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
Rep. Shelton: On Assembly Floor session: NO on youth trans athlete bans
MADISON – The State Assembly resumed regular floor session today to take action on various bills, including multiple pieces of legislation that aims to separate trans children and control the access that Wisconsin youth have to sports. On this bill
ACLU of Wisconsin: Condemns State Assembly vote to pass anti-trans legislative package
MADISON — The Wisconsin State Assembly today passed Assembly Bills 377, 378, and 465 — three pieces of legislation that would exclude K-12 and collegiate trans student athletes from joining sports teams consistent with their identified gender and bar all
Rep. Allen: The “Help Not Harm Act” passes the Assembly
Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly passed the “Help Not Harm Act” (AB 465), which will now go to the Senate. The Senate Committee on Health also held a public hearing on the companion bill SB 480. Rep. Allen released
Rep. Plumer: Votes to protect girls and women in sports
MADISON, WI – Today on the floor, Rep. Plumer voted to protect girls and women in sports and issued the following statements: “As the father of 4 daughters, I cannot sit back and watch as females in high school and college
Rep. Considine: Trans people deserve belonging
Madison – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly took up 2 bills that exclude transgender athletes from participating in collegiate and K-12 sports. Another bill taken up today would disallow transgender youth from getting medical care. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement
Rep. Conley: Supports trans youth
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up Republican-authored anti-trans legislation. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “There are so many pressing issues Wisconsinites want the legislature to address-childcare, education, environment,