MADISON – On Thursday, Senate Bill (SB) 270 which was co-authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora), was approved by both houses of the Legislature. The proposal reforms the process for compensating road-building contractors that are harmed by utility-caused delays. “As I travel
Middleton, Wisconsin – September 14th, 2023 – As the world watches with concern the situation unfolding in Ukraine, Phil Anderson, Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate from Wisconsin, has emerged as a steadfast advocate for peace and diplomacy. In
Madison – State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) presented her package of five child care bills to the Wisconsin Assembly. The Assembly passed the entire “Choices in Childcare” bill package. The Assembly also approved a non-partisan redistricting plan almost identical to Iowa.
MADISON – On Thursday afternoon, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and her Assembly colleagues voted to advance the ‘Choices in Childcare’ bill package. The package consists of a number of bills that alter the regulations surrounding childcare and create new programs
MADISON, WI – Today on the floor, Rep. Plumer voted for significant childcare reforms that expand access and help reduce costs: “Governor Evers insisted on using one-time federal funds meant to help with the pandemic to create a new on-going childcare
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted in favor of investing in quality child care. After passage of the package of bills, he released the following statement: “It has been shown over the years that the current child
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to the passage of the Choices in Child Care legislative package: “Wisconsin families are facing increased costs across the board due to skyrocketing inflation due to
MADISON, Wis. — Amid mounting proof that state Republicans’ effort to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz is extremely unpopular, Republicans are now attempting to shift the spotlight away from their still-active impeachment threats by trying to pass a bad faith redistricting bill
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230915gopaddress.mp3 Hi, I’m Senator Tomczyk representing Wisconsin’s 29th Senate district. Wisconsinites deserve to have faith in Wisconsin’s elections. It’s as simple as that. Republican Senators have heard loud and clear from their constituents on a bipartisan basis, there is discontent
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230915demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address urging Republican lawmakers to take up his special session plan to address Wisconsin’s chronic workforce challenges, including helping strengthen high-need areas of our state’s workforce such as the
MEDIA CONTACTLucy Ripp, Communications Managerlucy@abwt.org · (608) 228-2148 MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together (ABWT) has launched a seven-figure media campaign to alert the public to the threat of the unlawful impeachment of newly elected Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicsz
The fight over Meagan Wolfe’s status as Wisconsin’s top elections official moved to the courts as Dem AG Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit seeking a declaration that Senate Republicans’ move to fire her has no legal effect.
Assembly Republicans late Thursday approved moving Wisconsin to a new redistricting process long championed by Dems, who largely blasted the latest proposal as a disingenuous move by Speaker Robin Vos and his GOP colleagues.
Madison, WI – The Senate met earlier to take action on several items including votes to override three of the Governor’s vetoes this session as well as three political appointments that ultimately resulted in the rejection of Meagan Wolfe as
MADISON, WI – State Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement today upon Planned Parenthood’s announcement that they will resume abortion services in Wisconsin Monday September 18, 2023. I am overjoyed to share in this historic day with the rest
MADISON– Today the Republican majority in the Wisconsin State Senate voted to reject the supposed appointment of Wisconsin Elections Committee Administrator Meagan Wolfe. Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) had the following to say about the vote: “Republicans became ‘law-takers’ today by
Madison, WI – Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) and twenty-one of his colleagues voted to override Governor Evers’ line-item veto that gutted Wisconsin’s significant portion of the record $3.5 billion income tax cut passed in the legislature’s version of the budget
MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) was honored to present the legislative Hometown Hero Award to Detective Jill Tutaj for her service to the community. Representative Joers released the following statement: “Detective Jill Tutaj has invested in our community
As a mother and a former educator, the well-being of Wisconsin’s children and families is always at the forefront of my policy considerations. Our kids deserve to grow up in communities that prioritize their health, education, and upbringing. One of
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and the Wisconsin State Senate passed bipartisan legislation to improve Wisconsin’s Farmland Preservation Program, which has supported farmland conservation efforts since the 1970s. The changes to the program include an increase in
MADISON – On Thursday, Senate Bill (SB) 270 which was co-authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora), was approved by both houses of the Legislature. The proposal reforms the process for compensating road-building contractors that are harmed by utility-caused delays. “As I travel the 87th Assembly District, one of the top concerns I hear
Middleton, Wisconsin – September 14th, 2023 – As the world watches with concern the situation unfolding in Ukraine, Phil Anderson, Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate from Wisconsin, has emerged as a steadfast advocate for peace and diplomacy. In contrast to the incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin, Anderson is firmly
Madison – State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) presented her package of five child care bills to the Wisconsin Assembly. The Assembly passed the entire “Choices in Childcare” bill package. The Assembly also approved a non-partisan redistricting plan almost identical to Iowa. Goeben’s bills covered an array of options designed to empower
MADISON – On Thursday afternoon, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and her Assembly colleagues voted to advance the ‘Choices in Childcare’ bill package. The package consists of a number of bills that alter the regulations surrounding childcare and create new programs for families and providers. “This budget, we increased spending on
MADISON, WI – Today on the floor, Rep. Plumer voted for significant childcare reforms that expand access and help reduce costs: “Governor Evers insisted on using one-time federal funds meant to help with the pandemic to create a new on-going childcare program. His unilateral decision was unsustainable and did nothing to address
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted in favor of investing in quality child care. After passage of the package of bills, he released the following statement: “It has been shown over the years that the current child care system is unsustainable. Governor Evers’ proposal to replace federal
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to the passage of the Choices in Child Care legislative package: “Wisconsin families are facing increased costs across the board due to skyrocketing inflation due to Bidenomics. Specifically, the high cost of child care continues to
MADISON, Wis. — Amid mounting proof that state Republicans’ effort to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz is extremely unpopular, Republicans are now attempting to shift the spotlight away from their still-active impeachment threats by trying to pass a bad faith redistricting bill that would keep the gerrymandered legislature in charge of how
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230915gopaddress.mp3 Hi, I’m Senator Tomczyk representing Wisconsin’s 29th Senate district. Wisconsinites deserve to have faith in Wisconsin’s elections. It’s as simple as that. Republican Senators have heard loud and clear from their constituents on a bipartisan basis, there is discontent with how our elections are run here in Wisconsin. The
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230915demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address urging Republican lawmakers to take up his special session plan to address Wisconsin’s chronic workforce challenges, including helping strengthen high-need areas of our state’s workforce such as the healthcare and education sectors. More information on… Please log in
MEDIA CONTACTLucy Ripp, Communications Managerlucy@abwt.org · (608) 228-2148 MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together (ABWT) has launched a seven-figure media campaign to alert the public to the threat of the unlawful impeachment of newly elected Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicsz under consideration by some extremists Republicans. ABWT’s grassroots lobbying …
The fight over Meagan Wolfe’s status as Wisconsin’s top elections official moved to the courts as Dem AG Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit seeking a declaration that Senate Republicans’ move to fire her has no legal effect.
Assembly Republicans late Thursday approved moving Wisconsin to a new redistricting process long championed by Dems, who largely blasted the latest proposal as a disingenuous move by Speaker Robin Vos and his GOP colleagues.
Madison, WI – The Senate met earlier to take action on several items including votes to override three of the Governor’s vetoes this session as well as three political appointments that ultimately resulted in the rejection of Meagan Wolfe as Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) Administrator. Senator Duey Stroebel (R –
MADISON, WI – State Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement today upon Planned Parenthood’s announcement that they will resume abortion services in Wisconsin Monday September 18, 2023. I am overjoyed to share in this historic day with the rest of Wisconsin as Planned Parenthood announces they will resume providing
MADISON– Today the Republican majority in the Wisconsin State Senate voted to reject the supposed appointment of Wisconsin Elections Committee Administrator Meagan Wolfe. Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) had the following to say about the vote: “Republicans became ‘law-takers’ today by illegally voting to reject a nomination that wasn’t legally before
Madison, WI – Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) and twenty-one of his colleagues voted to override Governor Evers’ line-item veto that gutted Wisconsin’s significant portion of the record $3.5 billion income tax cut passed in the legislature’s version of the budget earlier this year. “When it comes to talent attraction, Wisconsin
MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) was honored to present the legislative Hometown Hero Award to Detective Jill Tutaj for her service to the community. Representative Joers released the following statement: “Detective Jill Tutaj has invested in our community with 22 years of service in the Middleton Police Department.
As a mother and a former educator, the well-being of Wisconsin’s children and families is always at the forefront of my policy considerations. Our kids deserve to grow up in communities that prioritize their health, education, and upbringing. One of the most important cornerstones of our support system for children
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and the Wisconsin State Senate passed bipartisan legislation to improve Wisconsin’s Farmland Preservation Program, which has supported farmland conservation efforts since the 1970s. The changes to the program include an increase in the tax credits that can be earned as well as