WisDems: On Joint Finance GOP budget vote

MADISON, Wis. — After Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted today to strip over 600 items from Governor Evers’ budget, ignoring the will of the people by sidelining solutions to key challenges facing Wisconsinites, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Sarah

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Sen. Jacque: ‘Problem-solving’ court bills clear committee

MADISON, WI… Legislation promoting efficiency and enhancing public safety in our justice system by establishing specialized ‘problem-solving’ courts in state law, and providing mental health treatment to non-violent offenders, cleared a State Senate committee today. “Specialized, problem-solving courts – for

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WisGOP: Response to lawsuit challenging congressional maps

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the new lawsuit filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenging the Wisconsin Congressional Maps, please consider the following statement. “No one is surprised that liberal Mark Elias is challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional maps. This politically

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Tony Evers celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, highlights efforts to support Wisconsin’s $25 billion tourism industry

Hey there, folks. Governor Evers here!This week, we’re continuing to celebrate with National Travel and Tourism Week.  Each year, the travel and tourism industry helps bring billions of dollars in revenue for local businesses and our statewide economy.    This included a record-breaking $25 billion in 2023 and supporting more than 175,000

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Sen. Habush Sinykin: Republicans on Joint Finance strip hundreds of proposals from Governor Evers’ budget

MADISON, WI – Earlier today, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee filed a motion to eliminate hundreds of funding proposals vital to Wisconsinites’ well-being and future security from the Governor’s 2025-27 Executive Budget–including funding aimed at lowering costs and improving lives for Wisconsin families. Examples of programs removed include: state funding

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Rep. Bare: Responds to Joint Finance Committee Republicans stripping common-sense proposals from Governor Evers’ budget

MADISON, Wis.–Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted today to remove 612 items from Governor Tony Evers’s budget. These were 612 common-sense proposals that address the needs of everyday Wisconsinites. Items such as increased child care funding, boosting funding for PFAS remediation, preventing property tax increases, investments in mental

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WisDems: Romaine Quinn voted to gut Gov. Evers’ pro-kid budget, reject property tax relief

MADISON, Wis. — After Romaine Quinn voted today to strip over 600 items from Governor Evers’ budget, raising property taxes and threatening access to child care around the state, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director Haley McCoy released the following statement: “Governor Evers’ budget provided real, meaningful tax relief to address the rising

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WisDems: Shannon Zimmerman voted to gut Gov. Evers’ pro-kid budget, reject property tax relief

MADISON, Wis. — After Shannon Zimmerman voted today to strip over 600 items from Governor Evers’ budget, raising property taxes and threatening access to child care around the state, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director Haley McCoy released the following statement: “Governor Evers’ budget provided real, meaningful tax relief to address the rising

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WisDems: Howard Marklein voted to gut Gov. Evers’ pro-kid budget, reject property tax relief

MADISON, Wis. — After Howard Marklein voted today to strip over 600 items from Governor Evers’ budget, raising property taxes and threatening access to child care around the state, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director Haley McCoy released the following statement: “Governor Evers’ budget provided real, meaningful tax relief to address the rising

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Rep. Anderson: Responds to Joint Finance Committee Republicans stripping common-sense proposals from Governor Evers’ budget

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Joint Finance Committee Republicans voted today to strip Governor Evers’ budget of 612 common-sense proposals that address the needs of everyday Wisconsinites such as child care funding, boosting of funding for PFAS remediation, money for lead removal, and legalization of marijuana. In response, Representative Anderson (D-Beloit)

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Rep. Roe: Blasts Republican cuts to governor’s proposed budget.

Madison, Wis. – At the long-awaited Joint Finance Committee’s Executive Meeting Thursday, Republican leaders made it clear they do not share the priorities of Governor Tony Evers or the majority of Wisconsinites in many key areas. They voted to eliminate 612 items from Evers’ 2025-2027 budget. Wisconsinites at four state

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Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: Dassler-Alfheim, DCF Secretary Pertl tour local child care center, highlight importance of Child Care Stabilization fund

APPLETON, WI – Today, State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) along with Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Jeff Pertl celebrated National Provider Appreciation day by touring Bridges Child Enrichment Center with Executive Director Nicole Seebruck Zellmer. The Senator presented the center with a legislative citation in honor of the

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on election of Pope Leo XIV

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope: “The election of Pope Leo XIV marks a historic and joyful moment for Catholics in the United States and around the world. As the first American pope, Cardinal Robert

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WisDems: On Joint Finance GOP budget vote

MADISON, Wis. — After Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted today to strip over 600 items from Governor Evers’ budget, ignoring the will of the people by sidelining solutions to key challenges facing Wisconsinites, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Sarah Abel released the following statement: “Nothing in life is certain except

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Sen. Jacque: ‘Problem-solving’ court bills clear committee

MADISON, WI… Legislation promoting efficiency and enhancing public safety in our justice system by establishing specialized ‘problem-solving’ courts in state law, and providing mental health treatment to non-violent offenders, cleared a State Senate committee today. “Specialized, problem-solving courts – for drug treatment, OWI offenses, commercial disputes and others – have

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WisGOP: Response to lawsuit challenging congressional maps

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the new lawsuit filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenging the Wisconsin Congressional Maps, please consider the following statement. “No one is surprised that liberal Mark Elias is challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional maps. This politically motivated lawsuit is a desperate attempt by far-left Democrats who

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