THU News Summary: Evers signs state budget before federal reconciliation bill reaches Trump’s desk
TOP STORIES Evers signs budget after Legislature races to secure funds for Wisconsin hospitals… signed the 2025-27 biennial budget at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, shortly after the document secured its final votes in the state Assembly [59-39 [Allen lone GOP
Rep. Goeben: Childcare crisis finally addressed
Rep. Goeben’s Childcare Initiatives Key Component of State Budget Madison – Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) voted in favor of the 2025-2027 State Budget, which included key components of her childcare initiatives which she has been championing for two legislative sessions. She shared
Dept. of Health Services: Celebrates 15th anniversary of Wisconsin’s smoke-free indoor air law
The law limits secondhand smoke indoors and supports prevention efforts Saturday, July 5 marks the 15th anniversary of Wisconsin’s smoke-free indoor air law, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the ways it has protected and improved
Rep. Billings: Statement on 2025-27 state budget
Madison – Last night, Governor Evers signed the 2025-27 state budget. Representative Billings voted to pass the budget and released the following statement in response: “Throughout this process, I have been focused on advocating for the best budget for my
Rep. Snyder: Votes for state budget
Madison… Today, Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Weston voted in favor of the 2025-2027 State Budget. The biennial State Budget is the most important bill passed by the Legislature each Session, it dictates state spending, taxation, and other policies every two years. After
Waukesha County: Governor vetoes project to improve road safety on I-94 in western Waukesha County
6-lane expansion work on dangerous portion of interstate now delayed further (Waukesha, WI) – On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Governor Tony Evers squashed a provision that was intended to provide critical funding for studying safety enhancements on I-94 between CTH SS
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Washington County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the “incidental taking” of a rare snake, which may result from the Emerald Drive Culvert in Washington County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional
Rep. Dittrich: Applauds completion of 2025-2027 Wisconsin state budget
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) thanks her legislative colleagues for passing the budget and having it signed into law early this morning by the Governor. Representing the 99th Assembly District, Rep. Dittrich championed key investments that strengthen families, schools, and
Sen. James: Celebrates budget victories for Wisconsin and the Chippewa Valley
Madison, WI — Yesterday, State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) voted in favor of the bi-partisan state budget. Governor Evers signed the budget, now Act 15, into law early this morning. State Senator James welcomed the efforts of the Joint Committee
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Votes against “better but not good enough” budget
Madison — Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed the 2025-2027 state budget. Despite several key improvements negotiated by Governor Tony Evers, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) voted against the final bill, citing serious omissions that leave working families and local
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Reacts to inclusion of workers’ compensation fee schedule in Wisconsin budget
MADISON – Early Thursday morning, the Wisconsin Legislature passed Wisconsin’s biennial budget, which implements a fee schedule for the state’s workers’ compensation program. Within an hour, Governor Evers signed the full budget into law. WMC Executive Vice President of Government Affairs
Rep. Tittl, Sen. James: Secure funding for farmer mental
Madison, WI- Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) and Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) have secured $100,000 in the 2025-2027 State Budget for farmer mental health assistance. This budget item will support vital services for farmers including: “Supporting farmers means supporting farmer mental
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
Rep. Tranel: Applauds bipartisan budget that delivers for southwest Wisconsin
Madison, WI — State Representative Travis Tranel (R–Cuba City) voted today in favor of the bipartisan 2025-27 Wisconsin State Budget compromise, calling it a good, forward-looking budget that supports economic growth while delivering for families, farmers, small businesses, and rural
A Better Wisconsin: Governor Evers fighting for families and standing up to Republican extremism delivers compromise state budget
MADISON, Wis. — Early this morning, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2025-27 state budget. That Wisconsin now has a budget – after months of state legislative Republicans’ partisan political posturing, infighting, and multiple walkouts on negotiations – is a testament