MADISON – This week the Wisconsin State Assembly met for the last time this session. Assembly Republican leadership decided to close the day without taking up many priorities important to the people of Wisconsin. Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) expressed her disappointment with the lack of progress made on issues important

The Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations congratulates the Assembly today for passing SB 527 the seclusion and restraint bill, that will further ensure students are protected from harmful practices, support schools and keep parents informed. The bill includes common sense changes to the state’s current seclusion and restraint law

MADISON, Wis. – On the final day of the 2019-20 Legislative Session, Republicans refused to take up proposals offered by Governor Evers’ Special Session on Education that would have fulfilled the state’s 2/3rds K-12 education funding commitment, provided $80 million more in special education funding, and an additional $22 million

MADISON – Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) showed his support for Wisconsin family farmers today as he cast his vote in favor of an Assembly Republican package of bills that will help those in the agriculture industry, both in the short-term and the long-term. The legislative package includes seven initiatives, including grants

Madison- On the last scheduled session floor date of the State Assembly, four bills authored by Rep. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) passed with overwhelming support. One of these would increase school expenditure transparency. Under the bill, the Department of Public Instruction would create an easy-to-access online school expenditure portal. Any member of the

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the final regular floor session for the Wisconsin State Assembly. “The Assembly regular session ended on a high note with the passage of the GOP Tax Cut Plan and a comprehensive agricultural aid package. “Once again Republicans voted to return surplus

The Wisconsin Personal Services Association (WPSA) is celebrating National Caregivers Day by recognizing the important work of the more than 63,000 personal care aides employed in our state who make it possible for older adults and people with disabilities to live in their own homes. “Every day in Wisconsin—whether it’s

Madison, WI – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) voted to provide additional tax relief for his constituents today in the Assembly. The legislation returns over $247 million in surplus tax revenue back to the people. “Our state’s economy continues to perform above expectations and I voted today to reduce income

MADISON – The following is a statement from State Representative Tip McGuire on the conclusion of the Wisconsin State Assembly’s 2019-20 session: “With many months still available to us to continue working on legislation that could help our state, the Republican majority has indicated that the Assembly has met for

MADISON – Wisconsin State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement on the final day of the 2019-2020 floor session in the Wisconsin State Assembly: “Over the last thirteen months under Governor Tony Evers’ leadership, we have been able to move the needle on many issues important to Wisconsinites,”

Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) released the following statement: “Today, the Assembly passed legislation that would provide individuals who are impacted by PFAS contamination with clean water. This legislation will be a critical component of the state’s response to PFAS contamination.” “While what the Assembly passed is not the complete

Madison—The State Assembly unanimously approved Senate Bill 446 late Thursday in the final floor action of the current legislative session. The bill provides funds to an interdisciplinary team to bring home Wisconsin service members still Missing-in-Action (MIA), many since World War II (WWII), and from later conflicts. Rep. Skowronski stated

(MADISON) — Yesterday the state Assembly passed AB 786, a bill that will provide free online training to family and volunteer guardians about the role, responsibilities, and other important features of Wisconsin’s guardianship law before they are appointed. “People with disabilities and aging adults who may need support deserve to

Madison, WI (February 20, 2020)— Today the state Assembly passed Assembly Bill 422 to bring Wisconsin’s minimum tobacco sales age in line with the Federal sales age. The bill enjoyed bi-partisan support and will enable local law enforcement to implement a recent federal law change. “Youth use of e-cigarettes is

Madison, WI – Before the Assembly’s final regular floor session, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues at a Capitol press conference to review the successes of the 2019-20 Legislative Session. Highlighted in the press conference were Republicans’ continued commitments to students, farmers, taxpayers and seniors. During the 2019-20

MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) is pleased that the Wisconsin State Assembly passed two of his bills Thursday that will assist municipalities with room tax collections and protect the property rights of condominium owners. AB 683 makes a technical change to 2019 Act 10, which requires lodging

Madison – Last night the Assembly adjourned for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session, despite the fact that regular session is scheduled to continue into May 2020. Representative Considine (D-Baraboo) offered the following statements: “I am proud of the work we’ve done this session,” said Rep. Considine. “In the past year, my colleagues