Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Pierce County register of deeds
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Pierce County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Julie Hines on May 3, 2024. The new register of
Rep. Edming: Bill to eliminate red tape for county veteran services heads to Governor
MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, the State Assembly approved Senate Bill (SB) 416 authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point). This bill eliminates unnecessary red tape from the state grant program that helps fund Wisconsin’s
Weekly GOP radio address: Addressing workforce shortages in the dental industry
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240119gopaddress.mp3 Hello, I’m Senator Mary Felzkowski from the 12th Senate District. This week, we’re celebrating the passage of a package of bills intended to address the workforce shortage in Wisconsin’s oral healthcare providers – with 64 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on expanding affordable housing statewide
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240119demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his administration’s efforts to expand access to affordable housing statewide, including the new Restore Main Street and Vacancy-to-Vitality Loan Programs, which were funded by the 2023-25 biennial budget, and the HOME-American
U.S. Rep. Pocan: House Republicans continue to kick the can down the road and fail to govern
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted to extend government funding through March 1st. “House Republicans are yet again kicking the can down
U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes to protect access to crucial government services
“Today, I voted to ensure government services can continue reaching millions of Americans without interruption. Government shutdowns are very costly to the American people, our hardworking federal employees, and the economy. While MAGA Republicans are leveraging extreme demands that have
U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes NO on extreme forced-birth GOP legislation
“Republicans continue to double down on their extreme agenda to deny women full control over their bodies. The GOP is proving once again that their concerns for life ends as soon as the umbilical cord is cut, forcing women to
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting against the Continuing Resolution (CR): “I have voted for two Continuing Resolutions in the past four months, and we have seen no progress in passing
Opportunity Wisconsin: Statement on passage of new continuing resolution
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement following House passage of the latest continuing resolution which sets new government funding deadlines in March: “With yet another extension in government funding deadlines, Republicans in Congress
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: CR only rewards bad behavior
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against a Continuing Resolution that would fund a portion of the government through March 1 and another portion through March 8. “The Continuing Resolution the House passed on
Rep. Rozar: 2026 Farm Tech Days host announced
Madison — Today, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) reacted to the announcement of Farm Technology Days returning to the 69th Assembly District in 2026. “I am excited to learn the Redtzkes’ No Joke Dairy in Stratford was named the host for Farm Technology
Rep. Rozar: Assembly passes tanning protections
Madison — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a Bill, authored by Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield), to increase protections for consumers utilizing tanning facilities. “I want to thank my Assembly colleagues for their support of this Bill to protect Wisconsinites from
WisGOP: Statement on Elias lawsuit against Evers District Maps
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the Elias Law Group’s lawsuit to throw out existing congressional district maps, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “The newly bought and paid for liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme
Rep. Neubauer: Statement on Assembly floor session
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to address a slate of legislation – including Assembly Bill 510. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “After a bipartisan day on Tuesday, I am disappointed
Rep. Green: Commercial Waterways Bill passes the Assembly
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted in favor with his colleagues to pass Assembly Bill 579, relating to the use of fill in commercial waterways and Great Lakes waters, which he co-authored with Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine). “This bill gives
Rep. Rettinger: Catalytic converter theft accountability bill passes Assembly
Madison – Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) joined his colleagues on unanimous passage of his Catalytic Converter Theft Accountability bill, formally known as Assembly Bill 637. The bill adds catalytic converters to the state’s list of parts that are considered a
Rep. Gundrum: Parental Bill of Rights passes Assembly
Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for Assembly Bill 510, relating to rights reserved to a parent or guardian of a child. After passage of the bill, he released the following statement: “Parents deserve a seat at the
Rep. Conley: Wisconsinites deserve a comprehensive education and community safety
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session and took up legislation relating to education restrictions and firearms. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “We all know that students can succeed when teachers, parents,
Dept. of Administration: To host virtual roundtable for veteran entrepreneurs
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld has announced that DOA will host a free, virtual roundtable on Jan. 31 to highlight opportunities available to veteran entrepreneurs through the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program. Representatives from DAV-Wisconsin, the Wisconsin
Rep. Rodriguez: Supports Parent Bill of Rights
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting the Parent Bill of Rights. The Parent Bill of Rights (AB 510) affirms parents’ rights to direct the education and healthcare of their children. The bill specifies