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Madison, WI — State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) joined his Senate colleagues today in supporting three bills put forward by the Legislative Council Study Committee on Wisconsin National Guard Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Senator Wimberger served as vice-chair of the committee last
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) voted in favor of a package of bills aimed at expanding access to childcare in Wisconsin. The six bills within the package work to address Wisconsin’s childcare needs by updating outdated
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, expresses its deep sadness and dismay that Planned Parenthood plans to resume abortions in Wisconsin. In 1849, Wisconsin banned abortion and in 1853, it abolished the death penalty. Our
Today Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced they will be resuming abortion services in Wisconsin. This is following a Dane County Circuit Court ruling that Wisconsin Statute 940.04 applies to feticide and does not prohibit consensual medical abortions. Dr. Amy Domeyer-
Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) co-authored the “Choices in Childcare” package, aimed at helping families afford childcare and increasing accessibility across our state. The average monthly cost for full-time childcare is $915 per child. The Choices in
MADISON – WI – Following Representative Shelia Stubbs Acceptance of American College of Physicians Wisconsin Legislator of the Year Award this past weekend. Representative Shelia Stubbs released the following statement: I am so grateful and truly honored to accept this
MADISON — Successful kidney transplants rely on the biological compatibility of the donor and recipient but still require long-term use of drugs to tamp down the recipient’s immune system and prevent donor organ rejection. Finding a method to increase compatibility
After steadfastly opposing any and every attempt to reform the redistricting process in Wisconsin over at least the last 12 years, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is now attempting to ram through his version of reform legislation in less than two days? With
MADISON, Wis. — This week, MAGA Republicans in Congress proposed extreme budget cuts that would raise costs, slash support for law enforcement, and undermine our economy — all while these same members are separately fighting for new tax cuts for multi-millionaires
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will host a full slate of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. A complete list of events is available on the Center for Engagement and Inclusion website. Media interested in attending any of
MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) issued the following statement regarding Speaker Robin Vos’ (R-Burlington) bizarre and abrupt behavior to cling to power: “We are watching a frantic lawmaker try every desperation tactic he can to ignore the public will and
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states met with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack during his visit to Waukesha, Wisconsin. The trip was
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 109 state-chartered credit unions continue to exhibit sound financial performance as of June 30, 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the second quarter, total assets
MADISON, Wis.— University of Wisconsin System enrollment increased this fall compared to the previous year for the first time since 2014, according to preliminary estimates based on the first day of classes. Excluding UW-Madison, new freshman enrollment increased by 3 percent overall. “Wisconsin is in a war for talent
August 29, 2023 Milwaukee, Wisconsin — A bipartisan group of business leaders from across the state released a letter today addressed to Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission Meagan Wolfe, expressing support and appreciation for her leadership in overseeing and
MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (Viroqua) introduced Assembly Bill 415 alongside his legislative colleagues this afternoon. “In the past, I signed onto this bill when it was introduced in 2019 by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. I
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Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bills that would reform taxes in Wisconsin. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on these bills: “I am disappointed that the tax cut bill passed today does not benefit those who need
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for the ‘Returning Your Surplus’ proposal, which would provide over $2.9 billion in tax relief for retirees and the middle-class. “Just a few months ago, Gov. Tony Evers
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to the passage of the historic tax cut by the State Assembly: “Now that the state’s budget is finalized, it is time we send the billions
Madison, WI — State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) joined his Senate colleagues today in supporting three bills put forward by the Legislative Council Study Committee on Wisconsin National Guard Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Senator Wimberger served as vice-chair of the committee last summer. This study committee was formed to address identified deficiencies
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) voted in favor of a package of bills aimed at expanding access to childcare in Wisconsin. The six bills within the package work to address Wisconsin’s childcare needs by updating outdated regulatory red tape and creating programs to help ease costs
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, expresses its deep sadness and dismay that Planned Parenthood plans to resume abortions in Wisconsin. In 1849, Wisconsin banned abortion and in 1853, it abolished the death penalty. Our state was truly ahead of its time in recognizing the
Today Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced they will be resuming abortion services in Wisconsin. This is following a Dane County Circuit Court ruling that Wisconsin Statute 940.04 applies to feticide and does not prohibit consensual medical abortions. Dr. Amy Domeyer- Klenske on behalf of the American College of Obstetricians and
Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) co-authored the “Choices in Childcare” package, aimed at helping families afford childcare and increasing accessibility across our state. The average monthly cost for full-time childcare is $915 per child. The Choices in Childcare package includes legislation that would create a childcare reimbursement
MADISON – WI – Following Representative Shelia Stubbs Acceptance of American College of Physicians Wisconsin Legislator of the Year Award this past weekend. Representative Shelia Stubbs released the following statement: I am so grateful and truly honored to accept this award from the Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of
MADISON — Successful kidney transplants rely on the biological compatibility of the donor and recipient but still require long-term use of drugs to tamp down the recipient’s immune system and prevent donor organ rejection. Finding a method to increase compatibility can help recipients tolerate a life-saving organ transplant without the
After steadfastly opposing any and every attempt to reform the redistricting process in Wisconsin over at least the last 12 years, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is now attempting to ram through his version of reform legislation in less than two days? With no public input and with no buy in from others
MADISON, Wis. — This week, MAGA Republicans in Congress proposed extreme budget cuts that would raise costs, slash support for law enforcement, and undermine our economy — all while these same members are separately fighting for new tax cuts for multi-millionaires and the largest corporations. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will host a full slate of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. A complete list of events is available on the Center for Engagement and Inclusion website. Media interested in attending any of these events, or for more information, should contact Kevin Conway,
MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) issued the following statement regarding Speaker Robin Vos’ (R-Burlington) bizarre and abrupt behavior to cling to power: “We are watching a frantic lawmaker try every desperation tactic he can to ignore the public will and cling to power. It’s really sad to watch this unfold
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states met with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack during his visit to Waukesha, Wisconsin. The trip was to discuss the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative.
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 109 state-chartered credit unions continue to exhibit sound financial performance as of June 30, 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the second quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions rose to $62.3 billion. This
MADISON, Wis.— University of Wisconsin System enrollment increased this fall compared to the previous year for the first time since 2014, according to preliminary estimates based on the first day of classes. Excluding UW-Madison, new freshman enrollment increased by 3 percent overall. “Wisconsin is in a war for talent and our universities play a key role to help build
August 29, 2023 Milwaukee, Wisconsin — A bipartisan group of business leaders from across the state released a letter today addressed to Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission Meagan Wolfe, expressing support and appreciation for her leadership in overseeing and executing free, fair, and accessible elections in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Business
MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (Viroqua) introduced Assembly Bill 415 alongside his legislative colleagues this afternoon. “In the past, I signed onto this bill when it was introduced in 2019 by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. I reached out to work with them this session on Assembly
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Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bills that would reform taxes in Wisconsin. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on these bills: “I am disappointed that the tax cut bill passed today does not benefit those who need it most. We should be passing bills that provide real
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for the ‘Returning Your Surplus’ proposal, which would provide over $2.9 billion in tax relief for retirees and the middle-class. “Just a few months ago, Gov. Tony Evers slashed the largest tax cut in state history, turning $3.5
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to the passage of the historic tax cut by the State Assembly: “Now that the state’s budget is finalized, it is time we send the billions in unspent surplus back to the taxpayers where it belongs.