MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement after the 2025-2027 biennial budget was signed into law.
“In a major victory for Wisconsin taxpayers, the Assembly passed a budget that reaffirms our commitment to eliminating wasteful spending and continuing to provide meaningful tax relief to the hardworking residents of Wisconsin. This budget reflects the promises I made when I ran for office: to lower taxes and reduce the size of government.
“The budget includes $1.5 billion in tax cuts and provides targeted relief to reduce tax burdens. This agreement blocks more than $3.7 billion in proposed tax hikes, and thanks to Legislative Republicans, we continue to hold the line and protect your wallet from being forced to fund Governor Evers liberal wish list.
“Building on last session’s major conservative win of expanding School Choice, this budget extends Wisconsin’s successful school choice program to include four-year-old kindergarten, allowing families to access high-quality educational options at an earlier age. We also made significant investments in K-12 special education, some of the costliest services schools provide, by raising reimbursement rates to unprecedented levels. Additionally, we reached an agreement to increase accountability within the UW System by requiring faculty workload reporting, performance measures, and continued caps on staffing.
“One of the most impactful wins in this budget is tax-free retirement for seniors aged 67 and older. This is legislation I first worked on over 20 years ago as an intern for former Senator Neal Kedzie, and being able to help deliver it now as Majority Leader is incredibly rewarding.
“This budget reflects strong, conservative leadership that puts the future of Wisconsinites first. While Governor Evers has pushed for higher taxes, more government, and overreaching liberal policies, Republicans delivered a balanced plan that protects taxpayers, upholds our values, and keeps Wisconsin moving forward.”
