Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on expanding affordable housing statewide

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240119demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his administration’s efforts to expand access to affordable housing statewide, including the new Restore Main Street and Vacancy-to-Vitality Loan Programs, which were funded by the 2023-25 biennial budget, and the HOME-American

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on Continuing Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting against the Continuing Resolution (CR): “I have voted for two Continuing Resolutions in the past four months, and we have seen no progress in passing

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: CR only rewards bad behavior

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against a Continuing Resolution that would fund a portion of the government through March 1 and another portion through March 8. “The Continuing Resolution the House passed on

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Rep. Rozar: 2026 Farm Tech Days host announced

Madison — Today, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) reacted to the announcement of Farm Technology Days returning to the 69th Assembly District in 2026. “I am excited to learn the Redtzkes’ No Joke Dairy in Stratford was named the host for Farm Technology

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Rep. Rozar: Assembly passes tanning protections

Madison — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a Bill, authored by Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield), to increase protections for consumers utilizing tanning facilities. “I want to thank my Assembly colleagues for their support of this Bill to protect Wisconsinites from

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on Assembly floor session

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to address a slate of legislation – including Assembly Bill 510. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:  “After a bipartisan day on Tuesday, I am disappointed

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Rep. Green: Commercial Waterways Bill passes the Assembly

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted in favor with his colleagues to pass Assembly Bill 579, relating to the use of fill in commercial waterways and Great Lakes waters, which he co-authored with Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine). “This bill gives

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Evers talks redistricting, medical marijuana in Eau Claire stop

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Weekly GOP radio address: Addressing workforce shortages in the dental industry

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240119gopaddress.mp3 Hello, I’m Senator Mary Felzkowski from the 12th Senate District.  This week, we’re celebrating the passage of a package of bills intended to address the workforce shortage  in Wisconsin’s oral healthcare providers – with 64 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties designated as dental  professional shortage areas. There are 4 bills

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on expanding affordable housing statewide

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240119demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his administration’s efforts to expand access to affordable housing statewide, including the new Restore Main Street and Vacancy-to-Vitality Loan Programs, which were funded by the 2023-25 biennial budget, and the HOME-American Rescue Plan … Please log in to access subscriber content.

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes to protect access to crucial government services

“Today, I voted to ensure government services can continue reaching millions of Americans without interruption. Government shutdowns are very costly to the American people, our hardworking federal employees, and the economy. While MAGA Republicans are leveraging extreme demands that have kept the FY 2024 funding process from moving forward,  Democrats

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on Continuing Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting against the Continuing Resolution (CR): “I have voted for two Continuing Resolutions in the past four months, and we have seen no progress in passing Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) funding or addressing our nation’s top

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Statement on passage of new continuing resolution

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement following House passage of the latest continuing resolution which sets new government funding deadlines in March: “With yet another extension in government funding deadlines, Republicans in Congress like Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden have an

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: CR only rewards bad behavior

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against a Continuing Resolution that would fund a portion of the government through March 1 and another portion through March 8. “The Continuing Resolution the House passed on November 14 was supposed to buy Congress more time to

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Rep. Rozar: 2026 Farm Tech Days host announced

Madison — Today, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) reacted to the announcement of Farm Technology Days returning to the 69th Assembly District in 2026. “I am excited to learn the Redtzkes’ No Joke Dairy in Stratford was named the host for Farm Technology Days in 2026,” stated Representative Rozar. “I was pleased, along

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Rep. Rozar: Assembly passes tanning protections

Madison — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a Bill, authored by Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield), to increase protections for consumers utilizing tanning facilities. “I want to thank my Assembly colleagues for their support of this Bill to protect Wisconsinites from overexposure to harmful levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation,” said Representative

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WisGOP: Statement on Elias lawsuit against Evers District Maps

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the Elias Law Group’s lawsuit to throw out existing congressional district maps, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “The newly bought and paid for liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court faces yet another test of the public’s trust: do

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on Assembly floor session

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to address a slate of legislation – including Assembly Bill 510. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:  “After a bipartisan day on Tuesday, I am disappointed that we saw Assembly Bill 510 on the calendar today.

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Rep. Green: Commercial Waterways Bill passes the Assembly

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted in favor with his colleagues to pass Assembly Bill 579, relating to the use of fill in commercial waterways and Great Lakes waters, which he co-authored with Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine). “This bill gives cities like Ashland and Bayfield a breath of fresh air,

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