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Madison – Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) was proud to testify before the Assembly Consumer Protection Committee today on Assembly Bill 14, legislation relating to the repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty. “I have always said that good legislation

Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly was brought into session to vote on Assembly Bill (AB) 245. This bill is a large omnibus bill that would amend the shared revenue formula, address the retirement systems of Milwaukee, eliminate the personal property tax, and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) today introduced legislation to improve access to maternity care

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after voting to pass H.R. 3091, the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, H.R. 2494, the POLICE Act, and H. Con Res. 40, a resolution expressing support for

MADISON – The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law represents the largest investment in clean drinking water in American history, including the first-ever dedicated federal funding to replace lead service lines and address dangerous PFAS chemicals. Today, the Joint Finance Committee will vote

Prairie du Chien, Wis. – Villa Louis – one of the most authentically furnished Victorian houses in America – reopens for the season on May 24, offering guests an up-close look at the gilded age lifestyle of the fur trader and land

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding the disastrous situation developing on the Milwaukee Bailout Bill, after passage in the Assembly, which also includes new money for the Shared Revenue Program:  “The last 24 hours might be some

Madison – Rep. Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) was proud to vote yes on legislation aiding local governments. “After listening to constituents and meeting with local officials to find a consensus, we are making historic investments in local government.” Rep. Binsfeld said.

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden and all 5 of his fellow Wisconsin Congressional Republicans voted to protect serial liar George Santos from accountability following his indictment on 13 federal criminal charges, including money laundering, wire fraud, and theft of public funds.

Madison – Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) was pleased to vote yes on legislation aiding local governments. “The state has frozen shared revenue since 2004 under Governor Doyle, Rep. Tittl said. “As a former local elected official, I have been fighting

MILWAUKEE (MAY 18, 2023) On Saturday, May 19, 2023, at Golda Meir School (227 W. Pleasant St.) from 10:30 to 12:30 students will be honored with the Seal of Biliteracy. Students earning the Seal of Biliteracy must demonstrate proficiency in English and another language. This

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) proudly cast her vote in favor of the Assembly’s amended shared revenue plan on Wednesday night. “After listening to constituents and meeting with local officials to find a consensus, we are making historic

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) has issued the following statement regarding the shared revenue bill that passed in yesterday’s Assembly session: “Last night, I voted ‘no’ on the shared revenue bill (AB 245). I realize a lot

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging Congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993), which would provide critical measures to combat the widespread illicit use and

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has received three Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for students and young alumni to travel abroad for research and teaching opportunities. The trio was chosen by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship

MADISON, Wis. –Rep. Palmeri released the following statement regarding yesterday’s floor session on Assembly Bill 245. “The much hoped for shared revenue bill (AB 245) did not have to be rushed. After years of stagnant funding for local governments, we

The passage of AB 245 in the Assembly yesterday is an important moment in the Legislature’s path to finding a better way to provide much-needed funding for local governments across Wisconsin. However, I believe the job is not finished as

Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for Assembly Bill 245, which will significantly increase aid for local governments, during yesterday’s floor session. This afternoon, he issued the following statement: “Before entering the Wisconsin State Assembly, I spent many

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of April 2023, which showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 2.4%.

MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after the Assembly passed an historic local shared revenue package for Wisconsin: “For months, the Legislature worked with towns, villages, cities, and counties to craft a shared revenue bill that provides