Evers signs budget as guv, lawmakers beat reconciliation bill across finish line

Gov. Tony Evers early this morning signed a $111.1 billion budget less than an hour after it cleared the full Legislature as he and lawmakers raced to complete the document before Congress signed off on the reconciliation bill.

That’s because a provision in that federal bill would block a plan in the state budget to increase a hospital assessment to generate additional federal revenue that would then largely be sent back to hospitals.

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Rep. Vining: A win for reproductive freedom 

MADISON–The Wisconsin Supreme Court released its decision today invalidating Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Every Wisconsinite deserves access to high-quality and affordable healthcare. Abortion is a decision to be made by a patient and

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Sen. Hesselbein: Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling

Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), the Democratic Senate Leader, released the following statement on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the 1849 near-total ban on abortion. “This is a hard won and important victory. It preserves access to abortion in Wisconsin

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Rep. Miresse: Calls to enshrine abortion rights in Wisconsin law

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme court announced their decision in Kaul vs Urmanski. This case challenged an 1849 provision in the Wisconsin constitution that had been interpreted as a criminal abortion ban. Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement

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Rep. Fitzgerald: Applauds State Supreme Court abortion ruling

MADISON ­– Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled to overturn the state’s 1849 abortion ban, paving the way toward establishing legal access to abortion. State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) released the following statement: “While today’s vote to overturn the

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Evers signs budget as guv, lawmakers beat reconciliation bill across finish line

Gov. Tony Evers early this morning signed a $111.1 billion budget less than an hour after it cleared the full Legislature as he and lawmakers raced to complete the document before Congress signed off on the reconciliation bill.

That’s because a provision in that federal bill would block a plan in the state budget to increase a hospital assessment to generate additional federal revenue that would then largely be sent back to hospitals.

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WED PM Update: Vos expects Evers to quickly sign budget

From WisPolitics … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he expects Gov. Tony Evers to sign the state budget into law “late tonight or early tomorrow.”  There is an urgency for the Legislature to wrap up its work on the budget and for Evers to sign it to ensure a

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Sen. Nass: Vos-Evers budget – an orgy in spending

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in regards to the 2025-27 biennial budget vote today and some key reasons that he will be voting NO: “The Vos-Evers budget deal can only be described as on orgy of spending designed by two leaders that probably won’t be here to

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Rep. Vining: A win for reproductive freedom 

MADISON–The Wisconsin Supreme Court released its decision today invalidating Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Every Wisconsinite deserves access to high-quality and affordable healthcare. Abortion is a decision to be made by a patient and their doctor, a decision that should not be made by

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Rep. Jacobson: Condemns SCOWIS decision in Kaul v. Urmanski

MADISON, WI – This morning, the liberal majority on the Supreme Court of Wisconsin ruled that Wisconsin Statute 940.04 does not ban abortions in Wisconsin. Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) offered the following statement: “As a father to two beautiful children and an unflinching pro-life advocate, I am deeply disappointed

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Sen. Hesselbein: Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling

Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), the Democratic Senate Leader, released the following statement on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the 1849 near-total ban on abortion. “This is a hard won and important victory. It preserves access to abortion in Wisconsin and makes clear that the archaic 1849 law to ban

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Rep. Miresse: Calls to enshrine abortion rights in Wisconsin law

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme court announced their decision in Kaul vs Urmanski. This case challenged an 1849 provision in the Wisconsin constitution that had been interpreted as a criminal abortion ban. Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement in response to the ruling: “Today’s decision is a victory

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WisDems: Possible 2026 gov candidates Tim Michels said the 1849 ban is “an exact mirror of my position, while Eric Hovde said “I am totally opposed To abortion”

Both potential governor candidates – who have failed statewide elections already – have a history of being anti-choice MADISON, Wis. —  Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidated the 1849 abortion ban Republicans have been so eager to uphold and enforce. But the fight is not over. Both Tim Michels and Eric Hovde

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Forward Together Wisconsin: Clean energy advocates highlight potential damage by reconciliation bill

WISCONSIN — Clean energy advocates from Forward Together Wisconsin, BlueGreen Alliance, Clean Wisconsin, and Elevate today hosted a virtual media conference to discuss the potential impacts of the Reconciliation Bill, the most destructive environmental bill in history. If passed as-is, this legislation will threaten the progress Wisconsin has made building a new clean

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Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: State budget includes wins for business, residents of Wisconsin

BIPARTISAN COLLABORATION EVIDENT IN DETAILS OF BIENNIAL PRIORITIES  July 2, 2025 (MILWAUKEE) – A bipartisan agreement between Governor Tony Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Speaker Robin Vos on the state budget will support several provisions advocated for by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC), including increased funding

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Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nicholson: Issues statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court decision striking down 1849 abortion ban 

MILWAUKEE — In a landmark 4-3 decision issued today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state’s 1849 laws, effectively restoring legal access to abortion in Wisconsin. The ruling represents a pivotal step toward restoring reproductive rights following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.  “Today’s

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Governor announces Outdoor Industry Award winners; Wisconsin State Park System honored

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Tourism’s Office of Outdoor Recreation recently announced seven individuals and organizations as the first recipients of the newly created Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards, and the Wisconsin State Park System was honored with Destination of the Year.  The newly created awards honor the

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UW-Madison: Emerging carbon dioxide removal strategies can help combat climate change if policymakers temper early expectations

ONLINE VERSION OF THIS STORY MADISON, Wis. – A host of emerging methods that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere can be critical tools to limit global temperature increases, so long as policymakers don’t overestimate the methods’ role in their climate strategies. This is according to research published yesterday in Nature Communications led by

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Rep. Johnson: Applauds Supreme Court victory for reproductive freedom 

MADISON, WI — In a landmark decision today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state’s archaic 1849 abortion ban, a law written before women had the right to vote, which criminalized nearly all abortions. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, anti-abortion extremists tried to resurrect the ban,

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Rep. Roe: Applauds State Supreme Court’s abortion decision 

Madison, Wis: Today, Liberal Justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 to invalidate the 1849 Abortion Ban in Wisconsin. This is a win for advocates, organizers, and everyday Wisconsinites across our state who made their voices heard. After the court’s decision, Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) released the following statement:

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Rep. Fitzgerald: Applauds State Supreme Court abortion ruling

MADISON ­– Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled to overturn the state’s 1849 abortion ban, paving the way toward establishing legal access to abortion. State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) released the following statement: “While today’s vote to overturn the ban was a remarkable win for people across the state,

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