
Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 3
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the state budget, the state Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and more.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the state budget, the state Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and more.
Wisconsin House members split along party lines to send a GOP tax cut bill to President Donald Trump, overcoming Dem opposition to cuts in Medicaid and other programs.
From WisPolitics … — Wisconsin House members split along party lines to send a GOP tax cut bill to President Donald Trump, overcoming Dem opposition to cuts in Medicaid and other programs. The bill passed the House 218-214 today after
The Wisconsin Counties Association is commending Governor Tony Evers and the Legislature for their bipartisan work on 2025 Wisconsin Act 15, the $111.1 billion 2025-2027 state budget signed into law this morning. The budget includes vital investments that will benefit counties
Washington, D.C. — Republicans in the House just voted to strip 17 million Americans of their health care in order to fund massive tax breaks for the wealthiest people and corporations. This is the largest attack on health care in
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law 2025 Wisconsin Act 9 and 2025 Wisconsin Act 10, which would establish a framework for certifying psychiatric residential treatment facilities and establish a statewide system for sharing minors’ mental
MADISON – Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) and Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statements regarding the uncertainties of GBCI: “I find this incredibly disappointing. After months of hard work by the legislature, Gov. Evers chose to line-item veto
Contact: Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations, Co-Chairs Beth Swedeen, beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov; (608) 220-2924 Patti Becker, beckerp@clanet.org; (608) 240-8503 Jason Glozier, jglozier@wcilc.org (608) 422-0525 Survival Coalition Response to Passage of Federal Budget Bill Today, the U.S. House approved the Senate’s deeper cuts to Medicaid and
MILWAUKEE – Following the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of President Donald Trump’s federal budget bill, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement. “In Milwaukee County, we depend on federal funding to invest in our community and provide essential
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauds Governor Evers and legislative leaders for their bipartisan effort to craft a budget that supports the state’s dairy community. “This budget reflects a strong commitment to
The WASB thanks the governor, legislature, and all parties involved in the process for working together and making difficult decisions to ensure some level of increases was put forward and a budget was ultimately passed. The increases in special education
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) celebrated major victories today following the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a landmark reconciliation bill that advances President Trump’s America First agenda, delivers crucial tax relief, and reins in
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the GOP led House ramming through the Big Ugly Bill all so Trump can sign into law funding cuts for Medicaid and SNAP, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Sarah Abel released the following statement: “These
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after Derrick Van Orden, Bryan Steil, and House Republicans once AGAIN passed their deeply unpopular tax scam that rips away health care and food access from millions of children and families, all to pay for
Madison, WI — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives concurred with the Senate on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), paving the way for President Trump to sign the sweeping pro-growth economic package into law. The OBBBA renews the Tax
Press Contact: Beth Swedeen (608) 220-2924; beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov Today, the U.S. House approved the Senate’s deeper cuts to Medicaid and SNAP by a vote of 218 to 214. Beth Swedeen, Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities Executive Director issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the eve of Americans marking 249 years since declaring independence from a system that exploited and ignored them, Congress passed a bill that does exactly that. The Senate moved first. The House followed. And now the reconciliation
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “Just in time for the Fourth of July, we’re sending the final version of
In Wisconsin, the bill will terminate at least 250,000 people’s health care, reduce or eliminate 90,000 Wisconsinites’ food assistance, and threaten to close rural hospitals WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after House Republicans passed
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the state budget, the state Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and more.
Wisconsin House members split along party lines to send a GOP tax cut bill to President Donald Trump, overcoming Dem opposition to cuts in Medicaid and other programs.
From WisPolitics … — Wisconsin House members split along party lines to send a GOP tax cut bill to President Donald Trump, overcoming Dem opposition to cuts in Medicaid and other programs. The bill passed the House 218-214 today after clearing the Senate on Tuesday 51-50 via a tie-breaking vote
The Wisconsin Counties Association is commending Governor Tony Evers and the Legislature for their bipartisan work on 2025 Wisconsin Act 15, the $111.1 billion 2025-2027 state budget signed into law this morning. The budget includes vital investments that will benefit counties and the citizens they serve. (Update: See the final WCA Budget
Washington, D.C. — Republicans in the House just voted to strip 17 million Americans of their health care in order to fund massive tax breaks for the wealthiest people and corporations. This is the largest attack on health care in history, and the consequences will be catastrophic. Not only will
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law 2025 Wisconsin Act 9 and 2025 Wisconsin Act 10, which would establish a framework for certifying psychiatric residential treatment facilities and establish a statewide system for sharing minors’ mental health safety plans. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following
MADISON – Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) and Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statements regarding the uncertainties of GBCI: “I find this incredibly disappointing. After months of hard work by the legislature, Gov. Evers chose to line-item veto the decommissioning date of 2029 for GBCI,” said Rep. Franklin.
Contact: Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations, Co-Chairs Beth Swedeen, beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov; (608) 220-2924 Patti Becker, beckerp@clanet.org; (608) 240-8503 Jason Glozier, jglozier@wcilc.org (608) 422-0525 Survival Coalition Response to Passage of Federal Budget Bill Today, the U.S. House approved the Senate’s deeper cuts to Medicaid and SNAP by a vote of 218 to 214. The bill
MILWAUKEE – Following the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of President Donald Trump’s federal budget bill, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement. “In Milwaukee County, we depend on federal funding to invest in our community and provide essential services that our residents rely on every day. Federally-funded programs
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauds Governor Evers and legislative leaders for their bipartisan effort to craft a budget that supports the state’s dairy community. “This budget reflects a strong commitment to Wisconsin’s dairy community,” Greg Siegenthaler, DBA board president, said. “We
The WASB thanks the governor, legislature, and all parties involved in the process for working together and making difficult decisions to ensure some level of increases was put forward and a budget was ultimately passed. The increases in special education reimbursement are a massive step forward – the highest rate
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) celebrated major victories today following the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a landmark reconciliation bill that advances President Trump’s America First agenda, delivers crucial tax relief, and reins in waste, fraud, and abuse across the federal government. The legislation
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the GOP led House ramming through the Big Ugly Bill all so Trump can sign into law funding cuts for Medicaid and SNAP, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Sarah Abel released the following statement: “These Republican thieves, led by Derrick Van Orden, are stealing funding
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after Derrick Van Orden, Bryan Steil, and House Republicans once AGAIN passed their deeply unpopular tax scam that rips away health care and food access from millions of children and families, all to pay for massive tax breaks for their billionaire campaign donors: “Derrick Van
Madison, WI — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives concurred with the Senate on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), paving the way for President Trump to sign the sweeping pro-growth economic package into law. The OBBBA renews the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a key provision that helps
Press Contact: Beth Swedeen (608) 220-2924; beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov Today, the U.S. House approved the Senate’s deeper cuts to Medicaid and SNAP by a vote of 218 to 214. Beth Swedeen, Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities Executive Director issued the following statement: “The disability community is deeply disappointed that Congress has failed
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the eve of Americans marking 249 years since declaring independence from a system that exploited and ignored them, Congress passed a bill that does exactly that. The Senate moved first. The House followed. And now the reconciliation package—stuffed with corporate tax breaks and brutal cuts to essential
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “Just in time for the Fourth of July, we’re sending the final version of the One Big Beautiful Bill to President Trump’s desk and
In Wisconsin, the bill will terminate at least 250,000 people’s health care, reduce or eliminate 90,000 Wisconsinites’ food assistance, and threaten to close rural hospitals WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after House Republicans passed their budget bill: “Today, Republicans chose to put their super-rich