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Rep. Brent Jacobson reports on recent legislative actions State Rep. Brent Jacobson of Madison has announced his support for Assembly Bill 380, which aims to prevent judges suspended for criminal misconduct from continuing to receive their salaries. The bill comes in the wake of the recent suspension of Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, who […]
Wisconsin State Rep. Brent Jacobson is warning that a proposed 1,700 percent increase in agricultural fees threatens the state’s farming sector and underscores the urgent need for legislative oversight. The proposal, introduced by the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) under Governor Tony Evers’ administration in September, follows a July 8th Wisconsin Supreme […]
As President Trump spotlights home affordability, rural communities across Wisconsin face historic challenges — from rising costs and shrinking supply to debates over government’s role in solving the problem. In farm towns and forested hamlets stretching from the Northwoods to the Driftless region, Wisconsin families are fighting a housing affordability crisis that has reached historic […]
State Rep. Brent Jacobson was appointed chair of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’s newly created Task Force on Rulemaking. This move followed the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s recent decision in Evers v. Marklein II. That ruling, issued earlier this summer, struck down long-standing legislative oversight powers in the administrative rulemaking process, raising concerns about unchecked authority for […]
As President Trump escalates tariffs and pressures global drugmakers, Wisconsin positions itself as a pharmaceutical hub with tax breaks, workforce advantages, and billion-dollar investments. The pharmaceutical supply chain in the United States is undergoing a seismic shift. After decades of offshoring, President Donald Trump is betting on tariffs, executive orders, and pricing reforms to bring […]
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 […]
