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MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Joint Resolution 5 recognizing and celebrating Black History Month, the first time this resolution has been passed by the State Legislature in several years. Senator Dora Drake, the Chair of the Legislative
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 2025 State of the Tribes Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Randy
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) presided over debate of multiple bills on the floor of the State Senate today, including legislation to increase healthcare access, return education standards to their previous levels, approve contracts for trades workers, and
Madison, Wis: Today, Republicans voted to advance an immigration bill (AB 24) targeting county sheriffs’ departments across Wisconsin. The bill forces sheriffs’ departments to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in detaining immigrants or risk shared revenue cuts
Madison, Wis: Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address. The annual State of the Tribes address is an opportunity for the people of Wisconsin to understand the
MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) issued the following statement related to the passage of Assembly Bill 24 which requires Wisconsin sheriffs to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): “This is another common-sense piece of legislation that will
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — In response to Tim Walz campaigning for Susan Crawford, the Schimel for Justice campaign released the following statement from Communications Director Jacob Fischer: “Tim Walz, the leftist Governor of Minnesota and failed Democratic Vice Presidential candidate is now
MADISON– Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), who served on the 2022 Special Committee on State-tribal
Contact: Rep. Rivera-Wagner (608)237-9190 Madison – Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the annual State of the Tribes Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) released
Contact: Rep. Lee Snodgrass, 608-237-9152 MADISON, WI. — Representative Snodgrass (D-Appleton) calls out Assembly Republicans for fueling culture wars and failing to address real, pressing issues of Wisconsinites with the passage of AB 24 in today’s Assembly floor session and
CONTACT: REP. KAREN HURD March 18, 2025(608) 237-9169 MADISON – Today, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) voted with her Assembly Republican colleagues to approve Assembly Bill (AB) 24. This proposal would require county sheriffs to attempt to verify the citizenship status of individuals
Contact: (608) 237-9181 MADISON – Today, Wisconsin State Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) voted against Assembly Bill 24—an anti-immigration bill put forward by Legislative Republicans. Rep. Joers released the following statement: “This bill would require local law enforcement officers to either
MADISON, Wis. — Tim Walz’s visit to Wisconsin in support of Susan Crawford comes as no surprise—both champion the same far-left agenda. His presence solidifies Crawford’s disconnect from the needs of everyday Wisconsinites, particularly regarding her extreme stance on illegal immigration. Both
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Contact: Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (608) 237-9160 MADISON – Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after voting in favor of AB 24, which requires county sheriffs to cooperate with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE)
Contact: Representative Scott Krug 608-237-9172 (Madison) – Following the announcement of legislation to crack down on illegal immigrant criminals in early February, Rep. Krug joined his Republican colleagues in passing the bill today on the Assembly Floor. “Keeping our communities
Contact: Senator John Jagler (608) 266-5660 Madison… Tuesday, the State Senate passed Assembly Bill 1, reforming how the state evaluates and reports student achievement on the Forward Exam and school district report cards. This legislation was in response to the
Contact: Rep. McCarville, 608-237-9142 MADISON, Wis. – Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin gave the 2025 State of the Tribes address in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Following the State of the Tribes address, Rep.
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Joint Resolution 5 recognizing and celebrating Black History Month, the first time this resolution has been passed by the State Legislature in several years. Senator Dora Drake, the Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, has provided the following statement: “After many sessions
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 2025 State of the Tribes Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “It was a privilege
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) presided over debate of multiple bills on the floor of the State Senate today, including legislation to increase healthcare access, return education standards to their previous levels, approve contracts for trades workers, and make commonsense changes to support Wisconsin’s American Indian tribes. Senate
Madison, Wis: Today, Republicans voted to advance an immigration bill (AB 24) targeting county sheriffs’ departments across Wisconsin. The bill forces sheriffs’ departments to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in detaining immigrants or risk shared revenue cuts to their respective counties. After the vote, Rep. Roe (D-Janesville)
Madison, Wis: Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address. The annual State of the Tribes address is an opportunity for the people of Wisconsin to understand the unique challenges facing Wisconsin’s Native inhabitants and is an honored tradition
MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) issued the following statement related to the passage of Assembly Bill 24 which requires Wisconsin sheriffs to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): “This is another common-sense piece of legislation that will help keep our communities safe and ensures local law enforcement
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — In response to Tim Walz campaigning for Susan Crawford, the Schimel for Justice campaign released the following statement from Communications Director Jacob Fischer: “Tim Walz, the leftist Governor of Minnesota and failed Democratic Vice Presidential candidate is now propping up dangerous Susan Crawford in an attempt to dismantle
MADISON– Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), who served on the 2022 Special Committee on State-tribal Relations, released the following statement on the State of the
Contact: Rep. Rivera-Wagner (608)237-9190 Madison – Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the annual State of the Tribes Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) released the following statement after the address concluded: “I truly appreciate
Contact: Rep. Lee Snodgrass, 608-237-9152 MADISON, WI. — Representative Snodgrass (D-Appleton) calls out Assembly Republicans for fueling culture wars and failing to address real, pressing issues of Wisconsinites with the passage of AB 24 in today’s Assembly floor session and released the following statement: “Affordable housing, affordable child care, the
CONTACT: REP. KAREN HURD March 18, 2025(608) 237-9169 MADISON – Today, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) voted with her Assembly Republican colleagues to approve Assembly Bill (AB) 24. This proposal would require county sheriffs to attempt to verify the citizenship status of individuals held in their jails for a felony offense. The bill
Contact: (608) 237-9181 MADISON – Today, Wisconsin State Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) voted against Assembly Bill 24—an anti-immigration bill put forward by Legislative Republicans. Rep. Joers released the following statement: “This bill would require local law enforcement officers to either aid in Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) agents’ mass deportation
MADISON, Wis. — Tim Walz’s visit to Wisconsin in support of Susan Crawford comes as no surprise—both champion the same far-left agenda. His presence solidifies Crawford’s disconnect from the needs of everyday Wisconsinites, particularly regarding her extreme stance on illegal immigration. Both Walz and Crawford have actively supported policies that encourage illegal
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Contact: Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (608) 237-9160 MADISON – Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after voting in favor of AB 24, which requires county sheriffs to cooperate with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) efforts to protect our communities by deporting dangerous criminals illegally
Contact: Representative Scott Krug 608-237-9172 (Madison) – Following the announcement of legislation to crack down on illegal immigrant criminals in early February, Rep. Krug joined his Republican colleagues in passing the bill today on the Assembly Floor. “Keeping our communities safe will continue to be a top priority. Last week
Contact: Senator John Jagler (608) 266-5660 Madison… Tuesday, the State Senate passed Assembly Bill 1, reforming how the state evaluates and reports student achievement on the Forward Exam and school district report cards. This legislation was in response to the controversial changes made by State Superintendent Jill Underly and the
Contact: Rep. McCarville, 608-237-9142 MADISON, Wis. – Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin gave the 2025 State of the Tribes address in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Following the State of the Tribes address, Rep. McCarville released the following statement: “It was a great honor