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PRESS RELEASE U.S. Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) sent a letter to Canadian Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman requesting swift action to mitigate Canadian wildfires after years of negative impacts on Northeast Wisconsin and across the state. “I write to you today on behalf of my constituents who have been dealing with hazardous Canadian […]
Residents favor cooperation with ICE, favor mother over inseminated person, and support elimination of state tax on seniors By State Rep. Brent Jacobson Earlier this year, I sent out my spring survey to help me determine your priorities for this legislative session. Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out a survey! I […]
By Rep. Brent Jacobson Wisconsin’s farms and processors play a key role in moving our state forward, and are a prominent part of our heritage in the 87th Assembly District. Every year, the agricultural industry generates $116 billion for our economy, and our cheese, cranberries, meats, and ginseng are exported across the world. Our budget makes […]
Caller allegedly stated, “the Congressman deserves death as well as anyone who is involved in his office.” BY U.S. REP. TONY WIED EDITOR’S NOTE: The following was in the Aug. 1 “The Weekly Wied Wire” e-letter. I want to be very clear: political violence has no place in our country, regardless of your political affiliation. […]
By State Rep. Brent Jacobson The process of writing the 2025-27 Wisconsin state budget began in February when Governor Tony Evers gave us his budget proposal. In the following month, my colleagues and I worked and debated, and ultimately delivered a fiscally responsible budget that delivers on the priorities of the people of Wisconsin. Now […]
State Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), a member of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), released the following statement on the July 8 Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that strips the Legislature’s administrative rules oversight powers. “The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling stripping the Legislature’s ability to oversee administrative rules is a dangerous overreach that […]
State Rep. Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) reacted to the Assembly passage of the 2025-27 state budget. “The difference between the budget we passed today and the proposal we received from Governor Tony Evers is night and day,” said Rep. Jacobson. “Governor Evers asked us for a dramatic expansion of government and bureaucracy, radical left-wing policy […]
Since taking office in 2019, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has consistently pushed for expanding BadgerCare Plus, the state’s Medicaid program, to cover more low-income residents and bolster health care access. His 2025-27 budget proposal continues this focus, emphasizing Medicaid expansion and mental health investments. However, the Republican-controlled Senate and Assembly have repeatedly rejected these plans, […]
By State Rep. Brent Jacobson On April 23, I joined Rep. Pat Snyder, Sen. Jesse James, and the family of Bradyn Bohn to testify in the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on Bradyn’s Law, a bill which would give our state more tools to tackle sextortion.As many of you know, our community was recently struck […]
By State Rep. Brent Jacobson Whenever I speak with local business owners, the number one issue they tell me they are facing is finding employees. It is critical that we make sure everyone who is able to work has the skills and resources to find a fulfilling, family-supporting job. Unfortunately, not everyone in our state […]