“Today I voted no on H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. I see this bill as a missed opportunity to make meaningful tax reforms for both individuals and corporations. While this legislation includes many generous corporate tax cuts, in comparison, there are only

Lindsay, thank you for your introduction and your leadership of WRTP | BIG STEP. I am excited to announce that WRTP | BIG STEP will soon be starting construction to expand and modernize this training facility, using $1.5 million in federal funds. These funds are thanks to Senator Baldwin’s tireless

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240125GOPAddress.mp3 Today, Governor Evers highlighted a vision for the state that does not align with the reality of the state’s financial picture. State spending is at an all-time high. Over this two-year budget cycle Wisconsin’s state government will spend almost $44,000 per income taxpayer. Our K-12 schools are enjoying the

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240125DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his 2024 State of the State address and his declaration of 2024 as the Year of the Worker in Wisconsin. The governor’s address is available to watch here and here. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.    This week, I delivered my six…

Madison, WI – Today, legislation that will enhance the legal options for victims of child trafficking received a public hearing in the State Assembly. The bipartisan bill authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) is part of the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. The Task Force met several times

MADISON, Wis., – The La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW–Madison gained one of the world’s largest and most innovative collaboratives in the emerging field of social genomics this month when the Initiative in Social Genomics officially joined its ranks. The Initiative in Social Genomics integrates social science and

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after attending the 2024 State of the State Address as a member of the Legislature. “There is much to be proud of this past year as Wisconsin had a successful year in a multitude of areas. I must agree with

MADISON – Tonight, Governor Tony Evers gave his 2024 State of the State Address. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Over the past year, under the leadership of Governor Evers, we have made strides in moving Wisconsin forward toward a brighter, more equitable future. As he has done

MADISON, Wis – Today, Governor Tony Evers delivered the State of the State Address. Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement upon conclusion of the Governor’s remarks: “Under Governor Evers’ leadership, the state of the state is strong. We began 2024 in the best fiscal position in our state’s

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to Governor Evers’ State of the State Speech: “Tonight we heard Governor Evers’ priorities for our state. Unfortunately, it was a rehash of old, stale ideas. More government bureaucrats and higher spending will not help our

MADISON, Wis. – Earlier this evening, Governor Tony Evers delivered his annual State of the State Address, outlining his achievements of the past legislative session and presenting goals for Wisconsin’s future. Many of the governor’s proposed investments, popular with a majority of voters, have yet to be realized due to

MADISON – In reaction to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address earlier this evening, State Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This evening, Governor Evers delivered yet another excellent State of the State Address, and laid out both how far we have come in the past

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement in response to tonight’s State of the State address where Gov. Tony Evers neglected to mention that he has been obstructing the Legislature’s efforts to correct the problems in Wisconsin, many of which were created by him: “It has become

MADISON – Today, State Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) attended Governor Tony Evers’ sixth State of the State Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. Representative Joers released the following statement: “I appreciate the Governor for his continued effort to address the important workforce challenges Wisconsinites are facing.

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on Governor Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address: Tonight Governor Evers declared 2024 the Year of the Worker. Governor Evers’ focus on workforce development, training and skills education, and infrastructure improvements have led to historically low unemployment, record

MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Health Aging and Long Term Care held a hearing on a Republican bill that would ban abortions after the 13th week of pregnancy.  Democrats on the committee, Reps. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee), Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Daniel Riemer (D-Milwaukee), and Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg) and

51 years ago, the Roe v. Wade decision secured abortion rights for women across the country. But I remember life before Roe, cobbling up money to fly to New York for an abortion, thanks to a supportive network of women in Wisconsin. That is a burden we should never place

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