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Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement in support of the Assembly unanimously passing Assembly Joint Resolution 109, the bi-partisan resolution he authored with Representatives Scott Allen, Cindi Duchow and Senator Chris Kapenga, to honor
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly took up Assembly Joint Resolution 109 to honor the victims and first responders of the November 21, 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “I remain absolutely
NEW GLARUS, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski made stops yesterday in New Glarus and Deforest to speak directly with childcare providers on the challenges they face and how it impacts affordable and accessible childcare for Wisconsin families. The vast
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Assembly passed part of the Wisconsin Sporting Freedom package in a bipartisan fashion today. Passage of this commonsense legislation sends a clear message to the people of Wisconsin that our representatives value hunters and our way
CONTACT: Majority Leader Jim Steineke: (608) 266-2401 Speaker Pro-Tempore Tyler August: (608) 266-1190 Assistant Majority Leader Kevin Petersen: (608) 266-3794 Caucus Chairman Tyler Vorpagel: (608) 266-8530 Caucus Vice-Chair: Cindi Duchow (608) 266-3007 Caucus Secretary Jesse James: (608) 266-9172 Caucus Sargent
MADISON, Wis. — This week, we are reminded of Radical Rebecca Kleefisch’s extreme views on reproductive health care — and what could happen if she becomes governor. The GOP legislature has repeatedly attempted to limit abortion access — and should
MADISON, Wis. – Today, on the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s inauguration as president of the United States, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement highlighting the relief Democrats have delivered for Wisconsin’s working families over
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced today the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will invest $14 billion in funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law. The investment will strengthen the port and waterway domestic supply chain while bolstering the
WASHINGTON—Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, and the Equality Federation Institute released their 8th annual State Equality Index (SEI). The SEI is a comprehensive report that groups
MADISON – Yesterday, members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus, led by Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh), Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), and Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), introduced a resolution to end the Assembly Republicans’ sham investigation of
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul recently joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 states and territories urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to preserve state authority to enforce their consumer protection laws in connection to the sale of
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin submitted testimony today opposing Assembly Bill 826, a bill that would prevent the Wisconsin Department of Corrections from banning any of their employees from carrying or using pepper spray. Under current law, a person
Madison, WI – Empower Wisconsin today published a story raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving a nearly $1 million grant that Gov. Tony Evers recently announced. The grant is funding a partnership between the city of Kenosha and
In response to the Senate’s failure to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, Main Street Alliance Co-Executive Director Chanda Causer had this to say: “Main Street Alliance and our small business members are frustrated and disappointed by the Senate’s
Madison- Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) has secured the endorsement of nearly two-thirds of all current Republican members of the Wisconsin State Legislature for her campaign for Secretary of State. “During my tenure in the legislature, I have built a reputation of
Middleton – State Senator Kelda Roys today announced her endorsement of State Representative Dianne Hesselbein for the 27th Senate District: “Dianne is an experienced legislator with a proven record of representing her community well in the Assembly. We need a progressive
[Madison, WI] – On the one-year anniversary of Joe Biden’s inauguration, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Paul Farrow: “After running on a promise to unite America, Joe Biden’s far-left policy proposals and botched leadership
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI), Darin LaHood (R-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) and 137 of their colleagues sent a bipartisan letter to United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressing their strong support for establishing a comprehensive and fair exclusion process that
MADISON, Wis. — Keep your priorities straight, take care of those around you, never take anything too seriously and love like crazy. Josh Meissner and his family will cherish those lessons from his late father, Jerry, who was honored Wednesday
Madison, WI – In the days leading up to the 49th and potentially last anniversary of Roe, Tanya Atkinson, President of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin joined with Governor Tony Evers, Attorney General Kaul, and other elected and community leaders to call for
Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement in support of the Assembly unanimously passing Assembly Joint Resolution 109, the bi-partisan resolution he authored with Representatives Scott Allen, Cindi Duchow and Senator Chris Kapenga, to honor the Waukesha Parade Victims: The brutal attack at the Waukesha
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly took up Assembly Joint Resolution 109 to honor the victims and first responders of the November 21, 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “I remain absolutely devastated alongside our neighbors who were terrified, injured, traumatized, and
NEW GLARUS, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski made stops yesterday in New Glarus and Deforest to speak directly with childcare providers on the challenges they face and how it impacts affordable and accessible childcare for Wisconsin families. The vast majority of childcare providers in Wisconsin are independently owned and
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Assembly passed part of the Wisconsin Sporting Freedom package in a bipartisan fashion today. Passage of this commonsense legislation sends a clear message to the people of Wisconsin that our representatives value hunters and our way of life by legislating concrete proactive steps to defend our
CONTACT: Majority Leader Jim Steineke: (608) 266-2401 Speaker Pro-Tempore Tyler August: (608) 266-1190 Assistant Majority Leader Kevin Petersen: (608) 266-3794 Caucus Chairman Tyler Vorpagel: (608) 266-8530 Caucus Vice-Chair: Cindi Duchow (608) 266-3007 Caucus Secretary Jesse James: (608) 266-9172 Caucus Sargent at Arms Sam Kerkman: (608) 266-2530 JFC Co-Chair Mark Born:
MADISON, Wis. — This week, we are reminded of Radical Rebecca Kleefisch’s extreme views on reproductive health care — and what could happen if she becomes governor. The GOP legislature has repeatedly attempted to limit abortion access — and should a Republican be elected governor, their extreme agenda could become
MADISON, Wis. – Today, on the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s inauguration as president of the United States, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement highlighting the relief Democrats have delivered for Wisconsin’s working families over the past year: “Thanks to leadership from President Biden, Democrats
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced today the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will invest $14 billion in funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law. The investment will strengthen the port and waterway domestic supply chain while bolstering the nation’s defenses against climate change with a focus on environmental
WASHINGTON—Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, and the Equality Federation Institute released their 8th annual State Equality Index (SEI). The SEI is a comprehensive report that groups states into several broad categories regarding the type of advocacy
MADISON – Yesterday, members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus, led by Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh), Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), and Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), introduced a resolution to end the Assembly Republicans’ sham investigation of Wisconsin’s 2020 election led by Michael Gableman. Assembly Democratic Leader
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul recently joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 states and territories urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to preserve state authority to enforce their consumer protection laws in connection to the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. The FDA is currently considering a proposal
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin submitted testimony today opposing Assembly Bill 826, a bill that would prevent the Wisconsin Department of Corrections from banning any of their employees from carrying or using pepper spray. Under current law, a person who intentionally uses pepper spray to injure someone is guilty
Madison, WI – Empower Wisconsin today published a story raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving a nearly $1 million grant that Gov. Tony Evers recently announced. The grant is funding a partnership between the city of Kenosha and gener8tor, a business accelerator co-founded by Joe Kirgues. Kirgues is an Evers appointee
In response to the Senate’s failure to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, Main Street Alliance Co-Executive Director Chanda Causer had this to say: “Main Street Alliance and our small business members are frustrated and disappointed by the Senate’s failure to advance the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis
Madison- Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) has secured the endorsement of nearly two-thirds of all current Republican members of the Wisconsin State Legislature for her campaign for Secretary of State. “During my tenure in the legislature, I have built a reputation of working hard and getting things done. My colleagues know this
Middleton – State Senator Kelda Roys today announced her endorsement of State Representative Dianne Hesselbein for the 27th Senate District: “Dianne is an experienced legislator with a proven record of representing her community well in the Assembly. We need a progressive champion like Dianne in the Senate to support public education,
[Madison, WI] – On the one-year anniversary of Joe Biden’s inauguration, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Paul Farrow: “After running on a promise to unite America, Joe Biden’s far-left policy proposals and botched leadership have left our country more divided than ever. Wisconsinites have
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI), Darin LaHood (R-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) and 137 of their colleagues sent a bipartisan letter to United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressing their strong support for establishing a comprehensive and fair exclusion process that would allow U.S. producers, manufacturers, and importers to request relief
MADISON, Wis. — Keep your priorities straight, take care of those around you, never take anything too seriously and love like crazy. Josh Meissner and his family will cherish those lessons from his late father, Jerry, who was honored Wednesday night as a champion for the dairy community. “We’ve learned
Madison, WI – In the days leading up to the 49th and potentially last anniversary of Roe, Tanya Atkinson, President of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin joined with Governor Tony Evers, Attorney General Kaul, and other elected and community leaders to call for the repeal of Wisconsin’s 172-year-old criminal abortion ban. Wisconsin’s abortion