Rep. Vining: Introduces ‘save our schools’ legislation

MADISON–Yesterday, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), State Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), and State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) introduced a “Save our Schools” bill to provide needed resources to Wisconsin’s public schools. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Every

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Rep. Tranel: Introduces starry skies preservation bill

Madison – Today, State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) introduced the Starry Skies Preservation Bill to address the disproportionately impacted families and small-town communities who depend on clean, clear skies and outdoor tourism for their livelihood in areas such as

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Rep. Bodden: Votes against monopolizing utilities

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding the passage of legislation that monopolizes utilities:  “Assembly Bill 470 will have a lasting negative impact on your family’s bottom line when it comes to their utility

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Rep. Gustafson: Stands for free market principles

MADISON, WI: “Competition drives excellence, and the legislation that was steamrolled through the Assembly today kills competition,” voices Rep. Gustafson after he ensured he was recorded as a no-vote on the passage of Assembly Bill 470. AB 470, also known as

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Rep. Conley: Supports criminal justice reform

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session and took up criminal justice-related legislation. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “Today we passed several positive, bipartisan pieces of legislation. Assembly Bill 976 and 979

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Rep. Dittrich: Votes to defeat human trafficking

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) is proud to support a package of bills she recommended as a member of the bipartisan Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. “No community or area of Wisconsin is immune from the

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Rep. Green: Votes to support judges in Wisconsin

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of a package protecting judges’ privacy and safety across Wisconsin: “These three bills are important to maintain impartiality in the judicial system. It seems today, more

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Rep. Vining: Introduces ‘save our schools’ legislation

MADISON–Yesterday, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), State Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), and State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) introduced a “Save our Schools” bill to provide needed resources to Wisconsin’s public schools. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Every Wisconsin child has a constitutional right to an ade… Please

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Rep. Vining: Introduces second round of the “mental healthcare is healthcare” legislative package

MADISON–Today, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) introduced three more bills to her “Mental Healthcare is Healthcare” package to support greater mental health access for Wisconsinites. Representative Robyn Vining released the following statement: “Mental healthcare is healthcare, and we should treat it as such.Wisconsinites are facing a growing mental health crisis, yet

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Rep. Tranel: Introduces starry skies preservation bill

Madison – Today, State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) introduced the Starry Skies Preservation Bill to address the disproportionately impacted families and small-town communities who depend on clean, clear skies and outdoor tourism for their livelihood in areas such as the Driftless Region. Immediate action is needed help ensure a

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Rep. Bodden: Votes against monopolizing utilities

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding the passage of legislation that monopolizes utilities:  “Assembly Bill 470 will have a lasting negative impact on your family’s bottom line when it comes to their utility bills.” The legislation on the Right of First Refusal (ROFR)

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Rep. Gustafson: Stands for free market principles

MADISON, WI: “Competition drives excellence, and the legislation that was steamrolled through the Assembly today kills competition,” voices Rep. Gustafson after he ensured he was recorded as a no-vote on the passage of Assembly Bill 470. AB 470, also known as ‘right of first refusal or ROFR’, gives Wisconsin-based companies the

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Weekly GOP radio address: Speaker Vos on tax-free retirement

MADISON – Speaker Robin Vos (R – Rochester) released the weekly radio address on behalf ofWisconsin Legislative Republicans. Recently, Wisconsin enacted something called a tax-free retirement. Republicans in the Legislature have fought for years to reduce taxes, but this one is going to bethe most impactful for our retirees. We

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on efforts to bolster state’s healthcare workforce through new task force

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his administration’s efforts to address Wisconsin’s healthcare industry challenges through the creation of the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce, as announced in his 2024 State of the State Address.  The task force, also part of the governor declaring

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Rep. Rodriguez: Supports task force bills to fight human trafficking

MADISON – On Thursday, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly colleagues in supporting a package of bills offered by the bipartisan Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. The bills passed today are aimed at addressing human trafficking in Wisconsin. Rep. Rodriguez issued the following statement: “Unfortunately, human trafficking is

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Rep. Conley: Supports criminal justice reform

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session and took up criminal justice-related legislation. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “Today we passed several positive, bipartisan pieces of legislation. Assembly Bill 976 and 979 came out of the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking,

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Rep. Dittrich: Votes to defeat human trafficking

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) is proud to support a package of bills she recommended as a member of the bipartisan Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. “No community or area of Wisconsin is immune from the desperate problem of human trafficking,” Rep. Dittrich stated. “The legislation

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Republicans advance bill that would enshrine their anti-equity agenda into state constitution

MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is condemning Assembly Republicans for advancing a constitutional amendment today that seeks to undo protections for BIPOC Wisconsinites and undermine progress towards a more welcoming, just, and inclusive society.  “The constitutional amendment advanced today is another in a long line of GOP attacks on

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Sen. Jacque: Initiatives combatting human trafficking clear Assembly

MADISON, WI… Legislation to fight human trafficking with prevention education in our schools and grants to help victims passed the State Assembly unanimously today. “Sex trafficking, and sexual exploitation of minors especially, is among the most heinous forms of abuse,” said State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the

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Rep. Green: Votes to support judges in Wisconsin

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of a package protecting judges’ privacy and safety across Wisconsin: “These three bills are important to maintain impartiality in the judicial system. It seems today, more than ever, that judges are being threatened and intimidated based

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