MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today released the following statement in response to the State Senate’s passage of AB 245: “I have long championed efforts to eliminate unfunded mandates and empower local spending decisions.  Unfortunately, today’s vote will result in missed opportunities that will foreclose prospects for future reforms

MADISON – Today, the Assembly passed a workforce and senior housing package, including Assembly Bill 264-268. This legislation addresses the lack of affordable housing across the state with various programs. The package contains several pieces of legislation that aim to ease construction costs for developers, and renovation costs for homeowners. All

“The bill creates permanent, sustainable revenue for local governments while maintaining tight control on property taxes. After years of attempts, the personal property tax will finally be repealed. “Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services are prioritized, not wasteful spending. Milwaukee’s fascination with trolley cars cannot “hop” ahead, and efforts to

Madison—Rep. Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement following the passage of his bill, Assembly Bill 268, as part of the next-generation housing package during the Assembly floor session today: “I’m very excited to see the Assembly pass this incredibly important package of housing bills, including Assembly Bill 268,” Rep. Summerfield

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate voted to pass legislation to increase shared revenue funding for local governments. State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) supported the increase in shared revenue and issued the following statement: “Plowing snow, picking up garbage, and keeping our communities safe are not partisan political issues.

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the Senate passed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) resolution designating July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month by unanimous consent. The resolution raises awareness of sarcoma, a form of cancer, and honors the life of Melissa Locke and the many other Americans that this disease affects. Sen. Johnson

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to provide affordable housing opportunities for volunteer firefighters and first responders to help recruit and retain more volunteers, especially in rural and under-served communities.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds residents who are BadgerCare Plus or Wisconsin Medicaid members that renewals are underway, and there is a “just right” time to renew to avoid delays or gaps in coverage. For example, on May 15, DHS sent renewal packets to approximately 53,000 Wisconsin

Madison, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking nominations for the 40th annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award, recognizing the contribution and achievements of women in the Wisconsin state government. This recognition is sponsored by Wisconsin Women in Government.   “For 40 years, the Virginia Hart Award has celebrated the accomplishments

MADISON, Wis. — This week, as Attorney General Josh Kaul and Democratic leaders in the Legislature reintroduced common sense gun safety reforms to keep Wisconsin families, schools, and communities safe, Republican politicians moved to deprioritize school safety entirely. Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee last Thursday voted to slash funding from

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today praised the allocation of $23 million in continued federal funding for four programs supporting dairy business innovation, including the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) run by WCMA and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR). U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) first

“Republicans are once again, using their failed trickle-down economics theory to provide tax cuts that further enrich big corporations. Instead of advancing tax policies to benefit working families, Ways and Means Committee Republicans are doubling down on their tax giveaway to the wealthy and big corporations, aka their 2023 GOP

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and comment on the agency’s updates to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program triennial goals. DBE firms are small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as required by federal regulations. The upcoming triennial projected DBE

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, new reporting from Al Weaver and Julia Manchester at The Hill highlighted the impending “messy” primary and “expensive” fight that Republicans are facing in their uphill battle in the Wisconsin Senate race. The Hill: Republicans face tough bid to oust Baldwin in Wisconsin Senate race Republicans are facing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced the De Minimis Reciprocity Act of 2023 to close a trade loophole that is allowing China and other countries to undercut American manufacturers, let products made by slave labor get in the hands of U.S. consumers, and bring

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile

“Foster Youth Shadow Day is a wonderful, enriching opportunity for both members of Congress and foster youth delegates, who receive an inside look at the U.S. House of Representatives while advocates serving in Congress gain valuable firsthand insight into the child welfare system. Having participated in past year’s Shadow Days,

MADISON – Late yesterday the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance addressed the budget for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and voted to include funding for an Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP). This program would provide grants for local governments to repair and rebuild crumbling roads and bridges that create problems for

MADISON — Today, Democrats on the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) prepared to make investments to train the workforce through the UW System and support local communities to reduce barriers for workers to participate in the workforce. Instead, Republicans further showcased their reluctance to invest in the UW System despite

MADISON – On Tuesday, June 13th, Assembly Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following remarks regarding the Gun Safety Coalition press conference Monday at the Capitol: “As we heard yesterday, Wisconsin’s kids, our future, relies on common-sense gun safety bills. With universal background checks, extreme risk protection orders, and incentives for