Sen. Feyen: Statement on appointment vote

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement  after voting on the Senate floor against the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to serve as  Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission.  “Today I voted against the

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Wisconsin Family Action: Responds to PPWI resuming abortions 

MADISON – Today Planned Parenthood announced that it will resume performing abortions at its Madison and Milwaukee clinics next week despite the fact that Wisconsin’s abortion ban is still in effect. This is devastating news for innocent preborn children and Wisconsin mothers who deserve

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Sen. Nass: WEC Administrator Wolfe rejected by Senate

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding his vote to reject the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to another term as Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission.  The Senate rejected her appointment by a vote of 22-11: “I voted

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Rep. Donovan: Blasts housing authority chaos

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the news regarding Milwaukee’s Housing Authority (HACM) reported mismanagement. Federal officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have detailed weaknesses that HACM is “at risk for serious fraud,

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Sen. Tomczyk: State Senate finally says NO to Meagan Wolfe

Madison, WI – Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding the confirmation vote on Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Administrator Meagan Wolfe: “Poll after poll have demonstrated that Wisconsinites have completely lost faith in the administration of our state’s

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Sen. James: Comments on Senate veto overrides

Madison – Today, State Senate Republicans used their super-majority to undo vetoes issued by Governor Evers. Sen. Jesse James (R- Altoona) voted alongside his colleagues to override Evers’ property and income tax increases on Wisconsin families. “I know firsthand people

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Gov. Evers: Blasts Republicans’ vote to strip historic K-12 education increases from kids and schools

MADISON — Gov. Evers today blasted Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for attempting to override the governor’s partial veto in the 2023-25 budget that provided school districts with continued, additive per pupil revenue adjustments of $325 every year through 2425, sustaining school district spending for the foreseeable future. The move would take

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Rep. Anderson: Democrats introduce legislation to support students with disabilities

MADISON – Representative Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay) and Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), along with other Legislative Democrats, introduced legislation today that would increase the special education reimbursement rate and prohibit discrimination against students with disabilities at voucher schools. Shelton and Anderson released the following statement: Access to a high-quali… Please log

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UW–Green Bay: Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Month featuring ‘Estamos Aqui’ and a visit from national author Jenny Torres Sanchez

GREEN BAY – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has an extensive list of events planned to celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month alongside the national celebration from September 15 through October 15. The month of celebration kicks off with Estamos Aqui, an outdoor festival featuring live music, art and a car show. National

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine spotlights everything “Rooted In Wisconsin”

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. The latest issue celebrates all the autumn traditions “Rooted in Wisconsin,” with stories offering a little something for everyone around the state. Within the pages, you’ll discover

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Sen. Hesselbein: Applauds passage of Council on Veterans Programs bill

MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the State Senate passed Senate Bill 251 which changes the makeup of the Council on Veterans Programs: “I am pleased to see this bipartisan legislation pass the Senate today. This bill makes small but important changes that will

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Sen. Feyen: Statement on appointment vote

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement  after voting on the Senate floor against the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to serve as  Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission.  “Today I voted against the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to serve as Administrator of the 

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Wisconsin Family Action: Responds to PPWI resuming abortions 

MADISON – Today Planned Parenthood announced that it will resume performing abortions at its Madison and Milwaukee clinics next week despite the fact that Wisconsin’s abortion ban is still in effect. This is devastating news for innocent preborn children and Wisconsin mothers who deserve better than abortion.  Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin stopped performing abortions

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Sept. 26-27

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the September board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, originating from the Manitowish Waters Community Center & Town Hall, 5733 Hwy

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Opportunity Wisconsin: With abortion care available, Wisconsinites won’t forget Republican congressmen who stood in the way of access

MADISON, Wis. – With Planned Parenthood’s announcement that they will begin offering abortion care again in the state, Wisconsinites will once again have access to basic reproductive care without the extreme financial burden of traveling out-of-state and spending thousands out-of-pocket to access basic reproductive care.  “No Wisconsinite should face a

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Sen. Nass: WEC Administrator Wolfe rejected by Senate

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding his vote to reject the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to another term as Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission.  The Senate rejected her appointment by a vote of 22-11: “I voted to reject the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to another term

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Rep. Donovan: Blasts housing authority chaos

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the news regarding Milwaukee’s Housing Authority (HACM) reported mismanagement. Federal officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have detailed weaknesses that HACM is “at risk for serious fraud, waste, and abuse.” Rep. Donovan said: “I am utterly shocked

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Rep. Goyke: Announces new endorsements for Milwaukee City Attorney

MILWAUKEE, WI — The campaign for Evan Goyke for Milwaukee City Attorney announced today a new wave of endorsements from city and county leaders. Milwaukee Comptroller Aicha Sawa County Treasurer David Cullen County Supervisor Felesia Martin County Clerk/Supervisor/State Senator Joe Czarnecki* City of Milwaukee Municipal Judge James Grambling* School Board

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Sen. Tomczyk: State Senate finally says NO to Meagan Wolfe

Madison, WI – Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding the confirmation vote on Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Administrator Meagan Wolfe: “Poll after poll have demonstrated that Wisconsinites have completely lost faith in the administration of our state’s elections. At the helm of this lack of trust is

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Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin participates in national agricultural policy discussions

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming on September 10 – 13, 2023. While there, Romanski supported numerous policy amendments and action items that will benefit Wisconsin agriculture

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Gov. Evers: Republicans escalate efforts to interfere with elections

MADISON — Gov. Evers today slammed Wisconsin Republicans’ ongoing efforts to interfere with Wisconsin’s elections by attempting to illegally fire the state’s chief elections administrator. The move represents a continued escalation by Wisconsin Republicans in recent years to attempt to take over Wisconsin’s elections. Just two days ago, Wisconsin Republicans

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WisDems: ICYMI: Rep. Deb Andraca, WisDems Chair Ben Wikler, Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand call out Robin Vos’ redistricting bill

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Representative Deb Andraca was joined by Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler to discuss how Robin Vos’ so-called “Iowa-style” redistricting bill does not follow the Iowa model of nonpartisan redistricting. Speakers highlighted how Robin Vos’ redistricting bill is a

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Reps. Fitzgerald, Gallagher, Issa, Luetkemeyer: Intro bill to prohibit adversarial CCP patents

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act alongside the Chairman of the Select Committee on China, Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, Darrell Issa (CA-48), and Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Nati… Please log in to access subscriber content.

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Sen. James: Comments on Senate veto overrides

Madison – Today, State Senate Republicans used their super-majority to undo vetoes issued by Governor Evers. Sen. Jesse James (R- Altoona) voted alongside his colleagues to override Evers’ property and income tax increases on Wisconsin families. “I know firsthand people back at home that are struggling to make ends meet

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Gov. Evers: Blasts Republicans’ vote to strip historic K-12 education increases from kids and schools

MADISON — Gov. Evers today blasted Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for attempting to override the governor’s partial veto in the 2023-25 budget that provided school districts with continued, additive per pupil revenue adjustments of $325 every year through 2425, sustaining school district spending for the foreseeable future. The move would take more than $300 per student away from K… Please log in to

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