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Home » Press Releases » Rep. Goodwin: Votes no on State Budget: “not enough good wins for District 12”
MADISON, Wis. — On last night, Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. (D-Milwaukee) delivered a powerful floor speech explaining his NO vote on Wisconsin’s 2025–27 state budget, calling it “a budget that doesn’t meet the moment.” “This budget—yes, it has some wins,” Goodwin said on the Assembly floor. “But not enough Good Wins for District 12.” While acknowledging the Governor’s efforts and m...