Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Cudahy and Sheboygan Safe Drinking Water Loan Program projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the cities of Cudahy and Sheboygan are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to inprove their public drinking water systems. The projects include the
Wisconsin Public Education Network: WI public school advocates applaud lawsuit against vouchers
Wisconsin Public Education Network joins advocates for students across the state in applauding the lawsuit filed yesterday challenging the public funding for Wisconsin private school vouchers and independent charters—a failed “experiment” that is bad for both taxpayers and students. The suit challenges
Rep. Sinicki: Press statement on committee passage of Brewers legislation
MADISON Upon the Brewers bills’ passage as amended in the Assembly State Affairs Committee late this afternoon, Rep. Christine Sinicki released this statement on AB 438 & AB 439: “The Brewer’s legislation, in its original form, was no good for
Rep. Anderson: Statement on passage of anti-trans legislation
(Fitchburg)- Wisconsin State Representative Jimmy Anderson released the following statement after the Wisconsin Assembly passed a trio of anti-trans bills on party-line votes: The Wisconsin GOP has launched a coordinated attack on transgender Wisconsinites, with thinly-veiled “concerns” to cover for their
Sen. Nass: Brewers’ stadium deal – City/County of Milwaukee win again and taxpayers lose
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding the sudden movement by Assembly leaders to amend the Brewers’ Stadium Bills (AB 438 and AB 439) to give the City and County of Milwaukee another big win from Republicans and
Rep Wichgers: Votes to help, not harm, transgender youth
Madison – Affirming the biological differences of male and female, Representative Chuck Wichgers voted today in favor of legislation that recognizes the harmful effects of surgical and hormonal therapies for minors experiencing gender dysphoria. Assembly Bill 465 “prohibits a health
Dept. of Workforce Development: Accepting proposals for nearly $1 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward funds for technical education equipment in schools
MADISON – School districts across the state are encouraged to apply for a new round of Wisconsin Fast Forward grants from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Under the Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward program, nearly $1 million in grant
Rep. Gundrum: Votes for sensible gender policy
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for a package of bills to protect minors from transgender medical interventions and ensure participation in athletic teams is based on the birth gender of the participants. He has released the
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Dittrich on Protecting Women in Sports Act
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231013gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. There is a whole army of women athletes in Wisconsin sports that are fed up with giving their titles and awards to those
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day, support for Wisconsin’s Native Nations
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231013demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day and highlighting his 2023-25 biennial budget investments and support for Wisconsin’s Native Nations, including investments to support Tribal veterans, kids and families, students, and elders.
Rep. Vining: Votes against anti-trans bills
MADISON–The Assembly voted today on three anti-trans bills. At the conclusion of session, State Representatives Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement on Assembly Bill 465, a bill that outlaws gender-affirming care for youth: “Wisconsin kids, and their families, deserve to
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Statement on the Brewers Legislation
MILWAUKEE, WI – County Executive David Crowley made the following statement regarding the Brewers stadium funding legislation. “The Milwaukee Brewers are an important asset for our community. That’s why I’m pleased to see the progress that has been reached thus far
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on forced repatriation of Lu Siwei
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, released the following joint statement on the forced repatriation of People’s Republic of
Rep. Rettinger: Stands with Title IX and women’s sports
Madison – Rep. Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) proudly supported legislation in the “Saving Women’s Sports Act” ensuring K-12, University of Wisconsin and technical athletic teams are based on the birth gender of theparticipants. “Knowing that issue is on the forefront of
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent statement on private school choice programs lawsuit
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today in response to the filing of the Private School Choice Programs lawsuit. “Education represents an incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and strengthen our state, but public education represents even
Ratcliff campaign: Supervisor Ratcliff will not run for re-election to Dane County Board, endorse Cottage Grove Village Board Trustee David Peterson
Dane County Supervisor Melissa Ratcliff will not run for re-election to the County Board (District 36). She has served on both the County Board and in the State Assembly since being elected to the State Legislature in November 2022. She
Minocqua Brewing Company: Lawsuit filed challenging Wisconsin’s school choice program as unconstitutional
MINOCQUA, WI – In the most important legal challenge to Wisconsin’s education financing system in decades, concerned citizens, parents, and taxpayers are questioning a system that will have far-reaching consequences for public education in Wisconsin. The case filed today focuses
Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus: In conjunction with Assembly Democrats stand united in defending Wisconsin’s transgender community
(Madison) – Today, three anti-trans bills (AB 377, AB 378, & AB 465) were brought to the floor for a vote. While all three bills passed on partisan lines, Governor Evers has vowed to veto these extremely harmful and discriminatory
Rep. Neylon: Votes to protect transgender children
Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement after supporting legislation to protect transgender children from harmful medical procedures: “I was pleased to support Assembly Bill 465, which protects our children from gender transition medical intervention.
Rep. Callahan: Protects women in sports
[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues today in ensuring athletic sports teams are based on the birth gender of the participants at the University of Wisconsin and technical colleges, as well as in K-12