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MADISON, Wis.—Rep Stubbs released the following statement following the floor session on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 and the passing of AB 245: “On Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, following a long and intense floor session, the Assembly passed the contentious shared revenue

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/230518DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan to expand high-speed internet across Wisconsin, including a historic investment of $750 million for the Broadband Expansion Grant Program. This historic proposal builds upon the governor’s previous

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/230518GOPAddress.mp3 I’m State Senator Eric Wimberger from the 30th Senate District in Northeast Wisconsin with this week’s radio address on the important issues surrounding Criminal Justice. The Joint Finance Committee voted this week on a transformative plan to clear backlogs

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, May 24-25, via written releases. On Wednesday, May 24, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to

MADISON, WI – May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, and the Women’s Council together with The Hmong Institute are celebrating and recognizing the culture and heritage of Hmong women with a story cloth exhibit in the

MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) awarded funding from the state’s Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The Commission awarded $16,601,085 for 24 projects that will expand broadband internet to 6,042 residential and 276 business

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and four of their Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Disclose Government Censorship Act. The legislation seeks to end government-directed speech suppression and viewpoint censorship by requiring basic transparency regarding when Americans’ government is attempting to control what

MADISON, Wis. — Among the more than 540 provisions unceremoniously stripped from the state budget by Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee were proposals to address water contamination in communities across Wisconsin—including in JFC Republicans’ own districts. Parents shouldn’t have to worry

Milwaukee, WI – The MKE 2024 Host Committee announces that Steve King will step down as CEO. In his place, Ted Kellner – a Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist – will serve as the Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee’s new CEO. “I am

Madison, WI – Thursday, Representative Rozar issued the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bill 245, also known as the “shared revenue” Bill. “This spring, I frequently spoke with local officials across the 69th Assembly District to receive

Madison, WI – On Thursday morning, SB 299, related to exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother, was referred to the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism. Sen. Felzkowski made the following statement: “I find this referral perplexing.

Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the UW-Eau Claire Upward Boundannounces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of

Madison, WI — Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement regarding yesterday’s floor session and Assembly Bill 245: “When the legislature receives a bill or amendment an hour before a vote is held, I question if it is truly

Madison – Yesterday, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Floor Session in the Capitol. The Assembly passed Assembly Bill 245 which dramatically reforms how shared revenue is allocated to local municipalities. Rep. Donovan said: “It really is remarkable to stand here

Madison – Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) was proud to testify before the Assembly Consumer Protection Committee today on Assembly Bill 14, legislation relating to the repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty. “I have always said that good legislation

Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly was brought into session to vote on Assembly Bill (AB) 245. This bill is a large omnibus bill that would amend the shared revenue formula, address the retirement systems of Milwaukee, eliminate the personal property tax, and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) today introduced legislation to improve access to maternity care

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after voting to pass H.R. 3091, the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, H.R. 2494, the POLICE Act, and H. Con Res. 40, a resolution expressing support for

MADISON – The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law represents the largest investment in clean drinking water in American history, including the first-ever dedicated federal funding to replace lead service lines and address dangerous PFAS chemicals. Today, the Joint Finance Committee will vote

Prairie du Chien, Wis. – Villa Louis – one of the most authentically furnished Victorian houses in America – reopens for the season on May 24, offering guests an up-close look at the gilded age lifestyle of the fur trader and land