Dave Cieslewicz: Sorry, no deal
My guess is that if the surplus spending deal had been introduced a year ago, it would have easily passed. But last night it went down in the Senate and is, at least for now, dead.
Maury Straub: I’m a former sheriff. License plate recognition is a needed tool.
When a tool is misused, we don’t discard it. We put the right rules in place to ensure it’s used responsibly. The same principle should apply here.
Aedan Gardill and Alex Lonero: Gouging inmates for phone calls doesn’t promote justice
For years, Dane County has allowed a third-party company to profit off of those in jail and their families by charging them to stay connected. In fact, on average, those in the Dane County Jail spend $129 per month to stay connected with their families.
Bruce Murphy: Blue county vs red county urban sprawl
Americans are dividing into two different ways of life. How do Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank?
Arthur I. Cyr: Trump’s flouting of War Powers Act is nothing new
From the beginning of the United States, there has been tension between the executive and Congress over foreign policy.
DC Wrap: Moore says Voting Rights Act ruling ‘carrying us all the way back to the 19th century’
In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, says a U.S. Supreme Court ruling narrowing a key component of the Voting Rights Act “is carrying us all the way back to the 19th century.”
Rep. Anderson: Statement on lame duck deal’s failure to pass
MADISON, Wis.- Rep. Anderson issued the following response to the failed Evers-Vos-LeMahieu Lame Duck Deal: “The people of Wisconsin need real relief and our schools need real solutions. Unfortunately, this proposal fell short. Many wouldn’t have received the full rebate
Sen. Hesselbein: Statement on rejection of Surplus Spending Bill that would have created a $2.9 billion deficit
A bi-partisan majority of the Wisconsin Senate rejected this fiscally unsound, reckless and irresponsible bill which would have created a $2.9 billion deficit. From Day One of this legislative session, Senate Democrats have shown by our actions what we are
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: Majority of State Senate, vote against $2.9 billion budget deficit bill
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate convened for a special session to take up legislation drafted by Governor Evers and Republican leadership in the Senate and Assembly that would result in a $2.9 billion structural deficit by the
Rep. Tranel: Supports bipartisan tax relief and investment in kids
MADISON, Wis. — On May 13, 2026, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1, as amended, during a special session. The bipartisan measure returns $1.8 billion in surplus funds to taxpayers through direct rebates, property tax relief, and targeted
Sen. Wall: Opposes reckless spending proposal
MADISON, WI — Senator Jamie Wall (D – Green Bay) issued the following statement following his vote against a proposal to spend Wisconsin’s projected fund balance: “The bill blows a $3 billion hole in the next budget, potentially forcing future
Sen. Felzkowski: Disappointed with Senate Democrats
Madison, WI – Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats went against Governor Tony Evers’ Special Session to return a multi-billion-dollar surplus back to taxpayers through property tax relief, investments in Wisconsin students and schools, and
$1.8 billion surplus package fails in state Senate
A $1.8 billion package to put more money into schools and send rebate checks to Wisconsinites failed in the Senate after changes GOP leaders made failed to garner enough support.
Rep. Pronschinske: Comments on Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the Assembly passage of Special Session Assembly Bill 1: “Tonight, my Assembly colleagues and I worked diligently alongside Governor Evers to secure a bipartisan deal to send the
Sen. LeMahieu: Senate Democrats buck Governor Evers and fail Wisconsin families
Madison– Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after Senate Special Session Bill 1 failed on the Senate floor: “Today, we’ve seen the worst of Madison politics. “Senate Democrats stood together to buck their own governor to