Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus) presented Dane County Public Safety Communications Center law enforcement dispatcher Jennifer Foth with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. The state Assembly honored Jennifer in
MADISON – A team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison scholars has a plan to turn paper mill waste into plant-based plastics, slashing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution and creating economic opportunities in ways that benefit marginalized communities. The U.S.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, instead of addressing real issues facing Wisconsin families, GOP members of the Wisconsin State Senate spent several hours approving dangerous bills that give politicians more control over the personal healthcare decisions of Wisconsinites. Among the legislation passed
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate passed Assembly Bill 465 (“AB 465”), a bill authored by Senator Stroebel and Representative Allen to prohibit gender transition medical interventions for individuals under 18 years of age, with certain limited exceptions. Senator Duey Stroebel (R
Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to the action taken by the Senate earlier today to address the availability and affordability of child care, combat challenges facing the workforce and provide
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, (R-Wis.) joined a bipartisan resolution, led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-Idaho.) and Chairman Ben Cardin (D-Md.), condemning Hamas and reinforcing the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security. The
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of legislation to fund repairs and maintenance of the American Family Field stadium: “As an individual who worked for the Green Bay Packers
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin State Assembly passing legislation to fund the Brewers stadium: “Today I voted against utilizing taxpayer dollars to fund repairs and upgrades at American Family Field. Fundamentally, I
Madison, WI — Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) presented Troy W. Haase of Portage, WI with the 2023 First Responder of the Year Award from the 41st Assembly District. City of Portage Fire Chief Haase accepted the award, surrounded by family, during
Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bipartisan bills including two bills that came from Joint Legislative Council Study Committee on National Guard Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “I
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting no on the Brewers’ new deal that would keep them in Milwaukee through 2050: “Voting yes on this legislation would be a disservice to my constituents. The amendments that came
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the passage of AB 438 and AB 439: “Since the beginning of our negotiations on the Brewers stadium, it has been the goal of Assembly Democrats to work
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today for a package of bills that will provide for much-needed repairs to American Family Field and keep the Brewers in Milwaukee through 2050. “American Family Field is owned largely by the State
Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement after voting no on legislation to continue funding the Milwaukee Brewers: “I voted no on legislation to continue providing hundreds of millions toward the upkeep and improvement of
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Home Crew Coalition issued the following statement from Chairman Omar Shaikh after the Wisconsin Assembly’s bipartisan vote to support a bill package that would keep the Brewers in Wisconsin until 2050. “We know that baseball has a massive economic
MADISON— State Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) presented Rhinelander Firefighter/Paramedic Tanner Perry with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award for the 34th Assembly District. Tanner Perry began his career with the Rhinelander Fire Department as an intern in the
Madison, WI – State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement after the Assembly passed legislation providing funding for upkeep of American Family Field: “Today the Assembly voted in a bipartisan fashion to support the legislation that would keep
MADISON – This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened to vote on Assembly Bills 438 & 439, which direct funds from the state, Milwaukee County, and the city of Milwaukee to improvements and renovations for American Family Field. Both bills
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored First Responders of the Year from across Wisconsin. During the Assembly’s floor session, Officer Michael Gordon was honored as the 66th Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year for his service,
MADISON –Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) named Officer Nicholas Sargeant of the Janesville Police Department as the First Responder of the Year for the 44th Assembly District. Today, Officer Sargeant was honored on the Assembly Floor during a Hometown Heroes Ceremony. “It
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus) presented Dane County Public Safety Communications Center law enforcement dispatcher Jennifer Foth with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. The state Assembly honored Jennifer in a public ceremony with other recipients from across the state.
MADISON – A team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison scholars has a plan to turn paper mill waste into plant-based plastics, slashing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution and creating economic opportunities in ways that benefit marginalized communities. The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $4 million to fund a
MADISON, Wis. — Today, instead of addressing real issues facing Wisconsin families, GOP members of the Wisconsin State Senate spent several hours approving dangerous bills that give politicians more control over the personal healthcare decisions of Wisconsinites. Among the legislation passed by Senate Republicans today are bills that would ban life-saving
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate passed Assembly Bill 465 (“AB 465”), a bill authored by Senator Stroebel and Representative Allen to prohibit gender transition medical interventions for individuals under 18 years of age, with certain limited exceptions. Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “I introduced AB 465
Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to the action taken by the Senate earlier today to address the availability and affordability of child care, combat challenges facing the workforce and provide tax relief for the working class: “Wisconsinites are facing significant
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, (R-Wis.) joined a bipartisan resolution, led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-Idaho.) and Chairman Ben Cardin (D-Md.), condemning Hamas and reinforcing the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security. The resolution secured the support of nearly all members of the
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of legislation to fund repairs and maintenance of the American Family Field stadium: “As an individual who worked for the Green Bay Packers and now represents the residents and businesses surrounding Lambeau Field,
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin State Assembly passing legislation to fund the Brewers stadium: “Today I voted against utilizing taxpayer dollars to fund repairs and upgrades at American Family Field. Fundamentally, I do not believe state taxpayer dollars should be used without
Madison, WI — Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) presented Troy W. Haase of Portage, WI with the 2023 First Responder of the Year Award from the 41st Assembly District. City of Portage Fire Chief Haase accepted the award, surrounded by family, during a ceremony in the Wisconsin Assembly Chambers. “I am honored
Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bipartisan bills including two bills that came from Joint Legislative Council Study Committee on National Guard Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “I am encouraged to see the Assembly pass bipartisan legislation today.
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting no on the Brewers’ new deal that would keep them in Milwaukee through 2050: “Voting yes on this legislation would be a disservice to my constituents. The amendments that came along with this bill were not enough to sway me
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the passage of AB 438 and AB 439: “Since the beginning of our negotiations on the Brewers stadium, it has been the goal of Assembly Democrats to work towards the best deal possible for the people of Wisconsin.
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today for a package of bills that will provide for much-needed repairs to American Family Field and keep the Brewers in Milwaukee through 2050. “American Family Field is owned largely by the State of Wisconsin,” began Rodriguez. “We currently lease the stadium to
Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement after voting no on legislation to continue funding the Milwaukee Brewers: “I voted no on legislation to continue providing hundreds of millions toward the upkeep and improvement of American Family Field. It is irresponsible to give $546 million
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Home Crew Coalition issued the following statement from Chairman Omar Shaikh after the Wisconsin Assembly’s bipartisan vote to support a bill package that would keep the Brewers in Wisconsin until 2050. “We know that baseball has a massive economic impact and employs thousands of people in Wisconsin. Countless restaurants,
MADISON— State Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) presented Rhinelander Firefighter/Paramedic Tanner Perry with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award for the 34th Assembly District. Tanner Perry began his career with the Rhinelander Fire Department as an intern in the summer of 2021, where he quickly transitioned into a full-time
Madison, WI – State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement after the Assembly passed legislation providing funding for upkeep of American Family Field: “Today the Assembly voted in a bipartisan fashion to support the legislation that would keep the Brewers in Milwaukee through 2050. Governor Evers’ plan to
MADISON – This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened to vote on Assembly Bills 438 & 439, which direct funds from the state, Milwaukee County, and the city of Milwaukee to improvements and renovations for American Family Field. Both bills passed in the Assembly by a vote of 69 –
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored First Responders of the Year from across Wisconsin. During the Assembly’s floor session, Officer Michael Gordon was honored as the 66th Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year for his service, professionalism, and dedication to the Racine community. Rep. Greta Neubauer
MADISON –Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) named Officer Nicholas Sargeant of the Janesville Police Department as the First Responder of the Year for the 44th Assembly District. Today, Officer Sargeant was honored on the Assembly Floor during a Hometown Heroes Ceremony. “It is an honor to welcome Officer Sargeant and his family