Madison — Today, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in passing the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal. “I was excited to vote in favor of this package to give tax relief to the middle class and retired Wisconsinites,” said Rozar. “All Wisconsinites are feeling the squeeze from inflation, and

MADISON, WI – Today on the floor, Rep. Plumer and the Assembly passed a middle class tax  cut, significant tax relief for Wisconsin retirees, and protections for residents of the state from  massive tax increases in the future:  “Our focus in the Legislature hasn’t changed. Fund the important priorities for

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released the following statement in response to Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement of a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “My full support is behind Speaker Kevin McCarthy for his decision to formally open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “For months, House Republicans

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal.  The plan is estimated to cut the state’s income tax burden by over $2.9 billion with the average filer  saving $772. State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) is the lead author of the bill, which will  deliver

Delafield, WI – Moments ago, the State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 386 on a 64-35 vote. The legislation would provide $772 annual savings for over 1.7 million income tax filers in Wisconsin if signed into law. Chris Reader, the Executive Vice President of IRG Action Fund, offered the following statement praising

Today, County Executive Joe Parisi joined the Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC) to recognize local entities leading on climate action through Dane County’s Climate Champions program. A part of Dane County’s Climate Action Plan is to recognize local entities that are making significant efforts to address climate change.

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MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement on Republicans’ opposition to expanding the Child Tax Credit: “The Biden-Harris Administration, Senator Tammy Baldwin, and Representatives Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan brought childhood poverty rates to record lows through the enchanted Child Tax Credit,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds those interested to register now for the Dairy Symposium at World Dairy Expo. The Dairy Symposium will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. in The Tanbark. The Dairy Symposium will

MADISON, Wis. — Speaker Vos and legislative Republicans are threatening to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz over comments she made on the campaign trail about abortion and redistricting and donations she received from the state Democratic Party.  In response, Rep. Marisabel Cabrera released the following statement: “Let’s get the facts straight.

Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Beer with Scott” on Thursday, September 21st from 6-7 P.M. at The Neighbors Bar and Grille located at S16W22255 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI, 53186. The event will be BYOB (Buy Your Own Beer). Constituents interested in conversing with

Elkhorn, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Henry D.L. and Jennie Adkins House in Elkhorn, Walworth County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presents a certificate to Kristi Coleman. The Adkins House is a two-story brick Georgian Revival-style

Monona, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Willard and Fern Tompkins House in Monona, Dane County, on the State Register of Historic Places. Located on a tree-lined cul-de-sac near the southeast shore of Lake Monona, the Tompkins House contrasts with its leafy surroundings. It features

Madison, WI – In a response to Governor Evers’ legislative survey, Leader LeMahieu issued the following statement:  The legislature has a strong track record on workforce development and growing Wisconsin’s economy. Rather than playing political games and surveying elected officials with public voting records, the Governor should listen to the will of the

New London, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Thern Farmstead in New London, Outagamie County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presents a certificate to Megan Koehler, Betty Neuzil, Kristin Dedering, and Harrison Dedering. The Thern Farmstead, situated

La Crosse WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of Oak Grove Cemetery in La Crosse, La Crosse County, on the State Register of Historic Places. Established in the mid-nineteenth century as a privately owned, secular cemetery, the Oak Grove Cemetery Association acquired the grounds in 1872 and

The following statement was issued by the Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin regarding today’s consideration of Assembly Joint Resolution 6, which proposes a constitutional amendment giving oversight of federal funds to the state legislature:  “This proposed constitutional amendment would significantly change the way our state accepts federal funds, threatening or significantly

MADISON–This morning Wisconsin Democrats serving on the Assembly Committee on Children and Families unanimously objected to advancing five Republican proposals related to childcare.  All five of these bills are expected to be voted on by the full body of the Assembly on Thursday afternoon. In response to voting against these