CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – Yesterday, the State Senate passed Assembly Bill 836, authored by Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), Representative Todd Novak (R- Dodgeville), Senator Luther Olsen (R- Ripon) and Senator Mark Miller (D-Monona). AB 836 will update references in state statutes to reflect current population numbers

For Further Information Contact: State Senator Dan Feyen (608) 266-5300 Madison—State Senator Dan Feyen(R-Fond du Lac), will be hosting a Town Hall meeting in the district on Tuesday March 27th from 3:00pm-4:00pm. The meeting will be hosted at the Town of Black Wolf Town Hall 380 E. Black Wolf Ave

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today pressed U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos on several issues, including her position on gun violence prevention, her support for school choice programs, and her failure to visit low-performing schools. During the exchange, Pocan asked DeVos if

Contact: Sen. Leah Vukmir (608) 266-2512 Sen.Vukmir@legis.wi.gov MADISON, Wis. — Authored by Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Brookfield, the Senate passed legislation prohibiting Wisconsin from contracting with any company participating in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction movement against Israel. “I am proud to have authored this bill standing with our friend and

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) released the following statement about U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s visit to Horicon, WI: “Wisconsin has continued to be a leader in the preservation of its beautiful environment. This is made possible by Wisconsinites’ conservation efforts

Contact: Rep. David Bowen (608) 266-7671 MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Education held a public hearing on six bills being rushed through the legislative process with the stated intention of improving school safety. Representative David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement: “There are several issues with this legislative

Madison – Today the Assembly Committee on Education held a public hearing on a package of six bills to address school safety. The package is part of the special session called for by Governor Walker, and includes one bill authored by Representative Spiros (R-Marshfield). Special Session Assembly Bill 2, authored

Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma March 20, 2018 608.266.0656 Rep. Evan Goyke 608.266.0645 MADISON—Today the Wisconsin State Senate passed bipartisan legislation authored by Rep. Terry Katsma (R–Oostburg) and Rep. Evan Goyke (D–Milwaukee) that makes common-sense changes to Wisconsin’s sheriff sale process. The Assembly previously passed both bills on January 23rd. The

DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Corrections Secretary Jon Litscher provided the following statement regarding a settlement that was reached with former youth Sydni Briggs, who was housed at Copper Lake School: “I took over as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections in early March 2016

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — Senate Democrat Leader Jennifer Shilling thinks she can spend your money better than you can. While Republican leaders voted to continue advancing Governor Walker’s tax relief plan for Wisconsin families, Democrats fought to keep that money in Madison — vowing that they

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2017 Assembly Bill 789, authored by Senator Cowles and Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc), passed the Senate: “Today’s action by the Senate moves Wisconsin one step closer to opening our doors to an

CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison – Today, six bills championed by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) passed the State Senate. Five of the bills, Assembly Bills 659 (AB 659), 735 (AB 735), 809 (AB 809) 848 (AB 848) and 872 (AB 872) were authored by Rep. Loudenbeck, while

Contact: Sen. Leah Vukmir Tuesday, March 20, 2018 (608) 266-2512 Sen.Vukmir@legis.wi.gov MADISON, Wis. — The senate has passed a bill authored by Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic in Wisconsin. “This serious epidemic has caused the senseless death of too many Wisconsinites,” said Vukmir. “As

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today invited President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic to address a joint meeting of Congress when he visits Washington next month. “France is not only our oldest ally, but one of our strongest,” said Speaker Ryan. “This is

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org MADISON — True to her long record of putting corporate special interests first and selling out Wisconsin workers, state Sen. Leah Vukmir yesterday joined her Senate colleagues in refusing to vote and failing to deliver for the 600 Wisconsinite Kimberly-Clark workers told that they’re going to