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Madison – Today, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) voted against a series of Republican-authored bills in the State Assembly that claimed to address our state’s mental health crisis—but offered no actual funding to back them up. “These weren’t real solutions—they were
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that his office is now accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. Military Service Academies. The U.S. Service Academies are among the most highly respected educational programs in the nation. Admission requires a
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, former Republican state Sen. Dale Schultz talks about political violence and rhetoric and possible solutions following the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled on a case regarding the governor’s partial veto in a bill changing how students are taught to read. The following statement can be attributed to Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, teacher and president of the Wisconsin Education
Evers Broke Law by Using Partial Veto to Delay $50 Million for Literacy Reform MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of
Madison, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin
65% of Wisconsin voters think half or more of state budget surplus should go to tax cuts Also: Most favor holding public university funding at current level or reducing it More disapprove than approve of the overall work of the
LA POINTE, Wis. — Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), visited La Pointe on Tuesday to spotlight the role of the State Trust Fund Loan Program in supporting critical maritime infrastructure.
MADISON… Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that Governor Evers’ Act 100 veto violated the constitution: “Today’s unanimous Supreme Court opinion is a
Washington, D.C.— According to reporting from Punchbowl, Senate Republicans are circulating a proposal for a $15 billion pity fund for rural hospitals. This is a drop in the bucket compared to the more than $400 billion in projected losses for
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Court’s Ruling Allows IRG-Backed Reading Reforms to Move Forward Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. WHAT
(Madison, WI) – Yesterday, the State Assembly passed legislation (SB 152/AB 176) to help more families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia receive needed financial support through the state’s Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP).
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: “I will never apologize for fighting for our kids and our schools. Not today, not ever. “Nearly $50
Madison, WI- Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, affirming almost 90 years of constitutional precedent. Senate President Mary Felzkowski issued the following statement: This was a blatant attempt by Governor Evers to
The Assembly has sent to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk several measures to boost nuclear power in Wisconsin. SB 125, approved by voice vote, would require the Public Service Commission to conduct a nuclear power siting study. The bill would also
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme court, in a 5-2 decision, affirmed Wisconsin’s Spills Law, key to enforcing the cleanup and remediation of hazardous chemicals like PFAS. Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement in response to the ruling:
Hello, Bernie Sanders is on a roll of endorsing radical out of touch Democrats including both Socialist NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and Democrat political operative Rebecca Cooke. Rebecca Cooke recently claimed she is “very progressive where it counts.” Socialist Zohran, Cooke’s Bernie
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Senate passed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) resolution designating July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. The resolution raises awareness of sarcoma, a form of cancer, and honors the life of Melissa Locke and the many other Americans that this disease affects.
The D.R. Moon Memorial Library set to expand ADA accessibility, access to technology, and community spaces with a more than $4 million grant from the Evers Administration STANLEY — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local leaders in Stanley to celebrate the groundbreaking of the D.R. Moon Memorial Library expansion project, which was made possible with a $4.1 million grant from the Evers Administration…. Please
Madison – Today, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) voted against a series of Republican-authored bills in the State Assembly that claimed to address our state’s mental health crisis—but offered no actual funding to back them up. “These weren’t real solutions—they were empty gestures,” said Rep. Rivera-Wagner. “As someone who believes government
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that his office is now accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. Military Service Academies. The U.S. Service Academies are among the most highly respected educational programs in the nation. Admission requires a Congressional nomination and meeting rigorous academic, physical, and medical standards….
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, former Republican state Sen. Dale Schultz talks about political violence and rhetoric and possible solutions following the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled on a case regarding the governor’s partial veto in a bill changing how students are taught to read. The following statement can be attributed to Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, teacher and president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council. “Wisconsin public school educators show up every day
Evers Broke Law by Using Partial Veto to Delay $50 Million for Literacy Reform MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, which found that Governor Evers exceeded his authority
Madison, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: “The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision confirmed
65% of Wisconsin voters think half or more of state budget surplus should go to tax cuts Also: Most favor holding public university funding at current level or reducing it More disapprove than approve of the overall work of the state legislature, while more approve than disapprove of the work
LA POINTE, Wis. — Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), visited La Pointe on Tuesday to spotlight the role of the State Trust Fund Loan Program in supporting critical maritime infrastructure. Over the past year, the BCPL has financed millions to
MADISON… Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that Governor Evers’ Act 100 veto violated the constitution: “Today’s unanimous Supreme Court opinion is a rebuke of the Governor’s attempt to break apart a bipartisan
Washington, D.C.— According to reporting from Punchbowl, Senate Republicans are circulating a proposal for a $15 billion pity fund for rural hospitals. This is a drop in the bucket compared to the more than $400 billion in projected losses for hospitals in the next 10 years due to GOP proposed
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary May 2025 unemployment rates decreased
Court’s Ruling Allows IRG-Backed Reading Reforms to Move Forward Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. WHAT HAPPENED: The ruling determined Governor Tony Evers’s partial veto was
(Madison, WI) – Yesterday, the State Assembly passed legislation (SB 152/AB 176) to help more families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia receive needed financial support through the state’s Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP). This legislation, also passed in the State Senate last week,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: “I will never apologize for fighting for our kids and our schools. Not today, not ever. “Nearly $50 million to help improve our kids’ reading has sat unspent in
Madison, WI- Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, affirming almost 90 years of constitutional precedent. Senate President Mary Felzkowski issued the following statement: This was a blatant attempt by Governor Evers to expand his already incredibly strong veto powers. I am pleased
The Assembly has sent to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk several measures to boost nuclear power in Wisconsin. SB 125, approved by voice vote, would require the Public Service Commission to conduct a nuclear power siting study. The bill would also require the PSC to submit a report on the study
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme court, in a 5-2 decision, affirmed Wisconsin’s Spills Law, key to enforcing the cleanup and remediation of hazardous chemicals like PFAS. Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement in response to the ruling: “Yesterday’s decision ensures that we can hold polluters accountable and
Hello, Bernie Sanders is on a roll of endorsing radical out of touch Democrats including both Socialist NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and Democrat political operative Rebecca Cooke. Rebecca Cooke recently claimed she is “very progressive where it counts.” Socialist Zohran, Cooke’s Bernie endorsed new best friend has called for: Abolishing police Abolishing
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Senate passed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) resolution designating July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. The resolution raises awareness of sarcoma, a form of cancer, and honors the life of Melissa Locke and the many other Americans that this disease affects. “I am pleased that my resolution passed the Senate in
The D.R. Moon Memorial Library set to expand ADA accessibility, access to technology, and community spaces with a more than $4 million grant from the Evers Administration STANLEY — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local leaders in Stanley to celebrate the groundbreaking of the D.R. Moon Memorial Library expansion project, which was made possible with a $4.1 million grant from the Evers Administration…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have