MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 125 state-chartered banks continue to demonstrate sound financial performance as of March 31, 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). Total assets of Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stand at $66.1 billion through March 31, 2023, down from $68.0 billion reported March

MADISON – With state reading test scores plummeting, it’s time to turn the page on an outdated way to teach reading. On Thursday, State Representative Joel Kitchens and State Senator Duey Stroebel unveiled a bipartisan plan to revamp the way Wisconsin schools teach children to read. Representative Kitchens says it’s

Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker has announced that he will retire from the federal bench effective early 2024, after 32 years of service to the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Judge Crocker was appointed in 1992 at the age of 33 by the court’s two

MADISON – Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding ongoing negotiations to fund local government. “The Senate and Assembly have put forth a good faith effort to reach a deal with the Governor on shared revenue and provide financial stability for the City and County of

MADISON – On Wednesday, June 7th, Assembly Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following remarks regarding the group of Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) bills voted on during today’s Assembly Session: “Wisconsin’s workforce development has been halted again by partisan politics. The bills that were voted on today will

MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to vote on a package of bills to address licensure backlogs in Wisconsin. In response, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Wisconsinites are known for their hard work and perseverance, and today’s bills do not provide real solutions to address

Republican members of the Joint Committee on Finance: Thank you for your efforts on Thursday, May 25 th to help bridge Wisconsin’s workforce skills gap. Your proactive investment in Youth Apprenticeship grants and Career and Technical Education Programs in school districts is exactly what is needed to get more young

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly passed SB 101, a punitive bill that criminalizes drug addictions, in a voice vote.  Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement:  “As lawmakers, we must act to prevent overdoses by moving Wisconsin towards a harm reduction model that prioritizes the preservation of life over

MADISON – Today, Senate Bill 122, which would require the State of Wisconsin to implement a 529A ABLE savings account program either directly or through an agreement with another state, passed on a bipartisan vote in the Senate. In 2014, Congress passed Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) legislation to

Madison, WI – Senate Bill (SB) 247, also known as the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP), co-authored by Senator Howard Marklein and Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City), passed the Senate today with unanimous, bi-partisan support. This legislation creates a new $150 million grant program for the improvement of agricultural roads

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the State Senate unanimously passed five bills and one joint resolution he authored during today’s floor period: “Tackling real issues in collaboration with experts in their fields, these initiatives target a broad variety of issues affecting folks,” Senator Cowles said. “From

Madison – Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) today voted yes on Assembly Bill 14 protecting farmers from defective farm equipment. “Farmers are the lifeblood of Wisconsin, and it is essential that we give them the support necessary to carry out their work,” Rep Gustafson said. “AB 14 will give our

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan was proud to vote in favor of bipartisan legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 109, that Assembly Republicans had reintroduced earlier this session. AB 109 will improve the financial literacy of Wisconsin high schoolers by requiring one-half credit of the subject for high school graduation.

Madison — Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) was selected, along with 39 other lawmakers, to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Representative Rozar will join fellow lawmakers from Wisconsin and 10 other Midwestern states and four Canadian provinces on August 18-22 in

Madison, WI –Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) voted in favor of a bipartisan bill that will require Wisconsin high school students to complete a one-half credit course in personal financial literacy prior to graduation. Although some schools already offer an optional finance course, only about 34% of Wisconsin schools

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, sent a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael Horowitz and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Russell George

Madison, WI – Today, SB 101 was passed by the Assembly and will now be sent to Governor Evers. State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) and State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) authored this bill to address the fentanyl crisis happening in Wisconsin. The bill would amend state law to

Madison, WI – Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding the passage of AB 141, 142, 149, and AJR 43: “AB 141 and AB 142 are designed to defend consumer choice from radical environmental activists and out of touch bureaucrats. These bills ensure that a consumer is given

“We need to prepare our youth for the challenges they will face,” said Representative Penterman. “Too many individuals lack confidence in their personal finances. I am proud to have co-authored Assembly Bill 109, which will provide every student with the resources they need to gain the knowledge and confidence to succeed