Madison, WI – After joining her colleagues for a press conference in the Assembly Parlor, Representative Rozar issued the following statement regarding the proposal for shared revenue, introduced by Assembly Republican legislators, which will increase funding of local governments: “Today, after listening to local officials and constituents from around Wisconsin, we

WASHINGTON —Today, U.S Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) sent a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure renewing their request for information on what safeguards CMS has in place to address improper payments in the Medicaid

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Committee on the Budget, sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), requesting that office provide Congress

Oshkosh, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld met with Winnebago County leadership and toured several facilities made possible through a $10.3 million Neighborhood Investment Fund grant from Governor Evers for housing continuum services.   The Secretary met with Winnebago County Executive Jon Doemel, Day by Day Shelter

Madison – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association (WCPA) released the following statement after the announcement by Assembly Republicans on legislation that includes a substantial investment in public safety initiatives. “The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, as well as our members across the state greatly appreciate efforts to double the funding

(Waukesha, WI) The following is a statement from Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow regarding the State Assembly’s plan to solve Milwaukee’s pension crisis and fund local governments:  “Today, Assembly Republicans handed many Democrats exactly what they’ve wanted, a bailout of Milwaukee’s out of control pension fund in the form of sales

MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans held a press conference to announce that they will soon have a plan to address shared revenue to local municipalities. Senator Agard released the following statement: “Republicans should be embarrassed by their announcement today. It is clear that they have no consensus on a plan

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) appeared at the rollout of the Assembly GOP’s historic plan to update Wisconsin’s shared revenue funding formula, which has been frozen since Governor Jim Doyle’s tenure. As part of the plan, 20% of the state sales tax revenues would be directed exclusively to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues in reintroducing legislation to protect abortion providers in states where abortion remains legal from Republicans’ attempts to restrict their practice and create uncertainty about their legal liability. The Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act would ensure that doctors can continue to

MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement following the Assembly Republicans statewide press conferences announcing their local government funding plan:  “One of the things I have heard about the most as I’ve done listening sessions in my district, and our travels for the budget hearings this session, is

Milwaukee, Wis., April 27, 2023 – Milwaukee will be home to the Midwest’s first program designed specifically to treat mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI or concussions) in veterans and first responders. The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Neuroscience Institute is launching the BRAVE (Building Resilience through Action in Veterans and

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today following legislative press conferences this morning regarding shared revenue: “With Wisconsin having a notable surplus as we approach the 2023-2025 biennial budget, the Republican Legislature will be devoting twenty percent of state sales tax revenues to local governments, which

MILWAUKEE, WI – Mayor Cavalier Johnson welcomes the Viking Octantis, the first cruise ship to visit Port Milwaukee as part of the 2023 season. This passenger vessel is scheduled to dock in Milwaukee Harbor on May 4, 2023. The Viking Octantis’ arrival in Milwaukee will begin a 2023 summer season where 31

The eight first-term Democratic members of the WI State Assembly today issued the following statement: “Drawing on our extensive experience as local electeds, organizers and community advocates, each of us knows clearly what it looks like to struggle to meet the needs of residents through underfunded municipal and local governments.

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, all six of Wisconsin’s House Republicans voted to pass Kevin McCarthy’s reckless debt ceiling plan, an ultra-MAGA wishlist that will harm seniors and veterans, threaten jobs, and raise costs for working families all while making it easier for the ultra wealthy and large corporations to cheat on taxes.

Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement after the new shared revenue plan was announced today: “Today, I am proud to stand with my colleagues to announce a historic shared revenue plan that will invest in the local governments of the 67th Assembly District and the entire state. “Our

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Lance Gooden (R-TX), and Dina Titus (D-NV) today introduced the bipartisan Drone Act, a bill that would create comprehensive federal criminal law prohibiting the most dangerous uses of drones. “Drones can be useful pieces of technology for commerce and recreation, but in the hands of terrorist