Sen. Knodl: Votes to override governor’s vetoes
Madison – Today, State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) voted to override three gubernatorial vetoes: a middle-class income tax cut on income between $25,520-$280,950 (individual) and $34,040-$374,600 (married filing jointly), a veto triggering a 400-year annual property tax increase, and a
Rep. Joers: GOP child care bills ask providers and families to do more with less
MADISON – Today, the Assembly voted on a variety of child care related bills. Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) voted against these pieces of legislation. He released the following statement: “I cannot begin to express my disappointment with how this fall session
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Momentum to ensure new mothers’ medical care isn’t disrupted by loss of health care coverage
Today the Wisconsin State Senate overwhelmingly approved 12-Month postpartum coverage for new mothers with pregnancy-related Medicaid coverage. Currently in Wisconsin new mothers with pregnancy-related Medicaid coverage can lose their benefits 60 days after giving birth. Wisconsin is only one of
Sen. Wimberger: Senate passes bills addressing sexual assault in the National Guard
Madison, WI — State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) joined his Senate colleagues today in supporting three bills put forward by the Legislative Council Study Committee on Wisconsin National Guard Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Senator Wimberger served as vice-chair of the committee last
Rep. Steffen: Supports “Choices in Childcare” legislation
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) voted in favor of a package of bills aimed at expanding access to childcare in Wisconsin. The six bills within the package work to address Wisconsin’s childcare needs by updating outdated
Wisconsin Catholic Conference: Statement on planned parenthood resuming abortion
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, expresses its deep sadness and dismay that Planned Parenthood plans to resume abortions in Wisconsin. In 1849, Wisconsin banned abortion and in 1853, it abolished the death penalty. Our
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Statement on Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resuming abortion services
Today Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced they will be resuming abortion services in Wisconsin. This is following a Dane County Circuit Court ruling that Wisconsin Statute 940.04 applies to feticide and does not prohibit consensual medical abortions. Dr. Amy Domeyer-
Rep. Hurd: Votes to expand access to quality child care
Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) co-authored the “Choices in Childcare” package, aimed at helping families afford childcare and increasing accessibility across our state. The average monthly cost for full-time childcare is $915 per child. The Choices in
Sen. Stroebel: Senate overrides several of Evers’ vetoes and rejects Meagan Wolfe
Madison, WI – The Senate met earlier to take action on several items including votes to override three of the Governor’s vetoes this session as well as three political appointments that ultimately resulted in the rejection of Meagan Wolfe as
Rep. Stubbs: Applauds restored abortion care access in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – State Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement today upon Planned Parenthood’s announcement that they will resume abortion services in Wisconsin Monday September 18, 2023. I am overjoyed to share in this historic day with the rest
Sen. Smith: Troubled by vote on WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe
MADISON– Today the Republican majority in the Wisconsin State Senate voted to reject the supposed appointment of Wisconsin Elections Committee Administrator Meagan Wolfe. Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) had the following to say about the vote: “Republicans became ‘law-takers’ today by
Sen. Testin: Votes to override governor’s tax cut veto
Madison, WI – Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) and twenty-one of his colleagues voted to override Governor Evers’ line-item veto that gutted Wisconsin’s significant portion of the record $3.5 billion income tax cut passed in the legislature’s version of the budget
Rep. Joers: Hometown Hero awarded to Middleton detective Jill Tutaj
MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) was honored to present the legislative Hometown Hero Award to Detective Jill Tutaj for her service to the community. Representative Joers released the following statement: “Detective Jill Tutaj has invested in our community
Rep. Stubbs: Supports Childcare Counts amendment to AB 387
As a mother and a former educator, the well-being of Wisconsin’s children and families is always at the forefront of my policy considerations. Our kids deserve to grow up in communities that prioritize their health, education, and upbringing. One of
Sen. Pfaff: Applauds passage of Farmland Preservation Bill
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and the Wisconsin State Senate passed bipartisan legislation to improve Wisconsin’s Farmland Preservation Program, which has supported farmland conservation efforts since the 1970s. The changes to the program include an increase in
Sen. LeMahieu: Senate overrides Gov. Evers’ irresponsible vetoes
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement following today’s floor action: “The Governor’s original budget recommendations would have turned Wisconsin’s $7 billion surplus into a $3 billion deficit by 2027. His budget would have raised taxes, expanded
Pro-Life WI: Planned Parenthood flouts state law, announces it will resume abortion services Monday
(Brookfield) – Today Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced that it will resume the provision of “abortion services” at its facilities in Madison and Milwaukee beginning Monday. Dan Miller, Pro-Life Wisconsin State Director, offered the following comments: “Abortion is not health
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Exposes Democrat lies
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Dagan McDowell on Sunday Morning Futures to discuss Democrats’ radical climate agenda as well as President Biden’s weakness on the world stage. He also joined Laura Ingraham on The Ingraham Angle to discuss Democrats’ disingenuous
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul announces lawsuit to clarify WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe remains a lawful holdover
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the filing of a lawsuit seeking an order declaring that Wisconsin Election Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe is lawfully holding over in her current position and the Senate has no power
Rep. Shelton, Sen. Larson: Legislative Democrats introduce the second Working for Wisconsin: Investing in Our Kids’ Education package
MADISON, WI – Ranking Democratic Assembly and Senate Education Committee Members, Representative Kristina Shelton and Senator Chris Larson, offered this statement upon the release of the second of three legislative packages included in the Working for Wisconsin: Investing in Our Kids’