MADISON, Wis. — Today, in less than a minute in both chambers, the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature refused to take action on Governor Tony Evers’ surplus plan — showing that they’re against addressing rising costs, increasing child care opportunities, expanding caregiving, and improving education quality. Whether at the gas pump or the checkout line, Wisconsinites

HILLSBORO — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $6 million from the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program will support a new clinic in Elroy to expand access to quality healthcare for rural communities that have been historically underserved. “As the COVID-19 pandemic only further highlighted, getting access to high-quality healthcare

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement upon the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 520, authored by Rep. Callahan, which authorizes over $41 million in general fund supported borrowing to build a new Type 1 juvenile correctional facility in Milwaukee County, the first step in finally closing

MADISON, WI…  State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) urged Gov. Evers to listen to President Biden and fund our police with federal pandemic relief monies, as directed by legislation sent to him today by the State Senate. Referencing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding availability for law enforcement in his

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on the passing of former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow.   “Margaret Farrow represented her community and our state with a rare combination of political conviction and dedication. Her principled political career should be seen as a roadmap

MADISON, Wis. — Today, our state’s elected Republicans had an opportunity to put Wisconsinites first and act on Governor Evers’ forward facing plan for the Badger state’s budget surplus. Yet, GOP legislators let Wisconsin families down. “It was incredibly disappointing to watch as Republicans in the Assembly and Senate gaveled in

In today’s House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence full committee hearing on worldwide threats, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns told Rep. Gallagher that the U.S. should not minimize statements from Mikhail Ulyanov, the lead Russian negotiator for the Iran nuclear talks, claiming that Russia, Iran, and China swindled the U.S. in

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Republicans in both chambers of the state legislature took less than a minute to gavel out of the special session without considering Governor Evers’ proposal to invest $1.7 billion of Wisconsin’s historic budget surplus to help address rising costs and barriers to employment in Wisconsin.  

MADISON… Communities could protect more of the heroes who protect them under two pieces of legislation passed by the State Senate today that expand eligibility for mental health coverage under the “Public Safety PTSD Coverage Act” that became law last April. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Ron Johnson admitted that, should the GOP take back the Senate in 2022 they would not only raise taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites, but also redouble efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.   See the coverage below.   The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “U.S. Sen. Ron

Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement in response to the news of the passing of former Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow: “Margaret Farrow was a true trailblazer, with an incredible legacy in her time as a State Representative, State Senator, Lieutenant Governor and a founding

The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Cliff Hartmann (New Berlin): “On behalf of the 3,100 members of the Wisconsin Dental Association, I want to thank both houses of the legislature for passing SB 392, which authorizes the use of Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries (EFDAs) in

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow who passed away today, March 8, 2022, at the age of 87. “Kathy and I are very saddened to hear of the passing of former Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow, whose distinguished career and service

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rebecca Kleefisch supported Republican efforts to kill Governor Evers’ plan to invest $1.7 billion into the pocketbooks of Wisconsin taxpayers without even a moment of deliberation.   Kleefisch rejected the governor’s plan, with no plan of her own, effectively allowing Republicans to hold taxpayer dollars hostage

Since announcing his reelection in January, Ron Johnson has been campaigning on plans and policies that will harm workers, families, and the middle class in Wisconsin. Yesterday, he doubled down on those plans by endorsing NRSC Chair Sen. Rick Scott’s policy agenda and reaffirming his determination to repeal the Affordable

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the passing of Wisconsin’s first female Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow. “On behalf of all my fellow legislators, we send our deepest sympathies to the Farrow family. “I am saddened to hear of Margaret’s passing. She was a great leader who

Madison – On Tuesday, former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor, UW Regent, State Senator, and State Representative Margaret Farrow passed away. Senator Alberta Darling released the following statement: “Margaret Farrow was a trailblazer and a fearless leader. I am proud to have called her a friend. As the first woman to serve

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) online driver license renewal option hit a milestone. Just over 200,000 drivers have renewed their driver license online since the online renewal pilot program launched in May 2020. “Throughout the COVID-19 health crisis, DMV has stepped up to offer customers safer, more

APPLETON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $7.9 million from the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program will go towards capital improvement projects in the Appleton community to expand access to quality healthcare for low-income families, uninsured individuals, and those disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. “Our capital investment programs

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for refusing to even consider the governor’s plan to send every Wisconsin family of four $600 to help address rising costs at gas pumps and in grocery store aisles as businesses and industries face challenges getting supplies