Rep. Donovan: Blasts housing authority chaos
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the news regarding Milwaukee’s Housing Authority (HACM) reported mismanagement. Federal officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have detailed weaknesses that HACM is “at risk for serious fraud,
Rep. Goyke: Announces new endorsements for Milwaukee City Attorney
MILWAUKEE, WI — The campaign for Evan Goyke for Milwaukee City Attorney announced today a new wave of endorsements from city and county leaders. Milwaukee Comptroller Aicha Sawa County Treasurer David Cullen County Supervisor Felesia Martin County Clerk/Supervisor/State Senator Joe
Sen. Tomczyk: State Senate finally says NO to Meagan Wolfe
Madison, WI – Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding the confirmation vote on Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Administrator Meagan Wolfe: “Poll after poll have demonstrated that Wisconsinites have completely lost faith in the administration of our state’s
Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin participates in national agricultural policy discussions
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming on September 10 – 13, 2023. While there, Romanski supported numerous
Gov. Evers: Republicans escalate efforts to interfere with elections
MADISON — Gov. Evers today slammed Wisconsin Republicans’ ongoing efforts to interfere with Wisconsin’s elections by attempting to illegally fire the state’s chief elections administrator. The move represents a continued escalation by Wisconsin Republicans in recent years to attempt to
WisDems: ICYMI: Rep. Deb Andraca, WisDems Chair Ben Wikler, Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand call out Robin Vos’ redistricting bill
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Representative Deb Andraca was joined by Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler to discuss how Robin Vos’ so-called “Iowa-style” redistricting bill does not follow the Iowa model of nonpartisan
Reps. Fitzgerald, Gallagher, Issa, Luetkemeyer: Intro bill to prohibit adversarial CCP patents
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act alongside the Chairman of the Select Committee on China, Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, Darrell Issa (CA-48), and Chairman of the Financial Services
Sen. James: Comments on Senate veto overrides
Madison – Today, State Senate Republicans used their super-majority to undo vetoes issued by Governor Evers. Sen. Jesse James (R- Altoona) voted alongside his colleagues to override Evers’ property and income tax increases on Wisconsin families. “I know firsthand people
Gov. Evers: Blasts Republicans’ vote to strip historic K-12 education increases from kids and schools
MADISON — Gov. Evers today blasted Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for attempting to override the governor’s partial veto in the 2023-25 budget that provided school districts with continued, additive per pupil revenue adjustments of $325 every year through 2425, sustaining school district spending for the foreseeable future. The move would take
Sen. Marklein, Rep. Tranel: Circulate EMS board membership legislation
MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) circulated legislation today to require rural representation on the Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Board. This board at the Department of Health Services (DHS) makes policy recommendations and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Remember TAB-K during archery and crossbow deer seasons
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all hunters to brush up on their safety skills and best practices before archery and crossbow deer seasons open on Sept. 16. Just like hunting with a rifle, archery and
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Releases statement on Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resuming abortion services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the announcement that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will resume providing abortion services in Wisconsin: “When Roe v. Wade was overturned, women in Wisconsin were sent back to 1849,
Rep. Subeck: Robin Vos can’t fool us with political stunt to distract from unpopular impeachment threat
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans are poised to rush a massive overhaul of Wisconsin’s legislative redistricting process through the chamber. The proposal was introduced less than 48 hours ago and has had no public hearing or any other opportunity for
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS Data: Total nonfarm jobs Hit record high for second month
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job totals for the month of August 2023, which showed Wisconsin’s total non-farm jobs reached another record high at 3,012,400. This is 32,800
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Update on Van Orden footage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released an update on his request to release the tapes showing Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) verbally harassing teenage Senate pages when they were enjoying the U.S. Capitol rotunda this past
Sen. Agard: Statement on Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resuming abortion services
MADISON – Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced that they would be resuming abortion services on Monday, September 18 at both the Water Street Health Center in Milwaukee and the Madison East Health Center. This decision is pursuant to Judge
Rep. Moore: Statement on Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin decision to resume abortion care services
“I am so pleased to see Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resume their abortion care services; this is great news for the women of Wisconsin. Women should be able to make their own health care decisions, and I hope that our
Wisconsin Right to Life: A devastating day for preborn children and women in Wisconsin
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has announced they are resuming abortion services in the state of Wisconsin. In response, Gracie Skogman, Wisconsin Right to Life’s legislative/PAC director, stated, “This is a devastating day for preborn children and women facing unexpected pregnancies in
Rep. Lisa Subeck: Statement on Planned Parenthood announcement that abortion services will resume in Wisconsin
MADISON – Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced that due to a ruling in the Dane County Circuit Court that Wisconsin Statute 940.04 applies to feticide and does not prohibit consensual medical abortions, they will be resuming abortion services in
A Better Wisconsin Together: Praises Planned Parenthood resuming abortion care services in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — In a positive step toward restoring abortion access in the Badger State, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced this morning that abortion care services will resume at their clinics in Madison and Milwaukee, a year and a half after