Rep. Neylon: Approves unemployment and workforce development reform

Pewaukee – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly approved a slate of bills reforming Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) program and Department of Workforce Development (DWD). These are designed to prevent fraud, promote recipients getting back to work and boost the economy. Some

Rep. Penterman: Supports legislation to strengthen Wisconsin’s workforce

MADISON, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R–Hustisford) voted for a package of workforce development bills aimed at preventing fraud, closing loopholes, and helping Wisconsinites return to work. The unemployment insurance (UI) program was designed to help aid employees that have

Rep. Neubauer: Floor remarks, as prepared

MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following remarks, as prepared, regarding today’s floor calendar: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. “People across our state and across the country are worried about what the future holds. They’re looking

Rep. August: Assembly Republicans pass Workforce Package

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement in response to the approval of the Workforce Package in the State Assembly: “Employers all across Wisconsin are facing a workforce shortage.  Assembly Republicans’ goals are to increase labor

U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on the passing of Pope Francis

OCONOMOWOC, WI – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement upon the passing of Pope Francis.  “I join Catholics in Wisconsin and around the world in offering my prayers following the passing of Pope Francis. His papacy left a lasting

Sen. Felzkowski: Applauds Senate passage of extended postpartum care

Madison, WI- During today’s floor session, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of extending postpartum care for new moms in Wisconsin. Senate Bill 23 received overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill extends coverage for moms who already qualify for

Sen. Jacque: Clean water bill clears senate

MADISON… Clean water legislation promoting a number of best practices and initiatives that would help Wisconsin farmers generate income while reducing runoff into our waters is heading to the State Assembly following unanimous passage in the State Senate today. State Sen. André

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