Janis Ringhand

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Senator Agard Thanks Senators Bewley, Erpenbach, and Ringhand

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $106 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $28 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

City of Milton receives $88,800 state grant to support transformation of downtown building

WEDC investment to help fund renovation in distressed area

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $60 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Building Commission Approves Nearly $87 Million in Projects in Wisconsin

Projects include nearly $66 million approved for Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center expansion

As State Looks to Bounce Back from Pandemic, Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Support for $2.38 Billion in Capital Budget Investments to Provide Estimated 29,000 Family-Supporting Jobs, $4.3 Billion in Economic Impact 

Governor's 2021-23 capital budget to be taken up by State Building Commission this week includes major projects in both Republican and Democratic districts

Governor Evers Announces 2021-23 Capital Budget Recommendations

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves Projects

Senator Agard Leads on Main Street Recovery Package

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves $350 million for Key Projects

Building Commission Approves $65 million for Key Projects

City of Beloit receives $250,000 state grant to support redevelopment of Beloit Riverwalk

WEDC investment to help fill gap in public access to riverfront

Building Commission Approves Projects, Gov. Evers Applauds Approval for Secure Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth

Democrats push Family Medical Leave Act protections

“Families in Wisconsin are working harder than ever, but our laws simply haven’t kept pace with changes in the modern workplace.”

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security

"Everyone should have the opportunity to save for their future and no one should have to worry about making ends meet or their financial security in retirement."

Gov. Evers Applauds Renewable Energy Project Approved by Building Commission

Wisconsin legislators rally behind Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge Karofsky currently serves as a criminal court judge in Dane County.

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approved Projects

Gov. Evers is committed to maintaining safe and reliable buildings by making smart and efficient maintenance decisions and investing in needed repairs and upgrades across the state building portfolio.

Senate Republicans unanimously reject vote on Dark Store fix

"It seems that the Republicans are helping the big box stores shift their property tax burden onto the back of homeowners."

GOP rejects funding for cancer research facility, veteran homes, and mental health facilities

Republicans jeopardize investments in Wisconsin’s future

Gov. Evers Announces 2019-2021 Capital Budget Recommendations

These Capital Budget Recommendations aggressively and responsibly address deferred maintenance and life safety issues in state-owned buildings.

State Building Commission Approves Key Projects

Design and construction of UW-Milwaukee Sandburg Hall renovation project.

Rep. Spreitzer, Sen. Ringhand Propose Lame Duck Limits

"Less than one month after the 2018 November elections, a lame duck session fundamentally changed the balance of power in Wisconsin state government."

Republican’s Holiday Gift to Wisconsin: An Assault on Democracy

"Astonishingly, the Republicans primary concern is to protect their own power."

Governor-Elect Tony Evers Announces Chief of Staff and Transition Team Director, Co-Chairs

Maggie Gau, Governor-Elect Evers’ campaign manager, will become Governor-Elect Evers’ Chief of Staff.

Statement on Senate Democratic Leadership Election

"I am honored that my colleagues have once again entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Senate Democratic Leader."

Building Commission Approves $5 Million for Brown County STEM Innovation Center

New structure to replace Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park also approved

Building Commission Approves Projects

"The projects that the State Building Commission approved today will maintain and strengthen the delivery of important services and resources to the public."

Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance

93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Legislation Would Eliminate Local Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Laws

Joint press release from Sen. Janis Ringhand and Sen. Robert Wirch.

State Senator Janis Ringhand statement on Foxconn earnings report

Foxconn posted a 39 percent drop in third-quarter earnings.

With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families

Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations

Wisconsin Building Commission Approves Key Projects

"The State Building Commission approved a number of important projects today, which will positively impact Wisconsin residents."

Walker picks Foxconn over Wisconsin schools and roads

Senate Democratic leaders released the following statements critical of Gov. Scott Walker’s decision to sign the largest taxpayer giveaway to a foreign corporation in U.S. history

Ringhand Statement on State Budget

State Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) released the following statement in response to the Senate’s passage of a state budget

Dark Store Legislation Would Restore Property Tax Fairness in Wisconsin

What the corporations are doing is rigging the system against everyday people and homeowners.

Building Commission Approves Projects

The Building Commission is chaired by Governor Walker.

Twenty Local Elected Officials Endorse Cathy Myers to Take on Speaker Ryan

Local Democrats believe Cathy Myers is the best candidate to oust Paul Ryan

Building Commission Approves Projects

Including the Lubar Center for Entrepreneurship on the campus of UW-Milwaukee.

Cathy Myers Announces Campaign to Challenge Paul Ryan

Speaker Ryan faces his first opponent with a history of electoral success

Sen. Testin and Rep. Goyke Introduce Bi-partisan Wisconsin Veterans Farm Bill of 2017

Proposal Would Create Program in DATCP to Recruit Veterans into Agriculture

Legislators Introduce Family Medical Leave Insurance Act

Proposal gives working families much needed benefit to care for sick family member or themselves without having to give up pay

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Praises Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act

This bill would allow working people in Wisconsin to take paid time when they are caring for a new child, for a seriously ill family member or recovering from their own serious illness.

Building Commission Approves Capital Budget

Governor Walker’s Capital Budget recommended $803 million in total projects.

Rep. Spreitzer Announces New Program to Attract New Farmers

As Wisconsin’s current farmers age, our economy must find new farmers to take their place.

Building Commission Approves Projects

"I would like to thank the members of the Building Commission for taking action on these projects..."

Statement on Senate Democratic Leadership Election

“I am honored that my colleagues have once again entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Senate Democratic Leader.”

Building Commission Approves Projects

Today the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved several key projects across the state

Senator Ringhand: Immediate Action Needed at the King Home for Veterans

Veterans at King do not have the luxury of waiting months for the outcome of an audit

Walker Administration planning to raid $18.6 million from veteran nursing homes

Memo shows Veteran Trust Fund faces $43.1 million deficit by 2020

Building Commission Approves Projects

"The funds approved by the commission will be instrumental in strengthening the facilities at 13 UW campuses."

It’s Time to Invest in Our Transportation System

Under the direction of Governor Walker the Secretary of Transportation was told that his budget request should not include any tax or fee increases.

Democrats push Family Medical Leave Act protections

Despite public support, bill’s future uncertain in GOP-controlled Senate

Senator Janis Ringhand Formally Requests the Release of Highway Funding

Swift Action by Joint Committee on Finance Would Significantly Reduce or Eliminate Delays

Medical Leave Reform Would Give Families More Flexibility

According to the United States Department of Labor most workers in the private sector service industry do not have paid sick leave.

Building Commission Approves Projects

Today, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved several key projects across the state.

Representative Goyke Elected Democratic Caucus Secretary

State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding his election today as Democratic Caucus Secretary.

Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session

Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.