Rep. Oldenburg: Thanks veterans
MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) thanks those in the 96th who have served in the U.S. Armed Services for their service and dedication to protecting our freedoms. “I’m grateful to those who have served our country and to those who are
Rep. Plumer: Protects voter ID and strengthens state election law
MADISON, WI – Today in the Assembly, Rep. Plumer voted to protect Wisconsin’s Voter ID requirement, passed another tax cut for the middle class, and increased the childcare tax credit to help families: “The election-related bills we passed in the Assembly
Rep. Maxey: Assembly passes election reform bills
Madison – Rep. Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) voted to make our elections safer and more secure by supporting a series of common-sense reforms. “Ensuring our elections are safe and secure is fundamental to ensuring that our elections are also free
Rep. Rettinger: Age limits for judges and justices bill passes Assembly
Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) saw his second bill pass the Assembly during today’s floor session. The Age Limits for Judges Bill, formally called Assembly Bill 552, would set an age limit of 75 for election or appointment
Rep. Conley: Statement on November 9th Assembly session
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up Republican-authored constitutional amendments and election-related bills. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “The GOP’s attempts to enshrine their political agenda into Wisconsin’s state
Rep. Binsfeld: Election bill passes
Madison- State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) had her Voter Roll List passed today on the Assembly Floor along with over 20 other election bills: “The bills passed on the floor today are common sense legislation,” said Rep. Binsfeld. “I hope that
Rep. Green: Votes to strengthen election integrity
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) joined his fellow colleagues in voting in favor of strengthening future elections in Wisconsin. “Elections should be transparent, and every citizen in Wisconsin should have confidence in elections, whether Republican, Democrat, or Independent,” said
Rep. Baldeh: Statement on Assembly passage of elections bills
MADISON – In response to the passage of numerous elections-related bills through the Assembly earlier today, State Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Earlier today, the Assembly passed a number of elections related bills; some good, many unfortunately
Rep. Considine: Voting needs to be accessible
Madison – Today, the Assembly voted on a number of proposals regarding voting and election administration in Wisconsin. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “I am frustrated that bills restricting voting access continue to be
Rep. Penterman: Votes for election integrity
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 78, prohibiting state and local governments from using privately sourced money or equipment to run an election: “Our election system is not perfect,”
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers honors Wisconsin’s 300,000 veterans on Veterans Day
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231110demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address honoring the 300,000 veterans who live across Wisconsin in recognition of Veterans Day. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. As we celebrate Veterans Day, we’re honoring all the brave
Weekly GOP radio address: Life is precious, embrace them both
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231110gopaddress.mp3 Wisconsin Republicans are working to support new parents and their babies in an initiative called “Embrace Them Both.” Hi, I’m Romaine Quinn, State Senator from Cameron. Now more than ever, Wisconsin should champion the sanctity of life and the
Bloomberg News/Morning Consult Poll: Biden’s focus is on foreign conflicts, but swing-state voter worries are closer to home
Swing-state voters see US-Mexico border security as a greater priority than the foreign policy crises that are increasingly dominating President Joe Biden’s attention, a new Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll shows. The poll shows: Biden’s national security priorities are not primary concerns for
Rep. Kurtz, Sen. Marklein: Celebrate passage of Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial Highway legislation
MADISON – State Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) celebrated the passage of their legislation to establish State Highway 80 as the Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial Highway today. Senate Bill (SB) 249
Rep. Tusler: “Monday Processing” Bill passes Assembly
Madison, WI – State Representative Ron Tusler’s (R-Harrison) bill, Assembly Bill 567, which would allow clerks to process absentee ballots the Monday before an election, passed the Wisconsin State Assembly with bi-partisan support on Thursday. “In 2018, many Wisconsin voters went
Free & Just: Americans continue to reject dangerous and extreme GOP playbook that restricts freedoms and bans access to abortion care
WASHINGTON — During last night’s Republican debate, candidates continued to double down on their support for a national abortion ban, despite this week’s victories for protecting abortion access in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia. Their continued support for a national abortion ban
Milwaukee Anti-War Committee, NO2APEC Coalition: To host a banner drop
Milwaukee, WI – This Saturday, November 11th at 2:00pm, the Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC), as a member organization of the NO2APEC Coalition, will be holding an event at Norris Park, to say No to APEC, End Neo-Liberal Expansion in the
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Leads bipartisan call for Biden Administration officials to enforce existing sanctions on terrorist groups using human shields
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led a bipartisan letter with Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA) and several other colleagues urging Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to impose and fully enforce sanctions originating from the Sanctioning
WLGCC: Commends Public Service Commission for rejecting proposed changes to net metering
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition commends the Public Service Commission for their decision to convene a statewide process to explore net metering, rather than dealing with it on a piece-meal, utility by utility basis in the MGE
AEF: Releases 2025 school revenue map
AEF is pleased to release an updated map of revenue limits for all districts in Wisconsin. In January, 2022, we released the map of revenue limits for that school year, showing the unfair and unequal funding for each student. In