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(Madison) – Wisconsin is looking to Iowa to help diffuse partisan bickering. This week, Representative Joel Kitchens and several Republicans introduced a non-partisan redistricting bill based on the model used in Iowa. Representative Kitchens says the plan will create fair
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) joined Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-1), Pete Stauber (MN-7), and Jared Golden (ME-2) in introducing the Protecting Infrastructure Investments for Rural America Act. This bill would remove barriers for rural communities to apply
MADISON – Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) was proud to vote for Assembly Bill (AB) 386 during Wednesday’s Assembly floor session which would provide significant tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class and retirees. The proposal would cut taxes by approximately $2.9 billion with the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that their first chance this year to pursue deer begins Sept. 16 with the opening of archery and crossbow seasons. The two seasons run through Jan. 7, 2024, except in
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin today criticized calls to impeach the newly-elected Supreme Court Justice and labeled it as an attack on the will of voters and democracy. Dr. Melinda Brennan, executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) have introduced the Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act to bolster the U.S. response to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) economic theft of U.S. intellectual property. The bill directs the Attorney General
Madison, WI – Accompanied by nurses from across Wisconsin, Sen. Larson and Rep. Hong introduced the Nurse Staffing and Patient Protection act at a press conference at the State Capitol. The bill aims to improve patient safety and grow our healthcare
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for two items of legislation that will reduce taxes and defend taxpayers from future tax hikes. After the floor session, he released the following statement: “We can’t wait any longer to
MADISON – The Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition, a coalition of pro-democracy organizations dedicated to promoting fair and nonpartisan redistricting, actively advocates for a more transparent and inclusive redistricting process. We have consistently called for bipartisan cooperation and public involvement to ensure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to ban stock trading by members of Congress. The Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act would require all members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children
[Madison, WI] – During yesterday’s State Assembly floor session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) was pleased to join his Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 386, known as the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal. By cutting the individual income tax
August 29, 2023 Milwaukee, Wisconsin — A bipartisan group of business leaders from across the state released a letter today addressed to Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission Meagan Wolfe, expressing support and appreciation for her leadership in overseeing and
MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (Viroqua) introduced Assembly Bill 415 alongside his legislative colleagues this afternoon. “In the past, I signed onto this bill when it was introduced in 2019 by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. I
Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bills that would reform taxes in Wisconsin. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on these bills: “I am disappointed that the tax cut bill passed today does not benefit those who need
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for the ‘Returning Your Surplus’ proposal, which would provide over $2.9 billion in tax relief for retirees and the middle-class. “Just a few months ago, Gov. Tony Evers
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to the passage of the historic tax cut by the State Assembly: “Now that the state’s budget is finalized, it is time we send the billions
MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans announced legislation to alter the redistricting process in Wisconsin. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Speaker Vos and legislative Republicans are masters of distraction and this most recent attempt is utterly
MADISON– Today Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced that Republicans in the Assembly plan to introduce Iowa-style redistricting in Wisconsin. Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) had the following to say about Speaker Vos’ announcement: “It’s desperate and disingenuous to call for
Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) today proudly voted “yes” on the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal (Assembly Bill 386) to deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees. “I am proud to deliver major tax relief
Today State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for the “Returning Your Surplus” legislative package, which cuts taxes for Wisconsin’s middle class and retirees and requires legislative supermajorities to increase state tax rates “Governor
(Madison) – Wisconsin is looking to Iowa to help diffuse partisan bickering. This week, Representative Joel Kitchens and several Republicans introduced a non-partisan redistricting bill based on the model used in Iowa. Representative Kitchens says the plan will create fair maps and save taxpayers millions in legal fees. “We are in
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) joined Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-1), Pete Stauber (MN-7), and Jared Golden (ME-2) in introducing the Protecting Infrastructure Investments for Rural America Act. This bill would remove barriers for rural communities to apply for and receive funding under the Rural Surface Transportation Grant
MADISON – Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) was proud to vote for Assembly Bill (AB) 386 during Wednesday’s Assembly floor session which would provide significant tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class and retirees. The proposal would cut taxes by approximately $2.9 billion with the average filer saving $772 a year. “One of the top
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that their first chance this year to pursue deer begins Sept. 16 with the opening of archery and crossbow seasons. The two seasons run through Jan. 7, 2024, except in the 31 counties that have extended seasons open until Jan.
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin today criticized calls to impeach the newly-elected Supreme Court Justice and labeled it as an attack on the will of voters and democracy. Dr. Melinda Brennan, executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the following: “Initiating a politically-motivated impeachment of a duly-elected Supreme
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) have introduced the Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act to bolster the U.S. response to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) economic theft of U.S. intellectual property. The bill directs the Attorney General to prepare an annual report on the Department of Justice
Madison, WI – Accompanied by nurses from across Wisconsin, Sen. Larson and Rep. Hong introduced the Nurse Staffing and Patient Protection act at a press conference at the State Capitol. The bill aims to improve patient safety and grow our healthcare workforce through the creation of safe staffing ratios and fair
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for two items of legislation that will reduce taxes and defend taxpayers from future tax hikes. After the floor session, he released the following statement: “We can’t wait any longer to provide tax relief to Wisconsin’s middle class and retirees. My
MADISON – The Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition, a coalition of pro-democracy organizations dedicated to promoting fair and nonpartisan redistricting, actively advocates for a more transparent and inclusive redistricting process. We have consistently called for bipartisan cooperation and public involvement to ensure that the electoral maps are drawn in a fair and
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to ban stock trading by members of Congress. The Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act would require all members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children to place their stocks into a blind trust or divest
[Madison, WI] – During yesterday’s State Assembly floor session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) was pleased to join his Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 386, known as the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal. By cutting the individual income tax on middle-class Wisconsinites and exempting retirement income this proposal would…
August 29, 2023 Milwaukee, Wisconsin — A bipartisan group of business leaders from across the state released a letter today addressed to Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission Meagan Wolfe, expressing support and appreciation for her leadership in overseeing and executing free, fair, and accessible elections in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Business
MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (Viroqua) introduced Assembly Bill 415 alongside his legislative colleagues this afternoon. “In the past, I signed onto this bill when it was introduced in 2019 by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. I reached out to work with them this session on Assembly
Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bills that would reform taxes in Wisconsin. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on these bills: “I am disappointed that the tax cut bill passed today does not benefit those who need it most. We should be passing bills that provide real
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for the ‘Returning Your Surplus’ proposal, which would provide over $2.9 billion in tax relief for retirees and the middle-class. “Just a few months ago, Gov. Tony Evers slashed the largest tax cut in state history, turning $3.5
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to the passage of the historic tax cut by the State Assembly: “Now that the state’s budget is finalized, it is time we send the billions in unspent surplus back to the taxpayers where it belongs.
MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans announced legislation to alter the redistricting process in Wisconsin. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Speaker Vos and legislative Republicans are masters of distraction and this most recent attempt is utterly absurd. As we’ve seen for years, the GOP does nothing
MADISON– Today Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced that Republicans in the Assembly plan to introduce Iowa-style redistricting in Wisconsin. Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) had the following to say about Speaker Vos’ announcement: “It’s desperate and disingenuous to call for nonpartisan redistricting now, after signing secrecy oaths to gerrymander our
Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) today proudly voted “yes” on the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal (Assembly Bill 386) to deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees. “I am proud to deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees,” Rep. Gustafson said after
Today State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for the “Returning Your Surplus” legislative package, which cuts taxes for Wisconsin’s middle class and retirees and requires legislative supermajorities to increase state tax rates “Governor Evers’ decision to veto a middle-class tax cut in the