Rep. Sortwell: On Brewers stadium funding legislation 

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding  the Wisconsin State Assembly passing legislation to fund the Brewers stadium:  “Today I voted against utilizing taxpayer dollars to fund repairs and upgrades at American  Family Field. Fundamentally, I

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Rep. Considine: Bipartisan legislation moves forward

Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bipartisan bills including two bills that came from Joint Legislative Council Study Committee on National Guard Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “I

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Rep. Green: Votes no on the Brewers deal

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting no on the Brewers’ new deal that would keep them in Milwaukee through 2050: “Voting yes on this legislation would be a disservice to my constituents. The amendments that came

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Rep. Neylon: Votes no on taxpayers funding the Brewers

Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement after voting no on legislation to continue funding the Milwaukee Brewers: “I voted no on legislation to continue providing hundreds of millions toward the upkeep and improvement of

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Home Crew Coalition: Statement on assembly bill passage

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Home Crew Coalition issued the following statement from Chairman Omar Shaikh after the Wisconsin Assembly’s bipartisan vote to support a bill package that would keep the Brewers in Wisconsin until 2050. “We know that baseball has a massive economic

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Rep. Born: Votes to keep Brewers in Wisconsin

Madison, WI – State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement after the Assembly passed legislation providing funding for upkeep of American Family Field: “Today the Assembly voted in a bipartisan fashion to support the legislation that would keep

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Rep. Moore Omokunde: Statement on Brewers deal vote

MADISON – This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened to vote on Assembly Bills 438 & 439, which direct funds from the state, Milwaukee County, and the city of Milwaukee to improvements and renovations for American Family Field. Both bills

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Katrina Shankland: Let’s Reach Higher for Higher Education

With the recent news that UW-Oshkosh has laid off 20% of its employees, UW-Platteville Richland is closing, UW-Milwaukee at Washington County and UW-Oshkosh Fond du Lac’s campuses are stopping in-person instruction by June 2024, and the remaining ten branch campuses will “discuss future options,” the jarring reality is that our higher education is at significant risk due to the neglect of the Republican-led Legislature.

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Mark Belling: The American women’s movement, R.I.P

Support for women’s rights in general and women’s sports in particular has been almost sacred to the left for five decades. But, in a flash, as the orders from above came in, the left unanimously has decided that men and boys can compete against women and girls in sports and can steal all of their records, exile them to the benches and become superstars in sports in which they were mediocre when competing against fellow males.

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in resolution supporting Israel

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, (R-Wis.) joined a bipartisan resolution, led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-Idaho.) and Chairman Ben Cardin (D-Md.), condemning Hamas and reinforcing the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security. The resolution secured the support of nearly all members of the

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Rep. Steffen: Provides statement on Brewers stadium legislation 

Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following  statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of legislation to fund repairs and maintenance of the  American Family Field stadium:  “As an individual who worked for the Green Bay Packers and now represents the residents and businesses surrounding Lambeau Field,

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Rep. Sortwell: On Brewers stadium funding legislation 

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding  the Wisconsin State Assembly passing legislation to fund the Brewers stadium:  “Today I voted against utilizing taxpayer dollars to fund repairs and upgrades at American  Family Field. Fundamentally, I do not believe state taxpayer dollars should be used without

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Rep. Dallman: Announces Troy W. Haase as First Responder of the Year

Madison, WI — Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) presented Troy W. Haase of Portage, WI with the 2023 First Responder of the Year Award from the 41st Assembly District. City of Portage Fire Chief Haase accepted the award, surrounded by family, during a ceremony in the Wisconsin Assembly Chambers. “I am honored

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Rep. Considine: Bipartisan legislation moves forward

Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bipartisan bills including two bills that came from Joint Legislative Council Study Committee on National Guard Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “I am encouraged to see the Assembly pass bipartisan legislation today.

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Rep. Green: Votes no on the Brewers deal

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting no on the Brewers’ new deal that would keep them in Milwaukee through 2050: “Voting yes on this legislation would be a disservice to my constituents. The amendments that came along with this bill were not enough to sway me

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on passage of stadium district plan

MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the passage of AB 438 and AB 439:   “Since the beginning of our negotiations on the Brewers stadium, it has been the goal of Assembly Democrats to work towards the best deal possible for the people of Wisconsin.

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Rep. Rodriguez: Praises bipartisan compromise on Brewers stadium deal

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today for a package of bills that will provide for much-needed repairs to American Family Field and keep the Brewers in Milwaukee through 2050. “American Family Field is owned largely by the State of Wisconsin,” began Rodriguez. “We currently lease the stadium to

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Rep. Neylon: Votes no on taxpayers funding the Brewers

Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement after voting no on legislation to continue funding the Milwaukee Brewers: “I voted no on legislation to continue providing hundreds of millions toward the upkeep and improvement of American Family Field. It is irresponsible to give $546 million

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Home Crew Coalition: Statement on assembly bill passage

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Home Crew Coalition issued the following statement from Chairman Omar Shaikh after the Wisconsin Assembly’s bipartisan vote to support a bill package that would keep the Brewers in Wisconsin until 2050. “We know that baseball has a massive economic impact and employs thousands of people in Wisconsin. Countless restaurants,

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Rep. Born: Votes to keep Brewers in Wisconsin

Madison, WI – State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement after the Assembly passed legislation providing funding for upkeep of American Family Field: “Today the Assembly voted in a bipartisan fashion to support the legislation that would keep the Brewers in Milwaukee through 2050. Governor Evers’ plan to

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Rep. Moore Omokunde: Statement on Brewers deal vote

MADISON – This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened to vote on Assembly Bills 438 & 439, which direct funds from the state, Milwaukee County, and the city of Milwaukee to improvements and renovations for American Family Field. Both bills passed in the Assembly by a vote of 69 –

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Katrina Shankland: Let’s Reach Higher for Higher Education

With the recent news that UW-Oshkosh has laid off 20% of its employees, UW-Platteville Richland is closing, UW-Milwaukee at Washington County and UW-Oshkosh Fond du Lac’s campuses are stopping in-person instruction by June 2024, and the remaining ten branch campuses will “discuss future options,” the jarring reality is that our higher education is at significant risk due to the neglect of the Republican-led Legislature.

Read More »

Mark Belling: The American women’s movement, R.I.P

Support for women’s rights in general and women’s sports in particular has been almost sacred to the left for five decades. But, in a flash, as the orders from above came in, the left unanimously has decided that men and boys can compete against women and girls in sports and can steal all of their records, exile them to the benches and become superstars in sports in which they were mediocre when competing against fellow males.

Read More »