Rep. Dallman: Votes to protect unemployment insurance
MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman released the following statement regarding a package of workforce and unemployment insurance (UI) bills that passed the Wisconsin State Assembly. “UI benefits should be for those Wisconsinites who are in need of help temporarily while
Rep. Roe: Response to the April 22nd Assembly Session
Madison, Wis: Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on eight Republican backed bills, six of which would cause confusion and limit Wisconsinites’ ability to access their earned benefits. While the current federal administration has launched the world economy into dangerous
Rep. Udell: Reacts to Republicans’ economic priorities
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Republicans introduced legislation to cut government benefits for the recently unemployed and for new mothers. Representative Randy Udell (D-47) issued the following statement: “My Republican colleagues today showed no shame. With a looming recession and
Rep. Donovan: Responds to alleged obstruction of justice by Milwaukee County judge
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after a report by radio host Dan O’Donnell stated that Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan allegedly assisted an illegal immigrant in evading arrest from federal agents by harboring the individual in
Rep. Vining: Wisconsinites deserve better from this legislature
MADISON–The State Assembly was in session today to vote on bills that do not improve the lives of Wisconsinites. In response to the Assembly floor session today, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Republican lawmakers are once again
Rep. Fitzgerald: Condemns Republican unemployment bills
MADISON – During today’s Assembly floor session, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) spoke out against recently introduced Republican-authored legislation reforming unemployment insurance in Wisconsin. Rep. Fitzgerald sits on the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment, which
Rep. Neylon: Approves unemployment and workforce development reform
Pewaukee – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly approved a slate of bills reforming Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) program and Department of Workforce Development (DWD). These are designed to prevent fraud, promote recipients getting back to work and boost the economy. Some
Rep. Joers: As Trump crashes our economy, WI GOP pulls rug out from under Wisconsinites
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met to vote on several unemployment bills. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) released the following statement: “At a time when President Trump is making decisions daily that push our economy into chaos, Republican legislators have
Rep: Knodl: From job loss to job ready: Moving Wisconsin forward
Workforce Development Bills PR Knodl APR2025Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products. Username or
Rep. Penterman: Supports legislation to strengthen Wisconsin’s workforce
MADISON, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R–Hustisford) voted for a package of workforce development bills aimed at preventing fraud, closing loopholes, and helping Wisconsinites return to work. The unemployment insurance (UI) program was designed to help aid employees that have
Rep. Neubauer: Floor remarks, as prepared
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following remarks, as prepared, regarding today’s floor calendar: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. “People across our state and across the country are worried about what the future holds. They’re looking
A Better Wisconsin Together: As Trump tariffs hike costs, Wisconsin Republicans vote to make it harder for Wisconsin families to make ends meet
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Wisconsin Republicans’ misplaced priorities on the State Assembly floor this afternoon, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “Legislative Republicans continue to put their priorities in all the wrong places, at the expense of
Rep. August: Assembly Republicans pass Workforce Package
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement in response to the approval of the Workforce Package in the State Assembly: “Employers all across Wisconsin are facing a workforce shortage. Assembly Republicans’ goals are to increase labor
Remiker campaign: Announces additional endorsements from party leaders across the state
REEDSBURG, Wis. – Devin Remiker continues to secure support from key activists and Democratic leaders for his campaign for WisDems chair. After announcing endorsements from Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer yesterday, he has added
Evers open to tax deals with GOP leaders, but insists on it being in the budget
Gov. Tony Evers says 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. GOP legislative leaders have said they prefer a tax cut signed into law before taking up the budget.