Contact: Jason Stein (608) 982-0323 jstein@wispolicyforum.org WPF Looks at Potential Effects on TIF MADISON – Changes proposed by Gov. Tony Evers to tax increment financing (TIF) would have major impacts on the main economic development tool for local governments in the state, lowering the revenues of existing TIF districts and

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released the following statement on Hamas’ missile attacks on Israel and the current state of Gaza. “Earlier this month, Palestinian militant groups, like Hamas, fired almost 700 missiles into Israel.” Said Grothman. “Israel was forced to respond to this attack

Contact: Representative Robyn Vining 608-266-9180 MADISON – Last week, Republicans in the Joint Finance Committee erased the budget proposal to authorize $40 million in borrowing to help municipalities replace lead laterals, which are the pipes that connect homes to the water mains under city streets. Without this bonding, homeowners likely will

CONTACT: (608) 267-7669 MADISON – State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on the appointments of Latino Wisconsinites by Governor Tony Evers: “I’m grateful to Governor Tony Evers—he has prioritized appointing knowledgeable, experienced and diverse candidates to run our state. In particular, I would like to highlight the

Contact: Representative Melissa Sargent Email: Rep.Sargent@legis.wi.gov Phone: (608)-266-0960 MADISON –Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) issued the following statement to announce the release of LRB-3281/2, which permits pharmacists the ability to prescribe hormonal contraceptives and increases equitable access to birth control for Wisconsin women: “I am committed to ensuring that contraceptives are as

Life, Victims’ Rights, and Paper/Forestry Industry CONTACT: Rep. Felzkowski                                                                                   

Contact: Iris Riis 608-256-7549 x2132 iris.riis@ppwi.org MADISON – Republicans in the Assembly today voted to pass bills that deliberately spread misinformation about abortion care and duplicate current law. Statement from Mel Barnes, Legal and Policy Director at Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: “These bills are being pushed by the same people who

CONTACT: Rep. Felzkowski                                                                                               

CONTACT: Rep. Rick Gundrum (608) 264-8486 Madison – Today, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) released this statement following the passage of four common sense bills in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “Earlier today, I enthusiastically voted in favor of four bills that ensure that a disturbing national trend toward expanded abortion practices

For more information, contact:                                                                                   Kenya Parker (608) 266-5813 MADISON — Representative LaKeshia Myers introduced

CONTACT: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 Evers Administration makes fiscally responsible decision to pay down state debt Republicans accumulated MADISON – On Wednesday, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released updated revenue projections, showing general fund tax collections will be higher than projected by $753 million over the next three years. The Department

CONTACT: Rep. Patrick Snyder (608) 266-0654 Rep. Snyder votes to protect homeless youth and the unborn; proclaims May as Motherhood Month Madison— The Wisconsin State Assembly convened on Wednesday to vote on several provisions including, among others, allowing minors to enter homeless facilities; four bills protecting infants and the unborn; and

For Immediate Release                                                           Contact: Sen. Hansen May 15, 2019                                                                                    608-266-5670 (Madison)—State Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) said Republicans continue to show the public whose side they’re on in a battle between Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and homeowners after a Senate Republicans again refused to vote to close the Dark Stores loophole.

CONTACT: Rep. Gae Magnafici                                                                          (608) 267-2365 MADISON – Rep. Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) voted in favor of Assembly Bill 76 which would reduce the number of hours required for Certified Nursing Assistant certification from 120 hours to 75 hours. The bill would bring Wisconsin’s certification requirements in line with federal

Contact: Meghan Sovey Meghan.Sovey@legis.wi.gov 608-266-8546 Democrats attempt bipartisan effort to support UW-EC science building project while area Republican Assemblyman play politics. MADISON – Today Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) submitted a letter of support to Joint Finance Committee members advocating for the construction of the Science and

For more information, please contact: Rebekah Sweeney, 608-286-1001 or rsweeney@wischeesemakers.org MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) thanks members of the Wisconsin State Senate for their unanimous approval of Senate Bill 91, legislation which would create a nutrient pollution trading clearinghouse. “This legislation is the result of industry and

Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma (608) 266-0656 Madison – Rep. Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) and the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a package of four bills in response to proposals from around the nation that would make late-term abortions legal up to the moment of birth. Among the provisions in this package are the Born Alive

Cecely Castillo (608) 251-0139                                                                                        Republicans Pass Extreme Policies While Denying Health Care Coverage MADISON – Statement from Sara Finger, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health (WAWH): “Women across our state are fed up with and appalled at how women’s health is being used as a political game

Contact: Rep. Timothy Ramthun (608) 266-9175 MADISON- State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) issued the following statement in response to the Assembly passing four pieces of pro-life legislation: “I am very proud the Assembly reaffirmed our shared commitment of protecting the pre-born today by passing crucial pro-life bills. These bills, four