MADISON – Today, Senate Republicans passed their version of the 2023-2025 state budget. Governor Tony Evers proposed a state budget that would have invested in Wisconsinites, but Republicans rejected the Governor’s common-sense plan and passed a budget that puts the priorities of the wealthy over the people of Wisconsin. Following

Madison, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) issued the following statement after the State Senate voted to approve the biennial budget: “I am proud to have voted yes on a budget that moves the needle forward on important priorities in the 30th Senate District. As a member of the budget-writing committee,

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), made the following statement today following the Senate’s passage of the State Budget bill: “I am very proud of the legislature’s state budget. Our budget is made for Wisconsin. We worked hard to fund

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed the 2023-2025 biennial budget, following the recent passage of legislation on shared revenue, property tax relief, and road improvement. State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) voted against the budget and issued the following statement: “I’m proud of my recent votes to increase shared

MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) voted this evening for the 2023-‘25 state budget, which contains a number of critical investments he previously introduced and championed in the Legislature.  “No budget is perfect,” Sen. Jacque said,  “But by investing in Wisconsin’s workforce, public safety, water, roads and infrastructure, this

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) joined his fellow colleagues and voted for the 2023-25 state budget proposed by the Joint Committee on Finance. “This historic budget is a massive win when it comes to investing in all of Wisconsin, and I commend the Joint Finance Committee for their hard work,” said

Madison, WI – Wisconsin starts its fiscal year on July 1st with a nearly $7 billion surplus. This record figure presented our legislature with a generational opportunity to invest in the people and services necessary to make our state the best possible place to live, work, and raise a family. Unfortunately,

MADISON – In reaction to passage of the State Budget this evening along party lines, State Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “With a record $7 billion surplus, the Assembly had a golden opportunity this evening to fund services, programs, and initiatives that would’ve benefited the vast majority

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement  after the State Senate voted to pass the 2024-2025 biennial budget.  “Today I was proud to vote for a budget that makes crucial investments across our state, while  delivering on tax relief, and not breaking the

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) released the following statement regarding the passage of the State of Wisconsin biennial budget: “I was happy to vote in favor of cutting taxes for everyone with the state budget. While this budget is not perfect, it contains numerous provisions that promote

(Madison) – Wisconsin taxpayers could soon see the largest tax cut in the state’s history. On Thursday, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved the 2023-25 State Budget. State Representative Joel Kitchens says the plan is responsible while investing in important priorities. “This is a budget that works for everyone in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to debate the Republican amended version of Governor Evers’ 2023-2025 biennial budget. The proposal will now be headed to the Governor. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) shared the following statement: “Republicans pushed through a budget which completely overlooked the key provisions Wisconsinites were

Madison, WI – State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement relating to his vote in favor of the 2023-2025 state budget: “Today, I voted in favor of the new state budget. This budget returns a significant portion of our surplus to the overtaxed citizens of Wisconsin while also

MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democrats announced their unanimous opposition to the Republican-proposed budget, which undermines public education, guts childcare funding, provides massive tax breaks for millionaires, and slashes higher education support. “Republicans, in their proposed budget, have made it crystal clear who they’re fighting for,” said Democratic Leader Melissa

Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement after voting to pass the state’s biennial budget tonight on the Assembly floor: “I am proud to have voted for this biennial budget,” said Rep. Summerfield. “This budget is responsible, accomplishes our state’s priorities, and invests in the future of the

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate is poised to pass a state budget that does not support the hardworking people of the state. Today, Senate Democrats offered several amendments to provide Senate Republicans with one final opportunity to honor the will of the people. Republicans squandered this opportunity by rejecting

Waupun- Mayor of Waupun, Rohn Bishop, is thankful for the hard work and support from Senator Dan Feyen and Representative Michael Schraa on their efforts to help Waupun with both an increase in state shared revenues and their efforts to tackle the staffing and security concerns at our local correctional

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up the biennial state budget. Following passage in both the Senate and Assembly, the budget bill will now go to Governor Evers’ desk. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement: “I think we can all agree

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding his opposition to the 2023-25 Biennial Budget (SB 70) being considered today in the State Senate: “Today, the Senate is missing an opportunity to maintain sound fiscal practices in developing the 2023-25 biennial budget.  The budget submitted by the Joint Finance

Today the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) released their 2023 report on Barriers Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities.  The report provides information regarding the accessibility of Wisconsin polling places; Wis. Stat. 5.25(4)(d) requires that the report be released every two years.  The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition commends Commissioners, and