Rep. Rodriguez: Supports Parent Bill of Rights

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting the Parent Bill of Rights. The Parent Bill of Rights (AB 510) affirms parents’ rights to direct the education and healthcare of their children. The bill specifies

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Rep. Binsfeld: Releases truancy package

Madison – Rep. Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) and members of the Speaker’s Task Force on  Truancy release bills to reduce Truancy in the State of Wisconsin.  “Truancy in the state of Wisconsin has hit an all-time high. There are multiple factors

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Rep. Considine: Differences are what make us great

Madison – Today, the Assembly was in session. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the bills passed today: “Instead of bringing forth bills that will help our students, we debated a bill that is based on fear and division. Assembly

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Rep. Rettinger: Catalytic converter theft accountability bill passes Assembly

Madison – Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) joined his colleagues on unanimous passage of his  Catalytic Converter Theft Accountability bill, formally known as Assembly Bill 637. The bill adds catalytic  converters to the state’s list of parts that are considered a “major part” of an automobile. Following passage, Rep.  Rettinger said: 

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Rep. Gundrum: Parental Bill of Rights passes Assembly

Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for Assembly Bill 510, relating to rights reserved to a parent or guardian of a child. After passage of the bill, he released the following statement: “Parents deserve a seat at the table when it comes to the education of their children.

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Rep. Conley: Wisconsinites deserve a comprehensive education and community safety

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session and took up legislation relating to education restrictions and firearms. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “We all know that students can succeed when teachers, parents, and administrators work together. The so-called Parental Bill of Rights,

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Dept. of Administration: To host virtual roundtable for veteran entrepreneurs

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld has announced that DOA will host a free, virtual roundtable on Jan. 31 to highlight opportunities available to veteran entrepreneurs through the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program. Representatives from DAV-Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Af…

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Rep. Rodriguez: Supports Parent Bill of Rights

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting the Parent Bill of Rights. The Parent Bill of Rights (AB 510) affirms parents’ rights to direct the education and healthcare of their children. The bill specifies 16 rights, including: Requiring notice and an opt-out choice for

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Rep. Andraca: Introduces campus firearm safety bill

Madison, Wis. – In an effort to keep Wisconsin college campuses safe, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) introduced a bill today that would prohibit a person from possessing a firearm in a building or on the grounds of a college or university, mirroring other state gun-free school zones. “Young adults

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Rep. Binsfeld: Releases truancy package

Madison – Rep. Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) and members of the Speaker’s Task Force on  Truancy release bills to reduce Truancy in the State of Wisconsin.  “Truancy in the state of Wisconsin has hit an all-time high. There are multiple factors as to why  children are not making it to school.

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Rep. Nedweski: Parents Bill of Rights passes in State Assembly

Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed AB 510 – The Parents Bill of Rights. This legislation prohibits the state from infringing on the fundamental rights of parents to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their children. Sixteen specific rights of parents are enumerated in this bill,

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Rep. Considine: Differences are what make us great

Madison – Today, the Assembly was in session. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the bills passed today: “Instead of bringing forth bills that will help our students, we debated a bill that is based on fear and division. Assembly Bill (AB) 510 requires a school to give parental notice

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Rep. McGuire: Sexual misconduct bill, inspired by Kenosha resident’s story, passes assembly

MADISON – Today, the Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Bill 341. AB 341 criminalizes sexual misconduct that substantially interferes with a pupil’s academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive school environment. Rep. McGuire and Rep. Ohnstad introduced this bill, with Rep. Spiros (R-Altoona) and Sen. James (R-Marshfield), after a Kenosha

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Law enforcement and first responders back bill to help address fentanyl and opioid crisis

WISCONSIN – Local, state, and national public safety leaders and organizations are expressing strong support for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s bipartisan legislation to address the opioid and fentanyl epidemic. Baldwin’s legislation, the Safe Response Act, invests in a critical grant program that allows states, local governments, and Tribes to train first responders on

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U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Bill to hold DOJ bad actors accountable passes House Judiciary Committee

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Federal Accountability in Interviews Reform (FAIR) Act introduced by Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) passed the House Judiciary Committee with bipartisan support. H.R. 5736, the FAIR Act, would require all Department of Justice (DOJ) law enforcement officers, agents, and employees to record both custodial and non-custodial interviews of U.S. citizens…

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Milwaukee Press Club: Veteran political journalist Craig Gilbert to headline Newsmaker Luncheon

 MILWAUKEE – Craig Gilbert, former Washington bureau chief for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and current Lubar Fellow at Marquette University Law School, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Thursday, February 8, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. During his 35 years at the Journal Sentinel, Gilbert’s reporting and analysis detailed

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