MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democrats gathered to affirm our commitment to repealing Wisconsin’s antiquated abortion ban. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “As we observe what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we are forced
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In case you missed it, Janet for Justice released a new video today answering once and for all how to pronounce “Protasiewicz,” a frequent question as Judge Janet has traveled across Wisconsin meeting voters and talking about
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and 21 of their colleagues in introducing a resolution designating the week of January 22 through January 28, 2023 as National School Choice Week. “Parents should
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi today released the following statement in response to a Forbes report that TikTok and ByteDance employees can utilize a secret tool that can make any video go viral. “TikTok’s ‘heating’ policy is exactly
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary-designee Cheryll Olson-Collins today announced she appointed Thomas E. Theune, a 39-year veteran of the credit union industry, to lead the Office of Credit Unions as its director. Theune began
MADISON, Wis. — After an embarrassing first week in the majority, Wisconsin’s GOP House delegation has been quick to fall in line behind Kevin McCarthy and the extreme right-wing controlling their caucus, with Mike Gallagher, Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald,
Yesterday, Rep. Derrick Van Orden voted in favor of House Republicans’ rule changes that would gut the Office of Congressional Ethics, which is intended to be a nonpartisan, independent body charged with reviewing allegations of misconduct against House lawmakers and staff.
MADISON, Wis. – State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) and State Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) announced that they will be re-introducing legislation to eliminate the personal property tax in Wisconsin. “Now more than ever, it is time to end the personal
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services is introducing an improved public lookup tool for developers, builders, architects, property owners, or other interested parties to check the status of a plan submission, including any outstanding documents required
MADISON, Wis. – Following the appointment by Governor Tony Evers of James Bond as the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), members of the Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement: “James Bond joined the DVA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted to fund key provisions of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 that will help develop regional technology hubs, invest in the workforce needed for the future of manufacturing, and support Wisconsin’s manufacturers in the
MADISON, Wis. – Recently, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer announced committee appointments for the 2023-24 legislative session. Representative Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) has been appointed to the following committees: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Prevention, Environment, Regulatory Licensing Reform, and Forestry,
MADISON, Wis. – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ Second Inaugural Address: “It comes as no surprise that Governor Evers devoted much of his inaugural address to advancing the erroneous idea
MADISON, Wis. – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) will begin work on priorities in education, public safety, and substance abuse prevention following his swearing in as the new state representative for the 82nd Assembly District. Previously represented by Rep. Ken Skowronski who
MADISON, Wis. – Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) addressed the Senate in advance of the 2023/24 legislative session. Fresh off meetings with Governor Evers, Speaker Vos, Senate Minority Leader Agard and the fellow Republican members of the Senate, the
Madison, Wis. – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (Greenfield) was inaugurated into the Legislature to serve his first term as the Representative for the 84th Assembly District. Following the Inauguration Ceremony, Rep. Donovan made the following statement: “I want to begin
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate held its first floor day of the 2023-24 legislative session. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) begins the second half of her first term as the State Senator for the 12th Senate District: “I
Today in his second inaugural address, Governor Evers once again pledged his support for the repeal of Wisconsin’s current pro-life statute, 940.04. This is not Governor Evers’ first attack on the law. In the months since the overturning of Roe. V. Wade, he has
Madison, Wis. – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) was sworn in for his fourth term in the State Assembly earlier today. “I am honored to have the opportunity to return to Madison for another term,” Summerfield said. “I’m looking forward to continuing
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Darrin Madison (District 10) and Representative Ryan Clancy (District 19) were sworn in to the 2023-2024 Legislative Session of the Wisconsin State Assembly. As elected Democratic Socialists, Rep. Madison and Rep. Clancy will be forming
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democrats gathered to affirm our commitment to repealing Wisconsin’s antiquated abortion ban. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “As we observe what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we are forced to face the current state of reproductive rights in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In case you missed it, Janet for Justice released a new video today answering once and for all how to pronounce “Protasiewicz,” a frequent question as Judge Janet has traveled across Wisconsin meeting voters and talking about her experience as a judge and 25-year prosecutor. Click here
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and 21 of their colleagues in introducing a resolution designating the week of January 22 through January 28, 2023 as National School Choice Week. “Parents should be empowered to choose the best type of education for
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi today released the following statement in response to a Forbes report that TikTok and ByteDance employees can utilize a secret tool that can make any video go viral. “TikTok’s ‘heating’ policy is exactly the kind of mechanism that could allow the Chinese Communist
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary-designee Cheryll Olson-Collins today announced she appointed Thomas E. Theune, a 39-year veteran of the credit union industry, to lead the Office of Credit Unions as its director. Theune began his appointment on January 3, 2023, filling the vacancy left
MADISON, Wis. — After an embarrassing first week in the majority, Wisconsin’s GOP House delegation has been quick to fall in line behind Kevin McCarthy and the extreme right-wing controlling their caucus, with Mike Gallagher, Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, and Tom Tiffany all too happy to back
Yesterday, Rep. Derrick Van Orden voted in favor of House Republicans’ rule changes that would gut the Office of Congressional Ethics, which is intended to be a nonpartisan, independent body charged with reviewing allegations of misconduct against House lawmakers and staff. This comes at a time when Derrick Van Orden’s own
MADISON, Wis. – State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) and State Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) announced that they will be re-introducing legislation to eliminate the personal property tax in Wisconsin. “Now more than ever, it is time to end the personal property tax in Wisconsin,” said Rep. Knodl. “Our small businesses
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services is introducing an improved public lookup tool for developers, builders, architects, property owners, or other interested parties to check the status of a plan submission, including any outstanding documents required to advance the plan for review. The new tool will
MADISON, Wis. – Following the appointment by Governor Tony Evers of James Bond as the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), members of the Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement: “James Bond joined the DVA in 2010, and was appointed Deputy Secretary in 2019. He
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted to fund key provisions of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 that will help develop regional technology hubs, invest in the workforce needed for the future of manufacturing, and support Wisconsin’s manufacturers in the bipartisan 2023 fiscal year appropriations legislation that President Biden signed
MADISON, Wis. – Recently, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer announced committee appointments for the 2023-24 legislative session. Representative Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) has been appointed to the following committees: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Prevention, Environment, Regulatory Licensing Reform, and Forestry, Parks & Outdoor Recreation. Rep. Polmeri released the following statement:
MADISON, Wis. – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ Second Inaugural Address: “It comes as no surprise that Governor Evers devoted much of his inaugural address to advancing the erroneous idea that Wisconsin voters provided him with a sweeping mandate to
MADISON, Wis. – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) will begin work on priorities in education, public safety, and substance abuse prevention following his swearing in as the new state representative for the 82nd Assembly District. Previously represented by Rep. Ken Skowronski who retired, the 82nd Assembly District includes the City of Franklin, the
MADISON, Wis. – Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) addressed the Senate in advance of the 2023/24 legislative session. Fresh off meetings with Governor Evers, Speaker Vos, Senate Minority Leader Agard and the fellow Republican members of the Senate, the Majority Leader sees opportunities to move forward on many areas
Madison, Wis. – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (Greenfield) was inaugurated into the Legislature to serve his first term as the Representative for the 84th Assembly District. Following the Inauguration Ceremony, Rep. Donovan made the following statement: “I want to begin by thanking my family and friends for their support through
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate held its first floor day of the 2023-24 legislative session. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) begins the second half of her first term as the State Senator for the 12th Senate District: “I look forward to continuing my work in the Senate this
Today in his second inaugural address, Governor Evers once again pledged his support for the repeal of Wisconsin’s current pro-life statute, 940.04. This is not Governor Evers’ first attack on the law. In the months since the overturning of Roe. V. Wade, he has brought a direct legal challenge against 940.04 and has called two separate
Madison, Wis. – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) was sworn in for his fourth term in the State Assembly earlier today. “I am honored to have the opportunity to return to Madison for another term,” Summerfield said. “I’m looking forward to continuing to represent the residents of the 67th Assembly District.” Rep. Summerfield
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Darrin Madison (District 10) and Representative Ryan Clancy (District 19) were sworn in to the 2023-2024 Legislative Session of the Wisconsin State Assembly. As elected Democratic Socialists, Rep. Madison and Rep. Clancy will be forming the first socialist caucus in Wisconsin since 1931. Representative Madison