Madison – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following an agreement between the Legislature, the Governor, and local Milwaukee officials. Rep. Donovan said: “I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief finally. After back and forth, an agreement has been reached in regards to shared revenue. This is

Madison – On June 8th , the legislature unveiled a deal which will reform the state’s shared revenue program, increase funds for public safety and education, and eliminate the personal property tax. State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement: “The legislature has been listening to our local governments

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by seven members of Congress, introduced H.R. 3930, the Milk is Indisputably Liked by Kids Act of 2023 – or MILK Act for short. This legislation would amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to offer flavored milk under the school

Madison – Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) issued a statement regarding today’s shared revenue announcement: “Today we celebrate providing our local governments with historic funding, as well as supporting our local law enforcement entities and bolstering school choice. I applaud my colleagues for their hard work in ironing out these

[Madison, WI]– The fight against drug abuse and overdose has gained momentum with the floor passage of Senate Bill 101/AB 68, which calls for charging first-degree reckless homicide due to Schedule II narcotics, including fentanyl. The bill has received strong support from Representative Angie Sapik, who has been a vocal

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that ash trees impacted by the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) will be removed from the Forest Exploration Center site in Milwaukee County this month. To ensure public safety, the property, trails, parking lot and entrance road will be

MADISON… After months of deliberation and negotiations with Governor Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos issued the following statement: “Today Legislative Republicans are proud to announce a package of bills that will provide historic investment into local governments and the Wisconsin School Choice program.” Leader

MADISON, Wis – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced he and Republican leadership have reached a compromise on a shared revenue plan for our state. Senate Democratic Leader Agard (D-Madison) and Assembly Democratic Leader Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “Our local communities have been starved of shared revenue funding for

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced a bipartisan deal to increase shared revenue for communities across the state and provide Milwaukee County a revenue generation tool to address its unique financial challenges that threaten the continuation of critical public

Madison, WI – IRG Action Fund has made improving literacy for Wisconsin’s kids one of its key education priorities. Today, IRG Action applauds the massive steps forward the “Right to Read” bill would take to put Wisconsin back on top nationally in reading. IRG Action Executive Vice President Chris Reader released the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) reintroduced the Aluminum Pricing Examination (APEX) Act, bipartisan legislation to level the playing field and ensure unfair market practices do not disproportionately harm the American beer industry and the more than two million jobs it supports. The APEX Act will bring much-needed

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with three of his Republican colleagues, reintroduced legislation to return management of gray wolf populations to the states and delist the gray wolf as endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. “Control of the gray wolf population

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the statement below on reports that the Chinese Communist Party and Cuba have reached an agreement to establish a CCP spy facility in Cuba. “The Wall Street Journal’s report of a planned CCP spy facility in Cuba reminds us we are in

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the State Senate unanimously passed five bills and one joint resolution he authored during today’s floor period: “Tackling real issues in collaboration with experts in their fields, these initiatives target a broad variety of issues affecting folks,” Senator Cowles said. “From

Madison – Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) today voted yes on Assembly Bill 14 protecting farmers from defective farm equipment. “Farmers are the lifeblood of Wisconsin, and it is essential that we give them the support necessary to carry out their work,” Rep Gustafson said. “AB 14 will give our

Madison — Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) was selected, along with 39 other lawmakers, to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Representative Rozar will join fellow lawmakers from Wisconsin and 10 other Midwestern states and four Canadian provinces on August 18-22 in

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, sent a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael Horowitz and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Russell George

Madison, WI – Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding the passage of AB 141, 142, 149, and AJR 43: “AB 141 and AB 142 are designed to defend consumer choice from radical environmental activists and out of touch bureaucrats. These bills ensure that a consumer is given

“We need to prepare our youth for the challenges they will face,” said Representative Penterman. “Too many individuals lack confidence in their personal finances. I am proud to have co-authored Assembly Bill 109, which will provide every student with the resources they need to gain the knowledge and confidence to succeed