ReadyWisconsin: Wisconsin Flood Safety Awareness Week is February 24-28
MADISON, Wis. — Flooding is one of the most common and devastating natural disasters with the potential to affect people, families and communities across Wisconsin. ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to take steps to understand the risks flooding can bring. To
Rep. Stubbs: Supports Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 executive budget
MADISON, WI – On February 18, 2025, Governor Tony Evers delivered his budget address in the Assembly Chambers, outlining the provisions in his newly released 2025-2027 Executive Budget. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I applaud Governor Evers
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Chetek Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Chetek is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes relocation of a
Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network: Governor’s budget recommendations reflect critical needs of older Wisconsinites
(MADISON, WI) The Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) supports essential investments included in Governor Evers’ 2025-27 budget that will improve the lives of older adults and family caregivers in Wisconsin, including: Affordable housing incentives and broadband expansion grants; Lowering the
Bill Barth: Time to reform election financing
Court race demonstrates the power of money, and the system’s loopholes.
Mark Belling: Wisconsin Legislature hasn’t gotten the MAGA message
Sweetheart deal gives no-bid monopoly on power line construction
Rep: Gundrum: Governor Evers’ budget proposal: Another tax-and-spend wish list
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Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association: Governor’s budget proposal provides strong foundation for critical projects through new revenue sources
MADISON, Wis. – Providing the state’s transportation system with nearly $1 billion in new funding would help begin critical road projects that make your drive safer, smoother, and better through central, southeast, and northeast Wisconsin. Gov. Tony Evers proposed doing just that
WED News Summary: Evers calls for tax cuts in state budget, Republicans to build from base budget
TOP STORIES Evers’ budget calls for tax cuts, protection against ‘needless chaos’ of Trump policies… nearly $119 billion two-year budget would result in a roughly 20% increase in overall spending … leave approximately $500M on hand.* eliminate tax on tips,
Kids Forward: Response: Governor Evers’ budget proposal
Last night, Governor Evers shared a budget that starts to address some of the challenges confronting families across the state. During the “Year of the Kid,” we look forward to working on both sides of the aisle to ensure that
Rep. Spaude: Green Bay investments in Evers’ budget
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers delivered his biennial budget address, highlighting Wisconsinites’ priorities for the upcoming 2025-2027 budget. Rep. Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released this response following the Governor’s address. “The message I’ve heard from Wisconsinites in my community and across
Rep. Maxey: Evers sets the stage for big spending with little accountability
Madison, WI— Governor Tony Evers unveiled his proposed state budget for the upcoming biennium, featuring unrealistic spending increases and provisions that are impractical. In response, Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) issued the following statement: “Once again, Tony Evers gets to play
Priorities USA: And Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans celebrate voting rights victory in defense of mobile voting truck in Racine, Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Priorities USA and Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans’ celebrate a victory for voting rights in their intervention in Brown v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. The intervention was to protect Racine, Wisconsin’s efforts to make in-person absentee voting as
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Evers includes Rivera-Wagner request for NFL Draft public safety funds in state budget proposal
Madison – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner today issued the following statement on Governor Evers’ budget proposal sending $1 million to the City of Green Bay for public safety related to the upcoming NFL Draft: “I am incredibly proud that Governor Tony
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to defend innovation and combat government overreach
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has re-introduced the No Industrial Restrictions in Secret Act (No IRIS Act) to reduce undue red tape imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). The No IRIS Act is in the interest of