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Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after the Assembly approved increasing aid for local governments: “I am incredibly proud that the Assembly has taken this extraordinary step to support local government,” Rep. Spiros said. “With this investment,

This evening, the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party held a hearing on the CCP’s economic warfare, including their state-led, market-distorting policies, forced technology transfers, intellectual property theft, and exploitation of U.S. capital markets. Beyond strong policy proposals to

MADISON – Tonight the Wisconsin State Legislature voted along party lines to pass AB-245, a bill stripping local control from municipalities and counties in exchange for tiny increases to shared revenue.  Representative Clancy (D-19) issued the following statement: “The rhetoric

MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly was on the floor on Wednesday to amend and pass 2023 Assembly Bill 245 (AB 245) – a bill that makes reforms to the state’s shared revenue program, provides supports to local public safety, and repeals

MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans shut down negotiations on a shared revenue plan that would bring much-needed revenue to local communities to fund essential public services. Representative Subeck released the following statement regarding today’s action.  “After a decade of Republican

Madison – The State Assembly voted late Wednesday on shared revenue; legislation that addresses the historical underfunding of local governments is long overdue. Shared revenue is the amount of state tax dollars that are sent back to Wisconsin counties and

MADISON – This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened to debate and vote on Assembly Bill 245. Although state leaders on both sides of the aisle have stated that shared revenue negotiations are ongoing, Assembly Bill 245 was still brought

Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R – Rhinelander) released the following statement regarding the passage of Assembly Bill 245 today: “Over the past several months, one of the main issues I have heard from local government officials is how much they are struggling financially.

MEQUON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Mequon, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 17, 2023. At approximately 3:31 p.m., Mequon Police

MADISON – Tonight, Assembly Republicans passed a rushed shared revenue bill on a 56-36 vote. Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “Zora Neale Hurston once said, ‘If you’re silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you loved

Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) was proud to vote yes on Assembly Bill 245 on the Assembly floor tonight. “I am proud to vote yes on tonight’s landmark legislation. This bill makes historic investments in local government and focuses on

Madison – Communities throughout Wisconsin will win big under a compromise shared revenue plan approved by the State Assembly on Wednesday. The new deal will invest more than $260 million in vital services such as police, fire, and transportation. It

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up legislation related to state shared revenue. Rep. Conley issued the following statement in response: “For the last 10 years, the City of Janesville has been asking

MADISON – Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement regarding the passage of Assembly Bill 245 in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “Throughout the legislative session, I have been encouraged by the bipartisan conversations in the State Capitol

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed its shared revenue package, which will provide a historic investment in local governments through a combination of new aid and shared revenue. This increase in local funding is geared towards providing

Madison, Wis. – Earlier today, Republican Leadership in the State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 245 (AB245) seeking to distribute state shared revenue to counties and municipalities. The bill passed despite bipartisan opposition. The total amount of revenue passed in the

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Clinton Anderson gave his first speech on the floor regarding AB 245. He concluded the speech making a motion to refer the bill back to committee.  “We received an amendment with 90 provisions about an

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement following the passage of AB 245: “Counties have the important task of executing state mandated services at the local level. In many respects, they function as local offices of the

Madison – Tonight, Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) voted against the Assembly Republicans’ rushed proposal to reform local government funding. “For many years, Republicans in the Legislature have taken tools and resources away from local governments that they relied on to

MADISON – In reaction to Assembly Republicans’ passage this evening of Assembly Bill (AB) 245, the Shared Revenue bill, Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This evening, I am disappointed that my Republican colleagues have yet again chosen