Rep. Gustafson: Votes for bipartisan workforce housing bills
Madison – Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) yesterday voted in favor of a bipartisan workforce housing package (Assembly Bills 39, 96, 264-268) to address the state’s housing shortage and build Wisconsin’s future. Wisconsin is in the middle of a severe
Rep. Green: Workforce housing package passes assembly
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted for a package that would help strengthen workforce housing in the state of Wisconsin. “Talking to local officials in my district, housing is always one of the issues that is brought up,” said
Rep. Shankland: Responds to assembly floor session on shared revenue, agricultural roads, and workforce housing
MADISON— Following today’s session of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of AB 245, legislation to increase state aid to local governments through shared revenue; Senate Bill 247, legislation
Wisconsin Ag Coalition: Celebrates legislative action on SB 247
MADISON – The Wisconsin Ag Coalition applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate after both voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 247 yesterday. The bill, authored by Senators Marklein (R-Spring Green), Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) and Ballweg (R-Markesan), and Representatives Tranel (R-Cuba
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Murray: Lead bill to remove barriers to comprehensive reproductive health care training
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2023, legislation to ensure that health care professionals can get the training and education they need to meet Americans’ dire reproductive
Rep. Callahan: Helps to correct state’s housing shortage
[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of a legislative package directed at reigning in Wisconsin’s out-of-control housing situation during yesterday’s State Assembly floor session. Housing inventory levels in the state are at historic lows, while the
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds financial professionals and the people of Wisconsin to be on the lookout for signs of elder financial abuse and financial exploitation. “While we
Rep. Armstrong: Assembly passes workforce housing package, shared revenue proposals
MADISON, WI – The Assembly has passed a series of proposals that are designed to combat Wisconsin’s ongoing housing shortage. The housing package included two bills introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake). The Assembly also approved two bills to implement
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Applauds historic investment in local government
MADISON, WIS. — Last night, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 245, relating to: shared revenue the state provides to local governments. Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) applauded the action, noting, “I am ecstatic. These measures have gone through countless hours
Wisconsin Family Action: Denounces Dane County resolution
MADISON – Dane County is poised to be the first in the nation to declare itself a “sanctuary county” for “transgender and nonbinary” individuals, including children. The county board is scheduled to vote on the resolution today. The resolution indicates Dane
WMC Litigation Center: Sues DNR over innocent-landowner contamination liability
MADISON – The WMC Litigation Center, a non-profit law firm affiliated with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), filed a lawsuit on behalf of two small-business owners in Jefferson County Circuit Court against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), challenging its
Rep. Palmeri: Long overdue shared revenue increase
MADISON, Wis. – Last night, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed an amendment to Assembly Bill 245, the long negotiated shared revenue bill. The amendment comes after Senate and Assembly Republican leadership, along with Governor Evers, announced a compromise last Thursday.
Rep. Allen: Votes “yes” on shared revenue & education funding
Madison, WI – State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement relating to his votes in favor of the shared revenue and education bills: “Today was an encouraging day in the Capitol as we witnessed what can be accomplished
Rep. Madison: AB 245 and AB 305 fail to protect Milwaukee and Wisconsin’s public school system
MADISON – Tonight, the Assembly passed the shared revenue bill (AB 245) and a historic level of public funding for choice schools (AB 305). The Senate also passed AB 245 and AB 305. They now head to the Governor’s desk.
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Legislature passes bills to help property owners remove lead paint, improve housing safety
Today the state Senate and Assembly passed two housing bills (SB 294/AB 265 and SB 297/AB267) that will help improve the safety of existing single-family homes and buildings being converted into housing. The bills allow property owners to apply for
Rep. Clancy: Republican-led assembly guts local control and public education
MADISON – Tonight, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed two bills, AB-245 and AB-305, a shared revenue agreement and an increase in per pupil funding to the school choice system. AB-245 undermines local control and will harm our community. AB-305 is
Rep. Conley: Statement on 6/14 session
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up legislation related to fair housing and state shared revenue. Rep. Conley issued the following statement in response “Wisconsin’s formula for funding school systems and the shared
Rep. Considine: Statement on shared revenue bill and K-12 education funding bill
Madison – Today, the Assembly voted on the shared revenue bill and a K-12 education funding bill. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “I commend Governor Evers for working with Republican leadership, who continually refuse
School Choice Wisconsin Action: Applauds bipartisan votes
WEST ALLIS – The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly approved legislation Tuesday to significantly increase funding for students in Wisconsin’s parental choice and charter programs. The proposal (SB 330) was approved in the Senate and Assembly on bipartisan votes. School Choice
Rep. Neubauer: Statement on floor session
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Neubauer released the following statement regarding today’s floor session: “I would like to recognize the importance of the bipartisan conversations that have been occurring for the last few months in the Capitol. We have divided government,