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The Wisconsin State Assembly met for debate today and to honor first responders from all across the state for their service and sacrifice to their communities. Rep. Ben DeSmidt honored Lieutenant Matthew Stahl of the Kenosha Fire Department. Representative Ben

MADISON, Wis – On Tuesday, October 14th, Representative Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) honored Sheboygan Police Department’s Sergeant Shannon McKay with the First Responder of the Year Award for Assembly District 26. Rep Sheehan released the following statement: “I am proud to present Sergeant

Rep. Rodriguez Awards Milwaukee Police Officer Ryan Sharp MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) honored Milwaukee Police Officer Ryan Sharp of Milwaukee as the 21st Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year and released a statement following the award ceremony

Madison, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) and Senator John Jagler (R-Watertown) released the following statements regarding the passage of the Greg Quinn and Larry Millard Memorial Bridge bill (AB 429/SB 422). Both the Assembly and Senate passed the bill on

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) released the following statement after the Assembly passed his bill, Assembly Bill 239, which prohibits harassing, threatening, or physically harming search and rescue K9s: “Search and Rescue K9s are highly trained working animals who

MADISON, WI – The State Assembly held a special ceremony today to honor Wisconsin’s first responders, the law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel who keep their communities safe. Each representative was allowed to invite one first responder

Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the honoring of Josh Matchey and all first responders during the 107th Regular Session: “Each year, the Wisconsin State Legislature recognizes the bravery and service of emergency personnel through “First

Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Assembly honored First Responder of the Year recipients from across the state. The Assembly also passed public safety legislation authored by Rep. Donovan—Assembly Bills 77 and 278—prioritizing

MADISON, WI — Today is marked as First Responder Appreciation Day. Patty Pesik was selected by State Representative Tara Johnson as the 2025 First Responder of the Year for the 96th Assembly District. In a special ceremony session, Patty Pesik and other first

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican majority in the Wisconsin state senate, which has not met in a floor session for over three months, finally returned today. However, Republicans once again failed to get the job done, rejecting consideration or action on

MADISON – Representative Ron Tusler (R–Harrison) has announced that Deputy DylanOlson of the Calumet County Sheriff’s Office has been named the Third Assembly District’s2025 First Responder of the Year. Deputy Olson is being recognized for his consistentleadership and proactive service,

Legislators call on Governor to Sign the Bills Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature acted on two Emergency Medical Services (EMS) related bills authored by Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc). Both bills will

Madison – Today, in the State Capitol, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored first responders fromacross the State of Wisconsin for their service and sacrifice. Representative Lindee Brill (R-SheboyganFalls) honored Officer Cory Wilkens of the Kiel Police Department as the First

Madison – In a significant series of legislative actions, the Wisconsin State Legislature has advanced a wide range of public safety, emergency services, criminal justice and transportation reforms aimed at improving community protections, supporting law enforcement and emergency responders, and

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Bill 374: “Most of what gets done here in the capitol is common-sense, bipartisan fixes to state statute. SB 374 is exactly

MADISON – Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) honored Clark County first responder Roger Nitschke as the 69th Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year. He was recognized along with first responders from across Wisconsin during the Assembly floor session today. “I received a

Each reduces barriers and cuts red tape for Wisconsin citizens MADISON – Today, the State Senate passed four bills authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield): Senate Bill 151: requests for information from employers about unemployment insurance claims. Employers currently have seven

Madison, WI – Today, the State Assembly honored first responders from across Wisconsin during the First Responder of the Year Award ceremony. Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) honored Lt. Caleb Lucht from Lake Country Fire and Rescue as the award recipient

Madison, WI — Today, Rep. Jodi Emerson (D–Eau Claire) proudly honored Officer Tony Helstern as the First Responder of the Year for Wisconsin’s 91st Assembly District during a ceremony at the State Capitol, recognizing his extraordinary service, professional dedication, and

MADISON — State Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) issued this statement today: “Today I and the State Assembly recognized Officer Kendell I. Corder and Officer AntonioObregon of the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) as the 20th Assembly District’s FirstResponders of the Year,