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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth believes he is fighting old warrior wars — no need for those who have more brains than brawn.
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LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon in Madison said Vos and Evers’ effort to reach a compromise “seems like purely a political stunt.”
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding Republicans’ actions during today’s floor session: “During today’s floor session, Legislative Republicans went to great lengths to avoid voting on Democratic amendments. Instead of joining us
The Assembly passed a string of higher education bills along party lines today, including a bill that would strip higher education programs of race-based programs and requirements.
Roys said under her plan — dubbed “KeldaCare” — the state initially wouldn’t provide subsidies to help cover the cost of purchasing coverage through the state plan. But she left open the door to putting taxpayer money into her plan depending on the state’s fiscal health down the road.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly concluded its penultimate week of the 2025-2026 Session, which is scheduled to end February 19th. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Millions of Wisconsinites are suffering under rising costs, unfunded
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after “Zoey’s Law” passed the Assembly earlier today: “This bill closes dangerous gaps in Wisconsin’s child protection and mandatory reporting laws. Currently, child welfare agencies are required to refer suspected or
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) received strong Assembly support with the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 750 on Thursday afternoon’s floor session. The bill will empower Wisconsin technical colleges to work with local police and fire services to address critical
MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) voted in favor of a package of legislation based on the recommendations of the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking. This task force was charged with identifying rulemaking authority to be
Rep. Allen released the following statement on the passage of SB 620 in the Assembly: “Monitoring the whereabouts of released sex offenders is important for the safety of our community, particularly our children. This is true even for those who
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Duchow (R-Delafield) voted to restore fairness, accountability, and constitutional protections within Wisconsin’s public higher education system. The Assembly approved two measures, Senate Bill 498 and Senate Bill 652, aimed at strengthening free speech protections and ensuring
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth believes he is fighting old warrior wars — no need for those who have more brains than brawn.
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LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon in Madison said Vos and Evers’ effort to reach a compromise “seems like purely a political stunt.”
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding Republicans’ actions during today’s floor session: “During today’s floor session, Legislative Republicans went to great lengths to avoid voting on Democratic amendments. Instead of joining us to take action on issues Wisconsinites actually care about, they
The Assembly passed a string of higher education bills along party lines today, including a bill that would strip higher education programs of race-based programs and requirements.
Roys said under her plan — dubbed “KeldaCare” — the state initially wouldn’t provide subsidies to help cover the cost of purchasing coverage through the state plan. But she left open the door to putting taxpayer money into her plan depending on the state’s fiscal health down the road.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly concluded its penultimate week of the 2025-2026 Session, which is scheduled to end February 19th. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Millions of Wisconsinites are suffering under rising costs, unfunded services, and an antagonistic federal government. As such, our Legislature
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after “Zoey’s Law” passed the Assembly earlier today: “This bill closes dangerous gaps in Wisconsin’s child protection and mandatory reporting laws. Currently, child welfare agencies are required to refer suspected or threatened sexual abuse or trafficking to law enforcement within 12
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) received strong Assembly support with the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 750 on Thursday afternoon’s floor session. The bill will empower Wisconsin technical colleges to work with local police and fire services to address critical workforce shortages in protective services. “As a member of the
MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) voted in favor of a package of legislation based on the recommendations of the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking. This task force was charged with identifying rulemaking authority to be repealed by legislation and proposing draft legislation to strengthen legislative
Rep. Allen released the following statement on the passage of SB 620 in the Assembly: “Monitoring the whereabouts of released sex offenders is important for the safety of our community, particularly our children. This is true even for those who have no permanent address.” Current law requires all sex offender
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Duchow (R-Delafield) voted to restore fairness, accountability, and constitutional protections within Wisconsin’s public higher education system. The Assembly approved two measures, Senate Bill 498 and Senate Bill 652, aimed at strengthening free speech protections and ensuring student support programs are based on genuine disadvantage. Senate Bill