MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address as he kicks off June as Dairy Month in America’s Dairyland. Throughout the month of June, the governor will be visiting with dairy farmers, processors, and producers, as well as local community and agricultural industry leaders across the state, to celebrate the strength of Wisconsin’s dairy industry and to highlight the state’s investments in the dairy and agricultural industries, including the governor’s proposed 2023-25 biennial budget initiatives.

MADISON – Today, the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 301, the Republicans’ shared revenue proposal. Senator Agard released the following statement prior to the committee’s meeting:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/pfas-cleanup-shawn-valosin-s450.pngJoint Finance Committee action Thursday will begin to protect our communities from these dangerous forever chemicals, but much work to do.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/milw-northside-crime-s450.pngBill passed Wednesday facilitates the ongoing GOP-backed attacks against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the state, says Milwaukee legislator.

The State of Wisconsin Must Follow President Biden's Plan says Senator.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan to expand high-speed internet across Wisconsin, including a historic investment of $750 million for the Broadband Expansion Grant Program.

This historic proposal builds upon the governor’s previous record-setting investments to expand broadband across the state and is more than four times larger than the total funding provided to the grant program over Gov. Evers’ past two budgets. More information regarding Gov. Evers’ plan to invest in broadband access and affordability is available here.

Rep. Clancy calls for a clean bill, not a polished turd.

Madison- Today was the final in a series of hearings of the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee focused on free speech on college campuses. Democratic members of the Colleges & Universities committee released the following statement:

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, during National Travel and Tourism Week, delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan to bolster and continue the success of Wisconsin’s tourism industry, including outdoor recreation. More information regarding Gov. Evers’ plan to keep promoting Wisconsin as a premier business, cultural, and recreational destination is available here.

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The Assembly Committee on Local Government had a public hearing yesterday morning to consider Assembly Bill 245, a bill related to shared revenue that contains an outrageous and unconstitutional provision that would ban local advisory referendums. This bill is being fast-tracked.