May 2025

Speakeasy Conversation No. 19 - State Senator Patrick Testin

May 05, 2025 - 21:30
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In this conversation, Senator Patrick Testin discusses his journey into public service, the intricacies of the Wisconsin state budget process, the importance of tax relief, and the challenges posed by a liberal judiciary. He emphasizes the need for civic education and voter engagement, the impact of campaign finance on elections, and the significance of agricultural legislation, particularly the potato seed bill.

Deb Suchla Elected La Crosse School Board President After Dramatic Tie-Breaking Vote

May 05, 2025 - 20:15
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In a dramatic turn of events Monday night, longtime education advocate Deb Suchla was elected president of the La Crosse School Board during the board’s annual reorganization meeting.

Suchla, a veteran board member known for her pragmatic and common sense approach, won the school district presidency after three rounds of voting. The first two ballots resulted in a 4-4 deadlock between Suchla—nominated by board member Scott Neumeister—and current board treasurer Trevor Sprague, who was nominated by Meredith Garcia.

Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen VA Suicide Prevention Programs

May 03, 2025 - 09:00
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Alongside Reps. Greg Landsman (D-OH), Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), and Chris Deluzio (D-PA), I reintroduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen suicide prevention and mental health support for veterans. The What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act will require the VA to establish and implement best practices for suicide prevention pilots and grant programs.

Proposed spending would bring General Fund balance to dangerously low level

May 03, 2025 - 08:41
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Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget for the biennium that starts in July increases spending by more than $3 billion a year over current levels. That increased spending would be funded in part by increased revenues — about $4.6 billion in higher tax revenue over the two-year period — but also by using up $3.6 billion of Wisconsin’s General Fund balance.

Statement on President Trump’s first 100 days

May 03, 2025 - 08:25
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Over 77 million Americans and 1.7 million Wisconsinites put their trust in President Trump to get our nation back on the right track after four years of disastrous policy from the Biden administration. In just 100 days, President Trump has delivered on his promises to the American people.

Our borders are secure and over 100,000 illegal aliens have been deported. The first bill President Trump signed into law was the Laken Riley Act to require illegal aliens who commit crimes in the U.S. be detained instead of released back into our communities and put Americans at risk.

Assembly Republicans Ask Gov. Evers to Rescind his Immigration Guidance

May 03, 2025 - 08:20
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On Tuesday, Assembly Republicans wrote a letter to Gov. Evers asking him to rescind guidance his administration sent to employees directing them not to cooperate with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This guidance impedes the necessary work immigration officials need to do to keep our state and our citizens safe.

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