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Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted on a series of bills to restore confidence in Wisconsin’s election system during yesterday’s floor session. These bills include requiring identification for indefinitely confined voters; text message notification for voters when absentee

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers invite the public to contribute ornaments for this year’s “Tribute to Our Troops” holiday tree at the Executive Residence. “Kathy and I are glad to continue this important tradition of recognizing and honoring our nation’s heroes during the holidays at

Today the State Assembly debated and passed numerous bills that will strengthen and improve the processes of campaigns and elections in Wisconsin. As the chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, I have been leading a concerted, organized,

[Madison, WI] – The Wisconsin State Assembly addressed election integrity during yesterday’s floor session. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly colleagues in supporting these bills to strengthen Wisconsin’s elections, while protecting the right to vote. Rep. Callahan released the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today recognized and celebrated Veterans Day with a video message honoring the 300,000 veterans who live across Wisconsin, thanking them for their service to the country, and reaffirming his commitment to supporting veterans and their

Madison – On Thursday Assembly Republicans approved a package of election reform bills to strengthen the integrity of our election process, and boost the confidence citizens have in election results. Among these bills is Assembly Bill 494, which I introduced

Veterans Day is a time we pause as a nation to recognize and honor those who served and sacrificed to defend our nation and way of life. We owe them so very much. It is not enough to simply salute

MADISON – In response to the passage of Assembly Bill 554 during the Assembly Floor Session on November 7, 2023, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus released the following statement: “Yesterday evening, Wisconsin Republicans yet again chose to take a stand

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to include helmets and seatbelts as part of a safe hunt this season. These essential pieces of safety equipment are vital to ensuring safety of operators and passengers in

Madison- On November 7, 2023, State Rep. Dora Drake (D-11th Assembly District Milwaukee) announced her opposition to AB 554 relating to: race-based higher education programs and requirements. “There are decades of historic precedent that assert the need for more diverse representation in universities. Plus,

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Budget Committee and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in hearings titled, Fiscal Responsibility: Cracking Down on Wealthy Tax Cheats andThe Philosophy of AI: Learning From History, Shaping Our

Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly passed Rep. Joy Goeben’s (R-Hobart) bipartisan Election Worker Protection Act, AB 577. “This legislation is a comprehensive approach to protecting our election officials and maintaining the integrity of our elections,” said Rep. Goeben. AB 577

Congratulations to Kerry McAllen US Army (Retired) for being named the 2023 Woman Veteran of the Year. Kerry McAllen, CSM (USA Retired), began her military career when she enlisted in 1990. Kerry served 2.5 years of active duty in Wiesbaden,

MADISON…Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement regarding the election reform package that passed the State Assembly: “Wisconsin elections shouldn’t be for sale.  That is why the Assembly took action to prohibit so-called “Zuckerbucks” from being

Madison – Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) has championed election integrity by endorsing a series of practical reforms aimed at ensuring fairness, accuracy, and transparency in future elections. Emphasizing the importance of voter confidence in the electoral process, Rep. Born

Washington, D.C. (November 9, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) today introduced the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632). This legislation will disrupt the ability of Hamas to fund terrorism and violence. It will also make it harder for state … Please log

  Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) joined his Assembly colleagues in passing a slate of bill that will work to ensure Wisconsin’s elections are free, fair, transparent, and trustworthy. “It is extremely important to the citizens of

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today for a package of bills and resolutions that will ensure secure elections in Wisconsin. “Voting is a constitutional right, and part of my job as a legislator is to protect that right.

MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) voted to advance three constitutional amendments that will help protect the integrity of Wisconsin’s elections. The first Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 71 would amend the constitution to clarify that only U.S. citizens