Scott Fitzgerald

Senator Baldwin Calls on State Legislature to Eliminate Waiting Period for Laid-Off Workers Needing Unemployment Assistance in Wisconsin

"Every day that we wait, we leave money on the table for cash-strapped Wisconsinites."

WMC Releases COVID-19 Employer Toolkit

Toolkit will arm Wisconsin’s business community with the most up-to-date and reliable information as they navigate the continuously changing landscape

Fitzgerald Reacts to Evers Statement on April 7th Election

Supreme Court Upholds Photo ID Requirement for Absentee Voters

County Clerk Christenson and All 19 Municipal Clerks in Milwaukee County Ask State Leadership for April 7th Spring General Election Changes

Fitzgerald Rejects Evers’ Idea as Fantasy

Statement: County Clerks’ Clear Violation of the Law

WMC Releases COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Agenda

Calls on Governor and Legislature to Help Wisconsin Move Forward and Restart the Economy

Statement: Gov. Evers’ Executive Order

Statement: Meeting with Gov. Evers, Legislative Leaders

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald to Postpone March Floor Session

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to Gov. Evers’ Soft-on-Crime Vetoes

Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Reacts to Governor Evers Vetoing Another Tax Cut

Wisconsin Senate Passes Income Tax Cut

Wisconsin Senate Passes Tougher On Crime Bill Package

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Praises Tax Cut Plan

Fitzgerald Bill to Create Money Laundering Statute Headed to Governor’s Desk

Gives law enforcement additional tool to fight human trafficking

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock N Roll Comes To The Marcus Performing Arts Center

The Second City Laughing For All the Wrong Reasons this Spring

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to New Revenue Numbers, Plans to Move Ahead with Property Tax Cut Proposal

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

The state of our state is strong. Republican-backed reforms continue to fuel our state’s economy and have our state budget in the best shape in decades.

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to President Trump Signing Phase One Trade Agreement with China

Sen. Craig Authors Bills in “Tougher on Crime” Initiative

Crime must not pay and courts must enforce current laws

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to National Guard Bureau Investigation

"Since last November, when I was first contacted by a solider, my primary concern has been justice and support for victims."

Viral Sensation Hiplet Ballerinas Come to Milwaukee on Premiere Tour

Tickets for Hiplet Ballerinas are $50.00 (subject to change).

Scott Fitzgerald’s Fundraising Follies

Senate Republican Leader Schedules More Fundraisers for His Campaign for Higher Office Than State Senate Sessions

GMC Board Supports Property Tax Relief, Increase Revenue for Milwaukee County

Board issues support letter calling for committee hearings for Senate Bill 471/ Assembly Bill 521

Republican Senators, Do Your Job!

"The overwhelming support for these two gun safety ideas demands the Wisconsin Legislature convene, debate, and vote on passage of these bills."

Sen. Fitzgerald Stands Up for Second Amendment, Ends Evers’ Special Session on Gun Control

"I’ve said all along that the Senate would not go along with the governor’s plans for this special session."

Senator Fitzgerald Participates in Lakeside Lutheran’s Program Honoring Wisconsin Veterans

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Statement on Vote to Reject Evers’ Ag Secretary, Protect Farmers

"The liberal Evers Administration has been no friend to farmers."

Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans Signal Plans to Fire Gov. Evers’ Agriculture Secretary in Midst of Dairy Crisis

Senate Republicans poised to reject gubernatorial cabinet nominee for first time in modern Wisconsin history

State Senate Inaction Kills Homeless Funding for this Winter

Apparently, there were three Senators who were opposed to homeless funding: Senators Kapenga, Nass, and Craig.

Senate Republicans Choose Special Interest Cash Over Public Safety of Wisconsinites

Lawmakers with history of NRA backing refuse to support Gov. Evers call for legislation to address gun violence

Sen. Fitzgerald Reacts to Gov. Evers Special Session Announcement

"Liberals across the country are upping their rhetoric in support of taking guns from law-abiding citizens."

Sen. Fitzgerald Appoints Bob Spindell to Wisconsin Elections Commission

Unmatched Carpenters Tribute Takes the Stage at the Marcus Performing Center

Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters comes to the Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall on Saturday, November 9 at 8:00 pm.

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Meets with Archbishop Listecki, Bishop Hying at the Capitol

"s a Catholic, it was my honor to host Archbishop Listecki and Bishop Hying at my Madison office to talk about important issues facing our area."

Acclaimed Actor David Payne Stars in “An Evening with C.S. Lewis” February 14-16 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center

Tickets on sale October 10

The Second City Knits ‘The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Sweater’ This Holiday

Performances will be on November 29-December 1 in the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall.

Conflicts of Interest Abound as Wisconsin Republicans Play Politics With State Settling Lawsuits

More Fallout From Wisconsin Republicans’ Post 2018 Election Loss Tantrum as Billions At Stake in Opioid Lawsuits

Alderman Donovan urges GOP legislative leaders to use caution on sales tax ask

Media alert and letter from Alderman Bob Donovan

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Biden leading Trump in head-to-head presidential match in Wisconsin

Biden is most popular choice in the Democratic primary field, while full sample of voters split sharply by partisanship on Trump and the economy

Gov. Evers: Beaver Dam Commerce Park Ready for Development

Industrial site is latest addition to Certified In Wisconsin® program

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to Additional State Revenue

More money for the state’s rainy day fund, general fund

Legislature Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to Require Attorney General Kaul to Comply With Law

Kaul refusing to follow previous ruling in SEIU vs. Vos

Three Year Anniversary of Victory for Voter Rights in Wisconsin

2016 Federal Court Decision in One Wisconsin Institute, et. al. v. Thomsen, et. al Paved way for Expanded Early Voting

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to Governor Evers Signing the Wisconsin Budget

"I want to thank Governor Evers for signing the budget into law today, including fully embracing the middle-class tax cut."

Statement from Legislative Leaders on the Supreme Court Ruling

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Statement on the Passage of the Wisconsin Budget

"This budget keeps Wisconsin headed in the right direction."

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Statement on Evers’ Veto of Born Alive Bill

"It’s appalling that the governor has decided to veto these common-sense reforms."

Statement from Majority Leader Fitzgerald on Budget Discussions

"The budget that passed the Finance Committee serves as a conservative check on the document that Governor Evers introduced earlier this year."

Would Republican Legislative Leaders Rather Break the Law Than Work With Democrats?

Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Leader Scott Fitzgerald Publicly Ponder Illegal Maneuver to Pass Party-Line Budget

Legislative Leaders Commit to Transportation Reforms

"Assembly Republicans finally achieved our goal of increasing revenues to fix our roads and bridges."

Sen. Fitzgerald, Rep. Hutton Introduce Money Laundering Legislation

Gives law enforcement more tools to combat human trafficking

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Pitches a Fit Over a State Budget, Again.

2019 Budget Complaints Echo Petulant Past Behavior

Republican Leaders Vow to Obstruct State Budget, Then Complain About Lack of Negotiations

‘These Guys Need to Get Their Stories Straight’

Republicans Intend to Intervene and Stop Liberal Groups from Undermining Act 10

"We aren’t picking this fight – once again a liberal group is trying to change laws that have been passed by the Legislature and previously upheld by the courts."

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Statement on Revenue Projections

Wisconsin Senate Sends Crime Victim Rights Amendment to Voters

Voters will weigh in on amendment during April 2020 election

Leader Fitzgerald Applauds Joint Finance Committee Eliminating Over $1 Billion in Gov. Evers’ Tax Hikes

"The governor’s proposed budget was built on sand."

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Appointees

"I’m glad to see that the Supreme Court has ended this unnecessary constitutional crisis and enforced the return of these individuals to their rightful positions."

Republicans Delaying State Budget Action Until After Fundraiser Hosted by Washington D.C. Lobbying Firm

Delaying Deliberations Until After Special Interest Shakedown a Clear Sign of GOP Budget Priorities

Governor Evers Signs Fitzgerald-Jagler Bill to Replace R-Word in Administrative Code

"This term has no place in Wisconsin’s administrative code and our bill offers a permanent fix to this problem."

Gov. Tony Evers Calls for Renegotiation of Foxconn Deal

‘He’s Looking Out First and Foremost for Wisconsin’

Sen. Fitzgerald Statement on Governor Evers and Foxconn

"This completes the original narrative that the governor has wanted to undermine the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation from day one."

On Tax Day, Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reaffirms Commitment to Keeping Taxes Low

"We have Wisconsin headed in the right direction."

New Marquette Law School Poll finds little change in views of Trump as Mueller probe ends

Opinions shift on confidence in Mueller; on state issues, majorities support legal marijuana, higher special education spending, oppose increase in gas tax

Legislation to Remove R-Word from Administrative Code Heads to Governor Evers’ Desk

"This action by the Legislature provides a permanent fix to banning this offensive language from Wisconsin’s administrative code once and for all."

April 2 is Pay Equity Day in Wisconsin

‘Wisconsin Needs to Do Better’

Joint Statement: Appellate Court Decision on the Extraordinary Session

"Today, the rule of law has prevailed."

Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Sends Letter to Appointees Impacted By Governor Evers’ Actions

The move resulted in some state boards and commissions having their membership decimated and even stalled decisions on major energy projects in front of the Public Service Commission.

The Evers Education Budget: A Gift for Liberal Special Interests

Raises taxes on families leaving public schools, attacks choice program, stops charter schools

Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin Call for Comprehensive Review of Wisconsin National Guard Processes on Sexual Assault and Harassment

"As should be the case in all workplaces, the service members of the Wisconsin National Guard deserve a work environment free from sexual assault and harassment..."

Sen. Fitzgerald, Rep. Jagler Respond to Evers’ Executive Order Banning R-Word

Evers’ Budget Puts Illegal Immigrants Ahead of Veterans

"The governor has decided that those who are violating federal law should get a better deal than Wisconsin’s heroes."

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Responds to Governor Evers’ Budget Address

“Governor Evers campaigned on bringing people to the table, however Republicans weren’t even consulted before he rolled out one of the most liberal budgets in Wisconsin history."

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra® Swings into Milwaukee on Friday, May 24 to the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall!

Tickets On Sale on Friday, March 1!

Majority Leader Fitzgerald’s Statement on Governor Evers’ School Voucher Plan

"Governor Evers’ plans would do immense harm to the voucher program and create uncertainty for schools, students, and their families."

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Responds to Governor Evers’ Veto of Middle-Class Tax Cut

"I am confident that Senate Republicans will redouble our efforts and fight to include a middle-class tax cut in the upcoming state budget."

Masters of Soul Comes Back to Milwaukee!

The Celebration of the Legendary Songs and Performers of Motown! Sunday, May 5 at 3:00 pm. Tickets on Sale on Thursday, March 7

Conagra Brands expanding Birds Eye Foods operations in Beaver Dam

Company expects to create approximately 140 jobs over five years to support Birds Eye

Wisconsin State Senate Sends Middle-Class Tax Cut to Governor Evers’ Desk

"Middle-class Wisconsinites deserve a tax break, and today the Legislature voted to give them one."

Taylor Refutes GOP’s Censorship of Black History Honorees

"Republicans like Assembly Speaker Vos and Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald set us back today."

Wisconsin Republicans Stand Up to Protect the Unborn

"I commend my colleagues in the Assembly and the Senate who are dedicated to protecting the life of the unborn and stand with them in their steadfast opposition to late-term abortions."

Joint Statement: Foxconn Developments

"We want to thank President Trump for his commitment to Wisconsin workers – our state has an ally in the White House who is dedicated to helping us bring family-supporting careers to our state."

State Rep. David Bowen’s Statement on Latest Foxconn Flop

Time for Legislature to Direct WEDC Renegotiations

Rep. Spreitzer statement on latest Foxconn news

"Today’s comments by Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Fitzgerald demonstrate that they have not learned from their mistake and they continue to lack a coherent vision for the future of our state."

New Marquette Law School Poll finds some issues less divisive amid continuing partisan divide

Special education increases and accepting more federal Medicaid money are drawing broader support than many other current issues

Weekly Republican Radio Address: Wisconsin Republicans Will Protect Our State’s Prosperity

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Reacts to State of the State Address

"Thanks to the last eight years of Republican leadership, Governor Evers is inheriting a state that is strong."

Rep. Robyn Vining Comments on Pre-Existing Conditions Bill

"Though we must acknowledge the remaining issues, we achieved a small victory with the amendment recognizing annual and lifetime benefit limits..."

Representative Jagler and Senator Fitzgerald Introduce Legislation to Remove the R-Word from State Administrative Code

"People with intellectual disabilities and their loved ones find the R-word incredibly offensive – it should have no place in Wisconsin’s administrative code."

Statement on Assembly Bill 1

"We must provide stability and protection for Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions should Republican efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act be successful." "

Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Statement on Republican Plans to Cut Taxes

"Middle-class families in Wisconsin should keep more of what they earn."

BritBeat: ‘A Multimedia Concert Journey Through Beatles Music History’ Returns to the Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall on Saturday, May 4

Tickets On Sale this Friday!

State Senate Celebrates Swearing-In Ceremony Ahead of Upcoming Legislative Session

"Senate Republicans will continue to fight for hard-working families, taxpayers, and the future of our state just like we have for the last eight years."

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Statement on Governor-Elect’s Plans to Hike Taxes

"... I’m deeply concerned over his plans to hike taxes on Wisconsin’s small business owners and farmers before he’s even sworn into office."

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Releases Statement on Latest Evers Administration Appointments

"I have heard serious concerns over the governor-elect appointing a provocative figure to head the Department of Transportation who is a long-time advocate for special interests."