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
Wisconsin Family Action: Responds to PPWI resuming abortions
MADISON – Today Planned Parenthood announced that it will resume performing abortions at its Madison and Milwaukee clinics next week despite the fact that Wisconsin’s abortion ban is still in effect. This is devastating news for innocent preborn children and Wisconsin mothers who deserve
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Sept. 26-27
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the September board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, originating from
Opportunity Wisconsin: With abortion care available, Wisconsinites won’t forget Republican congressmen who stood in the way of access
MADISON, Wis. – With Planned Parenthood’s announcement that they will begin offering abortion care again in the state, Wisconsinites will once again have access to basic reproductive care without the extreme financial burden of traveling out-of-state and spending thousands out-of-pocket
Sen. Nass: WEC Administrator Wolfe rejected by Senate
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding his vote to reject the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to another term as Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. The Senate rejected her appointment by a vote of 22-11: “I voted
Sen. Larson: Scapegoating of Meagan Wolfe just the latest attempt to subvert our democracy
Madison, WI – Today, Senate Republicans held an improper vote on an appointment that was not legally before them in an attempt to remove Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe, subverting the bipartisan process prescribed by law. This blatant attempt to
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