Milwaukee DSA: Supports Ryan Clancy and Darrin Madison for standing against the Israeli occupation and ethnic cleansing of Gaza
On Oct. 12, State Reps. Ryan Clancy and Darrin Madison, Jr., abstained from Wisconsin State Assembly Joint Resolution 82, which condemned Hamas’s recent assault on Israeli civilian and military targets and affirmed its “unwavering commitment to Israel’s sovereignty.” “I mourn
Sen. Larson: “Like swinging at a wild pitch” – Assembly vote on Brewers stadium is a strike for WI taxpayers
Just one day after a statewide opinion poll found that just 29% of Wisconsinites support giving taxpayer funds for Brewers stadium repairs, the WI Assembly voted 69 to 27 to approve a massive $546 million subsidy to a profitable sports
Sen. Felzkowski: Casts votes on special session, government waste and wolves
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate convened for Regular Session and the Governor’s Special Session on Workforce Development. During the Governor’s Special Session, Republicans in the Legislature – the lawmaking body of government – took up an amended
Rep. Binsfeld: 27th Assembly District First Responder of the Year: Rory Beebe
Madison – State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) presented Plymouth Fire Department Assistant Chief Rory Beebe with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. Rory was honored along with other first responders across the state during
Sen. Hesselbein: Statement on senate session
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement regarding the State Senate floor session: “Today is another example of missed opportunities. We had an opportunity for compromise on an important health care workforce bill, and my Republican
Sen. Cowles: Issues statement following Joint Committee on Employment Relations vote
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) voted on a compensation package for state employees included in the 2023-2024 State Budget on Tuesday morning: “Nearly 30,000 people work
Rep. Penterman: 37th Assembly District First Responder of the Year: Jennifer Foth
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus) presented Dane County Public Safety Communications Center law enforcement dispatcher Jennifer Foth with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. The state Assembly honored Jennifer in
UW-Madison: The art, science and policy of plant-based plastics
MADISON – A team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison scholars has a plan to turn paper mill waste into plant-based plastics, slashing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution and creating economic opportunities in ways that benefit marginalized communities. The U.S.
A Better Wisconsin Together: Slams senate GOP for neglecting families’ needs, passing dangerous and unpopular bills in floor session today
MADISON, Wis. — Today, instead of addressing real issues facing Wisconsin families, GOP members of the Wisconsin State Senate spent several hours approving dangerous bills that give politicians more control over the personal healthcare decisions of Wisconsinites. Among the legislation passed
Sen. Streobel: Legislation to protect children from irreversible medical interventions passes senate
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate passed Assembly Bill 465 (“AB 465”), a bill authored by Senator Stroebel and Representative Allen to prohibit gender transition medical interventions for individuals under 18 years of age, with certain limited exceptions. Senator Duey Stroebel (R
Sen. Stroebel: Senate meets to address child care, workforce and inflation
Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to the action taken by the Senate earlier today to address the availability and affordability of child care, combat challenges facing the workforce and provide
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in resolution supporting Israel
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, (R-Wis.) joined a bipartisan resolution, led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-Idaho.) and Chairman Ben Cardin (D-Md.), condemning Hamas and reinforcing the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security. The
Rep. Steffen: Provides statement on Brewers stadium legislation
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of legislation to fund repairs and maintenance of the American Family Field stadium: “As an individual who worked for the Green Bay Packers
Rep. Sortwell: On Brewers stadium funding legislation
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin State Assembly passing legislation to fund the Brewers stadium: “Today I voted against utilizing taxpayer dollars to fund repairs and upgrades at American Family Field. Fundamentally, I
Rep. Dallman: Announces Troy W. Haase as First Responder of the Year
Madison, WI — Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) presented Troy W. Haase of Portage, WI with the 2023 First Responder of the Year Award from the 41st Assembly District. City of Portage Fire Chief Haase accepted the award, surrounded by family, during
Rep. Considine: Bipartisan legislation moves forward
Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bipartisan bills including two bills that came from Joint Legislative Council Study Committee on National Guard Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “I
Rep. Green: Votes no on the Brewers deal
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting no on the Brewers’ new deal that would keep them in Milwaukee through 2050: “Voting yes on this legislation would be a disservice to my constituents. The amendments that came
Rep. Neubauer: Statement on passage of stadium district plan
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the passage of AB 438 and AB 439: “Since the beginning of our negotiations on the Brewers stadium, it has been the goal of Assembly Democrats to work
Rep. Rodriguez: Praises bipartisan compromise on Brewers stadium deal
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today for a package of bills that will provide for much-needed repairs to American Family Field and keep the Brewers in Milwaukee through 2050. “American Family Field is owned largely by the State
Rep. Neylon: Votes no on taxpayers funding the Brewers
Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement after voting no on legislation to continue funding the Milwaukee Brewers: “I voted no on legislation to continue providing hundreds of millions toward the upkeep and improvement of