Weekly GOP radio address: And we’re off!
Hi, this is Senator Howard Marklein. I am the co-chair of the legislature’s budget-writing, Joint Committee on Finance. Earlier this week the Joint Committee on Finance started work on the state budget. We did this after months of meetings with
Joint Finance strips 612 items from Evers’ budget, rejects Dem amendments
The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee today stripped 612 of Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ proposals from the state budget, taking the document back to current law as members began their work on the two-year spending plan.
Institute for Reforming Government: IRG report: Teacher apprenticeships – Wisconsin has fallen behind
A proven, bipartisan solution to the teacher shortage is working in 47 states—but Wisconsin’s pilot program has failed to produce results Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new report on Thursday detailing Wisconsin’s lack of
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, highlights efforts to support Wisconsin’s $25 billion tourism industry
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, which extends from May 4 through May 10, 2025, and highlighting his 2025-27 Executive Budget investments to continue uplifting travel and tourism as a
Sen. Jacque: Committee clears Sen. Jacque’s bill reducing permit fees for disabled veterans retrofitting their homes
Measure helps disabled veterans modify their homes to meet their needs. MADISON…Legislation reducing building permit fees for a disabled veteran to retrofit their residence to meet their needs cleared a Senate committee today. State Senator André Jacque (R-New Franken), author
Rep. Grothman: Reintroduces bipartisan student loan marriage penalty elimination act
(Washington, D.C.) – Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) is joined by Representative Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Mary Miller (R-IL), and Danny K. Davis (D-IL) to reintroduce the Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act. This legislation will eliminate a government-imposed punishment for marriage and ease the
Gov. Evers: Republican lawmakers poised to gut most pro-kid budget in state history during 2025 the Year of the Kid
Gov. Evers: “Wisconsinites are sick and tired of having a do-nothing Legislature.” Republicans to reject middle-class tax cuts, property tax relief to prevent property tax increases statewide, plans to lower out-of-pocket costs for child care, medication, and household goods, measures
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bipartisan bill to support American businesses’ research and development and outcompete China
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in reintroducing the American Innovation and Jobs Act, bipartisan legislation that will expand and strengthen American small businesses’ research and development (R&D) investments and help America outcompete global
WMC: Issues statement on U.S. trade deal with UK
MADISON – On Thursday, President Trump announced that the U.S. reached a trade deal with the United Kingdom – America’s fifth largest export market – representing the first such accord since the U.S. halted reciprocal tariffs to pursue lower trade barriers.
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services: Incidence rates of some cancer types have risen in people under age 50
Despite increasing incidence rates, cancer deaths in young people have not increased overall Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have completed a comprehensive analysis of cancer statistics for different age groups in the United States and found that
Allen campaign: Announcing campaign for mayor of Waukesha
Waukesha – Today, state representative Scott Allen announced his candidacy for Mayor of Waukesha. At a breakfast event at Dady-Oh’s Restaurant in downtown Waukesha in front of a crowd of supporters Allen announced his intention to run for Mayor in
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Highlights partnership with state fire service, announces latest grant winners
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth welcomed guests from the state fire service on Monday for the dedication of a new display in the lobby of the DSPS office in Madison. On the day following International
Bruce Thompson: Was Evers’ 402-year proposal legal?
Gov. Walker went even further. Why the high court upheld Evers.
Dan O’Donnell: Wisconsin’s liberal leaders stand against the rule of law
Wisconsin is apparently now the epicenter of resistance to President Trump’s illegal immigration policy; the Constitution, federalism, and the Rule of Law be damned.
Christina Thor: ‘Pro-family’ lawmakers should support families
We cannot accept another budget that treats our lives as an afterthought. Working families are watching. And we are not backing down.