Gov. Evers: Takes action on Assembly Bill 374

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 374 relating to the settlement of opioid litigation. A signing statement for Assembly Bill 374 is available here. “I am signing Assembly Bill 374 because it will help bring much-needed funds to communities throughout

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Sen. Jacque: Urges governor to sign bipartisan state budget

DE PERE, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today urged Gov. Evers to sign the Legislature’s bi-partisan 2021-23 state budget, which makes transformational investments in workforce, healthcare, and Northeast Wisconsin while providing tax relief for middle class families and

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Sen. Cowles: Votes ‘aye’ on 2021-23 state budget

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after voting in-favor of the 2021-23 Wisconsin State Budget – 2021 Assembly Bill 68 as amended by Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 – during today’s state Senate floor period: “Overall, this was a

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Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on budget passage

Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed the Legislature’s 2021-23 Biennial State Budget. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released the following statement:   “The full Legislature has now passed the most conservative budget in a generation turning Governor Evers’

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Sen. Marklein: State budget passes the Legislature

MADISON, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement today following the final Senate’s passage of the State Budget bill: “I am very proud of the legislature’s state budget. We made strategic investments to support the priorities

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Sen. Bernier: To Gov. Evers, sign this budget!

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Sen. Wirch: Statement on budget passage

Madison – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement after voting against passage of the 2021-2023 budget bill crafted by the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC):   “With the expected $4.4 billion in additional revenue we’ll have coming in, this

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on Assembly Bill 374

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 374 relating to the settlement of opioid litigation. A signing statement for Assembly Bill 374 is available here. “I am signing Assembly Bill 374 because it will help bring much-needed funds to communities throughout Wisconsin to address the opioid pandemic through a settlement with

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Americans for Prosperity: Calls for passage of fiscally responsible budget

Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today applauded the Assembly for adopting a fiscally responsible budget and rejecting Governor Evers’ bloated spending wish list. The grassroots organization also called for the swift passage of a fiscally responsible budget proposal by the Senate which is expected to vote today

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U.S. Sens. Johnson, Grassley: Raise concerns over more conflicts of interest and political bias in recent DOJ national security hire

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are seeking clarity from the Justice Department about the role that Susan Hennessey will play in the department’s National Security Division (NSD). Hennessey has repeatedly and publicly expressed partisan comments about previous and current investigations, including the Justice Department inspector

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Sen. Felzkowski: A beneficial budget for a rebounding Wisconsin

Madison, WI – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin State Senate voted on the 2021-23 biennial budget, which passed the body with bipartisan support. Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) proudly cast her vote in favor of the legislation, which will support our state as we move forward from the turbulence of the last year.

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Sen. Jacque: Urges governor to sign bipartisan state budget

DE PERE, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today urged Gov. Evers to sign the Legislature’s bi-partisan 2021-23 state budget, which makes transformational investments in workforce, healthcare, and Northeast Wisconsin while providing tax relief for middle class families and active-duty military members. The budget passed the full State Senate

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Sen. Cowles: Votes ‘aye’ on 2021-23 state budget

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after voting in-favor of the 2021-23 Wisconsin State Budget – 2021 Assembly Bill 68 as amended by Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 – during today’s state Senate floor period: “Overall, this was a good budget for Wisconsin’s 2nd Senate District. I was happy

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Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on budget passage

Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed the Legislature’s 2021-23 Biennial State Budget. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released the following statement:   “The full Legislature has now passed the most conservative budget in a generation turning Governor Evers’ bloated, political document into a responsible, bi-partisan success story for

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Sen. Marklein: State budget passes the Legislature

MADISON, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement today following the final Senate’s passage of the State Budget bill: “I am very proud of the legislature’s state budget. We made strategic investments to support the priorities of the people of Wisconsin while respecting the hard-working taxpayers

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Sen. Bernier: To Gov. Evers, sign this budget!

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Sen. Wirch: Statement on budget passage

Madison – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement after voting against passage of the 2021-2023 budget bill crafted by the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC):   “With the expected $4.4 billion in additional revenue we’ll have coming in, this budget provided a rare opportunity to address so many of

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