Rep. Neubauer: Responds to disingenuous GOP redistricting proposal
MADISON. Wis. – Today, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced that Legislative Republicans would be directly referring a redistricting bill to the Assembly Floor on Thursday. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) release the following statement: “Legislative Republicans’ announcement today
Rep. Pronschinske: Iowa-style non-partisan redistricting brought forth by Republicans
Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the announcement of plans to vote on a bill that would implement Iowa-style non-partisan redistricting brought forth by Republican members of the Wisconsin State Assembly: “Today, my Republican colleagues
Rep. Conley: GOP tax plan is unfair and unsustainable
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up a Republican-led tax plan. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “Governor Evers provided a plan for meaningful tax relief for middle income families.
Rep. Green: Votes to cut taxes
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) joined his fellow colleagues in voting in favor of the “Returning Your Surplus” legislation, which would cut taxes for the middle class and retirees. “This legislation would have great benefits for the middle class
Rep. Allen: Tax cuts help Wisconsinites
Madison, WI – Today, Rep Allen voted in favor of AB 386 and AJR 66 that would help lower taxes and keep them lower in order to help the average Wisconsinite. Think of Charles who works as an independent contractor
Rep. Rettinger: Honors commitment to constituents on tax reform
Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) voted in favor of returning hard-earned money back to Wisconsin taxpayers. The Wisconsin Tax Overhaul bill, officially known as Assembly Bill 386, would reduce taxes by approximately $3 billion. The Wisconsin Tax Overhaul
Reps. Novak, Tranel: Statement on nonpartisan redistricting bill
MADISON –Today, State Representative Todd Novak (R – Dodgeville) and State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) introduced a nonpartisan redistricting bill based on the “Iowa Model” in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Like the “Iowa Model,” this bill creates a nonpartisan
Rep. Macco: Statement on redistricting proposal
MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement regarding the redistricting legislation announced today. “We live in a world where politics are extremely divisive. Today’s legislation is an opportunity to step forward into a united future for Wisconsin.
School Choice Wisconsin: Statement on Wisconsin Legislative Democrats bill package
West Allis, Wisconsin – Nic Kelly, President of School Choice Wisconsin, issued the following statement after Wisconsin Legislative Democrats circulated a co-sponsorship memo and bill package seeking drastic and harmful changes to Wisconsin’s Parental Choice and Special Needs Scholarship Programs.
Gov. Evers: Blasts latest GOP effort to interfere in Wisconsin elections by demanding Legislature-picked and Legislature-approved map drawers
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today blasted new legislation floated by Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature to interfere in Wisconsin’s elections by passing legislation that ensures Legislature-picked and Legislature-approved map drawers for the state’s redistricting process. Republicans, who just announced the effort in the last few hours and
Rep. Snodgrass: Tax plans should be fiscally responsible & sustainable
Madison – Today the Wisconsin Assembly convened on a package of Republican led tax plan bills. Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-57) released the following statement: “Legislative Democrats are working to provide every Wisconsinite the freedom, opportunity, and economic security to thrive no
Rep. Kurtz: Statement on tax cut
MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 386 which cuts the tax rate of the third bracket from 5.3% to 4.4%, saving the average filer over $700 a year. Additionally,
Dept. of Transportation: Public meeting for WIS 78 in Dane County
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss improvements on WIS 78 from North Junction County H in Moscow to County E in Mounty Horeb, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September
Sen. Spreitzer: Statement on Republican redistricting stunt
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans announced that they will use a procedural maneuver to jam a redistricting bill through the State Assembly on Thursday, September 14. Senator Mark Spreitzer released the following statement: “Speaker Vos doesn’t do anything unless it
Rep. Rozar: Assembly passes “Returning Your Surplus” package
Madison — Today, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in passing the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal. “I was excited to vote in favor of this package to give tax relief to the middle class and retired Wisconsinites,” said
Rep. Plumer: Assembly passes tax relief for the middle class and retirees in Wisconsin – Gov. Evers threatens veto
MADISON, WI – Today on the floor, Rep. Plumer and the Assembly passed a middle class tax cut, significant tax relief for Wisconsin retirees, and protections for residents of the state from massive tax increases in the future: “Our focus
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released the following statement in response to Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement of a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “My full support is behind Speaker Kevin McCarthy for his decision to formally open an
Rep. Steffen: “Returning Your Surplus” proposal clears the Assembly
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal. The plan is estimated to cut the state’s income tax burden by over $2.9 billion with the average filer saving $772. State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard)
IRG Action Fund: Chris Reader praises Assembly passage of middle class and retirement income tax relief
Delafield, WI – Moments ago, the State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 386 on a 64-35 vote. The legislation would provide $772 annual savings for over 1.7 million income tax filers in Wisconsin if signed into law. Chris Reader, the Executive Vice
Dane County: Recognizes 38 local entities as 2023 Climate Champions
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi joined the Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC) to recognize local entities leading on climate action through Dane County’s Climate Champions program. A part of Dane County’s Climate Action Plan is to recognize local