Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a series of bills aimed at reforming Wisconsin’s public benefit programs. This package of legislation comes on the heels of the statewide ballot proposal, which revealed that 80% of voters believe
MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after today’s Assembly floor session to address the workforce shortage in Wisconsin: “On April 4th, the residents of Wisconsin voted overwhelmingly in support of work-search requirements for able-bodied childless adults to
MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to vote on a package of bills to limit aid to Wisconsinites who utilize Unemployment Insurance and Badgercare Plus. In response, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Wisconsin is facing
MADISON – Today, the State Assembly convened to take up a package of Republican-authored bills that would impose new requirements making it harder for Wisconsinites to access BadgerCare, revoke essential benefits from those who lose their jobs, and cut taxes for
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed a package of bills (AB 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152) that attack Wisconsin workers while failing to invest in living wage jobs, healthcare benefits, and other barriers to workforce participation such as
MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up legislation related to unemployment insurance and healthcare benefits. Rep. Conley issued the following statement in response: “Wisconsin’s unemployment rate continues to be lower than the national average,
MADISON— Following today’s session of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bills 147, 149, 150, 151, and 152, legislation changing Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance program: “We can all
Madison- State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) voted to help people move from government dependence to independence. The Assembly approved a package of bills designed to give people the training and opportunity to gain employment and self-sufficiency. “I am pleased to
Madison – Today, the Assembly voted on legislation. Many of the bills that came before the Assembly would make it harder for those in need to receive assistance from the state and from local governments. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) reintroduced the Pretrial Release Reporting Act to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a report to Congress within 180 days detailing information on individuals released on
Madison, Wis. – Earlier today, the GOP-led Wisconsin State Assembly passed a series of bills that make it more difficult for Wisconsinites to access assistance programs while unemployed. The bills did not address real workforce challenges like a lack of
MADISON, WI – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly was in session to debate a number of proposals regarding the state’s unemployment system. A story about the “Get Rich Scheme” in Wisconsin: Your neighbor has been waking up at dawn for
MADISON – Today Assembly Republicans passed a package of bills aimed at getting Wisconsinites back to work. The package of bills encourages personal responsibility, prevents fraud and abuse, and ultimately gets people back into the workforce. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek)
MADISON – Today, the Assembly voted on a variety of unemployment related pieces of legislation. All seven bills passed along party lines. Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) voted against these pieces of legislation, with particular opposition to Assembly Bill 149, relating
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Clinton Anderson voted against bills gutting unemployment insurance on the Assembly floor. “Assembly Republicans are attacking unemployment insurance to address the workforce shortage. If they are serious about solving the issues with our workforce, they would
Madison – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session and passed eight workforce bills, one authored by State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus). “At a time when there are tens of thousands of good-paying jobs available in
It is spring, and the floods have started again. We in the north are all too familiar with this pattern. Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, Iron, and Barron Counties have all been the sites of flooding disasters in the
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department requesting information about an IRS agent apparently visiting the home of journalist Matt
MADISON – Today’s Assembly session featured eight Republican authored bills targeted at the State’s Unemployment Insurance benefits while Wisconsin’s unemployment rate fell to 2.5% in March 2023. Democrats in the Assembly say the bills ignore the realities of the workforce challenges
President Biden’s campaign is launching the first TV ad of his reelection bid in Wisconsin and five other states. The campaign said it is the first of a two-week, seven figure buy that also includes national cable. In Wisconsin, the
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a series of bills aimed at reforming Wisconsin’s public benefit programs. This package of legislation comes on the heels of the statewide ballot proposal, which revealed that 80% of voters believe able-bodied, childless adults should be required to look for work
MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after today’s Assembly floor session to address the workforce shortage in Wisconsin: “On April 4th, the residents of Wisconsin voted overwhelmingly in support of work-search requirements for able-bodied childless adults to receive taxpayer funded welfare. Businesses across the district and state
MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to vote on a package of bills to limit aid to Wisconsinites who utilize Unemployment Insurance and Badgercare Plus. In response, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Wisconsin is facing a workforce crisis, but not because Wisconsinites are sitting on
MADISON – Today, the State Assembly convened to take up a package of Republican-authored bills that would impose new requirements making it harder for Wisconsinites to access BadgerCare, revoke essential benefits from those who lose their jobs, and cut taxes for the highest wage earners. State Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire)
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed a package of bills (AB 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152) that attack Wisconsin workers while failing to invest in living wage jobs, healthcare benefits, and other barriers to workforce participation such as child care, transportation, and housing. In voting down Assembly Substitute
MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up legislation related to unemployment insurance and healthcare benefits. Rep. Conley issued the following statement in response: “Wisconsin’s unemployment rate continues to be lower than the national average, while our labor force participation rate is higher than the
MADISON— Following today’s session of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bills 147, 149, 150, 151, and 152, legislation changing Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance program: “We can all agree that the people of Wisconsin work harder than just
Madison- State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) voted to help people move from government dependence to independence. The Assembly approved a package of bills designed to give people the training and opportunity to gain employment and self-sufficiency. “I am pleased to have authored AB 146 relating to the guaranteed income program.”
Madison – Today, the Assembly voted on legislation. Many of the bills that came before the Assembly would make it harder for those in need to receive assistance from the state and from local governments. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “Today’s discussion was disheartening.
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) reintroduced the Pretrial Release Reporting Act to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a report to Congress within 180 days detailing information on individuals released on bail and pretrial release from state courts charged with violent
Madison, Wis. – Earlier today, the GOP-led Wisconsin State Assembly passed a series of bills that make it more difficult for Wisconsinites to access assistance programs while unemployed. The bills did not address real workforce challenges like a lack of affordable child care and transportation, nor did they create any
MADISON, WI – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly was in session to debate a number of proposals regarding the state’s unemployment system. A story about the “Get Rich Scheme” in Wisconsin: Your neighbor has been waking up at dawn for the past 20 years, proud of his or her manufacturing
MADISON – Today Assembly Republicans passed a package of bills aimed at getting Wisconsinites back to work. The package of bills encourages personal responsibility, prevents fraud and abuse, and ultimately gets people back into the workforce. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released the following statement after the passage of the package:
MADISON – Today, the Assembly voted on a variety of unemployment related pieces of legislation. All seven bills passed along party lines. Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) voted against these pieces of legislation, with particular opposition to Assembly Bill 149, relating to various changes to the unemployment insurance law. He released
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Clinton Anderson voted against bills gutting unemployment insurance on the Assembly floor. “Assembly Republicans are attacking unemployment insurance to address the workforce shortage. If they are serious about solving the issues with our workforce, they would work across the aisle and work on real issues facing
Madison – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session and passed eight workforce bills, one authored by State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus). “At a time when there are tens of thousands of good-paying jobs available in every sector across Wisconsin, Legislative Republicans are working to reform
It is spring, and the floods have started again. We in the north are all too familiar with this pattern. Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, Iron, and Barron Counties have all been the sites of flooding disasters in the past 10 years. Over that time, the state of Wisconsin
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department requesting information about an IRS agent apparently visiting the home of journalist Matt Taibbi the same day that Mr. Taibbi testified before the
MADISON – Today’s Assembly session featured eight Republican authored bills targeted at the State’s Unemployment Insurance benefits while Wisconsin’s unemployment rate fell to 2.5% in March 2023. Democrats in the Assembly say the bills ignore the realities of the workforce challenges facing Wisconsin, which are being driven by changing demographics and
President Biden’s campaign is launching the first TV ad of his reelection bid in Wisconsin and five other states. The campaign said it is the first of a two-week, seven figure buy that also includes national cable. In Wisconsin, the spots are slated to run in the Milwaukee, Green Bay