WisGOP: WisDems are platforming scandal-plagued Raphael Warnock at state convention
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Democrats’ decision to trot out Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock as their keynote speaker for the 2025 State Convention in Wisconsin Dells this weekend is a slap in the face to Wisconsin values. By showcasing a scandal-ridden,
FRI AM Update: Joint Finance approves GOP tax, education plans
From WisPolitics … — The GOP-run Joint Finance Committee voted along party lines to approve a $1.3 billion GOP tax plan and a Republican motion to put $336 million more into K-12 education. The tax cut plan includes a new
Disability Rights Wisconsin: Statement on Joint Committee on Finance vote on Department of Public Instruction budget
A statement from Jill Jacklitz, Executive Director of Disability Rights Wisconsin, on tonight’s Joint Committee on Finance vote on the Department of Public Instruction budget: “While the motion passed this evening by the Joint Committee on Finance would provide a
Joint Finance signs off on $1.3 billion GOP tax cut plan
Seniors would see a new tax break on their retirement income, while others would see some of their wages taxed at a lower rate under a GOP plan the Joint Finance Committee approved along party lines.
Rep. Ortiz-Velez: Calls for peaceful demonstrations and respect for state sovereignty
Milwaukee, WI — In light of recent events unfolding in Los Angeles and actions taken by the federal government, State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milwaukee) is calling on residents of the 8th Assembly District, the Milwaukee community, and all Wisconsinites to
Rep. Dallman: Votes for historic K-12 funding and over $1.3 billion in tax relief
MADISON – The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) held an executive session and voted on various budget items related to K-12 education and tax relief as part of the 2025-2027 state biennial budget. Representative Dallman released the following statement. “I am
Joint Finance approves GOP motion adding $336.1 million to K-12 education; Evers wanted $3.3 billion
The bulk of the increase in the GOP motion — approved 12-4 along party lines — would go into special education. That includes $229 million in the main fund used to reimburse districts for special education costs and another $54.6 million for high-cost special education.
JFC Dems: JFC Republicans offer gimmicks, ignore demands to fund public schools
MADISON— Today, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee voted against funding the basic support kids in Wisconsin schools need to succeed. Their decision comes at a time when classrooms are already under strain, and federal help for student services has
WisDems: Latino caucus chair releases statement in response to law enforcement attack on US Senator Alex Padilla
MADISON, Wis. — In response to US Senator Alex Padilla being shoved, tackled to the ground, and handcuffed by Trump’s FBI agents, WisDems Latino Caucus Chair Solana Patterson-Ramos issued the following statement: “Since the beginning of his presidency, Trump has demonized
Joint Finance to take up $1.3 billion tax plan, boost to education spending
Co-chair Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, told reporters ahead of the committee meeting this evening that he tax cut will include expanding the income now covered by the second-lowest of the state’s four tax brackets.
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025, President Trump’s spending cuts package. “Passing this legislation is a long-overdue course correction. Wisconsin families are sick and tired of
THU PM Update: Joint Finance pushes back start of votes on education, taxes
From WisPolitics … — The Joint Finance Committee has delayed the start of today’s executive session on education funding and taxes. The latest announcement pushed the start of the hearing to 5 p.m. It was the third delay announced today
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association: More than 75 businesses, economic development organizations call on legislature to invest in child care
MADISON, WIS. – More than 75 Wisconsin businesses, employers, trade associations and economic development organizations are calling on the state Legislature to invest in Wisconsin’s child care sector. Businesses and organizations from a wide range of sectors have signed a
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Votes to codify federal spending cuts, save billions in taxpayer dollars
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted to pass H.R. 4 – the Rescissions Act of 2025. This bill codifies a rescissions request from the White House to eliminate $9.4 billion in unobligated, wasteful federal spending. Following his
Dept. of Transportation: Stakeholders prioritize transportation needs of Wisconsin non-drivers
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted the Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC) Thursday to collaborate with stakeholders and discuss transportation needs for the state’s non-driver population. WiNDAC members meet twice a year to provide WisDOT with feedback on the