Sen. Stroebel: Senate overrides several of Evers’ vetoes and rejects Meagan Wolfe
Madison, WI – The Senate met earlier to take action on several items including votes to override three of the Governor’s vetoes this session as well as three political appointments that ultimately resulted in the rejection of Meagan Wolfe as
Rep. Stubbs: Applauds restored abortion care access in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – State Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement today upon Planned Parenthood’s announcement that they will resume abortion services in Wisconsin Monday September 18, 2023. I am overjoyed to share in this historic day with the rest
Sen. Smith: Troubled by vote on WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe
MADISON– Today the Republican majority in the Wisconsin State Senate voted to reject the supposed appointment of Wisconsin Elections Committee Administrator Meagan Wolfe. Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) had the following to say about the vote: “Republicans became ‘law-takers’ today by
Sen. Testin: Votes to override governor’s tax cut veto
Madison, WI – Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) and twenty-one of his colleagues voted to override Governor Evers’ line-item veto that gutted Wisconsin’s significant portion of the record $3.5 billion income tax cut passed in the legislature’s version of the budget
Rep. Joers: Hometown Hero awarded to Middleton detective Jill Tutaj
MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) was honored to present the legislative Hometown Hero Award to Detective Jill Tutaj for her service to the community. Representative Joers released the following statement: “Detective Jill Tutaj has invested in our community
Rep. Stubbs: Supports Childcare Counts amendment to AB 387
As a mother and a former educator, the well-being of Wisconsin’s children and families is always at the forefront of my policy considerations. Our kids deserve to grow up in communities that prioritize their health, education, and upbringing. One of
Sen. Pfaff: Applauds passage of Farmland Preservation Bill
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and the Wisconsin State Senate passed bipartisan legislation to improve Wisconsin’s Farmland Preservation Program, which has supported farmland conservation efforts since the 1970s. The changes to the program include an increase in
Sen. LeMahieu: Senate overrides Gov. Evers’ irresponsible vetoes
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement following today’s floor action: “The Governor’s original budget recommendations would have turned Wisconsin’s $7 billion surplus into a $3 billion deficit by 2027. His budget would have raised taxes, expanded
Pro-Life WI: Planned Parenthood flouts state law, announces it will resume abortion services Monday
(Brookfield) – Today Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced that it will resume the provision of “abortion services” at its facilities in Madison and Milwaukee beginning Monday. Dan Miller, Pro-Life Wisconsin State Director, offered the following comments: “Abortion is not health
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Exposes Democrat lies
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Dagan McDowell on Sunday Morning Futures to discuss Democrats’ radical climate agenda as well as President Biden’s weakness on the world stage. He also joined Laura Ingraham on The Ingraham Angle to discuss Democrats’ disingenuous
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul announces lawsuit to clarify WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe remains a lawful holdover
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the filing of a lawsuit seeking an order declaring that Wisconsin Election Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe is lawfully holding over in her current position and the Senate has no power
Rep. Shelton, Sen. Larson: Legislative Democrats introduce the second Working for Wisconsin: Investing in Our Kids’ Education package
MADISON, WI – Ranking Democratic Assembly and Senate Education Committee Members, Representative Kristina Shelton and Senator Chris Larson, offered this statement upon the release of the second of three legislative packages included in the Working for Wisconsin: Investing in Our Kids’
Sen. Agard: Statement on the GOP’s undemocratic actions to oust Wisconsin’s top election official
MADISON – Today, the State Senate took action on the improper and illegal nomination of Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin’s top election official. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement on the Senate’s action: “The Wisconsin State Senate cannot
American Heart Association: Health of new moms and babies takes important step forward in the Wisconsin Legislature
MADISON, Wis., September 14, 2023 – Ensuring the health and well-being of new moms and babies took a positive step forward today with the passage of SB 110, which would extend health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months
Rep. Anderson: Democrats introduce legislation to support students with disabilities
MADISON – Representative Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay) and Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), along with other Legislative Democrats, introduced legislation today that would increase the special education reimbursement rate and prohibit discrimination against students with disabilities at voucher schools. Shelton and Anderson
UW–Green Bay: Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Month featuring ‘Estamos Aqui’ and a visit from national author Jenny Torres Sanchez
GREEN BAY – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has an extensive list of events planned to celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month alongside the national celebration from September 15 through October 15. The month of celebration kicks off with Estamos Aqui, an outdoor
Dept. of Natural Resources: Fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine spotlights everything “Rooted In Wisconsin”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. The latest issue celebrates all the autumn traditions “Rooted in Wisconsin,” with stories offering a little something
Sen. Hesselbein: Applauds passage of Council on Veterans Programs bill
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the State Senate passed Senate Bill 251 which changes the makeup of the Council on Veterans Programs: “I am pleased to see this bipartisan legislation pass the Senate
Sen. Jacque: Landmark “Licensing Reciprocity for Workforce Growth Act” clears Senate
MADISON… To address increasingly acute shortages of licensed professionals in a number of critical fields, and the resulting stresses on the remaining professionals in their fields and public at large, the State Senate today passed legislation with bi-partisan support establishing reciprocal
Sen. Feyen: Statement on appointment vote
Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after voting on the Senate floor against the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to serve as Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “Today I voted against the