Waukesha County Exec Farrow: Assembly announces Milwaukee pension bailout; new state funding falls short
(Waukesha, WI) The following is a statement from Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow regarding the State Assembly’s plan to solve Milwaukee’s pension crisis and fund local governments: “Today, Assembly Republicans handed many Democrats exactly what they’ve wanted, a bailout of Milwaukee’s
Sen. Agard: Reacts to assembly GOP’s shared revenue ‘plan’
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans held a press conference to announce that they will soon have a plan to address shared revenue to local municipalities. Senator Agard released the following statement: “Republicans should be embarrassed by their announcement today. It
Rep. Dittrich: Stands with locals, counties on funding issues
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) appeared at the rollout of the Assembly GOP’s historic plan to update Wisconsin’s shared revenue funding formula, which has been frozen since Governor Jim Doyle’s tenure. As part of the plan, 20% of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues in introducing legislation to ensure doctors can provide legal abortion care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues in reintroducing legislation to protect abortion providers in states where abortion remains legal from Republicans’ attempts to restrict their practice and create uncertainty about their legal liability. The Let Doctors Provide
Rep. Kurtz: Statement on local government funding plan
MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement following the Assembly Republicans statewide press conferences announcing their local government funding plan: “One of the things I have heard about the most as I’ve done listening sessions in my district,
Avalon Action Alliance: Donates $12.5 million to create traumatic brain injury program in partnership with the Neuroscience Institute
Milwaukee, Wis., April 27, 2023 – Milwaukee will be home to the Midwest’s first program designed specifically to treat mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI or concussions) in veterans and first responders. The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Neuroscience Institute is
Rep. Sortwell: Republican legislature to increase funding to municipalities at least 10%
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today following legislative press conferences this morning regarding shared revenue: “With Wisconsin having a notable surplus as we approach the 2023-2025 biennial budget, the Republican Legislature will be devoting twenty
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson: Announces first cruise ship arrival for 2023 season
MILWAUKEE, WI – Mayor Cavalier Johnson welcomes the Viking Octantis, the first cruise ship to visit Port Milwaukee as part of the 2023 season. This passenger vessel is scheduled to dock in Milwaukee Harbor on May 4, 2023. The Viking Octantis’ arrival
Rep. Palmeri: Assembly Democrats Class of ‘23 affirm their commitment to shared revenue, budgetary autonomy
The eight first-term Democratic members of the WI State Assembly today issued the following statement: “Drawing on our extensive experience as local electeds, organizers and community advocates, each of us knows clearly what it looks like to struggle to meet
WisDems: FACT SHEET: House GOP’s reckless debt plan would have devastating impact on Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, all six of Wisconsin’s House Republicans voted to pass Kevin McCarthy’s reckless debt ceiling plan, an ultra-MAGA wishlist that will harm seniors and veterans, threaten jobs, and raise costs for working families all while making it easier for
Rep. Summerfield: Statement on new shared revenue plan
Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement after the new shared revenue plan was announced today: “Today, I am proud to stand with my colleagues to announce a historic shared revenue plan that will invest in the local
U.S. Rep. Gallagher, colleagues: Introduce Bipartisan Drone Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Lance Gooden (R-TX), and Dina Titus (D-NV) today introduced the bipartisan Drone Act, a bill that would create comprehensive federal criminal law prohibiting the most dangerous uses of drones. “Drones can be useful pieces of technology
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Rep. Gallagher statement on CCP Raid of Bain, Mintz, and expansion of counter-espionage law
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today released the following statement in response to the Chinese Communist Party’s expansion of its counter-espionage law, and reports that CCP police raided the Bain & Co. and Mintz
Rep. Neubauer: Responds to GOP shared revenue framework
MADISON, Wis – Today, Assembly Republicans announced a framework for new shared revenue investments. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “Wisconsin has a critical opportunity to make meaningful investments in our communities through this budget, as
Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on shared revenue reform package
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released the following statement related to on-going shared revenue negotiations: “Over the last few months there have been substantive, good-faith negotiations between both houses of the legislature and local government stakeholders from across
Assembly Democrats: Class of ‘23 affirm their commitment to shared revenue, budgetary autonomy
The eight first-term Democratic members of the WI State Assembly today issued the following statement: “Drawing on our extensive experience as local electeds, organizers and community advocates, each of us knows clearly what it looks like to struggle to meet
Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition: Economic development organizations back Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition in effort to boost creative sector
[Madison, Wis.] – Just days after the launch of Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition – a statewide effort comprised of over 130 arts, cultural, and creative organizations – several business and economic development-focused organizations are adding their support to the effort.
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Best Warrior Competition concludes, winners crowned
FORT MCCOY, Wis. — Soldiers from across the Wisconsin Army National Guard gathered at Fort McCoy April 20-23 where they endured wind, sleet, snow and rain to crown winners of the 2023 Wisconsin Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition. The
Dept. of Health Services: Honors state health care providers with the “Wisconsin BigShot” awards
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded 115 state health care providers its annual “BigShot” awards for their efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Wisconsin BigShot award is an annual recognition that celebrates providers in the Vaccines for