Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, which would allow undergraduate borrowers repaying public or private loans to refinance those loans at an interest rate of 3.76 percent. Graduate and parent borrowers will also be
MADISON – Today, Democrats joined Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul in supporting a bill that would create Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) in Wisconsin. Extreme risk laws provide families and law enforcement officers with a formal legal process
FITCHBURG – Today, Governor Tony Evers, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and several legislative Democrats united in support of legislation introduced by Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) to create Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) in the state of Wisconsin. An ERPO enables
(MADISON) – Today Senator Fred Risser (D-Madison) alongside Rep. Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb) and Rep. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) introduced the End-of-Life Options Act (LRB 1624-1). This medical aid-in-dying legislation, would allow mentally capable, terminally ill adults less than six months
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced the award of $4.7 million for improvements to Appleton International Airport. The grants will be awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “Appleton International
(MADISON, WI) – Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement praising Governor Evers’ push to pass common sense red flag legislation, as well as called out President Trump’s broken promises to pass common sense gun safety
MADISON – Today, Democrats joined Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul in supporting a bill authored by Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) that would create Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) in Wisconsin. Extreme risk laws, also known as ‘Red
Madison, WI — Today, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) released the following statement on Governor Tony Evers’ willingness to consider gun confiscation in Wisconsin: “This is why Wisconsinites will never trust liberals with their Second Amendment Rights. Hiding
Rep. Scott Allen released the following statement regarding Gov. Evers’ proposed Extreme Risk Protection Order legislation: “If Democrats really cared about gun violence, they would object to prosecutors and liberal judges in Milwaukee and Dane Counties regularly dismissing weapons charges
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin remains in the top ten states in the nation for the percentage of graduates with student loan debt, according to the 14th annual report on the burden of student loan debt on college graduates released today by The
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced two major wins for Wisconsin dairy farmers and our agriculture economy through her Dairy Business Innovation Initiative which helps dairy businesses looking to get their start, grow their business, modernize their
As each new mass shooting hits the news, the shock and horror never fully dissipate. “We need to DO something now!” is a completely human, visceral response to these atrocities. Politicians, like Governor Evers, wish to appear as heroes run
MADISON – When asked about recent proposals to seize firearms from law-abiding owners, Governor Tony Evers today signaled his openness to considering such action in Wisconsin. In response, Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) offered the following statement: “This morning’s
MADISON –Today, legislative Democrats joined Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul in support of legislation introduced by Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) that would create Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) in Wisconsin. ERPO laws provide families and law enforcement
Madison…Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos released the following statement: “It’s widely known that we believe this legislation poses threats to due process and the 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. “Today in a partial answer to
“I have consistently run for office and been elected on protecting and expanding Second Amendment rights. I don’t intend to change that promise now. Evers’ bill follows the “guilty until proven innocent” model of justice. As stated on page 8,
Milwaukee, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) welcomed Governor Evers and a delegation of Wisconsin business leaders to their state-of-the-art Gen 6 Fab in Japan. With vertical construction of Foxconn’s nearly 1 million square-foot Gen 6 Fab in Mount Pleasant
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers again urged GOP lawmakers to address gun violence as he joined Dem lawmakers in unveiling “red-flag” legislation. The legislation would create a new process to ask a court to
Contact: campaign@justicedanielkelly.com Kelly Campaign Adds New General Consultant and Campaign Manager [Madison, WI] – Today, Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly announced the hiring of two new staff to help lead his campaign as he seeks a 10-year term on the Wisconsin
Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, which would allow undergraduate borrowers repaying public or private loans to refinance those loans at an interest rate of 3.76 percent. Graduate and parent borrowers will also be able to refinance loans to competitive rates, reducing monthly payments
MADISON – Today, Democrats joined Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul in supporting a bill that would create Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) in Wisconsin. Extreme risk laws provide families and law enforcement officers with a formal legal process to temporarily reduce an individual’s access to firearms if they
FITCHBURG – Today, Governor Tony Evers, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and several legislative Democrats united in support of legislation introduced by Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) to create Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) in the state of Wisconsin. An ERPO enables law enforcement officers and members of a person’s family or
(MADISON) – Today Senator Fred Risser (D-Madison) alongside Rep. Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb) and Rep. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) introduced the End-of-Life Options Act (LRB 1624-1). This medical aid-in-dying legislation, would allow mentally capable, terminally ill adults less than six months to live the ability to end life on their own
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced the award of $4.7 million for improvements to Appleton International Airport. The grants will be awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “Appleton International Airport plays a critical role in supporting economic development in
(MADISON, WI) – Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement praising Governor Evers’ push to pass common sense red flag legislation, as well as called out President Trump’s broken promises to pass common sense gun safety legislation. “We are grateful for Governor Evers’ leadership to fight
MADISON – Today, Democrats joined Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul in supporting a bill authored by Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) that would create Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) in Wisconsin. Extreme risk laws, also known as ‘Red Flag’ laws, provide families and law enforcement officers with a
Madison, WI — Today, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) released the following statement on Governor Tony Evers’ willingness to consider gun confiscation in Wisconsin: “This is why Wisconsinites will never trust liberals with their Second Amendment Rights. Hiding behind every supposedly ‘reasonable’ gun control measure is the Democrats’
Rep. Scott Allen released the following statement regarding Gov. Evers’ proposed Extreme Risk Protection Order legislation: “If Democrats really cared about gun violence, they would object to prosecutors and liberal judges in Milwaukee and Dane Counties regularly dismissing weapons charges on felons. Instead, Democrats continue to prey on the fear
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin remains in the top ten states in the nation for the percentage of graduates with student loan debt, according to the 14th annual report on the burden of student loan debt on college graduates released today by The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS). State graduates also
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced two major wins for Wisconsin dairy farmers and our agriculture economy through her Dairy Business Innovation Initiative which helps dairy businesses looking to get their start, grow their business, modernize their dairy plants and reach new markets. Baldwin’s Dairy Business Innovation Act was included
As each new mass shooting hits the news, the shock and horror never fully dissipate. “We need to DO something now!” is a completely human, visceral response to these atrocities. Politicians, like Governor Evers, wish to appear as heroes run to the cameras to tout legally untested, popular “remedies” to
MADISON – When asked about recent proposals to seize firearms from law-abiding owners, Governor Tony Evers today signaled his openness to considering such action in Wisconsin. In response, Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) offered the following statement: “This morning’s candid comments from Governor Evers only further illustrate that without
MADISON –Today, legislative Democrats joined Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul in support of legislation introduced by Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) that would create Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) in Wisconsin. ERPO laws provide families and law enforcement officers the tools they need to temporarily restrict an individual’s
Madison…Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos released the following statement: “It’s widely known that we believe this legislation poses threats to due process and the 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. “Today in a partial answer to a reporter’s question Governor Evers revealed Democrats’ real agenda: taking
“I have consistently run for office and been elected on protecting and expanding Second Amendment rights. I don’t intend to change that promise now. Evers’ bill follows the “guilty until proven innocent” model of justice. As stated on page 8, line10 of the bill “Notice need not be given…before issuing
Milwaukee, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) welcomed Governor Evers and a delegation of Wisconsin business leaders to their state-of-the-art Gen 6 Fab in Japan. With vertical construction of Foxconn’s nearly 1 million square-foot Gen 6 Fab in Mount Pleasant underway, the company remains committed to bringing to Wisconsin Gen
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers again urged GOP lawmakers to address gun violence as he joined Dem lawmakers in unveiling “red-flag” legislation. The legislation would create a new process to ask a court to temporarily take away firearms from someone deemed a threat to
Contact: campaign@justicedanielkelly.com Kelly Campaign Adds New General Consultant and Campaign Manager [Madison, WI] – Today, Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly announced the hiring of two new staff to help lead his campaign as he seeks a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Jessica Flanagain joins the Kelly Campaign as the