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3/1/2016
Rep. Edming's Pipeline Bill Signed into Law Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 390 into law today. The bill was authored by Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Senator Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon) and received wide bipartisan support in both the Senate and Assembly. “The practice of pumping liquid manure is already...
1/19/2016
Rep. Edming's Response to the State of the State Address Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) issued the following statement after attending Governor Walker’s State of the State address before a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature: “Wisconsin is currently in a good state and has a bright future on the horizon. More jobs are...
1/12/2016
Rep. Edming Supports H.O.P.E. Bill Package Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) supported four bills from the H.O.P.E. Agenda (Heroin, Opiate Prevention and Education). The bills seek to assist individuals suffering from opioid addiction and offer additional resources to fight against Wisconsin’s opioid and heroin epidemic....
11/11/2015
Rep. Edming's Red Tape Review Bill Signed into Law Governor Scott Walker signed Assembly Bill 158 into law today. The bill was authored by Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Senator Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon) and received unanimous support in both the Assembly and Senate. “I am pleased that this law eliminates Department of...
9/25/2015
Rep. Edming Starts Fall Session Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) is pleased to have supported policy that will have positive results upon Wisconsin’s families. During the State Assembly’s first fall floor day, Rep. Edming approved legislation that will increase health care access and update Wisconsin’s adoption...
7/9/2015
Rep. Edming Statement on State Budget Vote Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) issued the following statement after voting against the state budget: “Over the past several months, many constituents contacted me regarding their top priorities for the budget. I listened to my constituents and worked to ensure that their concerns...
7/9/2015
Rep. Edming Supports Open Government Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) released the following statement after Assembly Resolution 12 was passed. The resolution reiterates a commitment to Wisconsin’s open record and open government laws. “I am pleased to support a resolution to maintain our state’s open records policy...
7/1/2015
Rep. Edming's Epinephrine Auto-Injector Bill Signed into Law Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 139 into law today. The bill was authored by Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Senator Leah Vukmir (R-Wauwatosa) and received wide bipartisan support in both the Senate and Assembly. “I am pleased that this law will allow more access...
6/22/2015
Rep. Edming on Transporation Budget Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) released the following statement after a letter outlining transportation funding priorities was issued to Governor Walker and legislative leaders. “I would like to ensure that transportation funding for rural communities remains a top focus...
6/22/2015
Joint Transporation Funding Letter A joint letter outlining transportation funding priorities was issued to Governor Walker and legislative leaders.
6/9/2015
Rep. Edming's Epinephrine Auto-Injector Bill Moves Forward Today, the Wisconsin State Senate and State Assembly passed Senate Bill 139, which was authored by Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora). The bill allows public places, other than schools, to store epinephrine auto-injectors for treatment of anaphylaxis. “This bill is non-partisan and...
6/3/2015
Rep. Edming's Epinephrine Auto-Injector Bill Passes Committee Vote Today, legislation authored by Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) passed the Assembly Committee on Health with a vote of 12-0. Assembly Bill 203 would allow epinephrine auto-injectors to be stored in public places where an individual could come in contact with an allergen. "I was...
5/20/2015
Rep. Edming Civics Test Proposal Approved by Budget Committee Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) released the following statement after the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee (JFC) added his civics test proposal to the 2015-17 state budget. The legislation requires every high school student to pass a test on government and history in order...
5/19/2015
Rep. Edming Supports Increase in K-12 Education Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) is backing the plan introduced by Republican leaders of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) that will restore funding by $150 per pupil in the first year and an extra $100 per pupil in the second year. He released the following statement: ...
5/14/2015
Edming Votes to Encourage Good Health and a Drug-Free Workforce Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) voted to improve Wisconsin’s FoodShare (food stamp) program to encourage better nutrition and health. Under Assembly Bill 177, recipients must make healthier selections with their taxpayer-funded benefits. “This bill ensures that families are...
5/6/2015
Rep. Edming Makes K-12 Education Top Priority State Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) issued the following statement pertaining to his budget priorities after a non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo stated that revenue projects for the biennial budget are on track...
4/15/2015
Rep. Edming on County-Wide Assessors State Representative James W. Edming issued the following statement after the county-wide assessment included in the Governor's budget proposal was removed from the state budget...
3/26/2015
Rep. Edming Praises Support for SeniorCare Program State Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) issued the following statement after Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette) announced his support for SeniorCare – the state-run prescription drug program for seniors. “Recently, I wrote a letter to Rep. Nygren urging...
3/18/2015
Letter in Support for SeniorCare Rep. Edming authored a letter in support of the SeniorCare Programs to Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairman, Rep. John Nygren.
3/17/2015
Rep. Edming Approves Increased Speed Limit State Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) voted in favor of a bill to increase the speed limit to 70 miles per hour on designated highways. "I am pleased to see Wisconsin raise the speed limit," said Rep. Edming. "This bill is not only positive for tourism and business, but also makes...
3/6/2015
Rep. Edming Supports Right-to-Work State Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) supported personal freedom in the workplace by voting in favor of the right-to-work bill, Senate Bill 44. Now, Wisconsin is one step closer to becoming the country’s 25th right-to-work state. “I do not think that people should be forced to join...
2/17/2015
Rep. Edming on Approval of Medford Ranger Station State Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) issued the following statement after the State Building Commission approved the construction of a new ranger station and storage building in Medford. “I was pleased that the letter of support I sent to Rep. Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) of the...
2/3/2015
Rep. Edming Eager to Work on State Budget State Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) issued the following statement after Governor Walker’s budget address Tuesday night. “I am eager to start working on the new two-year state budget. I believe that Governor Walker laid the groundwork for a budget that can benefit every...
2/1/2015
Letter of Support for Medford Ranger Station Rep. Edming authored a letter in support of a new ranger station and storage building in Medford.
1/29/2015
Rep. Edming Favors Gov. Walker’s Rural Initiatives State Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) issued the following statement after Governor Walker announced his rural initiatives plan at the Chippewa Valley Rally. “Governor Walker’s latest announcement demonstrates a commitment to Wisconsin’s rural communities. This plan ...
1/22/2015
Rep. Edming Favors Constitutional Amendment on Election of Chief Justice Rep. James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) approved a constitutional amendment that allows Supreme Court justices to elect their chief justice for a two-year term. Currently, the justice with the most seniority on the court serves as chief justice. The amendment would create a more democratic...
1/13/2015
Edming Embraces Gov. Walker’s State of State Address State Representative James W. Edming (R-Glen Flora) issued the following statement after Governor Walker’s State of the State address Tuesday night. “Governor Walker’s State of the State address reinforces his commitment to moving our state in the right direction. We share the same ...
1/5/2015
Edming Sworn in as 87th District Representative Small business owner and Rusk County native James W. Edming officially begins his first term in the state Assembly today. Rep. Edming (R-Glen Flora) took the oath of office in a ceremony in the Assembly chambers, marking the start of the 102nd Wisconsin State Legislative Session. ...