MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that Wisconsin municipalities received more than $134 million in fourth quarterly payments for 2023 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids. “Good local roads
Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) presented Troy Center Volunteer Fire Department 2nd Assistant Chief John Vilanj with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. The state Assembly honored John in a
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues introduced a resolution today in solidarity with 150,000 members of United Auto Workers (UAW) bargaining for a fair contract, with 34,000 currently on strike. Last week, Senator
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the introduction of the Veterans Education Transparency and Training (VETT) Act, which will simplify the process for veterans enrolling in higher education. Specifically, the VETT Act will modify educational form requirements for veterans and
Madison – Today, Wisconsin lawmakers held a press conference to introduce a groundbreaking Tenant Protection Package aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of tenants across the state. This legislative initiative, led by dedicated legislators from the Democratic caucus, addresses a
Madison, WI – Yesterday, it was announced by the Universities of Wisconsin that the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Washington County will no longer provide in-person instruction after the end of the current school year. Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) has issued
MADISON – Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg) voted against the Brewers’ stadium district funding bills. He released the following statement: “The Brewers are a great asset to Wisconsin, and I want them to stay here for a long time. However, with $600
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member on the House Appropriations Committee, joined CSPAN’s Pedro Echevarria this morning to discuss the House Republicans’ internal struggle to elect a Speaker and the ongoing conflict in Israel and
Green Bay, Wisc. – “Representative Klenke was a long-time friend of mine and I am saddened to hear of his passing. I have known him since childhood as he was my family’s paper boy, and we went to school together. When
Madison – State Representative Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) presented Southern Ozaukee Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Emergency Medical Technician Carol Barthel with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. The state Assembly honored Carol in
MADISON – Yesterday, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) honored Sauk Prairie Ambulance Association Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Kelli Kirch as the First Responder of the Year for the 81st Assembly District. Kelli was invited onto the Assembly floor for a ceremony
As the Farm Bill goes on 18 days of being expired, a government shutdown looms in exactly one month, and U.S. allies continue to be in need of critical aid, Derrick Van Orden is in no rush to get back
Washington, D.C. – Today, Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson was selected as one of 19 leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders), a selective national network of state and local elected officials with about 200 members,
On Oct. 12, State Reps. Ryan Clancy and Darrin Madison, Jr., abstained from Wisconsin State Assembly Joint Resolution 82, which condemned Hamas’s recent assault on Israeli civilian and military targets and affirmed its “unwavering commitment to Israel’s sovereignty.” “I mourn
Just one day after a statewide opinion poll found that just 29% of Wisconsinites support giving taxpayer funds for Brewers stadium repairs, the WI Assembly voted 69 to 27 to approve a massive $546 million subsidy to a profitable sports
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate convened for Regular Session and the Governor’s Special Session on Workforce Development. During the Governor’s Special Session, Republicans in the Legislature – the lawmaking body of government – took up an amended
Madison – State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) presented Plymouth Fire Department Assistant Chief Rory Beebe with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. Rory was honored along with other first responders across the state during
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement regarding the State Senate floor session: “Today is another example of missed opportunities. We had an opportunity for compromise on an important health care workforce bill, and my Republican
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) voted on a compensation package for state employees included in the 2023-2024 State Budget on Tuesday morning: “Nearly 30,000 people work
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus) presented Dane County Public Safety Communications Center law enforcement dispatcher Jennifer Foth with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. The state Assembly honored Jennifer in
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that Wisconsin municipalities received more than $134 million in fourth quarterly payments for 2023 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids. “Good local roads and bridges are part of what makes transportation infrastructure safe,
Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) presented Troy Center Volunteer Fire Department 2nd Assistant Chief John Vilanj with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. The state Assembly honored John in a public ceremony with other recipients from across the state. Following
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues introduced a resolution today in solidarity with 150,000 members of United Auto Workers (UAW) bargaining for a fair contract, with 34,000 currently on strike. Last week, Senator Baldwin stood in solidarity and joined the picket line with
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the introduction of the Veterans Education Transparency and Training (VETT) Act, which will simplify the process for veterans enrolling in higher education. Specifically, the VETT Act will modify educational form requirements for veterans and establish an online portal through the Secretary of Veterans Af…
Madison – Today, Wisconsin lawmakers held a press conference to introduce a groundbreaking Tenant Protection Package aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of tenants across the state. This legislative initiative, led by dedicated legislators from the Democratic caucus, addresses a wide range of issues, from discrimination based on immigration status
Madison, WI – Yesterday, it was announced by the Universities of Wisconsin that the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Washington County will no longer provide in-person instruction after the end of the current school year. Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) has issued the following statement in reaction to the news: “As a
MADISON – Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg) voted against the Brewers’ stadium district funding bills. He released the following statement: “The Brewers are a great asset to Wisconsin, and I want them to stay here for a long time. However, with $600 million public dollars on the line, I know we could
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member on the House Appropriations Committee, joined CSPAN’s Pedro Echevarria this morning to discuss the House Republicans’ internal struggle to elect a Speaker and the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaz. Click here to watch the full interview, and find
Green Bay, Wisc. – “Representative Klenke was a long-time friend of mine and I am saddened to hear of his passing. I have known him since childhood as he was my family’s paper boy, and we went to school together. When we graduated, he was recognized as ‘Most Likely to Succeed.’
Madison – State Representative Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) presented Southern Ozaukee Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Emergency Medical Technician Carol Barthel with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. The state Assembly honored Carol in a public ceremony with other recipients from across the state. “Carol
MADISON – Yesterday, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) honored Sauk Prairie Ambulance Association Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Kelli Kirch as the First Responder of the Year for the 81st Assembly District. Kelli was invited onto the Assembly floor for a ceremony and received a citation for the award. Representative Considine issued
As the Farm Bill goes on 18 days of being expired, a government shutdown looms in exactly one month, and U.S. allies continue to be in need of critical aid, Derrick Van Orden is in no rush to get back to work for Wisconsinites amid his party’s infighting. As the
Washington, D.C. – Today, Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson was selected as one of 19 leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders), a selective national network of state and local elected officials with about 200 members, with Honorary Co-Chairs U.S. Senator Chris Coons and Congresswoman Marilyn
On Oct. 12, State Reps. Ryan Clancy and Darrin Madison, Jr., abstained from Wisconsin State Assembly Joint Resolution 82, which condemned Hamas’s recent assault on Israeli civilian and military targets and affirmed its “unwavering commitment to Israel’s sovereignty.” “I mourn deeply for the loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives and
Just one day after a statewide opinion poll found that just 29% of Wisconsinites support giving taxpayer funds for Brewers stadium repairs, the WI Assembly voted 69 to 27 to approve a massive $546 million subsidy to a profitable sports team. To do so now, with seven years remaining on
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate convened for Regular Session and the Governor’s Special Session on Workforce Development. During the Governor’s Special Session, Republicans in the Legislature – the lawmaking body of government – took up an amended version of the Governor’s proposal. This bill, as passed, includes
Madison – State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) presented Plymouth Fire Department Assistant Chief Rory Beebe with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. Rory was honored along with other first responders across the state during the Assembly floor session. “Rory has all the qualities that
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement regarding the State Senate floor session: “Today is another example of missed opportunities. We had an opportunity for compromise on an important health care workforce bill, and my Republican colleagues rejected it — we had an opportunity to keep
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) voted on a compensation package for state employees included in the 2023-2024 State Budget on Tuesday morning: “Nearly 30,000 people work for the UW System, in a variety of roles that
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus) presented Dane County Public Safety Communications Center law enforcement dispatcher Jennifer Foth with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. The state Assembly honored Jennifer in a public ceremony with other recipients from across the state.