Despite this once-in-a-generation surplus, Republicans have built a budget that completely misses the mark and makes critical cuts on top priority issues, squandering a generational opportunity for the state.
The fate of BadgerCare expansion could still be different this time, but only if Gov. Evers rapidly evolves his leadership style to build more bargaining leverage, and average people continue to mobilize.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in our waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz. Starting this summer, Wisconsin’s long-running Clean Boats Clean
Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) today voted in favor of the 2023-2025 Wisconsin State Budget. After the vote, he released the following statement: “I am very pleased with the 2023-2025 state budget that the Joint Committee on Finance
O’Donnell on his radio program says the Wisconsin Elections Commission is deliberately ignoring the state’s Constitution and laws in a scheme to avoid Senate confirmation for its controversial administrator Meagan Wolfe.
Shielded from accountability to their voters Wisconsin’s legislature enacted an agenda that defied the preferences of most of their constituents.
Madison – State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) voted in favor of Senate Bill 70 (state budget), which builds on $30 billion of tax cuts in the last decade. He issued the following statement: “When the government has a surplus, it
Right-wing judicial activist Leonard Leo bears unique responsibility for the corruption and extremism in our courts.
MADISON, WIS. – Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Legislature passing the 2023-25 state budget today. “I was proud to vote for the final product of the budget bill,” said Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara. “This bill
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Earlier this month our nation successfully avoided a historic default on our nation’s debt, but Congressman Tom Tiffany opposed it. His
MADISON – Representative Katsma (R – Oostburg) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Last week the budget-writing committee voted for the largest tax cut in state history—over $4.4 billion. Republicans reduced income taxes by $3.5
MADISON – WPT today released the following statement on the unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in the case of Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. v. Town of Buchanan. “This is a great day for the organization’s membership, property taxpayers statewide, and
MADISON — Gov. Evers today wrapped up June Dairy Month by highlighting his recent visits with dairy farmers, processors, and producers, as well as local community and agricultural industry leaders across the state. Gov. Evers spent the month celebrating America’s Dairyland and June Dairy Month, the strength
Madison, WI – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin State Senate took up and passed the 2023-25 Biennial Budget bill. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of the legislation, applauding monumental community investments, fiscally responsible budgeting, and a historic $4.4 billion tax
MADISON, WIS. – Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Senate passing a resolution on the Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator. “Tonight, I voted for this resolution to retain the senate’s ‘advice and consent’ authority,” said
MADISON– Today the Wisconsin State Senate debated the 2023-25 biennial budget as amended by the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC). Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and his Democratic colleagues introduced eleven amendments designed to restore vital provisions of the Governor’s budget
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate voted on the 2023-25 biennial budget: “Today we voted on a budget crafted by Republicans to prioritize special interests and the wealthy, not working
Madison, WI – On June 28, the Wisconsin Senate met to take floor action on the upcoming 2023-25 Biennial State Budget. With passage of Senate Bill 70, the budget bill will now go to the Assembly for approval. State Sen. Duey
A top presidential economic advisor is touting the impact of “Bidenomics” on Wisconsin’s small business community. Jared Bernstein, chair of President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers, yesterday told WisBusiness.com the president’s plan for continued economic growth involves “growing the economy
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after voting in favor of 2023 Senate Bill 70 as amended by Senate Substitute Amendment 2, better known as the 2023-2025 State Budget: “This budget largely addresses the comments and requests
Despite this once-in-a-generation surplus, Republicans have built a budget that completely misses the mark and makes critical cuts on top priority issues, squandering a generational opportunity for the state.
The fate of BadgerCare expansion could still be different this time, but only if Gov. Evers rapidly evolves his leadership style to build more bargaining leverage, and average people continue to mobilize.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in our waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz. Starting this summer, Wisconsin’s long-running Clean Boats Clean Waters Landing Blitz is now a part of the Great
Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) today voted in favor of the 2023-2025 Wisconsin State Budget. After the vote, he released the following statement: “I am very pleased with the 2023-2025 state budget that the Joint Committee on Finance and Legislature put forward. It promotes fiscal responsibility, while also
O’Donnell on his radio program says the Wisconsin Elections Commission is deliberately ignoring the state’s Constitution and laws in a scheme to avoid Senate confirmation for its controversial administrator Meagan Wolfe.
Shielded from accountability to their voters Wisconsin’s legislature enacted an agenda that defied the preferences of most of their constituents.
Madison – State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) voted in favor of Senate Bill 70 (state budget), which builds on $30 billion of tax cuts in the last decade. He issued the following statement: “When the government has a surplus, it is the government’s duty to return that money to the
Right-wing judicial activist Leonard Leo bears unique responsibility for the corruption and extremism in our courts.
MADISON, WIS. – Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Legislature passing the 2023-25 state budget today. “I was proud to vote for the final product of the budget bill,” said Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara. “This bill was the result of endless hours of negotiations between the
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Earlier this month our nation successfully avoided a historic default on our nation’s debt, but Congressman Tom Tiffany opposed it. His vote against the debt ceiling bill came solely because he
MADISON – Representative Katsma (R – Oostburg) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Last week the budget-writing committee voted for the largest tax cut in state history—over $4.4 billion. Republicans reduced income taxes by $3.5 Billion dollars, that’s billion with a “B”. This represents an
MADISON – WPT today released the following statement on the unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in the case of Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. v. Town of Buchanan. “This is a great day for the organization’s membership, property taxpayers statewide, and the rule of law” said John Jacobson, Government & Member
MADISON — Gov. Evers today wrapped up June Dairy Month by highlighting his recent visits with dairy farmers, processors, and producers, as well as local community and agricultural industry leaders across the state. Gov. Evers spent the month celebrating America’s Dairyland and June Dairy Month, the strength of the state’s dairy industry, and the Evers Administration’s efforts and investments in
Madison, WI – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin State Senate took up and passed the 2023-25 Biennial Budget bill. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of the legislation, applauding monumental community investments, fiscally responsible budgeting, and a historic $4.4 billion tax cut. “After months of pouring over recommendations made by state
MADISON, WIS. – Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Senate passing a resolution on the Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator. “Tonight, I voted for this resolution to retain the senate’s ‘advice and consent’ authority,” said Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara. “This resolution sends a message that we
MADISON– Today the Wisconsin State Senate debated the 2023-25 biennial budget as amended by the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC). Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and his Democratic colleagues introduced eleven amendments designed to restore vital provisions of the Governor’s budget slashed by JFC. All eleven amendments were rejected. Senator Smith
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate voted on the 2023-25 biennial budget: “Today we voted on a budget crafted by Republicans to prioritize special interests and the wealthy, not working Wisconsin Families. “During the committee process, Legislative Republicans made their
Madison, WI – On June 28, the Wisconsin Senate met to take floor action on the upcoming 2023-25 Biennial State Budget. With passage of Senate Bill 70, the budget bill will now go to the Assembly for approval. State Sen. Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “After spending
A top presidential economic advisor is touting the impact of “Bidenomics” on Wisconsin’s small business community. Jared Bernstein, chair of President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers, yesterday told WisBusiness.com the president’s plan for continued economic growth involves “growing the economy from the bottom up and the middle out.” His remarks
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after voting in favor of 2023 Senate Bill 70 as amended by Senate Substitute Amendment 2, better known as the 2023-2025 State Budget: “This budget largely addresses the comments and requests I have heard from constituents across Northeast Wisconsin. I knew