MADISON- Today, State Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and State Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) introduced a proposal to implement a new voting system, called ranked-choice voting (RCV), for most Wisconsin elections. Like most states, Wisconsin currently uses a plurality-winner election system where the candidate who receives the most votes wins, even

State Rep. Don Vruwink (D-Milton) recently accepted the Legislative Excellence Award from the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association. The award recognizes legislators for ongoing support for farmers, processors and the broader dairy community. “As a member of the Dairy Task Force, I got to know dairy farmers around the state, and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #106 relating to the creation of the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability. The order renames the existing Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and expands its mission to include helping Wisconsinites build financial capability and identifying ways to improve the financial inclusion of all Wisconsin residents.

State Rep. Don Vruwink (D-Milton) applauded Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement last week that he will include $43 million for agriculture and rural initiatives in his 2021-2022 state budget proposal. “I am pleased that Gov. Evers has listened to Democratic members on the Agriculture and Rural Development Committees, and rural folks

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today with the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today a new partnership with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare. AMI will help expand vaccine accessibility across the state by operating community-based vaccination clinics. After careful consideration and identifying local health needs, DHS has selected Rock County to

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) today spoke about his oversight efforts into security preparations ahead of the Electoral College vote count, and he leveled critiques of the country’s response to Covid-19. Excerpts from the interview are below, and video can be found here. On Capitol security “I’ve sent four letters, to

For More Information, Please Contact: Andrew Hysell, 608-717-9269 Governor Evers Includes Full Legalization In 2021-23 Biennial Budget The Wisconsin Cannabis Association applauds Governor Evers and his proposal for full legalization and statewide decriminalization of marijuana and urges the legislature to help bring important reform and economic development to Wisconsin. Not

CONTACT: Alyssa Mauk, ACLU of Wisconsin communications director, amauk@aclu-wi.org MADISON- The ACLU of Wisconsin today applauded Governor Evers’ proposed budget plan to legalize marijuana and reinvest $80 million into the communities that have been targeted and harmed by the war on drugs, calling the plan an important step forward. The

Contact: Senator Melissa Agard, 608-220-2273 or Sen.Agard@legis.wisconsin.gov. MADISON – Today, Governor Evers announced that he will include the legalization of marijuana for those over 21 in Wisconsin in his 2021-23 biennial state budget. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) has been a champion for legalization since 2013, and released the following statement on

Governor’s proposal regulates and taxes marijuana much like alcohol, generates more than $165 million annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2023 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his 2021-23 biennial budget proposes regulating and taxing marijuana much like Wisconsin regulates and taxes alcohol. Under the proposal, Wisconsin would join 15

MADISON — After Republican legislators abandoned compromise legislation, Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 1. The governor issued a statement earlier today indicating he would be vetoing the bill following passage in the Senate. Gov. Evers also called on Republicans to send him the compromise version of AB 1 passed by the Senate almost unanimously and with bipartisan support weeks ago, which the governor had previously indicated he would

MADISON – For the third time in less than a month, the Wisconsin State Senate voted on the hyper partisan COVID-19 response legislation. Senator Jeff Smith and his Democratic colleagues opposed Assembly Bill 1 today for the second time after Republicans rejected the compromise version of the bill approved on

Milwaukee, WI – “296 days. That’s how long it’s been since the Republican-controlled legislature last passed a bill that became law. For a full-time legislature like Wisconsin’s it’s pretty hard to believe. One might be forgiven for wondering if George Webb’s has offered some sort of hamburger promotion if they can

Madison, WI – On Friday, the Wisconsin State Senate passed major COVID-19-related legislation that provides an additional $100 million to fight the pandemic, improved access to health care by eliminating red tape, and further support for hospitals. “This bill is essential to our fight against COVID-19,” said Senator Testin. “It gives

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after today’s extraordinary session: “Time is of the essence for the governor to sign AB1. Not only is it a compromise COVID bill, it addresses the federal extended unemployment benefits our state is about to miss out on