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MADISON – Today, an amendment expanding universal background checks for firearms was rejected by Legislative Republicans on a party line vote. Representative Subeck released the following statement in response. “Today, Republicans talked a good game on public safety, but when

Madison, WI – Ever since the days of Ronald Reagan, Republicans across the country have delighted in pointing out every example of government failure they can find, both real and imaginary. Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate have elevated it to an

Madison, WI – Today, Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) voted in favor of numerous bills before the Assembly that will increase penalties for violent crimes and provide law enforcement with the tools they need to protect our communities. “We know that

MADISON – The Assembly was on the floor today to take up several initiatives aimed at reducing crime in Wisconsin. Rep. Rodriguez released the following statement explaining her support for the package and emphasizing the importance of reducing crime rates around

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg’s (R-Markesan) first bill of the 2023-2024 legislative session unanimously passed the Wisconsin State Senate today. Senate Bill 36 makes updates to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s duties, and will align the department’s current practices with state statute. “Tourism

Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement after supporting legislation to protect our communities: “Protecting our communities is our most important duty as legislators and one I take very seriously. Violent crime is a serious

MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer joined his Republican colleagues in the Assembly and passed tough on crime legislation to hold criminals accountable and keep our communities safe. Rep. Plumer issued the following statement: “Too often, we see soft-on-crime judges and

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) encourage electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements with their provider or apply for financial assistance

Madison – Today, the Assembly was in session to take up a number of bills regarding alterations to the criminal justice system in Wisconsin. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “Everybody deserves to feel

MADISON – Today, a bipartisan resolution proclaiming March 2023 as Women’s History Month in Wisconsin passed on the floor of the Wisconsin Assembly. The resolution, authored by Representative Subeck, honors the many achievements that Wisconsin women have made throughout the

MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed a series of “tough-on-crime” legislation in their attempts to play political theater with the criminal legal system. AB 54, AB 55, AB 56, AB 57, AB 58, and AB 70 are punitive bills that

WHITEWATER – March 22, 2023 – The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathon Team Event, 5k, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is excited to announce that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has committed to another year of being a

Madison, WI – Today, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for a package of anti-crime legislation. After voting for these bills, he issued the following statement: “Wisconsinites deserve safe neighborhoods and peace of mind. Unfortunately, crime is on the rise in

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement on the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 21, which calls on Governor Evers to call a special election to fill the Office of Secretary of State. Last week, Governor

(Milwaukee, Wis.) – Judge Bill Brash’s campaign for re-election to District 1 of the Court of Appeals announced today the endorsement of the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215. In a letter written to Judge Brash, IAFF-Local 215 President Eric Daun

Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following today’s Assembly floor session. “Too many Wisconsinites suffer harm committed by criminals with lengthy violent histories,” said Representative Penterman. “Families should feel safe in their

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As more families deal with skyrocketing prescription drug prices, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) today introduced the Fair Accountability and Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act, bipartisan legislation to require basic transparency for pharmaceutical corporations

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session voting on primarily crime-related legislation. Representative Joers released the following statement:  “Wisconsin Republican’s tough on crime narrative fails to adequately address the actual issues impacting Wisconsinites. There is no question

MADISON…Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement regarding action taken by Republicans to call for a special election for the recently vacated office of Secretary of State.  Legislative Republicans brought forward a joint resolution (SJR 21)

MADISON– Wisconsin’s water quality will improve thanks to an improved coordination process between businesses and farmers. The new program is thanks to bipartisan legislation by Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay). Now instead of spending