Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding Senate Bill 466, a bill prohibiting firearms merchant category codes in payment card transactions, prohibiting government lists of firearm owners, and creating a penalty for violations. “People’s privacy and their 2nd Amendment rights are worth protecting at

MADISON – Over fifty family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison Jan. 17th for Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Farm & Rural Lobby Day, where they advocated for policy priorities set by the grassroots membership at the organization’s recent state convention. Priority topics discussed with representatives were; support for clean water and conservation,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Pierce County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Julie Hines on May 3, 2024. The new register of deeds will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term

MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, the State Assembly approved Senate Bill (SB) 416 authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point). This bill eliminates unnecessary red tape from the state grant program that helps fund Wisconsin’s county veteran service offices. “Our county veterans service offices play

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

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted to extend government funding through March 1st. “House Republicans are yet again kicking the can down the road and continuing to prove they cannot govern. They

“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

“Republicans continue to double down on their extreme agenda to deny women full control over their bodies. The GOP is proving once again that their concerns for life ends as soon as the umbilical cord is cut, forcing women to give birth while failing to provide any resources to support

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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,

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: 

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.