Rep. Andraca: Statement on Senate redistricting hearing
Madison, Wis. – The Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection held a public hearing today on a Republican redistricting proposal. In response, Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) issued the following statement: “For nearly five hours citizens from
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on plan to direct $170 million in emergency funding to stabilize child care industry statewide
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231020demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his announcement directing $170 million in emergency funding to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to continue the Child Care Counts Stabilization Payment program at its
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Kurtz on honoring 50 years of volunteer service in the U.S. Armed Forces
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231020gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Kurtz (R – Wonewoc) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. I would be remiss if we didn’t talk about our all-volunteer military. The draft ended in 1973, and so many of
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bipartisan Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Representatives Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Mary Miller (R-IL), and Danny K. Davis (D-IL) introduced H.R. 5920, the Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, which would amend the tax code to protect marriage by ensuring that student
Rep. Bodden: 59th District First Responder of the Year and American Family Field update
Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) is proud to recognize Paul Oosterhouse as the 59th Assembly District First Responder of the year. On Tuesday, October 17th, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a resolution honoring first responders for their service from
Sen. Knodl: Non-partisan redistricting public hearing
Madison – Today, State Senator Dan Knodl (R – Germantown) and the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections, and Consumer Protection heard public testimony on Senate Bill 488/Assembly Bill 415. This legislation ensures the nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau, will draw
A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin Senate Republicans to take up disingenuous, deceptive legislative districting bill
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a state Senate committee held a public hearing on a bad faith redistricting bill from Republicans that would keep the GOP majority of the legislature in charge of drawing Wisconsin’s legislative maps. The bill – which was
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on employee pay raises for UW System employees
MADISON, WI – In response to the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) decision to withhold pay raises for UW System Employees. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am deeply disappointed to hear that the Joint Committee on Employment Relations
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Senators call for humanitarian aid to address emergency needs in Gaza
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and 33 of her colleagues are calling on the Biden administration to deliver humanitarian aid, like food, water, and shelter, to the innocent civilians and help address the emergency needs in Gaza and
Dept. of Workforce Development: State reaches record number of jobs for third month in row
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job totals for the month of September 2023, which showed Wisconsin’s total non-farm jobs hit another record high of 3,017,800. This is 34,500
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces additional $2 million grant award for Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is pleased to announce the effort of the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF) will continue for another three years with a newly awarded $2 million grant from the United States Department of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Launches new vapor intrusion webpage for local governments
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new webpage to help local governments address vapor intrusion in their communities. The new Vapor Intrusion for Local Governments webpage from the Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program provides tools and
WILL: Unveils new teacher resources to break the status quo in education
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and it’s Restoring American Education initiative (RAE)—alongside award-winning Wisconsin educator and Thomas B. Fordham Institute Policy Associate, Daniel Buck—released a new roadmap for educators to help achieve strong educational outcomes for
Rep. Macco: Honors Sergeant Michael Luberda as First Responder of the Year
MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement about First Responders Appreciation Day at the State Capitol. “As part of Tuesday’s ceremony, I had the honor of recognizing Patrol Sergeant Michael Luberda as the 88th Assembly District’s 2023 First Responder
Rep. Hurd: 68th Assembly District First Responders of the Year
Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) presented Eau Claire Fire Department Firefighter Paramedic Heather Morning, Firefighter Paramedic Nathan Much, and Engineer EMT Scott Mohr with the 2023 “First Responders of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday.
NDRC: Slams Wisconsin GOP’s redistricting bill as another gerrymandering scheme
Washington, D.C. — Today, in the midst of growing opposition to Senate Bill 488/Assembly Bill 415, the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection will host a hearing on the bill. Wisconsin Republicans have claimed that the bill is
Dept. of Agriculture: Reminds farmers to check runoff risk prior to spreading manure
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Watertown, Wis.
WATERTOWN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Watertown, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 18, 2023. At approximately 11:17
DCCC: Speaker vote round two: U.S. Rep. Van Orden sides with extremist Jim Jordan
For the second time in 24 hours, Derrick Van Orden has voted for extremist Jim Jordan for speaker. Van Orden has had every opportunity to embrace a bipartisan governing coalition, but once again caved to the demands of his far-right
Rep. Maxey: Votes to keep Brewers in Wisconsin
Madison, WI – Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) issued the following statement after the Assembly passed legislation providing funding for upkeep of American Family Field: “I am no fan of being backed into a corner by a professional sports team