MADISON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization — criticized the passage today of legislation by the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate that would allow lawsuits to be filed against school districts or school officials over the use of students’

MADISON, Wis. – Today, on the heels of Ron Johnson’s claim that if the GOP takes back control of government they should prioritize repealing the Affordable Care Act, Wisconsinites who rely on the ACA called out Senator Ron Johnson for doubling down on his self-serving agenda to rip away key

Madison, Wis. — Moments ago, the Wisconsin Senate passed historic legislation supported by IRG Action that would break up Milwaukee Public Schools. The Senate is also set to pass legislation that would dramatically increase educational options for children throughout the state. “The Senate is to be applauded for putting kids and

Madison, WI – Wisconsin Republicans passed no fewer than 16 bills related to K-12 and higher education in today’s Senate floor session, including what can best be referred to as a Book Burner’s Bill of Rights. Not one of these bills do anything to improve learning outcomes for our children, and

Madison, WI –Sen. Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) released the following statement on passage of Assembly Bill 932 and Assembly Bill 316 in the Wisconsin State Senate: The first bill, Assembly Bill 932, would utilize $20 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to increase the number of approved apprenticeship

Washington, DC – Tonight, Rep. Ron Kind voted for overwhelmingly bipartisan legislation to take further steps to isolate Russia from the global economy and hold Putin accountable for his decision to invade Ukraine.   “The United States stands firmly with the people of Ukraine. To that end, I was proud to join my

MILWAUKEE – Today members of the Wisconsin State Senate opted to not take up a bill which would have allowed early counting of absentee ballots, due to pressure from conservative activists and lawmakers. The bill passed the State Assembly with a bipartisan majority. “It is beyond disappointing that the State Senate would choose to block this bipartisan,

Today, Congresswoman Moore voted for H.R. 2741, the Funding for the People Act and released the following statement: “This year’s omnibus package includes key domestic priorities that expands on Democrats’ and the Biden administration’s commitment to Build a Better America, pouring much-needed resources in health care, education, and to end

During Governor Evers’ State of the State Address, he announced a surplus refund plan to send every Wisconsinite $150, invest millions into student mental health and educational services, and provide tax relief for childcare and other caregivers. In order to accomplish this, the Legislature needed to approve it during a

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after the House rammed through the $1.5 trillion omnibus package.  “Once again, Speaker Pelosi has asked lawmakers to approve $1.5 trillion in new spending just hours after releasing the text of a more than 2,700-page bill. This is, “We have

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan omnibus appropriations package, a legislative measure to fund the federal government for the fiscal year. Additionally, Rep. Kind applauded the inclusion of funding in the package for five Community Projects in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. These projects will deliver over $11 million

Contact: info@erictoney.com DA Pledges to Add More Investigators to Fight Crime, Only 88 of 113 Positions Filled Under Kaul — Losing More! [Fond du Lac…]  In the wake of Josh Kaul defunding the police at the Wisconsin Department of Justice, GOP Attorney General candidate Eric Toney today pledged to fill all vacant

MADISON – Women leading state agencies in Gov. Tony Evers’ administration celebrated working women statewide Tuesday, highlighting the crucial role women play in Wisconsin’s growing economy as well as state agency efforts to reduce employment barriers and advance all workers. The hourlong webinar, Forward Wisconsin: Women at Work, marked International

“On behalf of our 6,000 members and 360 EMS departments, we wish to thank the Wisconsin State Senate for their actions today by unanimously approving three EMS legislative proposals,” stated Alan DeYoung, Executive Director of the Wisconsin EMS Association. “Senate Bills 680 and 681 would expand worker’s compensation coverage of

MADISON – Fifteen agricultural organizations came together to praise Senate leadership and the authors of legislation that prioritizes farmer-led conservation efforts to reduce nitrogen on farms. They are Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association, Wisconsin Pork Association, Wisconsin Soybean Association, Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Senate voted, 33-0, Tuesday to approve Assembly Bill 759, which will make it easier for young companies to stay put in Wisconsin as they grow and add jobs while expanding beyond its borders. The effort to pass the bill was led by the Wisconsin Technology

Rep. Cindi Duchow released the following statement regarding the passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow: Wisconsin has lost one of its greatest citizens. Margaret was one of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met. In every conversation, her love for her family, friends, and Wisconsin neighbors overflowed.

MADISON, WI…State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today said the Town of Gibraltar will have the gap financing tool it requested to address a shortage of affordable housing, with legislation he authored on its way to the Governor’s desk following passage by the State Senate.  The State Assembly cleared the measure last

MADISON- Today, after passing the State Assembly unanimously in February, 2021 Assembly Bill 727 was approved by the Wisconsin State Senate. The legislation aims to protect our drinking water and groundwater by creating a nitrogen optimization pilot program to help farmers reduce nitrogen loading and leaching, starting a new cover

Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) signed a new contract with Former Justice Michael Gableman to extend his review of the 2020 November election. This extension follows Gableman’s original contract that expired on December 31, 2021. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “After Former Justice