Rep. Callahan: Tough on crime package passes State Assembly
[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues on Wednesday in advancing legislation that, if enacted, would address the growing violent crime in Wisconsin. “It’s past time we stop focusing on letting criminals out of prison,
Rep. Spiros: Pleased to see crime bills pass on assembly floor
Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after two common-sense crime bills he authored were passed on the floor of the Assembly: “Transparency in government is essential, especially when public safety is at risk,” said Rep. Spiros. “I
Rep. Dallman: Calls for Secretary of State special election
Madison, WI — Today, Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) joined his Republican colleagues in passing Senate Joint Resolution 21 which calls on the governor to schedule a special election to fill a vacancy in the Office of Secretary of State. Secretary
UW-Madison: New funding to protect bats from fungal epidemic hinges on UW-Madison discoveries
MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison pediatrician Bruce Klein is trying to save bats. At first blush, as a physician scientist who is head of pediatric infectious disease at the American Family Children’s Hospital, Klein’s involvement in a continent-wide effort to
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: We can’t view CCP and Russia as separate threats
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, released the following statement on Xi Jinping’s summit with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. “Xi and Putin just doubled down on their no limits partnership
U.S. Rep. Moore: to Serve in Democratic Women’s Caucus leadership
This Congress, a record-breaking 94 Democratic women are serving in the House of Representatives, all of whom are members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus—including 16 Democratic women newly elected in the 118th Congress. The Democratic Women’s Caucus in the 118th
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Announces last round of endorsements
WISCONSIN—MARCH 22—Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released its final round of endorsements for the Spring 2023 election. The endorsed candidates are trusted to utilize their platforms and voices to push for the restoration and protection of reproductive rights for all
Rep. Donovan: Bipartisan reckless driving legislation passes Assembly
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Floor Session regarding the passage of bills relating to public safety including Assembly Bill 55 & 56 – authored by Rep. Donovan. “I and many of my colleagues from both
Sen. Wanggaard: Violent crime & serious harm definitions pass Legislature
MADISON – The state legislature gave final approval today to defining the terms “Violent Crime” and “Serious Harm” for purposes of the proposed constitutional amendment to reform bail. “The questions on the April ballot will help ensure public safety and
Sen. Wanggaard: Bill passes Senate, bill focuses on fentanyl epidemic, taking deadly drug dealers off the streets
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed a bill that will help get deadly drug dealers off the streets, and require judges to impose prison time when sentencing a person convicted of first degree reckless homicide. Senator Van Wanggaard
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Biden administration to protect Wisconsin businesses from Chinese companies cheating trade rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling the Department of Commerce to protect Wisconsin hardwood plywood manufacturers from Chinese companies that are cheating trade rules and creating unfair competition. As the Department of Commerce looks to modify circumvention
Sen. Agard: Disappointed in Republicans doubling down on anti-LGBTQ+ action
MADISON – Today, Senate Republicans are poised to take action on legislation that would continue to allow the practice of conversion therapy in Wisconsin. During today’s floor session, Senate Republicans will effectively block the ban on conversion therapy that was
Rep Moore Omokunde: On Assembly Bill 55: “Simply increasing enforcement penalties is not a panacea to curb reckless driving”
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 55, GOP-introduced legislation to increase reckless driving penalties ten-fold statewide. Assembly Bill 55 passed the Wisconsin State Assembly 85 – 12. State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde spoke on the
Rep. Neubauer: Pre-session statement
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly will meet for the third time since gaveling in on January 3rd to discuss and vote on legislation. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement ahead of the floor
Sen. Marklein: Senate, Assembly pass Marklein’s protective status for county jailers bill
Madison, WI – The State Senate passed Assembly Bill (AB) 28 today, authored by Senator Howard Marklein, which provides protective status to employees in county jails with unanimous, bi-partisan support. The bill now moves to Governor Tony Evers for signature. “I
American Bridge 21st Century: NRSC recruiting ultra-wealthy candidates to buy Senate seats
According to a new report from Politico, the NRSC and establishment Republicans are doing everything in their power to recruit filthy rich “candidates whose bank accounts are already loaded.” After failing to compete with Democrats’ grassroots fundraising the last two cycles,
Wisconsin Right to Life: Responds to false claims from SCOWIS candidate Judge Janet Protasiewicz
Wisconsin Right to Life is troubled to see SCOWIS candidate Judge Janet Protasiewicz make false claims regarding the Wisconsin Right to Life Political Action Committee’s endorsement process and its endorsement of Justice Daniel Kelly. Judge Protasiewicz has repeatedly made the false claim that Justice
Wisconsin Family Action: Launches advocacy campaign in support of Justice Dan Kelly
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Family Action, Inc. (WFA) launched a $225,000 targeted, statewide, multi-media express advocacy campaign to encourage Wisconsin voters to vote and to vote for Justice Dan Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court in this spring election. “Basically everything we
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Defense Secretary Austin must explain concerning increases in medical diagnoses in DoD database
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin after a Department of Defense (DoD) whistleblower provided the Senator’s office with new information showing concerning
Sen. Stroebel: Legislature stops activist board from legislating
Madison, WI – Earlier today, The Wisconsin Senate referred SB 4 to committee. This action was part of the ordinary procedure surrounding any objection of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (“JCRAR”). Senator Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued