Rep. Johnson: Votes in favor of birth control access
Madison – Rep. Johnson (R-Hebron) voted in favor of new legislation that would give pharmacists the ability to prescribe certain contraceptives. Currently in Wisconsin, women can only obtain most common birth control through a prescription from a physician or an
Rep. Anderson: Assembly passes AB 304
MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly passed AB 304, which rewrites our state’s rules on alcohol, including new regulations on the wedding barn industry. “AB 304 had a lot of great components in it. However, I could not
Rep. Gustafson: Honors Wisconsin’s dairy heritage
Madison – Rep. Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) partnered with Rep. Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City), Rep. Jon Plumer (R-Lodi), and Rep. Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) today to author Assembly Joint Resolution 56 recognizing June 2023 as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. “Dairy is
Rep. Considine: Statement on literacy bill and alcohol bill
Madison – Today, the Assembly was in session to vote on many proposals, including a bill that would change state standards on early-childhood literacy instruction. Another bill that came before the Assembly today would update the statutes on alcohol regulation. Representative Dave Considine
Rep. Kitchens: Assembly approves Right to Read Act
(Madison) – Wisconsin’s schools are a step closer to improving the way students learn to read. On Wednesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved the Right to Read Act, authored by Representative Joel Kitchens. The bill will help reverse years of
Rep. Callahan: Assembly passes Right to Read Act
[Madison, WI] – During this afternoon’s State Assembly Floor Session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of Assembly Bill (AB) 321, known as the Right to Read Act. AB 321 addresses literacy outcomes in teaching and will improve reading skills among Wisconsin
Rep. Gundrum: Votes to improve early literacy
Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) today voted in favor of Assembly Bill 321, which was introduced to reverse Wisconsin’s poor reading scores. After passage of the bill, he released the following statement: “Everyone knows reading is an essential
Rep. Allen: Votes for AB 321: Right to Read
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) joined a bipartisan effort to pass AB 321, which provides basic standards for student curriculum and invites parents to join alongside their children in their reading journey, ultimately increasing
Americans for Contraception: Lawmakers introduce Wisconsin’s “Right to Contraception Act”
MADISON, WISCONSIN – Today, Wisconsin State Representative Lisa Subeck and State Senator Diane Hesselbein introduced the “Right to Contraception Act,” which protects and preserves Wisconsiniters’ right to contraception, including condoms, the pill, and IUDs. The move to introduce Wisconsin’s Right to Contraception Act
Rep. Steffen: Praises passage of energy freedom legislation
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard), voted in favor of legislation that prohibits restrictions on homeowners that would prevent them from using the fuel source of their choice. This bill comes in response to bans on natural
Rep. Penterman Votes for Right to Read legislation
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following passage of the “Right to Read” legislation Assembly Bill 321. “Sixty-four percent of fourth-graders are not proficient at reading, said Representative Penterman. “For too long, Wisconsin students
Rep. Clancy: Literacy bill should be held back over the summer for additional attention
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly passed AB-321, a reading literacy bill with a top down approach that bans one form of instruction, three-cueing, in favor of a phonics based curriculum. Representative Clancy (D-19) issued the following statement: “We can
Dept. of Administration: Visit highlights how state grants have helped spur economic development in Janesville, Beloit
Janesville and Beloit, Wis. – Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld today met with entrepreneurs and business leaders from Rock County to highlight how state investments have helped stimulate the creation of new or expanded businesses in the area. Blumenfeld visited
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to defend taxpayers and reduce spending
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced the Enforce the Caps Act, which would impose restraints on federal spending by extending the enforcement period of spending caps that were recently signed into law under the Fiscal Responsibility Act through Fiscal Year
NFIB Wisconsin: Applauds repeal of obsolete personal property tax
MADISON (June 21, 2023) – Small business owners across Wisconsin applaud the repeal of the personal property tax, a complex tax that is assessed on the personal property of businesses and collected by local units of government. The bipartisan revenue
Opportunity Wisconsin: Budget proposal from group including Rep. Steil would raise prescription drug prices, increase Social Security retirement age
RACINE, Wis. – Last week the Republican Study Committee, which Congressman Bryan Steil is a part of, released their 2024 budget proposal that includes drastic rollbacks of protections that are already lowering the costs of prescription drugs for Wisconsin seniors. The proposed
WisDems: Factsheet: Leading potential Wisconsin Senate candidate David Clarke’s record on abortion
MADISON, Wis. — As we approach the one year anniversary of the Dobbs Supreme Court decision, Wisconsin Republicans are doubling down on their anti-abortion extremism, even as the state continues to live under a dangerous, near-total abortion ban from 1849. The leading potential GOP candidate for
U.S. Sens. Johnson and Blumenthal: Invite PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and the Saudi Public Investment Fund to testify at hearing on proposed agreement
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), the ranking member and chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, invited PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir al-Rumayyan, and LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads urgently needed bill to protect LGBTQ+ community from discrimination
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Corey Booker (D-NJ) in introducing the Equality Act – historic, comprehensive legislation to ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans, just as religious, racial, and ethnic discrimination are illegal everywhere
Dept. of Workforce Development: May local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2023. In brief, the