Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Dallman touts JFC investment in Wisconsin Tourism
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230608GOPAddress.mp3 MADISON – Representative Alex Dallman (R – Green Lake) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. As a member of the state’s budget-writing committee, I have been working alongside my constituents, colleagues, and stakeholders to
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Nicholson: Commends progress to resolve local funding crisis
MILWAUKEE – Today, Governor Tony Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced a historic and bipartisan agreement to increase shared revenue for Wisconsin communities and provide Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee the authority to
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson: Statement on the pending sales tax and shared revenue legislation
“I appreciate all the hard work that has gone into this legislation. As we approach the finish line, our top objective is within sight. We have a proposed remedy to the fiscal challenges Milwaukee faces. “There are aspects to this
WMC, Wisconsin Coalition for Education Freedom: Applaud additional funding for choice & charter students
MADISON – Following the announcement that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Governor Tony Evers came to a tentative agreement on education funding, the Wisconsin Coalition for Education Freedom (WCEF) issued the following statement: “Parents across Wisconsin
Milwaukee Common Council President Pérez: Statement
With today’s announcement of a compromise agreement from the Governor and Republican Leadership in the Legislature, we look forward to examining the final details of the legislation when they become available. As we have done throughout this process, the Milwaukee
Rep. Dittrich: Applauds forward motion on shared revenue
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) proudly stood with Assembly leadership and fellow legislators at a press conference announcing a settled negotiation between both chambers of the Legislature and Governor Evers on the shared revenue package. “When it comes
School Choice Wisconsin: Hails proposed funding increase
WEST ALLIS – School Choice Wisconsin issued the following statement after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced legislation to strengthen and solidify the school choice programs in Wisconsin with increased per-pupil funding. “This is great
Rep. Donovan: Statement on new shared revenue agreement
Madison – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following an agreement between the Legislature, the Governor, and local Milwaukee officials. Rep. Donovan said: “I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief finally. After back and forth, an agreement
Sen. Knodl: Record funding for public safety
Madison – On June 8th , the legislature unveiled a deal which will reform the state’s shared revenue program, increase funds for public safety and education, and eliminate the personal property tax. State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Introduces legislation to keep chocolate milk in school lunches
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by seven members of Congress, introduced H.R. 3930, the Milk is Indisputably Liked by Kids Act of 2023 – or MILK Act for short. This legislation would amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act
Sen. James: On shared revenue announcement
Madison – Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) issued a statement regarding today’s shared revenue announcement: “Today we celebrate providing our local governments with historic funding, as well as supporting our local law enforcement entities and bolstering school choice. I applaud
Rep. Sapik: Fighting fentanyl epidemic
[Madison, WI]– The fight against drug abuse and overdose has gained momentum with the floor passage of Senate Bill 101/AB 68, which calls for charging first-degree reckless homicide due to Schedule II narcotics, including fentanyl. The bill has received strong
Dept. of Natural Resources: Damaged trees to be removed from Forest Exploration Center site in Milwaukee County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that ash trees impacted by the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) will be removed from the Forest Exploration Center site in Milwaukee County this month. To ensure public safety,
Sen. LeMahieu, Rep. Vos: Announce historic deal to fund local governments and schools
MADISON… After months of deliberation and negotiations with Governor Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos issued the following statement: “Today Legislative Republicans are proud to announce a package of bills that will provide historic investment
Sen. Agard, Rep. Neubauer: Issue statement on tentative shared revenue deal
MADISON, Wis – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced he and Republican leadership have reached a compromise on a shared revenue plan for our state. Senate Democratic Leader Agard (D-Madison) and Assembly Democratic Leader Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “Our
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Statement on historic local revenue reform deal
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced a bipartisan deal to increase shared revenue for communities across the state and provide Milwaukee County a revenue generation tool to address its
IRG Action Fund: Applauds ‘Right to Read’ bill for Wisconsin’s children
Madison, WI – IRG Action Fund has made improving literacy for Wisconsin’s kids one of its key education priorities. Today, IRG Action applauds the massive steps forward the “Right to Read” bill would take to put Wisconsin back on top nationally
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads bill with U.S. Sen. Cotton to ensure fair aluminum pricing for American brewers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) reintroduced the Aluminum Pricing Examination (APEX) Act, bipartisan legislation to level the playing field and ensure unfair market practices do not disproportionately harm the American beer industry and the more
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Reintroduces legislation to delist gray wolf as endangered species
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with three of his Republican colleagues, reintroduced legislation to return management of gray wolf populations to the states and delist the gray wolf as endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered