Press Releases

State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) and his Assembly Republican colleagues convened in Special Session yesterday afternoon to pass a historic workforce package for Wisconsin. The bill passed by Republicans includes continued investments in childcare, tax relief, worker training grants, and welfare reform. Under this legislation, a family earning an average...

The Wisconsin State Assembly addressed election integrity during yesterday’s floor session. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly colleagues in supporting these bills to strengthen Wisconsin’s elections, while protecting the right to vote. Rep. Callahan released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of several election reform-related constitutional amendments...

During yesterday’s State Assembly floor session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of several important policies affecting the University of Wisconsin (UW) System. If enacted, these proposals would establish a right to free speech on UW campuses, revise several of our higher education grant programs to ensure students...

During today’s State Assembly floor session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) proudly presented the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award to Fire Chief Dawn Herlache, who has served with the Townsend Fire Department since 2002. Chief Herlache has served the town of Townsend with outstanding service and dedication...

State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues today in ensuring athletic sports teams are based on the birth gender of the participants at the University of Wisconsin and technical colleges, as well as in K-12 schools. Title IX became a law nearly 50 years ago, protecting women...

On September 15^th, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R – Tomahawk) welcomed United States Senator Ron Johnson (R – Wisconsin) to Antigo. Their visit began at Schroeder Farms, which is one of 18 certified seed potato growers in the 35^th Assembly District out of the 24 total in the state. Wisconsin is the...

During yesterday’s State Assembly floor session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) was pleased to join his Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 386, known as the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal. By cutting the individual income tax on middle-class Wisconsinites and exempting retirement income this proposal...

State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) is once again accepting nominations for the 35^th Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year Award. Created in 2019, this Assembly-wide award provides an opportunity to honor the hard work and dedication of our first responders throughout the state...

State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) and his Assembly Republican colleagues announced a proposal this morning to reduce the state tax burden this biennium by nearly $3 billion. This legislation will be known as the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal due to its goal of returning a large portion...

State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement this afternoon in response to Governor Evers signing the 2023-2025 state budget: “Legislative Republicans presented the governor with a budget that worked for ALL Wisconsinites, including a $3.5 billion income tax...

Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) was proud to support Senate Bill (SB) 70, the 2023-2025 State Budget. After a months-long process of hearing from constituents, holding in-district listening sessions, advocating for the 35th Assembly District, and ultimately working towards a fiscally...

During this afternoon’s State Assembly Floor Session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of Assembly Bill (AB) 321, known as the Right to Read Act. AB 321 addresses literacy outcomes in teaching and will improve reading skills among Wisconsin students. “The later in...