Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) helped announce the reintroduction of the Keep Our Promise to America’s Children and Teachers (PACT) Act, legislation led by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and U.S. Representative Susie Lee (D-NV) to put Congress on a fiscally-responsible path to

“I believe that a President should get the cabinet members he or she wants, even if I may disagree on some policy positions. It is our job as members of this committee to approve nominees that have ‘the necessary integrity and affirmative[e] qualifi[cations] by reason of training, education, or experience

MADISON — Representative Lee Snodgrass released the following statement regarding Assembly session on January 26. “Today the people of Wisconsin once again witnessed a living example of why people hate politics and politicians. Instead of passing the bipartisan COVID-19 bill agreed upon by the Senate and the Governor, Assembly Republicans introduced

MADISON — Representative Lee Snodgrass released the following statement regarding Assembly session on January 26. “Today the people of Wisconsin once again witnessed a living example of why people hate politics and politicians. Instead of passing the bipartisan COVID-19 bill agreed upon by the Senate and the Governor, Assembly Republicans introduced

MADISON – Today, both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature met in session on bills related to COVID-19.  The Wisconsin State Assembly took up a bipartisan compromise COVID-19 proposal which would provide resources to help Wisconsin combat the COVID-19 virus, which passed the Republican-controlled Senate with near-unanimous support. Assembly Republicans

Madison- State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issued the following regarding passage of Assembly Bill 1 as amended:   “Nearly 3 weeks ago, I voted in favor of Assembly Bill 1, which contained 44 provisions and made $100 million available to continue the fight against COVID-19.  The State Senate took out a

Madison, WI…State Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) voted in support of the COVID-19 Relief Bill that giving the state additional tools to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Assembly amended the legislation to ensure easy access to necessary medication, COVID tests, and vaccines. “I agree the COVID-19 virus continues to impact

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R – Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues again in voting to approve Assembly Bill 1 (AB 1), the COVID-19 relief bill.   “The coronavirus outbreak has caused hardships for many individuals, families and businesses in our communities. I hope this amended legislation can

MADISON – The state Assembly convened this afternoon, approving an amendment from State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) for Assembly Bill 1, which will bring much-needed relief to hard-working Wisconsinites affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Representative Steineke released the following statement after the 58-34 party-line vote to pass the COVID relief legislation:

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly considered bipartisan compromise legislation to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through bipartisan negotiations, the bill passed the Republican controlled Senate almost unanimously, and has the support of Governor Evers. Regrettably, Assembly Republicans again delayed COVID-19 relief by rejecting the bipartisan compromise

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly took up a strong bipartisan compromise version of AB1, which received overwhelming support in the State Senate and which Governor Evers indicated he would sign. Instead of sending the bill to Gov. Evers for his signature, which would have delivered needed resources to

[Madison, WI] – During the State Assembly’s floor session this afternoon, Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) once again voted in favor of Assembly Bill (AB) 1. The Assembly amended AB 1 before passage to ensure Wisconsinites are provided adequate protection against government overreach, mandated vaccinations, and certain liabilities to reduce the possibility

MADISON, WI – Today Representative Jon Plumer (R – Lodi) voted again in support of 2021 Assembly Bill 1. The Wisconsin State Assembly approved on a party line vote an amended version of the bill, which restored many important provisions previously removed by the Wisconsin State Senate. “The COVID-19 pandemic

“It is unfortunate that my Republican colleagues are more concerned about placating their political fringe than addressing the pandemic. Doctors, scientists, public health officials and 72% of all Wisconsinites believe that wearing a mask is an effective and essential component in preventing the spread of COVID-19. It is outrageous that

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate voted on Senate Joint Resolution 3 to end the Governor Evers’ public health emergency declaration, which if passed by the assembly – overturns the Governor’s statewide mask mandate. Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley (D-Mason), responded after the session with the following statement: “For

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Senate passed a resolution, authored by Senator Steve Nass, R–Whitewater, and co-authored by Senator Julian Bradley, R–Franklin, on Tuesday that would end Governor Evers’ public health emergency order, including the mask mandate. “For too long, Governor Evers has acted like a dictator, illegally and unilaterally