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Groups Support Compromise Funding Critical Local Services The League of Wisconsin Municipalities, the Wisconsin Counties Association, and the Wisconsin Towns Association have been working closely with state leaders to craft a proposal that would provide one cent of the state’s

MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard blasted Senate Republicans calling their decision to gut the Office of School Safety a dangerous move that prioritizes politics over the safety of our children. “Yesterday’s actions by JFC Republicans to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during Pride Month, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Representative Raúl M. Grijalva reintroduced the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act in both the U.S. House and Senate. The bill would require federal surveys to include data collection on sexual orientation, gender identity,

Audio File of Radio Address.  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating June as Pride Month in Wisconsin. Last week, the governor was proud to raise the Progress Pride Flag at the State Capitol, which will fly

MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) released the following statement on the recent floor session in the State Senate: “I am excited to see that legislation I’ve authored, Senate Bill 35 establishing an Emergency Contact system in the Department of Transportation, was voted out of the

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement on the news that Congressman Mike Gallagher will not run for U.S. Senate: “Mike Gallagher, Mitch McConnell’s handpicked Senate recruit, passed on running because he knew

Contact: press@mikeforwisconsin.com “I have a rare, bipartisan opportunity in the 118th Congress to help restore American strength, prevent war in the Pacific, and defend our basic freedoms from communist aggression.” GREEN BAY, WI – Today, Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08) released the following

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230608DemAddress.mp3 Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating June as Pride Month in Wisconsin. Last week, the governor was proud to raise the Progress Pride Flag at the State Capitol,

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230608GOPAddress.mp3 MADISON – Representative Alex Dallman (R – Green Lake) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. As a member of the state’s budget-writing committee, I have been working alongside my constituents, colleagues, and stakeholders to

MILWAUKEE – Today, Governor Tony Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced a historic and bipartisan agreement to increase shared revenue for Wisconsin communities and provide Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee the authority to

“I appreciate all the hard work that has gone into this legislation.  As we approach the finish line, our top objective is within sight.  We have a proposed remedy to the fiscal challenges Milwaukee faces. “There are aspects to this

MADISON – Following the announcement that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Governor Tony Evers came to a tentative agreement on education funding, the Wisconsin Coalition for Education Freedom (WCEF) issued the following statement: “Parents across Wisconsin

With today’s announcement of a compromise agreement from the Governor and Republican Leadership in the Legislature, we look forward to examining the final details of the legislation when they become available. As we have done throughout this process, the Milwaukee

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) proudly stood with Assembly leadership and fellow legislators at a press conference announcing a settled negotiation between both chambers of the Legislature and Governor Evers on the shared revenue package. “When it comes

WEST ALLIS – School Choice Wisconsin issued the following statement after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced legislation to strengthen and solidify the school choice programs in Wisconsin with increased per-pupil funding. “This is great

Madison – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following an agreement between the Legislature, the Governor, and local Milwaukee officials. Rep. Donovan said: “I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief finally. After back and forth, an agreement

Madison – On June 8th , the legislature unveiled a deal which will reform the state’s shared revenue program, increase funds for public safety and education, and eliminate the personal property tax. State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following