Rep. Steffen: Praises passage of energy freedom legislation
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard), voted in favor of legislation that prohibits restrictions on homeowners that would prevent them from using the fuel source of their choice. This bill comes in response to bans on natural
Rep. Penterman Votes for Right to Read legislation
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following passage of the “Right to Read” legislation Assembly Bill 321. “Sixty-four percent of fourth-graders are not proficient at reading, said Representative Penterman. “For too long, Wisconsin students
Rep. Clancy: Literacy bill should be held back over the summer for additional attention
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly passed AB-321, a reading literacy bill with a top down approach that bans one form of instruction, three-cueing, in favor of a phonics based curriculum. Representative Clancy (D-19) issued the following statement: “We can
Dept. of Administration: Visit highlights how state grants have helped spur economic development in Janesville, Beloit
Janesville and Beloit, Wis. – Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld today met with entrepreneurs and business leaders from Rock County to highlight how state investments have helped stimulate the creation of new or expanded businesses in the area. Blumenfeld visited
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to defend taxpayers and reduce spending
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced the Enforce the Caps Act, which would impose restraints on federal spending by extending the enforcement period of spending caps that were recently signed into law under the Fiscal Responsibility Act through Fiscal Year
NFIB Wisconsin: Applauds repeal of obsolete personal property tax
MADISON (June 21, 2023) – Small business owners across Wisconsin applaud the repeal of the personal property tax, a complex tax that is assessed on the personal property of businesses and collected by local units of government. The bipartisan revenue
Opportunity Wisconsin: Budget proposal from group including Rep. Steil would raise prescription drug prices, increase Social Security retirement age
RACINE, Wis. – Last week the Republican Study Committee, which Congressman Bryan Steil is a part of, released their 2024 budget proposal that includes drastic rollbacks of protections that are already lowering the costs of prescription drugs for Wisconsin seniors. The proposed
WisDems: Factsheet: Leading potential Wisconsin Senate candidate David Clarke’s record on abortion
MADISON, Wis. — As we approach the one year anniversary of the Dobbs Supreme Court decision, Wisconsin Republicans are doubling down on their anti-abortion extremism, even as the state continues to live under a dangerous, near-total abortion ban from 1849. The leading potential GOP candidate for
U.S. Sens. Johnson and Blumenthal: Invite PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and the Saudi Public Investment Fund to testify at hearing on proposed agreement
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), the ranking member and chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, invited PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir al-Rumayyan, and LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads urgently needed bill to protect LGBTQ+ community from discrimination
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Corey Booker (D-NJ) in introducing the Equality Act – historic, comprehensive legislation to ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans, just as religious, racial, and ethnic discrimination are illegal everywhere
Dept. of Workforce Development: May local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2023. In brief, the
Sen. Marklein: Ag roads improvement bill signed into law
Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein applauded the Governor’s signature on Act 13 to make his Ag Roads Improvement Program (ARIP) law today. “I am thrilled that ARIP has become law,” Sen. Marklein said. “Rep. Travis Tranel and I worked with
Dept. of Transportation: Seeks public comment on specialty license plate request from pet advocacy group
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application requesting a new specialty license plate from an organization that promotes the spaying, neutering and adoption of cats and dogs in Wisconsin. The plates will feature “Spay,
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: On Wisconsin Right to Contraception Act
Madison, Wis. – Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin supports the Wisconsin Right to Contraception Act introduced today. Statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Chief of Staff Lauren Lasry “Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Talks about Wisconsin women living under 1849 abortion ban, announces senate action to restore reproductive freedom
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate colleagues ahead of the anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and stripped reproductive health care freedom from 22 million
Democratic National Committee: Ahead of Dobbs anniversary, DNC launches new ad campaign in Wisconsin highlighting stakes of 2024 presidential election
This week, ahead of the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the Democratic National Committee is launching a paid media campaign in Wisconsin to highlight the stakes of the 2024 Presidential election on reproductive
Wisconsin Ag Coalition: Applauds Gov. Evers for signing bill to fix agricultural roads
MADISON – The Wisconsin Ag Coalition thanks Governor Tony Evers for signing Senate Bill 247 today, creating the new Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP) into law. The signing of the bill marks a significant step forward in addressing the urgent
Gov. Evers: Celebrates June Dairy Month by signing bill to support improving agricultural roads
STODDARD — Gov. Tony Evers today, during June Dairy Month, visited Hamburg Hills Farm in Stoddard to sign Senate Bill 247, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 13, to expand the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) to include agricultural road improvement projects by creating the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program. The move by the governor today to help support local
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Introduces Warrior Call Day Resolution, co-chairs Military Mental Health Task Force
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) and 15 bipartisan cosponsors introduced the Warrior Call Day Resolution, which will designate November 12, 2023 as National Warrior Call Day. This would encourage all Americans, especially active-duty and retired servicemembers, to
Sen. Pfaff: Attends Agriculture Road Improvement Program signing
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) was at Hamburg Hills Farm in Stoddard as Governor Evers signed the Agriculture Road Improvement Program (ARIP) into law. This law creates a grant program which will be used to fund transportation