m. posted road restrictions begin in Zone 4 and 5
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending frozen road declarations for all zones in Wisconsin effective Friday, Feb. 20 at 12:01 a.m. Class II road restrictions will go into effect for Zones 3-5 at that time for state highways susceptible to damage from