Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan package of affordable housing legislation

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed five bipartisan bills to help expand access to safe, affordable housing for working families, a critical effort to help support the state’s workforce and maintain the state’s economic momentum.    “Access to safe, reliable, and affordable housing statewide is an absolutely critical part of addressing Wisconsin’s long-standing workforce challenges,” said

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Rep. Conley: Statement on Assembly Bill 321

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up legislation related to literacy. Rep. Conley issued the following statement in response: “There is broad consensus that more must be done to support our youngest readers

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Rep. Allen: Votes for alcohol regulatory reform

Madison, WI -Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) voted to pass AB 304 which creates a Division of Alcohol Beverages dedicated exclusively to alcohol beverage education, regulation, and enforcement. Presently, enforcement is under the auspice of the Department

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Rep. Jacobson: Comments on birth control bill

MADISON – Today, Assembly Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) voted to allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control with the passing of Assembly Bill 176.  “As a co-sponsor, I am thrilled to help expand access to contraception for Wisconsinites. It is a positive

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Rep. Green: Assembly passes the Right to Read Act

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) joined his fellow colleagues in voting for Assembly Bill 321, The Right to Read Act. 67.4% of fourth grade students in Wisconsin failed to test proficient or above in reading. This statistic, which was reported last

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Rep. Kitchens: Assembly approves birth control access bill

(Madison) – Wisconsin women could soon have easier access to birth control. On Wednesday, the State Assembly overwhelmingly approved a bill authored by Representative Joel Kitchens that would allow pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives. Representative Kitchens says in some parts

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