Rep. Palmeri: Votes for compromise budget

MADISON, Wis. – After lengthy negotiations between Governor Tony Evers and legislative leaders, a bipartisan budget was passed early this morning and signed by Governor Tony Evers. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “This budget marks an actual compromise between

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Village of Allouez: Reacts to Evers vetoing GBCI closure

[ALLOUEZ, WI] – Village of Allouez President Jim Rafter released the following statement today regarding a partial budget veto issued by Governor Tony Evers after a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers voted to close Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI) in Allouez:  “Last night’s partial veto by

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ Special Edition: Chuck Chvala and the late Ted Kanavas remember less partisan times

WisOpinion marks the Fourth of July weekend with this rebroadcast of the final Insiders segment with then-co-host former state Sen. Ted Kanavas, who passed away July 3, 2017. In the episode, the two discuss political civility and the meaning of Independence Day. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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Rep. Murphy: Applauds state budget for tax relief and UW reforms

MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) issued the following statement on the passage of the 2025-2027 Wisconsin state budget: “This week, legislative leaders and the Governor finalized a forward-thinking 2025-2027 state budget that delivers substantial tax relief and critical

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Erik Huschitt: Ethanol is saving Americans billions

As Americans prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence this Fourth of July, a new report offers a timely reminder: American-made ethanol is helping us move toward greater energy independence while saving consumers billions of dollars at the pump.

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Rep. Palmeri: Votes for compromise budget

MADISON, Wis. – After lengthy negotiations between Governor Tony Evers and legislative leaders, a bipartisan budget was passed early this morning and signed by Governor Tony Evers. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “This budget marks an actual compromise between legislative Republicans and Democrats. Within this budget there are historic

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Village of Allouez: Reacts to Evers vetoing GBCI closure

[ALLOUEZ, WI] – Village of Allouez President Jim Rafter released the following statement today regarding a partial budget veto issued by Governor Tony Evers after a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers voted to close Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI) in Allouez:  “Last night’s partial veto by the governor is a depiction of how broken our state

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ Special Edition: Chuck Chvala and the late Ted Kanavas remember less partisan times

WisOpinion marks the Fourth of July weekend with this rebroadcast of the final Insiders segment with then-co-host former state Sen. Ted Kanavas, who passed away July 3, 2017. In the episode, the two discuss political civility and the meaning of Independence Day. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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Rep. Kitchens: Bipartisan budget signed $1.5 billion in tax cuts

Madison – Wisconsin taxpayers are the big winners in the bipartisan budget approved by the Legislature and signed by Governor Evers. Instead of the nearly $3 billion in tax hikes in Governor Evers’ original budget plan, taxpayers will now save $1.5 billion – including the elimination of taxes on natural

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Rep. Kirsch: Wisconsin deserves a budget that truly serves its people

GREENFIELD, WI – State Representative Karen Kirsch (D-7th Assembly District) issues the following statement after voting no on Act 50 – the 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget. “I want to thank Governor Evers and my Democratic colleagues in the Senate for their hard work in pushing for a better Wisconsin budget despite

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Rep. Murphy: Applauds state budget for tax relief and UW reforms

MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) issued the following statement on the passage of the 2025-2027 Wisconsin state budget: “This week, legislative leaders and the Governor finalized a forward-thinking 2025-2027 state budget that delivers substantial tax relief and critical reforms. With nearly $1.5 billion in tax cuts, this budget

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Sen. Carpenter: Statement on passage of the state budget

“Last night the State Legislature passed a state budget that does not address the fundamental needs of our state. Many issues remain unsolved, that we could have fixed through the budget process. During the public hearings, we heard directly from the people of Wisconsin what the solutions are to the

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Erik Huschitt: Ethanol is saving Americans billions

As Americans prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence this Fourth of July, a new report offers a timely reminder: American-made ethanol is helping us move toward greater energy independence while saving consumers billions of dollars at the pump.

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