MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met to vote on several unemployment bills. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) released the following statement: “At a time when President Trump is making decisions daily that push our economy into chaos, Republican legislators have decided that the best use of our time is making

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MADISON, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R–Hustisford) voted for a package of workforce development bills aimed at preventing fraud, closing loopholes, and helping Wisconsinites return to work. The unemployment insurance (UI) program was designed to help aid employees that have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. However,

MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following remarks, as prepared, regarding today’s floor calendar: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. “People across our state and across the country are worried about what the future holds. They’re looking for leaders to stand up for them, and to support

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Wisconsin Republicans’ misplaced priorities on the State Assembly floor this afternoon, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “Legislative Republicans continue to put their priorities in all the wrong places, at the expense of Wisconsin families. “As Trump’s tariffs continue to threaten Wisconsin’s economy

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement in response to the approval of the Workforce Package in the State Assembly: “Employers all across Wisconsin are facing a workforce shortage.  Assembly Republicans’ goals are to increase labor force participation through key program reforms, while also providing training

REEDSBURG, Wis. – Devin Remiker continues to secure support from key activists and Democratic leaders for his campaign for WisDems chair. After announcing endorsements from Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer yesterday, he has added more than a dozen endorsements from current and former party

Wednesday, April 23rd, members of the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine and members of Wisconsin Right to Boycott will gather at the Wisconsin State Capitol to lobby for the repeal of the 2018 “anti-boycott” law and the full restoration of our First Amendment rights.  The First Amendment prevents the

MADISON, WI – With economic chaos threatening job security and our country’s economic stability, today Wisconsin Republicans showed that they are trying to stand in the way of safety nets and earned benefits which help those whose jobs have been lost. While the economy is in a freefall, Wisconsin Republicans are

MADISON – Today, in another floor session focused on punishing workers and creating more paperwork for Wisconsinites, Assembly Republicans advanced bills that would add more requirements to unemployment insurance, disqualify some workers from unemployment benefits entirely, and preempt local programs providing unrestricted support to people in need, among other changes

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) led the charge against bills that continue Assembly Republicans’ recent attacks on the programs and services that undergird Wisconsin’s economy, speaking against AB 164 and AB 165. AB 164 would add new requirements to unemployment insurance for both workers and program administrators,

MADISON… Military families across Wisconsin would have access to more education options for their children under legislation extending open enrollment application deadlines, which is headed to the State Assembly following unanimous Senate passage today. Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs and

MILWAUKEE — A Marquette University student has received a place at the Fulbright Summer Institute to study film and cinema at Lancaster University. Ryan Smith, a first-year student in the Diederich College of Communication and member of the University Honors Program, will be traveling to Lancaster University in the United

MADISON – Today, State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) adjourned the State Senate in honor of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal alien and MS-13 gang member, and alleged domestic abuser and human trafficker who has been deported by the federal government. She also adjourned in honor of “278 or more residents

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OCONOMOWOC, WI – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement upon the passing of Pope Francis.  “I join Catholics in Wisconsin and around the world in offering my prayers following the passing of Pope Francis. His papacy left a lasting impact on the faith community and shaped a significant era

Madison, WI- During today’s floor session, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of extending postpartum care for new moms in Wisconsin. Senate Bill 23 received overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill extends coverage for moms who already qualify for Medicaid from 60 days to a full year. The next

MADISON… Clean water legislation promoting a number of best practices and initiatives that would help Wisconsin farmers generate income while reducing runoff into our waters is heading to the State Assembly following unanimous passage in the State Senate today. State Sen. André Jacque (R- New Franken), the bill’s author, called it a

Madison, WI — Today, Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) released the following statement after the State Senate passed Senate Bill 76, legislation that places safeguards on the dismissal or amendment of charges in serious criminal cases and limits the use of deferred prosecution agreements: “Today the Senate acted to bring needed