MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today recognized and celebrated Veterans Day with a video message honoring the 300,000 veterans who live across Wisconsin, thanking them for their service to the country, and reaffirming his commitment to supporting veterans and their loved ones. Gov. Evers also proclaimed Nov. 11, 2023, as “Veterans

Madison – On Thursday Assembly Republicans approved a package of election reform bills to strengthen the integrity of our election process, and boost the confidence citizens have in election results. Among these bills is Assembly Bill 494, which I introduced for the second time last month. This bill clarifies the

Veterans Day is a time we pause as a nation to recognize and honor those who served and sacrificed to defend our nation and way of life. We owe them so very much. It is not enough to simply salute their service; it is our responsibility to value and support

MADISON – In response to the passage of Assembly Bill 554 during the Assembly Floor Session on November 7, 2023, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus released the following statement: “Yesterday evening, Wisconsin Republicans yet again chose to take a stand against diversity and equity in our state by passing Assembly

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to include helmets and seatbelts as part of a safe hunt this season. These essential pieces of safety equipment are vital to ensuring safety of operators and passengers in the field. Each year, people are injured during ATV/UTV crashes

Madison- On November 7, 2023, State Rep. Dora Drake (D-11th Assembly District Milwaukee) announced her opposition to AB 554 relating to: race-based higher education programs and requirements. “There are decades of historic precedent that assert the need for more diverse representation in universities. Plus, there are various benefits that come with pursing diversity, equity,

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Budget Committee and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in hearings titled, Fiscal Responsibility: Cracking Down on Wealthy Tax Cheats andThe Philosophy of AI: Learning From History, Shaping Our Future and Fairness. In the hearings, the senator pointed to

Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly passed Rep. Joy Goeben’s (R-Hobart) bipartisan Election Worker Protection Act, AB 577. “This legislation is a comprehensive approach to protecting our election officials and maintaining the integrity of our elections,” said Rep. Goeben. AB 577 The Election Worker Protection Act: · Protects the privacy of our

Congratulations to Kerry McAllen US Army (Retired) for being named the 2023 Woman Veteran of the Year. Kerry McAllen, CSM (USA Retired), began her military career when she enlisted in 1990. Kerry served 2.5 years of active duty in Wiesbaden, Germany, as a light-wheeled vehicle mechanic. After she returned to

MADISON…Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement regarding the election reform package that passed the State Assembly: “Wisconsin elections shouldn’t be for sale.  That is why the Assembly took action to prohibit so-called “Zuckerbucks” from being used to administer elections in our state.  Out-of-state billionaires like

Madison – Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) has championed election integrity by endorsing a series of practical reforms aimed at ensuring fairness, accuracy, and transparency in future elections. Emphasizing the importance of voter confidence in the electoral process, Rep. Born stated, “Ensuring every voter has confidence that our elections are

Washington, D.C. (November 9, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) today introduced the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632). This legislation will disrupt the ability of Hamas to fund terrorism and violence. It will also make it harder for state … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a

  Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) joined his Assembly colleagues in passing a slate of bill that will work to ensure Wisconsin’s elections are free, fair, transparent, and trustworthy. “It is extremely important to the citizens of Wisconsin that our elections are fair and transparent,” said Representative

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today for a package of bills and resolutions that will ensure secure elections in Wisconsin. “Voting is a constitutional right, and part of my job as a legislator is to protect that right. I’d like to highlight a few bills we passed today

MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) voted to advance three constitutional amendments that will help protect the integrity of Wisconsin’s elections. The first Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 71 would amend the constitution to clarify that only U.S. citizens over the age of 18 are considered qualified electors in

MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) thanks those in the 96th who have served in the U.S. Armed Services for their service and dedication to protecting our freedoms. “I’m grateful to those who have served our country and to those who are still actively protecting our values, democracy, and freedom. Thank you

MADISON, WI – Today in the Assembly, Rep. Plumer voted to protect Wisconsin’s Voter ID requirement, passed another tax cut for the middle class, and increased the childcare tax credit to help families: “The election-related bills we passed in the Assembly today make it harder for bad actors to ignore state

Madison – Rep. Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) voted to make our elections safer and more secure by supporting a series of common-sense reforms.   “Ensuring our elections are safe and secure is fundamental to ensuring that our elections are also free and fair,” said Rep. Maxey. “When voters go to the

Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) saw his second bill pass the Assembly during today’s floor session. The Age Limits for Judges Bill, formally called Assembly Bill 552, would set an age limit of 75  for election or appointment of justices or judges for a court of record. Following

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up Republican-authored constitutional amendments and election-related bills. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “The GOP’s attempts to enshrine their political agenda into Wisconsin’s state constitution are short-sighted. Our constitution is an overarching document th…