Rep. Donovan: Votes to promote public safety and reduce carjacking
Madison – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Floor Session in the Capitol. The Assembly passed Senate Bill 76 which reorganizes state statute to properly define “carjacking” in addition to providing an increased penalty. Rep. Donovan said: “Crime
Rep. Neylon: Supports consumer choice legislation
Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement after supporting legislation to protect consumer choices: “Today I voted in support of Assembly Bills 141 and 142, which simply prohibit state and local governments from restricting the
Committee on Oversight and Accountability: Hearing Wrap Up: ORR director fails to answer questions about 85,000 lost unaccompanied alien children, flawed vetting of sponsors, and more
WASHINGTON—TheSubcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs today held a hearing titled “Oversight of the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s Unaccompanied Alien Children Program.” Subcommittee members discussed how unprecedented levels of illegal border crossings, incentivized by the Biden Administration’s policies, have
Rep. Plumer: Assembly passes Plumer legislation, fights carjacking, and protects gas stoves
MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after today’s Assembly floor session that saw passage of his legislation, as well as reforms to combat carjacking and protect choices for Wisconsinites: “First, I would like to thank my Assembly
Rep. Penterman: Authored legislation passes the assembly
Madison – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session and passed two bills authored by State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus). “I am proud to be off to a fast start to our legislative session,” said Rep.
Rep. Green: Votes in favor of consumer choice
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of legislation prohibiting state and local governments in Wisconsin from banning the sale or use of products based on their energy source. “Wisconsin residents should have
Rep. Duchow: Assembly passes carjacking bill
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly today passed a bill targeting carjacking. The bill increases the penalty for carjacking with the use of a weapon from a Class C felony to a Class B felony. The bill also renames
Rep. Gundrum: Votes to protect consumer choice
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for Assembly Bill 141 and Assembly Bill 142 to prevent the state and local governments from prohibiting the sale of products based on their energy source. After passage of both bills,
Assembly unanimously passes bill requiring swift processing of sexual assault kits
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Bill 36, which would create a timeline for the processing of sexual assault kits by the State Crime Lab. The bill, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and
Rep. Ohnstad: Responds to assembly floor session
MADISON, WI – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly was in session. The Legislature passed a number of bipartisan bills. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) had the following statement: “Rather than debating issues back and forth, today we were able to set
Rep. Joers: Delivers first floor speech
MADISON – Today, State Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) delivered his first speech on the floor of the Assembly since being elected. He spoke on Assembly Joint Resolution 22, a resolution he authored with Senator Dianne Hesselbein honoring Earth Day. The
AG Kaul: Issues letter to FTC requesting review of energizer acquisition of Spectrum Brands batteries business
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Kaul today sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, requesting that the Commission look back at the 2018 Energizer acquisition of Spectrum Brands’ global batteries and lighting segment. “I am deeply concerned that this
Rep. Spiros: Carjacking bill passes assembly with bipartisan support
Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after his bill to address a disturbing rise in carjackings in Wisconsin passed on the floor of the Assembly: “Pumping gas, going to the library, and unloading groceries at home should
Sen. Wirch: Angered by GOP obstruction of major conservation project
Kenosha – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) is disgruntled and disappointed today after the Republican majority on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted to deny Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funding for the Pelican River Forest project in northern Wisconsin. The project has been called
Supervisor Martin, Alderman Westmoreland: To host community forum on parks and neighborhood safety
MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Felesia A. Martin and Alderman Lamont Westmoreland will host a community forum for neighbors in the Kops, Cooper, and Nash parks communities to discuss parks and neighborhood safety on Thursday, April 20 at Mount Carmel Lutheran Church (8424 W. Center
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Dane County circuit court and La Crosse County circuit court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 12 and the La Crosse County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointments will fill vacancies being created by Judge Chris
Dept. of Natural Resources: Encourages public to attend their local county deer advisory council meeting
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress have finalized the 2023 County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) meeting schedule. The public is encouraged to attend their local county meeting. Meetings can be attended in
Madison Association of Plumbing Contractors: Announces new board members
MADISON, WI – Madison Association of Plumbing Contractors (MAPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Schultz, Vice President & Plumbing Department Head of Hooper Corporation to MAPC President; Chris Behrendt, P.E., General Manager at J. F. Ahern Co. to MAPC Vice President, Jesse Pertzborn, Vice President of H.J.
Madison Area Mechanical & Sheet Metal Contractors Association: Announces new board members
MADISON, WI – Madison Area Mechanical & Sheet Metal Contractors Association (MSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brady Farrell, President of 1901 Inc., to MSC President, Rob Weise, Vice President of Hooper Corporation, to MSC Vice President, and Danny Johnson, Project Manager at The Waldinger Corporation, to MSC
County Exec. Crowley: Invests nearly $2 million in federal dollars to improve access to mental health services and connect residents to good paying jobs
MILWAUKEE, WI – In its third meeting of the year, the Milwaukee County Board voted to invest almost $2 million in combined ARPA investments targeted to support youth mental health needs and extending the FlexRide pilot program. The additional funds come