Rep. Neylon: Releases statement on tough on crime legislation
Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement after supporting legislation to protect our communities: “Protecting our communities is our most important duty as legislators and one I take very seriously. Violent crime is a serious
Rep. Plumer: Votes to stop soft-on-crime judges and hold criminals accountable
MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer joined his Republican colleagues in the Assembly and passed tough on crime legislation to hold criminals accountable and keep our communities safe. Rep. Plumer issued the following statement: “Too often, we see soft-on-crime judges and
Public Service Commission, Dept of Administration: Encourage customers to seek assistance before moratorium on utility disconnections ends
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) encourage electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements with their provider or apply for financial assistance
Rep. Considine: We must invest in proven strategies
Madison – Today, the Assembly was in session to take up a number of bills regarding alterations to the criminal justice system in Wisconsin. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “Everybody deserves to feel
Rep. Subeck: Resolution honoring Women’s History Month passes Assembly
MADISON – Today, a bipartisan resolution proclaiming March 2023 as Women’s History Month in Wisconsin passed on the floor of the Wisconsin Assembly. The resolution, authored by Representative Subeck, honors the many achievements that Wisconsin women have made throughout the
Reps. Madison, Clancy: Republicans double down on Wisconsin’s mass incarceration and crime problems
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed a series of “tough-on-crime” legislation in their attempts to play political theater with the criminal legal system. AB 54, AB 55, AB 56, AB 57, AB 58, and AB 70 are punitive bills that
UW-Whitewater: is Title sponsor for the 11th annual Discover Whitewater series
WHITEWATER – March 22, 2023 – The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathon Team Event, 5k, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is excited to announce that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has committed to another year of being a
Rep. Gundrum: Anti-crime package passes Assembly
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for a package of anti-crime legislation. After voting for these bills, he issued the following statement: “Wisconsinites deserve safe neighborhoods and peace of mind. Unfortunately, crime is on the rise in
Sen. LeMahieu: State Senate calls on Governor Evers to let Wisconsinites elect their secretary of state
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement on the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 21, which calls on Governor Evers to call a special election to fill the Office of Secretary of State. Last week, Governor
Brash campaign: Court of Appeals Chief Judge Brash receives the endorsement of the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters
(Milwaukee, Wis.) – Judge Bill Brash’s campaign for re-election to District 1 of the Court of Appeals announced today the endorsement of the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215. In a letter written to Judge Brash, IAFF-Local 215 President Eric Daun
Rep. Penterman: Votes to hold violent criminals accountable
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following today’s Assembly floor session. “Too many Wisconsinites suffer harm committed by criminals with lengthy violent histories,” said Representative Penterman. “Families should feel safe in their
Sen. Baldwin: Leads bill to require transparency for skyrocketing drug prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As more families deal with skyrocketing prescription drug prices, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) today introduced the Fair Accountability and Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act, bipartisan legislation to require basic transparency for pharmaceutical corporations
Rep Joers: Republican’s tough on crime narrative is weak on substance
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session voting on primarily crime-related legislation. Representative Joers released the following statement: “Wisconsin Republican’s tough on crime narrative fails to adequately address the actual issues impacting Wisconsinites. There is no question
Rep. August: Republicans call for special election for statewide office
MADISON…Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement regarding action taken by Republicans to call for a special election for the recently vacated office of Secretary of State. Legislative Republicans brought forward a joint resolution (SJR 21)
Sen. Cowles, Rep. Kitchens: Applaud signing of water quality clearinghouse contract
MADISON– Wisconsin’s water quality will improve thanks to an improved coordination process between businesses and farmers. The new program is thanks to bipartisan legislation by Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay). Now instead of spending
Rep. Ohnstad: Reacts to Assembly floor session
MADISON, WI – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly met to debate a number of issues relating to crime and community safety. Representative Tod Ohnstad offered the following statement: “It’s frustrating Republicans decided to take the day to push an agenda
Dept. of Justice: AG Josh Kaul advocates for DCI funding in crime fighting budget
MADISON, Wis. – In his effort to fund Wisconsin’s top law enforcement agency, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is calling on legislators to support his call for additional special agents and criminal analysts in Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division
Gov. Evers: Highlights plans to lower prescription drug prices, increase transparency, protect consumers
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today highlighted initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget that aim to lower prescription drug prices, including capping the cost of insulin, increase transparency in the drug supply chain and pharmaceutical industry, and protect Wisconsin consumers.
NextGen America: Dating apps used to ‘court’ the vote ahead of Wisconsin election
Madison, WI — Today, NextGen America launched its 2023 dating app organizing program to educate and mobilize 18-35-year-olds on apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble ahead of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election. During ‘Courting the Vote in Wisconsin,’ NextGen organizers and volunteers
Judge Protasiewicz Campaign: New ads highlight Dan Kelly’s opposition to Social Security, extreme views
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released two more TV ads, highlighting extremist Dan Kelly’s record of insulting seniors receiving Social Security and extreme views on abortion. These ads are part of the campaign’s