Rep. Hurd: 68th Assembly District First Responders of the Year

Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) presented Eau Claire Fire Department Firefighter Paramedic Heather Morning, Firefighter Paramedic Nathan Much, and Engineer EMT Scott Mohr with the 2023 “First Responders of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. 

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Rep. Maxey: Votes to keep Brewers in Wisconsin

Madison, WI – Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) issued the following statement after the  Assembly passed legislation providing funding for upkeep of American Family Field:  “I am no fan of being backed into a corner by a professional sports team

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Sen. Tomczyk: Righting Gov. Evers’ wrongs 

Madison, WI – Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement on yesterday’s  floor session:  “Governor Evers’ rampant use of vetoes has prevented Wisconsin families from getting the relief  they desperately need from out of control inflation. The special session

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COWS report calls for higher state minimum wage

A UW-Madison think tank is urging policymakers to raise the state’s minimum hourly wage, arguing low-income workers in Wisconsin are “falling behind.”  The progressive COWS High Road Strategy Center yesterday released a new report on how the state would be

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DC Wrap: Republicans stalled on speaker vote with all Wisconsin GOP members supporting Jordan

Republicans are stalled on electing a new speaker to replace U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy after far-right Republicans ousted him for cutting a deal with Dems to avert a government shutdown. U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, in two House votes failed to gain enough support to become speaker. Minority Dems have all voted for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, of N.Y., in both speaker votes. 

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WILL: Unveils new teacher resources to break the status quo in education 

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and it’s Restoring American Education initiative (RAE)—alongside award-winning Wisconsin educator and Thomas B. Fordham Institute Policy Associate, Daniel Buck—released a new roadmap for educators to help achieve strong educational outcomes for Wisconsin students. Out of the Echo Chamber: Alternative Prep Materials for

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Rep. Macco: Honors Sergeant Michael Luberda as First Responder of the Year

MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement about First Responders Appreciation Day at the State Capitol. “As part of Tuesday’s ceremony, I had the honor of recognizing Patrol Sergeant Michael Luberda as the 88th Assembly District’s 2023 First Responder of the Year,” said Rep. Macco. “As a SWAT Team

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Rep. Hurd: 68th Assembly District First Responders of the Year

Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) presented Eau Claire Fire Department Firefighter Paramedic Heather Morning, Firefighter Paramedic Nathan Much, and Engineer EMT Scott Mohr with the 2023 “First Responders of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday.  The state Assembly honored Heather, Nathan, and Scott in a

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Rep. Maxey: Votes to keep Brewers in Wisconsin

Madison, WI – Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) issued the following statement after the  Assembly passed legislation providing funding for upkeep of American Family Field:  “I am no fan of being backed into a corner by a professional sports team for stadium funding, nor am I a  fan of spending

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Rep. Gundrum: Honors Ken Reiser with First Responder of the Year Award

Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) honored Slinger Fire Department member Ken Reiser with the First Responder of the Year Award. Every session, all members of the Assembly may honor a first responder in their district who is deserving of the award. Representative Gundrum received nominations from the

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Sen. Tomczyk: Righting Gov. Evers’ wrongs 

Madison, WI – Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement on yesterday’s  floor session:  “Governor Evers’ rampant use of vetoes has prevented Wisconsin families from getting the relief  they desperately need from out of control inflation. The special session yesterday has shown that Republicans remain dedicated to meaningful workforce

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MEUW: More than 80 utility trucks circled Capitol in Madison

SUN PRAIRIE, Wisconsin – On Wednesday, Oct. 18, representatives from the Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin (MEUW) met at the State Capitol with 108 legislators to talk about issues important to more than 80 communities in Wisconsin that count on their community-owned utilities to keep the power on. The meetings

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Fair Maps Coalition: Advocates oppose redistricting bill (SB 488 and AB 415) at public hearing on Thursday, October 19

MADISON WI – Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition members will travel from across the state to give testimony in opposition to Senate Bill 488 and Assembly Bill 415, the fast-tracked legislative redistricting proposal finally receiving a public hearing before the State Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection. When: Thursday, October 19

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COWS report calls for higher state minimum wage

A UW-Madison think tank is urging policymakers to raise the state’s minimum hourly wage, arguing low-income workers in Wisconsin are “falling behind.”  The progressive COWS High Road Strategy Center yesterday released a new report on how the state would be impacted by upping the minimum wage from its current level

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DC Wrap: Republicans stalled on speaker vote with all Wisconsin GOP members supporting Jordan

Republicans are stalled on electing a new speaker to replace U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy after far-right Republicans ousted him for cutting a deal with Dems to avert a government shutdown. U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, in two House votes failed to gain enough support to become speaker. Minority Dems have all voted for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, of N.Y., in both speaker votes. 

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