Madison, Wis. – As announced by the Wisconsin Department of Administration earlier today, the state’s projected surplus is set to grow to a record $6.6 billion by the end of fiscal year 2023. In light of this news, Chris Reader, Executive Vice President of the Institute for Reforming Government provided the following statement: “As Wisconsin’s budget surplus continues to grow, it’s abundantly clear that our state is taxing families and small businesses way too much. It’s time to reset how the state taxes and spends. “The time is now for policymakers to enact transformational tax reforms – including eliminating Wisconsin’s personal income tax –

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that his office has filed a civil environmental enforcement action against Didion Milling, Inc., and Didion Ethanol, LLC, for alleged violations of its air pollution control permits at corn milling and ethanol production facilities in Columbia County, Wisconsin. Under the federal Clean Air Act, the facilities are considered a major source of emissions for carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds. “Permitted facilities must comply with the terms of their permits so that the safety, health, and wellbeing of Wisconsinites aren’t endangered,” said AG Kaul. “When those terms

MAPLE BLUFF, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the Village of Maple Bluff, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Sunday, November 20, 2022. At approximately 9:07 a.m., a Maple Bluff Police Officer attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations. The vehicle did not stop and after a short pursuit, the vehicle crashed into a tree.  The driver of the vehicle ran on foot while three passengers remained at the scene. Officers found the driver a short time later.  The driver and three passengers

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission has received verified canvass statements from all 72 Wisconsin counties for the November 8 General Election, concluding an important stage of verification in the process and starting the clock for statewide candidates to petition for a recount. The clock already expired to request a recount in all State Senate and State Assembly contests that are within the recount range because the counties within those districts completed their canvass last week. The WEC did not receive any petitions for recount in a State Assembly or State Senate seat. Statewide candidates (meaning state and federal

MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released the following statement related to the Department of Administration’s announcement of projected state revenues: “Wisconsin is in an exceptional financial position because Republicans have steadily reformed and written responsible state budgets for the last 12 years. We have diligently worked to fund our priorities while protecting taxpayers. “While we have a record-setting projected general fund balance, we must be mindful that the surplus is due, in part, to a massive increase in tax collections. This is not

WHITEWATER, WI: November 11th, 2022- This year’s UW-Whitewater AMA chapter continued its long legacy of success by turning heads at this year’s Regional Conference. On October 6th and 7th, the UW-Whitewater AMA chapter hosted its 15th Annual AMA Regional Conference. Students from around the world attended both live and virtually to watch keynote presentations, compete in competitions, and connect with companies at a career fair. The event was a tremendous success. UW-Whitewater AMA senior advisor, Jimmy Peltier, commented on the massive turnout compared to past years, “It was our largest live event ever, with over 550 total attendees, about 20%

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement marking one year since the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack. “One year ago today, the Waukesha community was partaking in a beloved community tradition that turned into a horrific tragedy changing lives forever. It was a violent, evil act that could have been prevented. “Days ago, justice was served as Darrell Brooks was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision. I’d like to thank Judge Jennifer Dorow and District Attorney Sue Opper for their tireless efforts to bring back faith in the justice system and keep everyone safe. “But

Madison, Wis. – A report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) estimates state revenues are expected to moderately increase over the next biennium, with a record-high surplus and an all-time high Budget Stabilization Fund. DOA projects a gross general fund balance of $6.576 billion at the end of the current fiscal year. This record-setting figure does not include the roughly $1.734 billion currently in the state’s budget stabilization (“rainy day”) fund. State general fund balances for the next biennium are estimated to be $8.421 billion at the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year and $9.757 billion at the end

Today, the City of Waukesha is hosting a One-Year Remembrance Ceremony for the Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy. Rep. Allen released the following statement. “One year ago, my wife and I, along with staff and supporters, were just finishing our parade trek when we were urged by safety personnel to flee to a safe area. We were only a block or two ahead of the devastation that took place. “Today, we remember all of those who were injured and traumatized by the senseless violence and, of course, those who lost their lives:  Tamara Carlson Durand, Virginia “Ginny” Sorenson, LeAnna “Lee” Owen,

The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 229th Engineer Company has returned to Wisconsin following a mobilization of more than 12 months in support of U.S. Northern Command. Nearly 130 Soldiers with the unit, based in Prairie du Chien and Richland Center, deployed in support of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s mission along the nation’s Southwest border. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command and Joint Task Force North, the 229th logged more than 950,000 miles to provide detection and monitoring support to help Customs and Border Patrol agents address security challenges along the Southwest border. The 229th Engineer Company was