Contact: Representative Cindi Duchow (608) 266-3007 Madison, WI – State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) joined her colleagues in approving the 2017-19 state budget in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The budget protects taxpayers while also giving the largest investment to K-12 schools in state history. “I am proud to vote for

Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg (888) 534-0041 Madison…State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) voted with her Assembly colleagues to approve the 2017-2019 state budget on Wednesday. This $76 billion budget includes a historic $639 million in K-12 funding. “School districts in the 41st Assembly District will directly benefit from this budget.” said

Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma (608) 266-0656 Madison—Representative Terry Katsma (R–Oostburg) issued the following statement after joining his Wisconsin State Assembly colleagues in advancing the 2017-19 state budget. “Earlier this year, I said that my top priority during this session is to make sure that taxpayers are getting their money’s worth

Contact: Stephanie Wilson Miller 608-267-8823 Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced upcoming fall programs provided by Dane County UW-Extension. From becoming a certified master composter to learning more about what it takes to own a local food business, the fall programming at UW-Extension will bring resources and education to help people

CONTACT: 608-266-5340 Madison – Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after voting against the 2017-19 State Budget: “Governor Walker’s 2017 State Budget is rigging the system against Wisconsin workers and families. The budget bill will raise taxes on working families, drive down the wages of

Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (608) 266-0610 MADISON – After a marathon floor session lasting approximately 11 hours, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) gave approval to the 2017-2019 state budget that passed the Assembly late Wednesday evening. The budget is now in the Senate where it is expected to be considered

MADISON, WIS. –Jeffrey M. Anderson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Karl L. McKenzie, Sr., 47, Anoka, Minn., was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 156 months in federal prison for distributing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. McKenzie was

Contact: Rep. Ed Brooks 888-534-0050 Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly took up and passed AB 64, the Budget Bill. While, not perfect, this version is one that received support from State Representative Ed Brooks (R-Reedsburg). First and foremost, this budget makes some remarkable investments in public education. This

Contact: STATE REPRESENTATIVE: SCOTT KRUG: (608)-266-0215 Madison –Representative Scott Krug (R-Rome) voted in support of AB64 (the Budget Bill) today in the State Assembly. “At the end of the last state budget, we started to work hard on bringing forth a budget plan that Central Wisconsin would benefit from. Once the

Madison, WI – Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R-52 Fond du Lac) voted last night in favor of the 2017-19 Wisconsin state budget (Assembly Bill 64). The budget passed 57-39 and now heads to the State Senate for final legislative approval. The budget is highlighted by historic boosts to Wisconsin’s K-12 schools,

CONTACT: STATE REPRESENTATIVE ROB SWEARINGEN (608) 266-7141 Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R – Rhinelander) released the following statement after the Assembly approved the 2017-2019 biennial state budget, which makes a historic investment in public education, includes substantial funding for broadband expansion and provides tax relief for hardworking Wisconsinites.

Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 MADISON – Last night, Assembly Republicans once again passed a budget that is rigged against working families in favor of special interest giveaways and tax cuts for the most wealthy instead of creating an economy that works for Wisconsin working families. Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison)

Contact: Rep. Ohnstad, 608-266-0455 MADISON – Today, Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) voted against the 2017-19 biennial budget proposed by Governor Scott Walker and legislative Republicans. “This budget is rigged against Wisconsin families. It’s a massive giveaway to the wealthy at the expense of working Wisconsinites. Whether we look at repeal

Contact: Rep. Kathy Bernier 608) 266-9172 Madison…State Representative Kathy Bernier (R-Lake Hallie) released the following statement regarding Assembly passage of AB 64, the state budget bill, today in Madison. “I applaud my colleagues and my leadership on today’s action in the State Assembly. It took a while but we have made great

Contact: Rep. Jonathan Brostoff, 608.266.0650 MADISON—Representative Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement today reacting to the passage of Wisconsin’s 2017-2019 Biennial Budget. “After more than two months of waiting past the budget’s due date, we have been presented with a substandard mess with lack of full consideration for some

Contact: Rep. Born – (608) 266-2540 Madison – Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement upon the passage of the 2017-19 biennial budget in the State Assembly late Wednesday evening: “Today, Assembly Republicans reaffirmed our commitment to passing a balanced budget while investing in our priorities, such as

Madison – On Wednesday State Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) joined his colleagues in approving the 2017-19 state budget in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He is proud of his vote of support for a budget that makes the largest investment to K-12 schools in state history, while still protecting the taxpayers

Contact: Dave Murphy, 608-266-7500 Madison…Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) voted today in favor of Wisconsin’s 2017-19 biennial budget, Assembly Bill 64. “No legislation is perfect, yet I firmly believe this budget is one of the best in our history,” Murphy said. “Government reforms, support for families, and a clear path to

CONTACT: Rep. Patrick Snyder (608) 266-0655 MADISON… Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of the 2017-2019 state budget: “Today, I was proud to vote for a budget that invests in the people of Wisconsin,” said Snyder. “I am confident that this two-year

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— Today the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a conservative state budget that cuts taxes and makes a record investment in our classrooms. Governor Walker and the Republican leaders in the Legislature have our state working and winning. The Republican Party of Wisconsin released the