Rep. Green: To Chair the Committee on Tourism

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after being selected to chair the Committee on Tourism for the 2025-2027 session: “I want to thank Speaker Vos for entrusting me with this important committee. Being from Northern Wisconsin, I

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Vos announces new committee to find efficiencies, shrink state government

But Vos argued the Government Oversight Accountability and Transparency Committee would provide a unique opportunity to examine state spending because so much of the focus with the current budget process is on “how much should the increase in the programs be. Very rarely do they have the time and the opportunity to delve into the details of how you know x, y, z, could be done.” The GOAT Committee, for short, will be chaired by Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie.

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Senate GOP leaders fire chief clerk

Senate GOP leaders have fired Chief Clerk Linsay Hale after 10 months on the job, with Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu only saying she didn’t have enough support in his caucus to continue in the role. Hale, the first woman to

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Gov. Evers: Announces Building Commission approves more than $81 million in projects across Wisconsin, Republican members delay approval of funding for critical UW System building projects

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Republican legislators delay the reallocation more than $70 million in building projects for UW System, continuing obstruction of critically needed projects MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of $81.5 million in key projects across the

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Rep. Hurd: Appointed to the Joint Finance Committee

MADISON – Today, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) was appointed by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to serve on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) for the 2025-26 Legislative Session. “I am humbled by the trust Speaker Vos has placed in me to serve

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Rep. Green: To Chair the Committee on Tourism

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after being selected to chair the Committee on Tourism for the 2025-2027 session: “I want to thank Speaker Vos for entrusting me with this important committee. Being from Northern Wisconsin, I see the impact of tourism every day. This industry not

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Rep. Goeben: Appointed Chair of Assembly Committee on Environment

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) is pleased to announce her appointment to serve as chair of the Assembly Committee on Environment for the 2025-2026 legislative session. “I am honored to serve as the chair for the Assembly Committee on Environment. I look forward to this incredible opportunity to ensure we have

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Bill to connect veterans with earned benefits now heads to the President’s desk

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced her bipartisan Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act passed the House and Senate as part of a larger legislative package to support veterans. Baldwin’s legislation expands support for County Veterans Service Officers (CVSO), the community-based employees who work directly with veterans to inform

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village Of Arlington Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Arlington is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the watermains on Ellickson Street. Activities related to this project are minor

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Rep. Armstrong: To chair Assembly’s Small Business Development Committee

MADISON, WI – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has announced the chairs and vice chairs of the Assembly’s standing committees for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session.  In this announcement, Speaker Vos appointed State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) to chair the Assembly Committee on Small Business Development. “It’s an honor to chair the

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Vos announces new committee to find efficiencies, shrink state government

But Vos argued the Government Oversight Accountability and Transparency Committee would provide a unique opportunity to examine state spending because so much of the focus with the current budget process is on “how much should the increase in the programs be. Very rarely do they have the time and the opportunity to delve into the details of how you know x, y, z, could be done.” The GOAT Committee, for short, will be chaired by Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie.

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Senate GOP leaders fire chief clerk

Senate GOP leaders have fired Chief Clerk Linsay Hale after 10 months on the job, with Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu only saying she didn’t have enough support in his caucus to continue in the role. Hale, the first woman to serve as Senate chief clerk, was appointed to the position

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Gov. Evers: Announces Building Commission approves more than $81 million in projects across Wisconsin, Republican members delay approval of funding for critical UW System building projects

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Republican legislators delay the reallocation more than $70 million in building projects for UW System, continuing obstruction of critically needed projects MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of $81.5 million in key projects across the state, while Republican legislators delayed the reallocat… Please log in to

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Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident in Grant County, Wis.

FENNIMORE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved critical incident investigation in the City of Fennimore, Grant County, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Early Wednesday afternoon, Fennimore Police Department officers took an adult

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Rep. O’Connor: Announced as Chair of Committee on Ways & Means

Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R – Ledgeview) issued the following statement following the announcement that Representative Jerry O’Connor (R – Fond Du Lac) will be assuming the Chairmanship of the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means: “I am pleased and excited to hear that Representative O’Connor will be taking

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Rep. Hurd: Appointed to the Joint Finance Committee

MADISON – Today, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) was appointed by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to serve on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) for the 2025-26 Legislative Session. “I am humbled by the trust Speaker Vos has placed in me to serve as a member of the Joint Finance Committee,” said Rep.

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Rep. Swearingen & Rep. Wittke: State Building Commission delays UW projects over transparency issues

MADISON – Following the latest Wisconsin State Building Commission meeting, Representative Rob Swearingen and Representative Bob Wittke voiced serious concerns over the University of Wisconsin (UW) System’s handling of the Engineering Building project citing transparency issues and significant changes in the scope of the project. Shifting Scope and Misleading ClaimsLegislators were

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