WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) joined Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-1), Pete Stauber (MN-7), and Jared Golden (ME-2) in introducing the Protecting Infrastructure Investments for Rural America Act. This bill would remove barriers for rural communities to apply for and receive funding under the Rural Surface Transportation Grant

MADISON – Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) was proud to vote for Assembly Bill (AB) 386 during Wednesday’s Assembly floor session which would provide significant tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class and retirees. The proposal would cut taxes by approximately $2.9 billion with the average filer saving $772 a year. “One of the top

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that their first chance this year to pursue deer begins Sept. 16 with the opening of archery and crossbow seasons. The two seasons run through Jan. 7, 2024, except in the 31 counties that have extended seasons open until Jan.

MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin today criticized calls to impeach the newly-elected Supreme Court Justice and labeled it as an attack on the will of voters and democracy.  Dr. Melinda Brennan, executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the following:  “Initiating a politically-motivated impeachment of a duly-elected Supreme

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) have introduced the Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act to bolster the U.S. response to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) economic theft of U.S. intellectual property. The bill directs the Attorney General to prepare an annual report on the Department of Justice

Madison, WI – Accompanied by nurses from across Wisconsin, Sen. Larson and Rep. Hong introduced the Nurse Staffing and Patient Protection act at a press conference at the State Capitol. The bill aims to improve patient safety and grow our healthcare workforce through the creation of safe staffing ratios and fair

Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for two items of legislation that will reduce taxes and defend taxpayers from future tax hikes. After the floor session, he released the following statement: “We can’t wait any longer to provide tax relief to Wisconsin’s middle class and retirees. My

MADISON – The Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition, a coalition of pro-democracy organizations dedicated to promoting fair and nonpartisan redistricting, actively advocates for a more transparent and inclusive redistricting process. We have consistently called for bipartisan cooperation and public involvement to ensure that the electoral maps are drawn in a fair and

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to ban stock trading by members of Congress. The Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act would require all members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children to place their stocks into a blind trust or divest

[Madison, WI] – During yesterday’s State Assembly floor session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) was pleased to join his Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 386, known as the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal. By cutting the individual income tax on middle-class Wisconsinites and exempting retirement income this proposal would…

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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