MADISON… Veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces will have greater access to Wisconsin’s public higher education institutions – and incentive to keep their skills in the state – under legislation waiving their application fees, which cleared the State
Madison – Sen. Jesse James (R – Altoona) celebrated the passage of two bills Tuesday that secure $15 million for Chippewa Valley emergency room departments. The move comes after HSHS announced last month they would be leaving the region within
MADISON, WI… Legislation promoting efficiency and enhancing public safety in our justice system by establishing specialized ‘problem-solving courts in state law, and providing mental health treatment to offenders, cleared the State Senate today. “Specialized, problem-solving courts – for drug treatment,
MADISON, WI…Local public safety officials will be better able to fight violent crimes such as domestic abuse and gang violence under legislation passed by the State Senate today with strong bi-partisan support. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), author of
The Assembly signed off on a constitutional amendment that would block the governor from using their partial veto power on appropriation bills to authorize new taxes or increase existing ones.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 367, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 95, requiring the Board of Regents at the University of Wisconsin (UW) System to establish a guaranteed admission program for certain Wisconsin high school students. According
No Governor has the authority to single-handedly raise taxes or fees, still able to effectively use the line-item veto The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a statement, praising the State Assembly for passing Assembly Joint Resolution
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and State Representative Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) introduced legislation to provide property tax relief for Wisconsin families. Under the Wisconsin Circuit Breaker Property Tax Credit, Wisconsin homeowners and renters would be eligible for the
The Committee on Arrangements (COA) for the 2024 Republican National Convention is officially accepting applications for its summer internship program. The 45-day internship program will be an immersive experience for prospective interns who will be placed into each department of
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored Hometown Heroes from across Wisconsin. During the Assembly’s floor session, Linda Boyle was honored as the 66th Assembly District’s Hometown Hero for her leadership, dedication, and service to the Racine community
MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by a State Assembly Committee.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate for once again voting to baselessly fire four of the governor’s appointees, respectively, to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) and University of Wisconsin (UW) Hospitals and
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (February 20, 2024)— St. Paul Elder Services (SPES), a community dedicated to enriching the life experience of the individuals it serves, is proud to announce that its president and CEO, Sondra Norder, is one of 25 individuals appointed by Governor
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and 11 of their Senate GOP colleagues in calling for Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to demand a Senate trial for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In their letter,
Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Nancy Mace (SC-01), and Soto (FL-09) re-introduced a resolution recognizing February as National Youth Leadership Month. This resolution encourages Congress to craft policies that create opportunities for youth leadership and recognizes the significant contributions of
MADISON (Feb. 20, 2024) – Following the introduction of LRB-1335/1, which would force employers of all sizes to participate in a state-run Paid Family Medical Leave program, NFIB State Director Bill G. Smith urged lawmakers to reject the proposal. “The
MADISON, Wis. — As California bank owner Eric Hovde enters the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin, new reporting from Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Hovde tried to hide his out-of-state property and the fact that he only comes to Wisconsin
Today NRSC Chairman Steve Daines released the following statement on Eric Hovde’s announcement that he will enter the Wisconsin Senate race: “Eric Hovde’s experience as a job creator rather than a career politician makes him a strong candidate to flip
The state Senate today rejected the nomination of Todd Ambs to the Natural Resources Board, the fifth of Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ picks for the body that has been shot down by GOP lawmakers in the last four months.
WISCONSIN – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that she helped bring home $119.6 million for clean drinking water to help local communities replace lead service lines, address toxic PFAS chemicals, rebuild wastewater infrastructure, and protect the Great Lakes. The funding is
MADISON… Veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces will have greater access to Wisconsin’s public higher education institutions – and incentive to keep their skills in the state – under legislation waiving their application fees, which cleared the State Assembly today in a 96-2 vote. State Rep. James Edming
Madison – Sen. Jesse James (R – Altoona) celebrated the passage of two bills Tuesday that secure $15 million for Chippewa Valley emergency room departments. The move comes after HSHS announced last month they would be leaving the region within 90 days. “We need to ensure access to basic emergency
MADISON, WI… Legislation promoting efficiency and enhancing public safety in our justice system by establishing specialized ‘problem-solving courts in state law, and providing mental health treatment to offenders, cleared the State Senate today. “Specialized, problem-solving courts – for drug treatment, OWI offenses, commercial disputes and others – have grown rapidly
MADISON, WI…Local public safety officials will be better able to fight violent crimes such as domestic abuse and gang violence under legislation passed by the State Senate today with strong bi-partisan support. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), author of the legislation, said he drafted the measure at the request
The Assembly signed off on a constitutional amendment that would block the governor from using their partial veto power on appropriation bills to authorize new taxes or increase existing ones.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 367, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 95, requiring the Board of Regents at the University of Wisconsin (UW) System to establish a guaranteed admission program for certain Wisconsin high school students. According to the UW System, nearly 90 percent of in-state UW
No Governor has the authority to single-handedly raise taxes or fees, still able to effectively use the line-item veto The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a statement, praising the State Assembly for passing Assembly Joint Resolution 112—a relatively simple, but vitally important, amendment to our state
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and State Representative Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) introduced legislation to provide property tax relief for Wisconsin families. Under the Wisconsin Circuit Breaker Property Tax Credit, Wisconsin homeowners and renters would be eligible for the tax credit when their property taxes or their rent going
The Committee on Arrangements (COA) for the 2024 Republican National Convention is officially accepting applications for its summer internship program. The 45-day internship program will be an immersive experience for prospective interns who will be placed into each department of the COA, including Communications, Transportation, Security, Media Operations, External Affairs,
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored Hometown Heroes from across Wisconsin. During the Assembly’s floor session, Linda Boyle was honored as the 66th Assembly District’s Hometown Hero for her leadership, dedication, and service to the Racine community as co-president of the Racine Interfaith Coalition. Rep. Greta Neubauer
MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by a State Assembly Committee. The measure passed the State Senate last fall. State Sen.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate for once again voting to baselessly fire four of the governor’s appointees, respectively, to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) and University of Wisconsin (UW) Hospitals and Clinics Authority Board. Senate Republicans have now baselessly rejected 13
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (February 20, 2024)— St. Paul Elder Services (SPES), a community dedicated to enriching the life experience of the individuals it serves, is proud to announce that its president and CEO, Sondra Norder, is one of 25 individuals appointed by Governor Tony Evers to the new Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and 11 of their Senate GOP colleagues in calling for Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to demand a Senate trial for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In their letter, the senators highlighted the Senate’s constitutional responsibility to conduct a
Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Nancy Mace (SC-01), and Soto (FL-09) re-introduced a resolution recognizing February as National Youth Leadership Month. This resolution encourages Congress to craft policies that create opportunities for youth leadership and recognizes the significant contributions of youth leaders. “I was once a young activist, and I
MADISON (Feb. 20, 2024) – Following the introduction of LRB-1335/1, which would force employers of all sizes to participate in a state-run Paid Family Medical Leave program, NFIB State Director Bill G. Smith urged lawmakers to reject the proposal. “The overwhelming majority – 84 percent – of Wisconsin small business
MADISON, Wis. — As California bank owner Eric Hovde enters the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin, new reporting from Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Hovde tried to hide his out-of-state property and the fact that he only comes to Wisconsin when he wants to try to buy a Senate seat.
Today NRSC Chairman Steve Daines released the following statement on Eric Hovde’s announcement that he will enter the Wisconsin Senate race: “Eric Hovde’s experience as a job creator rather than a career politician makes him a strong candidate to flip Wisconsin’s Senate seat this year. I’m pleased to see Eric
The state Senate today rejected the nomination of Todd Ambs to the Natural Resources Board, the fifth of Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ picks for the body that has been shot down by GOP lawmakers in the last four months.
WISCONSIN – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that she helped bring home $119.6 million for clean drinking water to help local communities replace lead service lines, address toxic PFAS chemicals, rebuild wastewater infrastructure, and protect the Great Lakes. The funding is from the Baldwin-supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Clean Water and Drinking