Rep. Donovan: Assembly Republicans present historic shared revenue and Milwaukee plan
Milwaukee – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement regarding increased shared revenue and the plan for Milwaukee. The newly introduced shared revenue plan includes allocating 20% of the state sales tax revenue to local governments. A cost saving innovation fund
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers touts a proposes $270 million to the “Get Kids Ahead” initiative to boost child mental health
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal to do the right thing for kids and support their mental health with a more than $270 million investment to continue
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Kurtz explains a revenue proposal to increase funds for local state governments
MADISON – Representative Tony Kurtz (R – Wonewoc) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Back in the spring of 2022, a couple of rural legislators and I met and talked about some of the needs
Rep. Rozar: Statement on new shared revenue plan
Madison, WI – After joining her colleagues for a press conference in the Assembly Parlor, Representative Rozar issued the following statement regarding the proposal for shared revenue, introduced by Assembly Republican legislators, which will increase funding of local governments: “Today, after
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Renews request for CMS to review improper payment rate
WASHINGTON —Today, U.S Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) sent a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure renewing their request for information on what safeguards CMS
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Demands DOJ Inspector General release unredacted crossfire hurricane records
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Committee on the Budget, sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office
Dept. of Administration: Visit highlights $10.3 million housing investment for Winnebago County
Oshkosh, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld met with Winnebago County leadership and toured several facilities made possible through a $10.3 million Neighborhood Investment Fund grant from Governor Evers for housing continuum services. The Secretary met
Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association: Applaud the proposed investment in training and public safety
Madison – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association (WCPA) released the following statement after the announcement by Assembly Republicans on legislation that includes a substantial investment in public safety initiatives. “The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, as well as our members
Waukesha County Exec Farrow: Assembly announces Milwaukee pension bailout; new state funding falls short
(Waukesha, WI) The following is a statement from Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow regarding the State Assembly’s plan to solve Milwaukee’s pension crisis and fund local governments: “Today, Assembly Republicans handed many Democrats exactly what they’ve wanted, a bailout of Milwaukee’s
Sen. Agard: Reacts to assembly GOP’s shared revenue ‘plan’
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans held a press conference to announce that they will soon have a plan to address shared revenue to local municipalities. Senator Agard released the following statement: “Republicans should be embarrassed by their announcement today. It
Rep. Dittrich: Stands with locals, counties on funding issues
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) appeared at the rollout of the Assembly GOP’s historic plan to update Wisconsin’s shared revenue funding formula, which has been frozen since Governor Jim Doyle’s tenure. As part of the plan, 20% of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues in introducing legislation to ensure doctors can provide legal abortion care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues in reintroducing legislation to protect abortion providers in states where abortion remains legal from Republicans’ attempts to restrict their practice and create uncertainty about their legal liability. The Let Doctors Provide
Rep. Kurtz: Statement on local government funding plan
MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement following the Assembly Republicans statewide press conferences announcing their local government funding plan: “One of the things I have heard about the most as I’ve done listening sessions in my district,
Avalon Action Alliance: Donates $12.5 million to create traumatic brain injury program in partnership with the Neuroscience Institute
Milwaukee, Wis., April 27, 2023 – Milwaukee will be home to the Midwest’s first program designed specifically to treat mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI or concussions) in veterans and first responders. The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Neuroscience Institute is
Rep. Sortwell: Republican legislature to increase funding to municipalities at least 10%
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today following legislative press conferences this morning regarding shared revenue: “With Wisconsin having a notable surplus as we approach the 2023-2025 biennial budget, the Republican Legislature will be devoting twenty
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson: Announces first cruise ship arrival for 2023 season
MILWAUKEE, WI – Mayor Cavalier Johnson welcomes the Viking Octantis, the first cruise ship to visit Port Milwaukee as part of the 2023 season. This passenger vessel is scheduled to dock in Milwaukee Harbor on May 4, 2023. The Viking Octantis’ arrival
Rep. Palmeri: Assembly Democrats Class of ‘23 affirm their commitment to shared revenue, budgetary autonomy
The eight first-term Democratic members of the WI State Assembly today issued the following statement: “Drawing on our extensive experience as local electeds, organizers and community advocates, each of us knows clearly what it looks like to struggle to meet
WisDems: FACT SHEET: House GOP’s reckless debt plan would have devastating impact on Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, all six of Wisconsin’s House Republicans voted to pass Kevin McCarthy’s reckless debt ceiling plan, an ultra-MAGA wishlist that will harm seniors and veterans, threaten jobs, and raise costs for working families all while making it easier for
Rep. Summerfield: Statement on new shared revenue plan
Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement after the new shared revenue plan was announced today: “Today, I am proud to stand with my colleagues to announce a historic shared revenue plan that will invest in the local
U.S. Rep. Gallagher, colleagues: Introduce Bipartisan Drone Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Lance Gooden (R-TX), and Dina Titus (D-NV) today introduced the bipartisan Drone Act, a bill that would create comprehensive federal criminal law prohibiting the most dangerous uses of drones. “Drones can be useful pieces of technology