Rep. Vos: Assembly passes historic Republican budget
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement on the passage of the budget in the Assembly. “This is a budget made for Wisconsin. I am proud to join my Republican colleagues by voting in favor of generational investments to
Rep. Rodriguez: Votes for a budget that is made for Wisconsin
MADISON – Today, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted in favor of 2023 Senate Bill 70 – Wisconsin’s 2023-25 budget bill. She issued the following statement: “Today I voted for a budget that is made for Wisconsin. My colleagues on the finance committee and
Rep. Neubauer: Statement on budget debate
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Neubauer released the following statement regarding the conclusion of debate on the 2023-2025 biennial budget: “The budget that legislative Republicans brought to the floor today simply does not meet the needs of the moment. I could
Rep. August: Republicans pass historic tax cut, fund priorities
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement regarding the passage of the biennial state budget bill by the State Assembly: “The Republican budget helps lower the tax burden on all Wisconsinites through a historic tax
Rep. Considine: Passage of the 2023-25 budget bill
Madison – Today, the Assembly convened to vote on Assembly Bill (AB) 43, the 2023-25 Biennial Budget Bill. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of the state budget: “I do not understand why the Joint Finance Committee (JFC)
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice: Condemns the Supreme Court’s assault on affirmative action
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling that has dealt a major blow to affirmative action at Harvard and the University of North Carolina. This decision will effectively end the use of affirmative action to ensure
IRG Action: Bipartisan “Right to Read” bill is good news for Wisconsin’s children
DELAFIELD, WI – It is a disgrace that Wisconsin children are not learning to read, especially low-income and special needs students statewide. Our literacy crisis has created a moral and economic crisis; that’s why IRG and IRG Action have worked on this
Rep. Schutt: Introduces legislation to enhance Safe Haven Law
Madison, WI – In an effort to protect the lives of newborn infants, Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) along with Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) introduced legislation that would expand the existing safe haven law to include the use of newborn infant safety
Public Service Commission: Asks Wisconsin households to share internet experience to improve broadband access and affordability
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is calling on Wisconsin households to share their internet experience to help direct recently announced broadband funding. On June 26, 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that Wisconsin will
UW-Madison: Will launch materials engineering research initiative with major NSF sponsorship
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin–Madison Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) has received $18 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for interdisciplinary exploration of fundamental questions in materials science. The grant will provide six years of funding
Colón campaign: Milwaukee County Dems endorse Judge Pedro Colón
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County announced its endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 1. “I’m thrilled to announce the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign
Marquette University: Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Gov. Evers approval up, GOP presidential primary razor thin between Trump and DeSantis, and Biden with bigger lead over Trump than over DeSantis
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette University Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin voters finds 57% approve of the job Gov. Tony Evers is doing as governor and 39% disapprove. In October 2022, 46% approved and 47% disapproved. Despite the governor’s
Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Protection: July 2023 is Military Consumer Protection Month
MADISON, Wis. – Military servicemembers, veterans, and their families have made great sacrifices for their country and continue to do so every day. Unfortunately, unique issues that affect these groups, as well as their distinct culture and community, are often
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Requests Chinese shipment data from USPS Postmaster
WASHINGTON, DC – As first reported by Fox News, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman James Comer of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee (R-KY) today requested United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Reintroduces legislation to improve freight rail service for American businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Reliable Rail Service Act to help address the unreliable service and high costs of rail shipping for American businesses. The legislation, which is supported by members of the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads legislation to respond to future pandemics
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Disease X Act of 2023 to develop the necessary medical countermeasures (MCMs) to combat future pandemics. The COVID-19 pandemic showed the devastating consequences that deadly infectious disease epidemics can
Dept. of Transportation: Fourth of July holiday travelers urged to drive safely, celebrate responsibly
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are asking Fourth of July holiday travelers to buckle up, stay alert, and expect slower traffic in work zones and along major travel corridors. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will travel in record
Dept. of Children and Families: Announces Dream Up! Cohort 3 grant recipients
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the award of another $2.5 million in Dream Up! Grants to nine cross-sector community teams across Wisconsin. These teams will aim to help solve the challenges facing Wisconsin’s child care
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Urges FTC to stick to congressional intent on Foreign Merger Subsidies
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announcement proposing changes to the premerger notification form: “I am pleased federal antitrust regulators are moving forward
Dept. of Natural Resources: Skip the line this holiday weekend
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Fourth of July weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44