Judge Connolly: Announces endorsements in campaign for WI Court of Appeals
MILWAUKEE – The campaign for Judge Gwendolyn G. Connolly in Court of Appeals – District 1, today announced her first round of endorsements, including 24 current and former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judges. “Having worked alongside Judge Gwen Connolly, I’ve
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Ernst: Lead bipartisan bill to bolster mental health resources for farmers, rural communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in introducing the Farmers First Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation to address the mental health epidemic in rural America and expand access to
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Producers to receive crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), received 450 applications for rebates on approximately 145,000 acres of land for a new program
Dunn County Wisconsin: Dunn County Board asks Legislature for Heritage Hall renovation funding
MENOMONIE, Wis. — The Dunn County Board of Supervisors Wednesday night adopted a resolution asking the state Legislature to approve funding for a $139-million renovation of the University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Heritage Hall, a 50-year-old academic building that is used by
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bill to alleviate excessive student loan debt
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced the Responsible Borrowers Act to protect students from taking on excessive student loan debt by allowing institutions of higher education to implement guard rails on how much money students can borrow. This legislation
Rep. Green: Shared revenue bill passes assembly
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following after voting yes on Assembly Bill 245 relating to shared revenue: “I am excited to be part of this historic piece of legislation that brings a municipality at least 15% in shared revenue
Rep. Ratcliff: Responds to yesterday’s Assembly floor session on shared revenue
(MADISON) – The Wisconsin State Assembly met on the floor yesterday to address the ongoing debate over AB 245 relating to shared revenue. Following yesterday’s session, Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D – Cottage Grove) released the following statement. “Let me be clear:
Rep. Spiros: Comments on Assembly passing shared revenue proposal
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,
Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Fires back at CCP’s economic warfare in prime time hearing
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
Rep. Clancy: Republican shared revenue plan is disastrous for Milwaukee
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
Rep. Rodriguez: Applauds historic investments in local governments
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
Rep. Subeck: Assembly Republicans shut down shared revenue negotiations
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
Repr. Wichgers: Votes “no for now” on shared revenue
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
Rep. Moore Omokunde: Statement on Assembly Bill 245
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
Rep. Swearingen: Assembly passes historic investments in local government
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.
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Mequon, Wis.
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
Rep. Madison: AB 245 leverages pain in local communities to force them into accepting a shared revenue formula that is far less than they deserve
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
Rep. Summerfield: Votes for Assembly shared revenue plan
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
Rep. Kitchens: Communities win big in revised shared revenue deal
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
Rep. Conley: Wisconsin needs an updated, equitable shared revenue formula
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