[Madison, WI] – This afternoon, the State Assembly convened to approve Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 2, which would enshrine the state’s photo ID law into the Wisconsin State Constitution. Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted to support SJR 2. “Election Integrity remains a priority of mine this session,” stated Rep. Callahan. “Ensuring

MADISON…State Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement on the passage of the constitutional amendment on Voter ID: “Republicans are ensuring it’s easy to vote but hard to cheat. Today I was proud to vote for a constitutional amendment to require a valid ID to vote

Madison, WI — Today, State Representative Renuka Mayadev (D-Madison) voted “NO” on enshrining voter ID requirements into the Wisconsin Constitution. To begin the legislative session, the Republican caucus chose to begin the Assembly Chamber’s work by proposing a change to Wisconsin’s Constitution to disenfranchise voters.   Following the vote, Representative Mayadev

Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), a strong supporter of violence prevention initiatives, released the following statement: “Gun violence is a public health crisis. If we want to create a safe community for everyone to grow and thrive, we need to address violence before it occurs. Wisconsinites want a place to raise their families without the

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released this statement following Assembly Floor Session today. “Today the Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution 2 for second consideration to enshrine Voter ID in the Wisconsin Constitution. Ensuring that everyone’s ballot is counted is central to the integrity of any election,” spoke Rep.

MADISON…Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 2, which would amend the state’s Constitution to require photo ID when voting.  The resolution has now passed both houses of the legislature and will go to the voters for approval.  Representative Tyler August (R-Walworth) voted in favor of the

MADISON – State Representative Tip McGuire made the following statement on the creation of the Office of Violence Prevention by Gov. Tony Evers: “I applaud Gov. Evers for taking this important step in creating the Office of Violence Prevention. Gun violence is currently the leading cause of death of children

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Governor Tony Evers issued an Executive Order that creates the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention. The office will be created and funded through $10 million in ARPA funding, and through grant funding will aid and invest in programs to prevent violence throughout the state. In response

MADISON, Wis. – State Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) has been assigned to serve on three committees for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Appointed by Democratic Leader, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine), Rep. Prado will serve on two newly established Assembly committees, the Committee on Commerce, and the Committee on State and Federal

MADISON – Today, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement on Governor Evers creating the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention: “I applaud Governor Evers in the creation of the Office of Violence Prevention and am grateful for the leadership he has shown on this critical issue. Every day, people

MADISON…Today, the State Assembly approved a constitutional amendment thatwould ensure photo ID would be required in Wisconsin elections. StateRepresentative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) voted in favor of the resolution, whichpassed 54-45. “Passing this resolution will ensure our elections remain secure,” saidKnodl. “Requiring photo ID at the polls increases public confidence in

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #254, creating the statewide Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention (OVP). The new statewide office will work to coordinate efforts between state and local government agencies, create public education campaigns to boost community safety, and work to identify opportunities to improve Wisconsin’s

Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted in favor of passage of Senate JointResolution 2 to enshrine Voter ID into the Wisconsin Constitution. After passing with a vote of 54-45, theconstitutional amendment has now passed two consecutive sessions and will appear before voters on theApril ballot as a statewide

(Madison) – Wisconsin residents on both sides of the political aisle overwhelmingly support the state’s current Voter ID law. Today in the Assembly, Rep. Krug voted to ensure this important law remains in place by passing an amendment to enshrine it in our state constitution. “For over a decade, Wisconsin’s

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after voting for passage of SJR 2 to enshrine Voter ID into the Wisconsin Constitution. This is the second consecutive consideration and passage of the constitutional amendment. The resolution passed along party lines by a vote of 54-45. “Voter ID is not a

Madison – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) is praising an Executive Order issued by Governor Tony Evers creating the state Office of Violence Prevention.  “I applaud Governor Evers’ investment in data-driven solutions that address the root causes of violence.  In my previous work as Chief of Staff to Mayor Genrich

River Falls, WI…Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls) voted for AssemblyJoint Resolution 1/Senate Joint Resolution 2 to require valid photographic identification whenvoting. “It is important for the citizens of a democracy to have faith in the electoral process. Thisconstitutional amendment ensures that Wisconsinites will have full confidence in the integrity ofour