MADISON, WI – Today in the Assembly, Rep. Plumer voted in favor of higher education reforms to protect free speech and end race-based affirmative action on college campuses across  Wisconsin.  “Far too often on college campuses we see students shouted down or intentionally disrupted,  physically blocked from attending a speech,

MADISON- Today, the Wisconsin Assembly heard bills that impact our education system, the Universities of Wisconsin (UW), workforce development, and more. Representative Jacobson released the following statement: “While some of the bills introduced today are great for Wisconsin, others cast a dark shadow on those accomplishments. We passed an incredible

Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) proudly watched another bill he authored sail to  Assembly passage today. The Higher Education Aides Modernization bill, officially referred to as Assembly Bill 554,  would change the criteria for several state higher education aides from race-based to need-based. Following  passage, Rep. Rettinger said:  

MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the Assembly floor session:   “We all know how important our universities are to our state. But the GOP-led legislature is failing them.  “The majority party is ignoring the pressing issues our universities face while attacking diversity, equity, and

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

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