WED AM Update: Godlewski announces bid for WisDems 1st vice chair
From WisPolitics … — Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski announced today she is running for first vice-chair of the state Dem Party, saying in a statement to WisPolitics that democracy is at stake with Donald Trump’s return to power and
TUE PM Update: Evers open to tax deals with GOP leaders, but insists on it being in the budget
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers said today while he’s open to negotiating a tax cut deal with GOP legislative leaders, any agreement would have to be part of the state budget — not standalone legislation. Evers said reaching
Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine: Wisconsin right to boycott campaign
Wednesday, April 23rd, members of the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine and members of Wisconsin Right to Boycott will gather at the Wisconsin State Capitol to lobby for the repeal of the 2018 “anti-boycott” law and the full restoration
Rep. Snodgrass: Condemns Republican workforce bills as missing the mark and jeopardizing economic security for families
MADISON, WI – With economic chaos threatening job security and our country’s economic stability, today Wisconsin Republicans showed that they are trying to stand in the way of safety nets and earned benefits which help those whose jobs have been lost.
Rep. Madison: Opposes Republicans’ misguided, unhelpful workforce development proposals
MADISON – Today, in another floor session focused on punishing workers and creating more paperwork for Wisconsinites, Assembly Republicans advanced bills that would add more requirements to unemployment insurance, disqualify some workers from unemployment benefits entirely, and preempt local programs
Rep. Clancy: Denounces legislative Republicans’ attacks on workers, people in need
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) led the charge against bills that continue Assembly Republicans’ recent attacks on the programs and services that undergird Wisconsin’s economy, speaking against AB 164 and AB 165. AB 164 would add new
Assembly approves bill adding new requirements to claim unemployment benefits
The Assembly today signed off along party lines 53-42 on AB 164, which would add new requirements for those completing required work searches to remain eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.
Sen. Jacque: Senate passes Sen. Jacque bill providing more education options for military families
MADISON… Military families across Wisconsin would have access to more education options for their children under legislation extending open enrollment application deadlines, which is headed to the State Assembly following unanimous Senate passage today. Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken), Chairman of the
Marquette University: Student receives prestigious Fulbright UK summer fellowship
MILWAUKEE — A Marquette University student has received a place at the Fulbright Summer Institute to study film and cinema at Lancaster University. Ryan Smith, a first-year student in the Diederich College of Communication and member of the University Honors
Sen. Wanggaard: Kelda Roys adjourns Senate in honor of MS-13 gang member, alleged domestic abuser and human trafficker
MADISON – Today, State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) adjourned the State Senate in honor of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal alien and MS-13 gang member, and alleged domestic abuser and human trafficker who has been deported by the federal government.
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on the passing of Pope Francis
OCONOMOWOC, WI – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement upon the passing of Pope Francis. “I join Catholics in Wisconsin and around the world in offering my prayers following the passing of Pope Francis. His papacy left a lasting
Sen. Felzkowski: Applauds Senate passage of extended postpartum care
Madison, WI- During today’s floor session, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of extending postpartum care for new moms in Wisconsin. Senate Bill 23 received overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill extends coverage for moms who already qualify for
Sen. Jacque: Clean water bill clears senate
MADISON… Clean water legislation promoting a number of best practices and initiatives that would help Wisconsin farmers generate income while reducing runoff into our waters is heading to the State Assembly following unanimous passage in the State Senate today. State Sen. André