2021-'22 Press Releases

Yesterday morning, legislation authored by Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) was recommended for passage by the Assembly Committee on Transportation. This legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 238, directs $308,519,800 in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 be used to...

On Monday, Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) held a District Day in Antigo. The representative met with local officials, constituents, and toured a local lumber business. “Getting out and talking with the folks I represent is the most important part of my job,” said Rep. Callahan...

During Tuesday’s floor session, Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted to approve a package of legislation that limits government overreach by ensuring Wisconsinites have a voice in how the federal stimulus dollars are allocated, protecting their right to decide whether a vaccine is...

Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted during today’s Assembly floor session to lower prescription medication costs, protect Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions from losing their insurance coverage, and ensure availability of vaccinators by allowing dentists to administer the...

Rep. Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) and Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement regarding their invitation to the Joint Committee on Finance to host a public hearing at Rhinelander School District's Hodag Dome...

Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his legislative Republican colleagues this afternoon in sending a formal request to Governor Evers to provide additional funds to school districts that have been providing in-person instruction since the beginning of the school year. A joint letter was...

Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) supported legislation during yesterday’s Assembly floor session that directs Governor Evers to modernize the Unemployment Insurance (UI) computer systems at the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Through an amendment, this legislation also protects...

During yesterday’s Assembly floor session, Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) helped to ensure that businesses in the 35th Assembly District and around the state will not be faced with a $431 million state tax because they accepted a forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. As a part of...

Yesterday, Jefferson County Circuit Court ruled in favor of Wisconsinites across the state who have been negatively impacted by an unmanaged wolf population and the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) blatant disregard to follow the law and implement a hunting season this winter...

Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted with his Assembly Republican colleagues to approve Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 3 this afternoon to repeal Governor Evers’ declared state of emergency. Under Wisconsin state statutes, it is clear that a state of emergency shall not exceed 60 days, unless...