U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Votes against “status quo” spending measure
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 6363. “I did not come to Congress to continue the failed status quo of excessive spending. Credit rating agencies are warning that America is in
U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes to avoid a government shutdown
“We didn’t need to be here. Yet, MAGA House Republicans’ ongoing chaos and incompetence has brought us to the brink of another potential government shutdown. It’s clear they are uninterested in governing. House Republicans reneged on the debt ceiling funding deal reached
Gov. Evers: To sign bipartisan plan to keep Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball in Wisconsin through 2050
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he will sign a bipartisan plan passed today by the Wisconsin State Legislature to keep the Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball in Wisconsin through 2050. “This is a great day for
Gov. Evers, Corrections: Announce sweeping measures to help ensure safety of staff, people in care at correctional institutions
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Measures include building upon ongoing efforts to restore regular movement, reducing use of restrictive housing, and transitioning Waupun Correctional Institution toward single-cell housing MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Kevin Carr today announced
Rep. Green: Mental health bill passes the Assembly
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after his bill, Assembly Bill 575, which would address mental health training in schools, passed the Assembly earlier today: “We have continued to see a rise in youth facing issues with
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Praises passage of milk truck permitting legislation
MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a bill that would allow more efficient transportation of milk and milk products in Wisconsin. Senate Bill 431, authored by Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan)and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc),passed unanimously and would allow
Sen. Tomczyk: Votes YES to keep baseball in Wisconsin
Madison, WI – Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding the Brewers Stadium funding bills: “As has been reported in the media, I was not always in favor of AB 438 and AB 439. I take the role
Wisconsin Dental Association: Assembly’s bipartisan approval of Assignment of Benefits a positive for oral health in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Chris Hansen (Manitowoc) regarding the Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bill 62, the Assignment of Benefits bill, on a voice vote. AB 62 allows an individual insured under a dental benefit
WisDems: Statement on October Consumer Price Index Report
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that core inflation is at its lowest level in two years: “As today’s CPI report shows, prices are coming
Sen. Jacque: ‘Preserve Our Wisconsin Legacy Act’ clears Senate
MADISON, WI … Our rich Wisconsin historical legacy would receive stronger protections under tougher penalties approved by the State Senate today for defacing public monuments, according to State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere). Sen. Jacque, who authored the measure with
Rep. Schutt: Safe haven “baby box” bill heads to the Governor
Madison, WI – Today, the State Assembly unanimously approved Representative Ellen Schutt’s (R-Clinton) bill to expand the existing safe haven law to include the use of newborn infant safety devices, also known as “Baby Boxes.” Following the bill’s passage, Representative Schutt
Sen. Cowles: Two bills pass Senate on final day of Fall floor session
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after two bills he authored, Senate Bills 241 and 460, passed the State Senate during Tuesday’s floor period: “Today’s action by the State Senate means we’re one step closer
Rep. Allen: Votes for consumer data protection
Madison, WI – Today, Rep Allen voted for AB 466, relating to protecting consumer data. The bill would provide greater consumer rights over their personal data such as confirming whether or not their data is being used or sold, correcting
Sens. Wimberger, Cowles: Celebrate Senate passage of Senate Bill 312
MADISON – Senators Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) today released the following statement after the State Senate passed Senate Bill 312, their bill to provide monumental support to combating PFAS contamination across the state of Wisconsin:
Building Back Together: Madison Mayor, White House Senior Advisor celebrate two years of the bipartisan infrastructure law in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, on a press call celebrating the two year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu celebrated two years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Madison,
WCMA: Applauds State Senate passage of Dairy Hauling Bill
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded the State Senate’s unanimous approval of Senate Bill 431, legislation designed to boost dairy hauling capacity. Authored by Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), SB 431
Rep. Joers: Bipartisan Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Resolution passes Assembly
MADISON – Today, the State Assembly passed Assembly Joint Resolution 84, a bipartisan bill introduced by Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) to proclaim November 2023 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution reads as follows: “Whereas, this year, an estimated 64,050 adults
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Senate Republicans fail Wisconsinites on safe drinking water
MADISON – Today, Senate Republicans rejected feedback from communities and community members impacted by PFAS contamination by passing Senate Bill 312 that includes a dangerous poison pill. Government Affairs Manager Peter Burress had this to say on today’s vote: “Despite
Sen. Agard: Statement: Senate Republicans prioritize polluters over people
MADISON – Today, the State Senate voted on SB 312, which would make a number of changes to state statutes regarding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances and their regulation. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “We must
Rep. Melotik: Honors Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Deputy Christian Almonte as Hometown Hero
Madison – On Tuesday, November 14th, at the State Assembly floor session, State Representative Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) honored Christian Almonte, a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Deputy and a resident of the 24th Assembly District as a hometown hero. On January 26, 2022 Deputy Christian