Rep. Gundrum: votes for tax relief package
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for two items of legislation that will reduce taxes and defend taxpayers from future tax hikes. After the floor session, he released the following statement: “We can’t wait any longer to
Wisconsin Fairmaps Coalition: stands firm against opaque redistricting powergrab
MADISON – The Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition, a coalition of pro-democracy organizations dedicated to promoting fair and nonpartisan redistricting, actively advocates for a more transparent and inclusive redistricting process. We have consistently called for bipartisan cooperation and public involvement to ensure
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: introduces bill banning stock trading by members of Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to ban stock trading by members of Congress. The Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act would require all members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children
Rep. Callahan: applauds passage of “Returning Your Surplus” legislation
[Madison, WI] – During yesterday’s State Assembly floor session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) was pleased to join his Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 386, known as the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal. By cutting the individual income tax
Wisconsin business leaders: Send letter of support to Elections Administrator Meagan Wolfe ahead of Senate hearing
August 29, 2023 Milwaukee, Wisconsin — A bipartisan group of business leaders from across the state released a letter today addressed to Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission Meagan Wolfe, expressing support and appreciation for her leadership in overseeing and
Rep. Oldenburg: Introduces non-partisan redistricting legislation
MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (Viroqua) introduced Assembly Bill 415 alongside his legislative colleagues this afternoon. “In the past, I signed onto this bill when it was introduced in 2019 by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. I
Rep. Considine: Statement on Assembly session
Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bills that would reform taxes in Wisconsin. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on these bills: “I am disappointed that the tax cut bill passed today does not benefit those who need
Rep. Rodriguez: ‘Returning your surplus’ proposal moves forward
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for the ‘Returning Your Surplus’ proposal, which would provide over $2.9 billion in tax relief for retirees and the middle-class. “Just a few months ago, Gov. Tony Evers
Rep. August: Reacts to tax cut passing Assembly
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to the passage of the historic tax cut by the State Assembly: “Now that the state’s budget is finalized, it is time we send the billions
Sen. Agard: Reacts to Republican redistricting plan
MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans announced legislation to alter the redistricting process in Wisconsin. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Speaker Vos and legislative Republicans are masters of distraction and this most recent attempt is utterly
Sen. Smith: Decries Speaker Vos’ disingenuous “redistricting” announcement
MADISON– Today Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced that Republicans in the Assembly plan to introduce Iowa-style redistricting in Wisconsin. Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) had the following to say about Speaker Vos’ announcement: “It’s desperate and disingenuous to call for
Rep. Gustafson: Votes for historical middle class and retirement tax cuts
Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) today proudly voted “yes” on the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal (Assembly Bill 386) to deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees. “I am proud to deliver major tax relief
Rep. Armstrong: Votes to return surplus to taxpayers
Today State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for the “Returning Your Surplus” legislative package, which cuts taxes for Wisconsin’s middle class and retirees and requires legislative supermajorities to increase state tax rates “Governor
Rep. Neubauer: Responds to disingenuous GOP redistricting proposal
MADISON. Wis. – Today, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced that Legislative Republicans would be directly referring a redistricting bill to the Assembly Floor on Thursday. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) release the following statement: “Legislative Republicans’ announcement today
Rep. Pronschinske: Iowa-style non-partisan redistricting brought forth by Republicans
Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the announcement of plans to vote on a bill that would implement Iowa-style non-partisan redistricting brought forth by Republican members of the Wisconsin State Assembly: “Today, my Republican colleagues
Rep. Conley: GOP tax plan is unfair and unsustainable
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up a Republican-led tax plan. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “Governor Evers provided a plan for meaningful tax relief for middle income families.
Rep. Green: Votes to cut taxes
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) joined his fellow colleagues in voting in favor of the “Returning Your Surplus” legislation, which would cut taxes for the middle class and retirees. “This legislation would have great benefits for the middle class
Rep. Allen: Tax cuts help Wisconsinites
Madison, WI – Today, Rep Allen voted in favor of AB 386 and AJR 66 that would help lower taxes and keep them lower in order to help the average Wisconsinite. Think of Charles who works as an independent contractor
Rep. Rettinger: Honors commitment to constituents on tax reform
Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) voted in favor of returning hard-earned money back to Wisconsin taxpayers. The Wisconsin Tax Overhaul bill, officially known as Assembly Bill 386, would reduce taxes by approximately $3 billion. The Wisconsin Tax Overhaul
Reps. Novak, Tranel: Statement on nonpartisan redistricting bill
MADISON –Today, State Representative Todd Novak (R – Dodgeville) and State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) introduced a nonpartisan redistricting bill based on the “Iowa Model” in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Like the “Iowa Model,” this bill creates a nonpartisan