Sen. LeMahieu: State Senate overrides nine vetoes

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s action today: “The legislature has passed hundreds of bills to solve problems facing Wisconsin businesses and families. Most of these bills were signed into law, but

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Sen. Knodl: Votes to override irresponsible veto

Madison – Today, State Senator Dan Knodl (R – Germantown) voted to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 98. This bill simply requires the Department of Transportation to place on the front of a driver’s license or ID card

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Tammy Tuesdays May 14, 2024

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families

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Sen. LeMahieu: State Senate overrides nine vetoes

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s action today: “The legislature has passed hundreds of bills to solve problems facing Wisconsin businesses and families. Most of these bills were signed into law, but many were vetoed by a Governor more focused on politics

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Rep. Cabral-Guevara: Senate votes to override APRN veto

MADISON, WIS. — Today, the Wisconsin State Senate voted 21 to 10 to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 145. The bill would permit nurse practitioners to practice independent of physicians, like they already do in 27 other states. Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) authored the bill with Senator

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Shankland campaign: Teachers endorse Katrina Shankland for Congress in WI-03

STEVENS POINT, WI – Today, the American Federation of Teachers–Wisconsin (AFT-Wisconsin) announced that they have endorsed Katrina Shankland for Congress in Western and Central Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The union represents thousands of public employees across the state, including K-12, higher ed, the tech college system, and other state workers.

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Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists: Statement by President Jess Tomasiewicz on veto override of Senate Bill 145 (APRN legislation)

On behalf of the Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists (WIANA), a group representing over a 1,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA’s) across the state of Wisconsin, I want to express my appreciation for the legislators who brought back Senate Bill 145, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) bill, for a

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WisGOP: Congressman Byron Donalds to speak at RPW State Convention

MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin is proud to announce that Florida Congressman Byron Donalds will speak at the 2024 Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention on May 18th in Appleton. As a rising star in our party and a champion of working families, Congressman Donalds will offer delegates

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Sen. Knodl: Votes to override irresponsible veto

Madison – Today, State Senator Dan Knodl (R – Germantown) voted to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 98. This bill simply requires the Department of Transportation to place on the front of a driver’s license or ID card issued to a non-citizen a readily recognizable indication that the

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Gov. Evers: Goes on annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers concluded his annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour that included 11 stops across Wisconsin to fill potholes and highlight the Evers Administration’s efforts to repair and improve infrastructure across the state. This year’s tour marked the governor’s fifth “Pothole Patrol” circuit since taking office, including in

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Tammy Tuesdays May 14, 2024

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health care, and the

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Gov. Evers: Calls Special Elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #225, calling a special election for the 4th Senate District, and Executive Order #226, calling a special election for the 8th Congressional District. The 4th Senate District seat is currently vacant due to the resignation of State Sen. Lena Taylor following her appointment

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Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, proclaims “Hmong-Lao Veterans Day” across the state

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #224, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tues., May 14, 2024, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. “Hmong-Lao veterans bravely and selflessly fought side-by-side with U.S. troops during the Vietnam War with many ultimately facing harsh retr… Please

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Sen. LeMahieu: State Senate will override vetoes to address PFAS contamination and the healthcare crisis in the Chippewa Valley

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement  regarding the Senate Republicans veto override action this week and letter to Governor Evers.  “The legislature passed bills to address PFAS contamination and provide funding for  emergency healthcare services in the Chippewa Valley. Governor Evers vetoed them and  obstructed

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Rep. Joers: Joins Lt. Governor Rodriguez in advocating for child care support

Waunakee – Today, Representative Alex Joers and Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez joined the parents, children, and providers of Arthouse Preschool to mark the “Day Without Child Care” and advocate for the importance of supporting early education opportunities. Representative Joers released the following statement: “The Day Without Child Care is a

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