Rep. Dallman: Champions tougher public safety legislation for a safer Wisconsin
Madison – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) voted in favor of public safety bills designed to enhance local community safety and to ensure transparency and accountability in Wisconsin’s judicial system. Assembly Bill 86 increases the penalty for criminals who traffic children
Rep. Roe: Calls Out Assembly Republicans’ inaction
Madison, Wis: Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session for the first time in a month. The Republican Assembly Leadership brought forward ten crime bills. Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) called out the Republican led legislature for yet again
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Johnson, Baldwin join bill to expand federal funding for bike and pedestrian safety and honor Wisconsinite killed in biking accident
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Safety Transportation Act – legislation to expand federal funding opportunities for local governments to improve roadway
Rep. Fitzgerald: Crowns Dr. Mabel Schumacher as Fort Atkinson’s Hometown Hero
MADISON – Rep. Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) awarded Fort Atkinson resident Dr. Mabel Schumacher, longtime World War II and K9 veterans advocate, with the Hometown Hero Award during today’s Assembly floor session. Rep. Fitzgerald released the following statement: “I am
Sen. Jacque: Criminal justice package advances
MADISON, WI… Criminal justice initiatives protecting our families from becoming victims of fake AI-generated pornography, sex trafficking, and theft advanced in the State Legislature today. “These common-sense initiatives, a package designed to protect our families from being victimized by a
Rep. August: Assembly Republicans focus on public safety
MADISON…The Wisconsin State Assembly approved a comprehensive package of bills aimed at improving safety in Wisconsin. The bills include increasing transparency in our judicial system and boosting accountability. Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) emphasized Republicans continue to put the
Rep. Nedweski: K9 Riggs Act Advances to Strengthen Protections for Police Animals
MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement after the passage of AB 61—The K9 Riggs Act, which she authored to increase penalties for injuring or killing police or fire animals: “I am grateful for the overwhelming bipartisan
Rep. Duchow: Votes for public safety
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) voted with her colleagues in the Assembly to approve a public safety package that focuses on increasing penalties for certain crimes including reckless driving, intentional harm to a police or fire
Rep. Jacobsen: Republicans vote to uphold public safety
MADISON, WI – Today in the Assembly, State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) joined his Republican colleagues and voted to pass a package of legislation focusing on public safety in our schools and communities, and improving Wisconsin’s criminal justice system.
Dept. of Revenue: Wisconsin taxpayers with retirement income can now use direct file
Madison, WI – Wisconsin taxpayers with retirement income, contributions and rollovers are now eligible to file their returns using Direct File, the IRS’s free, secure online filing program. Eligible Retirement and Savings Income Direct File, available in 25 states — including
Dept. of Justice: UPDATE: Officer involved death investigation in Dane County, Wis.
DANE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Blue Mounds, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, March 2, 2025. At
Rep. Clancy: Condemns Legislative Republicans’ misleading, misguided bills on policing and corrections
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Ryan Clancy (D-19) joined several colleagues — including the entire socialist caucus — in voting against a slew of bills amplifying and expanding criminal penalties in Wisconsin. Those bills ranged from punishing shoplifters to forcing
Rep. Jerry O’Connor: On votes to support law enforcement and protect our communities
Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the Assembly passed several bills to support law enforcement and protect Wisconsinites: “Today, I joined my Republican colleagues on the Assembly floor to pass bills to prioritize law
Underly campaign: Lobbyist Brittany Kinser plays the victim instead of answering for her record
MADISON – After weeks of refusing to answer basic questions about her positions, lobbyist Brittany Kinser is now playing the victim, complaining about “bullying” instead of addressing the real issues facing Wisconsin schools. Let’s be clear: This isn’t bullying. It’s
Rep. Green: Votes to keep violent criminals off the street
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of Assembly Bill 66, which requires that a prosecutor get approval from the court before they can dismiss or amend certain charges: “A prosecutor’s job is
Sen. Ratcliff: Senator Ratcliff and Representative Udell to hold listening session on state budget March 21
State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D- Cottage Grove) will hold a listening session with State Representative Randy Udell (D- Fitchburg) on Friday, March 21, at the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. After a brief presentation
Rep. Madison: Rejects Legislative Republicans’ false solutions for community safety
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed a package of bills creating new crimes, new penalties, and new penalty enhancers on subjects ranging from police dogs to shoplifting. Wisconsin has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country and its
Rep. Donovan: Public safety bills pass Assembly
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after the Assembly passed three public safety bills authored by Rep. Donovan—Assembly Bill 91, 78, and 75. These bills prioritize student protection, roadway safety, and judicial transparency. Assembly Bill 91 addresses the
Rep. Neylon: Approves healthcare legislation
Madison – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care approved a number of bills designed to improve the healthcare experience for Wisconsin’s citizens. These bills include allowing direct primary care (DPC), requiring written consent to conduct
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition issue joint statement on continuing resolution
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today led a coalition of seven attorneys general in issuing a joint statement in support of efforts in the U.S. Senate to block a partisan continuing resolution (CR). As the Attorneys General of