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Insights from former State Senator Dan Kapanke

3 months 1 day ago By Anonymous (not verified)

In 2011, Wisconsin was facing a $3.6 Billion Dollar budget deficit. Wisconsin's State Constitution requires that only a balanced budget can be enacted. This was a tall order for the new governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker.

What I’m suggesting is just irrefutable. It’s so reasonable people can’t argue against it.

3 months 4 days ago By Senator Ron Johnson 1 comment

Van Orden Introduces First Bill of the 119th Congress

3 months 4 days ago By Derrick Van Orden 1 comment

I introduced my first bill of the 119th Congress – the Strengthening Servicemembers with Milk Act – alongside Chief Deputy Whip Reschenthaler (PA-14). This bill directs the U.S.

State of the State - Republican Response

3 months 4 days ago By Rep. Robin Vos 1 comment

I had the honor of providing the Republican response to Governor Evers’ state of the state address this week. Governor Evers took nearly an hour listing all the new government programs and spending he would like to enact.

Restoring Control to Local Officials

3 months 4 days ago By Howard Marklein 1 comment

Earlier this session, Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) and I circulated legislation requiring local elected officials and municipalities to sign off on large-scale wind and solar projects before they go through the Public Service Commiss

Delivering on President Trump's Agenda

3 months 1 week ago By Senator Ron Johnson 1 comment

Kicking off the 2025-2026 Legislative Session

3 months 2 weeks ago By Howard Marklein

The new legislative session officially began on Monday, January 6 with the inauguration of our new members of the legislature. As the activity in the Capitol ramps up, I wanted to give you a preview of what this session may hold.