Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Ballweg justifies legislative republicans’ plans for the state budget
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/230323GOPAddress.mp3 Hello, I’m State Senator Joan Ballweg. The legislature is in the beginning stages of creating the 2023-25 Wisconsin State Budget. As a member of the Joint Finance Committee, my colleges and I will be diligently working over the next
Rep. Johnson: Responding to Wednesday’s approval of public safety legislation
Madison… Representative Scott Johnson from the 33rd Assembly District made the following statement regarding legislation that will assist efforts in the interest of public safety. “Myself and colleagues of mine voted on bills that will tackle reckless driving, a mandatory sentence
Rep. Allen: Honors Officer Davis with the Hometown Hero Award
Yesterday, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) honored Waukesha resident, Officer Herbert Davis III, with the Hometown Hero Award for his fortitude, courage, and professionalism in the events of January 27th, 2022, where he was wounded in the line
Gov. Evers: Urges bipartisan support for 2023-25 capital budget recommendations
MADISON — As the State Building Commission (SBC) prepares to meet later today to consider the governor’s 2023-25 Capital Budget recommendations, Gov. Tony Evers urged bipartisan support for his nearly $3.8 billion in recommended investments, released last month, which represents one of
Dept. of Public Instruction: Certified student data now available on DPI’s WISEdash Public Portal
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published updated student data that is now available on its WISEdash Public Portal. The information published today includes 2022-23 certified enrollment data for public and private schools and certified data on graduation
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads 22 colleagues in calling on FDA to end discriminatory blood donation policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of her 22 colleagues in sending a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf expressing support for the agency’s recent proposal to end discriminatory blood donor
Rep. Drake: Black History Month Resolution passes both State houses
MADISON – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus announced the passage of Assembly Joint Resolution 11. “Black history is Wisconsin history, and Wisconsin history is Black history. Throughout February, members of the WLBC hosted various events in the State Capitol,
A Better Wisconsin Together: Statements on Dan Kelly sharing stage with anti-abortion extremist
MADISON, Wis. — According to a recent news report, just hours after a public forum in which Dan Kelly dodged questions about his values and declined to give his true thoughts on Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban, Kelly shared the stage with
Rep. Green: Votes in favor of crime initiatives
Madison – Rep. Chanz Green (R-Grand View) joins his fellow Republican lawmakers in backing proposals to get tougher on crime. “Violent crime is on the rise in Wisconsin,” said Rep. Green. “People in these communities need to have the assurance that
Rep. Rettinger: Puts soft-on-crime DAs & judges on notice
Madison, WI – A freshman southeast Wisconsin lawmaker’s second public safety bill was passed this month by the State Assembly. State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) explained at press conference this morning that AB 57 would require prosecutors to gain the
Rep. Callahan: Tough on crime package passes State Assembly
[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues on Wednesday in advancing legislation that, if enacted, would address the growing violent crime in Wisconsin. “It’s past time we stop focusing on letting criminals out of prison,
Rep. Spiros: Pleased to see crime bills pass on assembly floor
Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after two common-sense crime bills he authored were passed on the floor of the Assembly: “Transparency in government is essential, especially when public safety is at risk,” said Rep. Spiros. “I
Rep. Dallman: Calls for Secretary of State special election
Madison, WI — Today, Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) joined his Republican colleagues in passing Senate Joint Resolution 21 which calls on the governor to schedule a special election to fill a vacancy in the Office of Secretary of State. Secretary
UW-Madison: New funding to protect bats from fungal epidemic hinges on UW-Madison discoveries
MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison pediatrician Bruce Klein is trying to save bats. At first blush, as a physician scientist who is head of pediatric infectious disease at the American Family Children’s Hospital, Klein’s involvement in a continent-wide effort to
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: We can’t view CCP and Russia as separate threats
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, released the following statement on Xi Jinping’s summit with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. “Xi and Putin just doubled down on their no limits partnership
U.S. Rep. Moore: to Serve in Democratic Women’s Caucus leadership
This Congress, a record-breaking 94 Democratic women are serving in the House of Representatives, all of whom are members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus—including 16 Democratic women newly elected in the 118th Congress. The Democratic Women’s Caucus in the 118th
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Announces last round of endorsements
WISCONSIN—MARCH 22—Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released its final round of endorsements for the Spring 2023 election. The endorsed candidates are trusted to utilize their platforms and voices to push for the restoration and protection of reproductive rights for all
Rep. Donovan: Bipartisan reckless driving legislation passes Assembly
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Floor Session regarding the passage of bills relating to public safety including Assembly Bill 55 & 56 – authored by Rep. Donovan. “I and many of my colleagues from both
Sen. Wanggaard: Violent crime & serious harm definitions pass Legislature
MADISON – The state legislature gave final approval today to defining the terms “Violent Crime” and “Serious Harm” for purposes of the proposed constitutional amendment to reform bail. “The questions on the April ballot will help ensure public safety and
Sen. Wanggaard: Bill passes Senate, bill focuses on fentanyl epidemic, taking deadly drug dealers off the streets
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed a bill that will help get deadly drug dealers off the streets, and require judges to impose prison time when sentencing a person convicted of first degree reckless homicide. Senator Van Wanggaard