Rep. Gundrum: Assembly passes “Erin’s Law”

Madison, WI – Today, The Assembly floor passed Assembly Bill 156, otherwise known as “Erin’s Law,” as well as a series of other education-related bills. Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) authored AB 156 along with Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp). The inspiration

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Rep. Tittl: Election observer bill passes Assembly

Madison, WI- Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) is pleased to advance a proposal related to election observers though the Assembly. “This bill is simple. We are attaching a penalty for interference to existing election laws,” said Tittl. “We must ensure that

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Rep. Ortiz-Velez: A bi-partisan group of state Senators, and Representatives, voted to pass, AB306/SB310.  Relating to time limits on local units of government, chief executive officer emergency power proclamations.

Madison, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, wants to give a special thank you to Rep. Brent Jacobson, Senator Tomczyk and Milwaukee County Supervisor Patti Logsdon.    AB306/SB310, addresses concerns of abuse of power, it makes sure that checks and balances, that are

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Rep. Gundrum: Assembly passes “Erin’s Law”

Madison, WI – Today, The Assembly floor passed Assembly Bill 156, otherwise known as “Erin’s Law,” as well as a series of other education-related bills. Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) authored AB 156 along with Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp). The inspiration behind AB 156 comes from Erin Merryn, a child sexual

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Sen. Hutton: Bills protecting local taxpayers receive Senate hearing

MADISON, Wis. — Two bills authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to protect local taxpayers received a public hearing on Wednesday in the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government. Senate Bill 467 requires any wheel tax to be directly approved by local voters in a referendum held during a regularly

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Rep. Phelps: Opposes Republican effort to close public schools instead of funding them

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly convened Wednesday to vote on dozens of Republican-authored bills, including a package of bills incentivizing public school districts to consolidate and close. State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), a former special education paraprofessional and member of the Assembly Committee on Education, forcefully opposed these

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Sen. Stafsholt, Rep. Green: Introduce bill to establish wolf population goal

Madison, WI – Earlier this month, Senator Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) and Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) introduced legislation that would require the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to include a statewide population goal in its wolf management plan. This legislation comes after the promulgation of the DNR’s wolf rule

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Rep. Tittl: Election observer bill passes Assembly

Madison, WI- Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) is pleased to advance a proposal related to election observers though the Assembly. “This bill is simple. We are attaching a penalty for interference to existing election laws,” said Tittl. “We must ensure that election observers are getting a fair chance to observe at

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Introduces package of bills to reform Medicare Advantage, strengthen traditional Medicare

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), along with 12 other members, introduced a package of eight bills that apply guardrails to Medicare Advantage (MA) programs while strengthening traditional Medicare. “Only Medicare is Medicare. It is one of the most popular and important services our government provides,” Rep. Pocan said. “But for too

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Rep. Rodriguez: Federal scholarship tax credit bill passes Assembly

MADISON – A bill authored by Wisconsin Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) passed the State Assembly Wednesday afternoon. Recently, the federal government created a new opportunity for families across the country to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for charitable contributions to nonprofits that fund student scholarships. Starting in tax year

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Rep. Ortiz-Velez: A bi-partisan group of state Senators, and Representatives, voted to pass, AB306/SB310.  Relating to time limits on local units of government, chief executive officer emergency power proclamations.

Madison, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, wants to give a special thank you to Rep. Brent Jacobson, Senator Tomczyk and Milwaukee County Supervisor Patti Logsdon.    AB306/SB310, addresses concerns of abuse of power, it makes sure that checks and balances, that are intended, remain intact, within our three-branch system.  Especially, and specifically,

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Delivers opening remarks at hearing on Congressional stock trading

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, led a hearing on Congressional stock trading entitled, “Taking Stock of the STOCK Act.”  Read Chairman Steil’s opening remarks as prepared for delivery: “Today, the Committee on House Administration continues our oversight of the Legislative Branch.  Let

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Washington County: Winter weather emergency preparedness

Winter Weather Awareness Week November 17-21 West Bend, WI – Winter weather is just around the corner, so now is a great time to make sure you are winter weather ready! Winter weather creates an increased risk for car crashes, cold-weather illnesses & injuries and the potential for disruption of

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UW-Green Bay: Welcomes LiveX CEO, Corey Behnke as Practitioner in Residence

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s Communication and Media Arts and Production programs announced the appointment of Corey Behnke, co-founder and CEO of LiveX, as their new Practitioner in Residence on November 5, 2025. In this role, Behnke will collaborate with students, faculty and other community partners to bring professional insight and han…

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Reps. Kurtz, Dallman: Nominate nine individuals for 2025 Hometown Hero Award

Honorees Include Marquette County Deputy Sheriff Kelsey Morgan, Brittany Walker, Erin Rogers, Melissa Winter, Alejandro Amaya, Mikolaj Amaya, Dylan Moore, Jerry Moore, Mitch Fisher MADISON, WI – Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) honored nine individuals with the 2025 Hometown Hero Award for their selfless and brave acts

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Rep. Joers: Janet Bybee presented with legislative Hometown Hero Award

MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) was honored to present the legislative Hometown Hero Award to Janet Bybee for her years of dedicated service to her community. Following the ceremony, Representative Joers released the following statement:  “For the past 19 years, Janet has been a relied upon, steady, and

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WisDems: Van Orden backs GOP tariffs, ignoring Wisconsin farmers’ struggles

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, in an interview, WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again refused to stand up to Trump or fight for Wisconsin farmers, instead endorsing the GOP tariff taxes that are crushing them. In recent months, multiple Wisconsin farmers have shared firsthand how these tariffs are harming trade relationships and slashing

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