MADISON— Following today’s session of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of AB 245, legislation to increase state aid to local governments through shared revenue; Senate Bill 247, legislation to dedicate state funding to improve agricultural roads in Wisconsin;

MADISON – The Wisconsin Ag Coalition applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate after both voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 247 yesterday. The bill, authored by Senators Marklein (R-Spring Green), Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) and Ballweg (R-Markesan), and Representatives Tranel (R-Cuba City) and VanderMeer (R-Tomah), creates an Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP)

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2023, legislation to ensure that health care professionals can get the training and education they need to meet Americans’ dire reproductive health care needs. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned and one

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of a legislative package directed at reigning in Wisconsin’s out-of-control housing situation during yesterday’s State Assembly floor session. Housing inventory levels in the state are at historic lows, while the median home prices continue to rise.  “It has become harder

MADISON, Wis. – Today, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds financial professionals and the people of Wisconsin to be on the lookout for signs of elder financial abuse and financial exploitation. “While we are concerned with all forms of elder abuse, we are

MADISON, WI – The Assembly has passed a series of proposals that are designed to combat Wisconsin’s ongoing housing shortage.  The housing package included two bills introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake).  The Assembly also approved two bills to implement the shared revenue agreement legislative Republicans recently stuck with Gov.

MADISON, WIS. — Last night, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 245, relating to: shared revenue the state provides to local governments. Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) applauded the action, noting, “I am ecstatic. These measures have gone through countless hours of negotiation across party lines and extensive community input.” “This

MADISON – Dane County is poised to be the first in the nation to declare itself a “sanctuary county” for “transgender and nonbinary” individuals, including children. The county board is scheduled to vote on the resolution today. The resolution indicates Dane County is committed “to protect transgender and nonbinary individuals and

MADISON – The WMC Litigation Center, a non-profit law firm affiliated with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), filed a lawsuit on behalf of two small-business owners in Jefferson County Circuit Court against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), challenging its cleanup mandates under the Spills Law. The DNR’s cleanup mandates

MADISON, Wis. – Last night, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed an amendment to Assembly Bill 245, the long negotiated shared revenue bill. The amendment comes after Senate and Assembly Republican leadership, along with Governor Evers, announced a compromise last Thursday. The bill as amended provides an increase of 20% in

Madison, WI – State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement relating to his votes in favor of the shared revenue and education bills: “Today was an encouraging day in the Capitol as we witnessed what can be accomplished when both sides come together to work for the common

MADISON – Tonight, the Assembly passed the shared revenue bill (AB 245) and a historic level of public funding for choice schools (AB 305). The Senate also passed AB 245 and AB 305. They now head to the Governor’s desk. Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “Throughout this process

Today the state Senate and Assembly passed two housing bills (SB 294/AB 265 and SB 297/AB267) that will help improve the safety of existing single-family homes and buildings being converted into housing. The bills allow property owners to apply for loans that can be used to remediate lead paint, lead

MADISON – Tonight, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed two bills, AB-245 and AB-305, a shared revenue agreement and an increase in per pupil funding to the school choice system. AB-245 undermines local control and will harm our community. AB-305 is a handout to private education and could increase regressive property

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up legislation related to fair housing and state shared revenue. Rep. Conley issued the following statement in response “Wisconsin’s formula for funding school systems and the shared revenue formula both suffer from the same issues-they are outdated,

Madison – Today, the Assembly voted on the shared revenue bill and a K-12 education funding bill. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “I commend Governor Evers for working with Republican leadership, who continually refuse to negotiate on issues that are important to the state

WEST ALLIS – The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly approved legislation Tuesday to significantly increase funding for students in Wisconsin’s parental choice and charter programs. The proposal (SB 330) was approved in the Senate and Assembly on bipartisan votes.  School Choice Wisconsin President Nicholas Kelly responded to the news with the

MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Neubauer released the following statement regarding today’s floor session: “I would like to recognize the importance of the bipartisan conversations that have been occurring for the last few months in the Capitol. We have divided government, and in order to get things done, we need to

MADISON…Assembly Republican Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement following the passage of the historic shared revenue and education package: “The legislation passed by both the Assembly and Senate represents the historic deal that was struck between the Republican Legislature and Governor Evers. I’d like to thank

MADISON – In Tuesday’s floor session, the Assembly voted to pass Senate Bill 330, the companion bill to AB 305 heard in the Assembly Committee on Education yesterday morning. This fast-tracked legislation will drastically increase per pupil funding for voucher and independent charter schools and raise the low revenue limit adjustment. Rep. Kristina Shelton