U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Questions Biden Administration officials on efforts to stop fentanyl at the border and address the child care crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on the Biden Administration’s requests for additional
Sen. Bradley: Statement on Brewers ballpark
FRANKLIN, WI — As a member of the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Senator Julian Bradley voted no on the passage of AB 438 and AB 439 this morning. Senator Julian Bradley released the following statement: “While the amendment makes some improvements to the
Sen. Nass: Brewers’ Stadium deal – Senate committee action
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding the Senate committee action on the Brewers’ Stadium Bills (AB 438 and AB 439): “The Brewers’ Stadium action today in a Senate committee provides the clearest proof yet that the uniparty
Sens. Roys, Rep. Emerson: Introduce Building Families Act
MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) introduced the Wisconsin Building Families Act to ensure infertility treatments are covered by insurance. This bill would provide patients facing a diagnosis of infertility with the freedom
WisDems: As national Republicans line up behind California bank owner Eric Hovde, a reminder that Hovde and GOP field would support a national abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, NRSC Chairman Steve Daines told National Journal that national Republicans are lining up behind California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach), as they continue to stare down “another GOP civil war” and feud with the leading prospective candidate, former Milwaukee County Sheriff David
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Rothschild Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Rothschild is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to inprove its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction
Rep. Callahan: Supports legislative changes to UW-System policies
[Madison, WI] – During yesterday’s State Assembly floor session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of several important policies affecting the University of Wisconsin (UW) System. If enacted, these proposals would establish a right to free speech on UW
IRG: Action: Common sense mental health reform is good news for Wisconsinites
DELAFIELD, WI– The Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care is scheduled to hear testimony this morning on Assembly Bill (AB) 541, legislation authored by IRG Action Fund and brought forth by Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) and Senator Rachael
Baldwin Campaign: United Steelworkers District 7 endorses Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate
MADISON, Wis. — Today, United Steelworkers District 7 announced their endorsement of Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. “The United Steelworkers District 7 is proud to endorse Tammy Baldwin for the U.S. Senate in 2024,” said USW 7 District Director
U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on vote against censuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib
“Rep. Rashida Tlaib is the only Palestinian-American in Congress and brings a valuable and often underrepresented perspective to our legislative body. Her presence and voice in Congress enrich our national discourse, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of the complex issues
Rep. Plumer: Fights for free speech on campus
MADISON, WI – Today in the Assembly, Rep. Plumer voted in favor of higher education reforms to protect free speech and end race-based affirmative action on college campuses across Wisconsin. “Far too often on college campuses we see students shouted
Rep. Jacobson: Statement on Assembly floor session
MADISON- Today, the Wisconsin Assembly heard bills that impact our education system, the Universities of Wisconsin (UW), workforce development, and more. Representative Jacobson released the following statement: “While some of the bills introduced today are great for Wisconsin, others cast
Rep. Rettinger: Higher Education Aides Modernization bill passes Assembly
Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) proudly watched another bill he authored sail to Assembly passage today. The Higher Education Aides Modernization bill, officially referred to as Assembly Bill 554, would change the criteria for several state higher education
Rep. Neubauer: Statement on Assembly floor session
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the Assembly floor session: “We all know how important our universities are to our state. But the GOP-led legislature is failing them. “The majority party is ignoring the
Rep. Penterman: Votes for freedom and fairness in higher education
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following today’s State Assembly floor session: “Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved legislation that protects free speech on college campuses and guarantees fairness in college admissions,” said Representative
Rep. Considine: The state must stop starving the University of Wisconsin System
Madison – Today, the Assembly took up bills that continue to punish and micromanage the UW-System. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “The UW-System brings innovation, energy, and growth to the state. We must ensure
Rep. Green: Authored bills pass the Assembly
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) had two of his bills pass the Assembly earlier today. Senate Bill 105, which would allow signs along snowmobile trails that advertise nearby businesses, and Assembly Bill 550, which would modify the technical education equipment grant
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bipartisan Hmong New Year resolution
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced H. Res. 801, a bipartisan resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year. Grothman is joined by Representatives Bryan Steil (R-WI), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Scott
Sen.Wimberger: Election officials should run our elections, not out-of-state billionaires
Madison, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) issued the following statement following the passage of SJR 78: “This proposed constitutional amendment is aimed to stop private entities and out-of-state billionaires from circumventing campaign finance laws, directly buying off
Universities of Wisconsin: Enrollment grows by more than 1,700 students for fall 2023; first increase since 2014
MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at the Universities of Wisconsin grew by more than 1,700 students, or 1.1 percent, this fall to 162,528, according to official 10-day enrollment figures announced today. The enrollment represents the first increase since 2014. The official fall 2022 enrollment was 160,782. “These enrollment