Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following today’s State Assembly floor session: “Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved legislation that protects free speech on college campuses and guarantees fairness in college admissions,” said Representative
Madison – Today, the Assembly took up bills that continue to punish and micromanage the UW-System. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “The UW-System brings innovation, energy, and growth to the state. We must ensure
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) had two of his bills pass the Assembly earlier today. Senate Bill 105, which would allow signs along snowmobile trails that advertise nearby businesses, and Assembly Bill 550, which would modify the technical education equipment grant
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced H. Res. 801, a bipartisan resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year. Grothman is joined by Representatives Bryan Steil (R-WI), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Scott
Madison, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) issued the following statement following the passage of SJR 78: “This proposed constitutional amendment is aimed to stop private entities and out-of-state billionaires from circumventing campaign finance laws, directly buying off
MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at the Universities of Wisconsin grew by more than 1,700 students, or 1.1 percent, this fall to 162,528, according to official 10-day enrollment figures announced today. The enrollment represents the first increase since 2014. The official fall 2022 enrollment was 160,782. “These enrollment
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Laura Ingraham’s Ingraham Angle to discuss how federal law enforcement worked to sabotage and undermine the investigation into the Biden Crime Family while the mainstream media covered it up. Sen. Johnson also laid
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate convened for a floor session where Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and her Senate colleagues passed three constitutional amendments that would strengthen our states’ elections, and one that would protect religious freedom. Constitutional
Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to passage of two constitutional amendments in their second consideration, SJR 71 and SJR 78 on the Senate floor, relating to the eligibility to vote in Wisconsin and the
MADISON – Today the Wisconsin State Senate on a 20-11 vote, passed Senate Bill 344, which not only increases the amount of tax deduction available for a dependent, but also allows a preborn baby in whom a heartbeat has been detected to be claimed
Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R – Fox Crossing) voted today to keep our “best and brightest” students in Wisconsin (Assembly Bill 370). “Nearly 90 percent of in-state graduates stay in the state five years after earning a degree.”
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the 2023 winners of the Vets Ready Employer Initiative. The award recognizes Wisconsin employers who have gone above and beyond in efforts to hire and support veterans and their families. “Our nation’s heroes have given
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed AJR85, a joint resolution that commemorates the “Victims of Communism Memorial Day.” Representative Clancy (D-19) issued the following statement: “We have victims of capitalism right here in Wisconsin. Imagine explaining to
Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Joint Resolution 85 and Senate Joint Resolution 81 were passed in both chambers of the Wisconsin State Legislature. The resolution’s authors, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) and State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown), released the following statements
Janesville, WI (November 7, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) yesterday presented Janesville veteran Sergeant Al Pacheco with the First Congressional District’s 2023 Veteran of the Year Award. Sergeant Pacheco served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon deployment, he was handpicked to serve in an Armo… Please log
Press Conference Details: Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church Address: 19th Street and Wisconsin Avenue Date: November 8, 2023 Time: Noon Wisconsin Christians for Justice in Palestine (comprised of clergy, retired clergy, and lay persons from 13 main line Christian denominations and
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Senate passed the final bill in a legislative package, entitled Embrace Them Both, that protects and supports pregnant mothers and their preborn children. Authored by Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron), Senate Bill (SB) 344 increases
Beloit, WI – Health professionals and Beloit advocates gathered today at the Peace Trail to decry how gas plants like Alliant Energy’s West Riverside Energy Center jeopardize public health, especially for frontline communities located near them. They called on the U.S. Environmental
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Bill 36, which will create a timeline for the processing of sexual assault kits by the State Crime Lab. The bill, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed a bill authored by a bipartisan coalition of local legislators to designate the Corporal Benjamin H. Neal Memorial Highway. Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement reacting to the passage of
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following today’s State Assembly floor session: “Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved legislation that protects free speech on college campuses and guarantees fairness in college admissions,” said Representative Penterman. “I am proud to support the bills promoting freedom
Madison – Today, the Assembly took up bills that continue to punish and micromanage the UW-System. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “The UW-System brings innovation, energy, and growth to the state. We must ensure that our universities are given the resources and independence to
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) had two of his bills pass the Assembly earlier today. Senate Bill 105, which would allow signs along snowmobile trails that advertise nearby businesses, and Assembly Bill 550, which would modify the technical education equipment grant program. “When it comes to SB 105, snowmobiling is a
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced H. Res. 801, a bipartisan resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year. Grothman is joined by Representatives Bryan Steil (R-WI), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Doug LaMalfa
Madison, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) issued the following statement following the passage of SJR 78: “This proposed constitutional amendment is aimed to stop private entities and out-of-state billionaires from circumventing campaign finance laws, directly buying off cities, and using the government entity as a targeted Get-Out-The-Vote
MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at the Universities of Wisconsin grew by more than 1,700 students, or 1.1 percent, this fall to 162,528, according to official 10-day enrollment figures announced today. The enrollment represents the first increase since 2014. The official fall 2022 enrollment was 160,782. “These enrollment numbers are encouraging as we seek to increase the number
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Laura Ingraham’s Ingraham Angle to discuss how federal law enforcement worked to sabotage and undermine the investigation into the Biden Crime Family while the mainstream media covered it up. Sen. Johnson also laid out the extent to which President Biden is compromised by
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate convened for a floor session where Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and her Senate colleagues passed three constitutional amendments that would strengthen our states’ elections, and one that would protect religious freedom. Constitutional amendments must pass two consecutive legislatures, and then be approved
Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to passage of two constitutional amendments in their second consideration, SJR 71 and SJR 78 on the Senate floor, relating to the eligibility to vote in Wisconsin and the prohibition on the use of private funds by state and
MADISON – Today the Wisconsin State Senate on a 20-11 vote, passed Senate Bill 344, which not only increases the amount of tax deduction available for a dependent, but also allows a preborn baby in whom a heartbeat has been detected to be claimed as a “dependent” for tax purposes. Julaine Appling, Wisconsin Family
Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R – Fox Crossing) voted today to keep our “best and brightest” students in Wisconsin (Assembly Bill 370). “Nearly 90 percent of in-state graduates stay in the state five years after earning a degree.” Rep. Gustafson said after the proposal passed the Assembly. “Wisconsin’s
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the 2023 winners of the Vets Ready Employer Initiative. The award recognizes Wisconsin employers who have gone above and beyond in efforts to hire and support veterans and their families. “Our nation’s heroes have given so much in service to our country and often face
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed AJR85, a joint resolution that commemorates the “Victims of Communism Memorial Day.” Representative Clancy (D-19) issued the following statement: “We have victims of capitalism right here in Wisconsin. Imagine explaining to someone from a country not as dominated by capitalism that
Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Joint Resolution 85 and Senate Joint Resolution 81 were passed in both chambers of the Wisconsin State Legislature. The resolution’s authors, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) and State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown), released the following statements after passage. Representative Gundrum: “It was time for Wisconsin to
Janesville, WI (November 7, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) yesterday presented Janesville veteran Sergeant Al Pacheco with the First Congressional District’s 2023 Veteran of the Year Award. Sergeant Pacheco served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon deployment, he was handpicked to serve in an Armo… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a
Press Conference Details: Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church Address: 19th Street and Wisconsin Avenue Date: November 8, 2023 Time: Noon Wisconsin Christians for Justice in Palestine (comprised of clergy, retired clergy, and lay persons from 13 main line Christian denominations and Unitarian Universalists) calls for people of good conscience to join
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Senate passed the final bill in a legislative package, entitled Embrace Them Both, that protects and supports pregnant mothers and their preborn children. Authored by Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron), Senate Bill (SB) 344 increases the current state income tax exemption for dependents from $700
Beloit, WI – Health professionals and Beloit advocates gathered today at the Peace Trail to decry how gas plants like Alliant Energy’s West Riverside Energy Center jeopardize public health, especially for frontline communities located near them. They called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to strengthen emission safeguards on gas plants
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Bill 36, which will create a timeline for the processing of sexual assault kits by the State Crime Lab. The bill, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona), builds upon legislation passed last session
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed a bill authored by a bipartisan coalition of local legislators to designate the Corporal Benjamin H. Neal Memorial Highway. Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement reacting to the passage of 2023 Senate Bill 223: “I am very proud that this