Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes no on “inadequate” 2025-27 budget bill
MADISON – This evening, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened to deliberate the 2025-27 biennial budget. Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) released the following statement following the session: “This Legislature was gifted with the ability to enact real change in Wisconsin.
Rep. Phelps: “I will not help Republicans pass a public-school-closing budget”
MADISON, WI – Today, State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) voted no on the 2025-2027 State Budget, calling it a “public-school-closing Republican budget” and rejecting the GOP-led deal that will continue starving public education in Wisconsin while rewarding unaccountable private voucher schools. Rep.
Rep. Pronschinske: Responds to passage of state budget
Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the passage of the biennial Wisconsin State Budget: “Today, after months of hard work from legislators and the Joint Finance Committee the Wisconsin State Budget passed through the Wisconsin
Rep. Zimmerman: Votes for 2025-27 budget
River Falls, WI — Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) released the following statement after passage of the 2025-27 biennial budget bill: “It has been an honor to again work with my colleagues on the Joint Committee on Finance to create
Rep. Green: Votes for the 2025-27 state budget
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted for the 2025-27 State Budget despite concerns about increased funds going to the UW System and backfilling the DNR’s Fish and Wildlife account. “This budget process has been a tumultuous one, but the vote
Rep. Swearingen: Secures major budget wins for the Northwoods
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2025–2027 Biennial Budget, a fiscally responsible plan that delivers substantial tax relief, invests in rural communities, strengthens critical infrastructure, and funds key priorities for northern Wisconsin. Representative Rob Swearingen (R–Rhinelander) issued the
Rep. DeSmidt: Reacts to 2025-2027 biennial budget debate
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly met this evening to debate the 2025-2027 Biennial Budget. Representative Ben DeSmidt (D-Kenosha) shared the following statement: “After on and off negotiations, canceled hearings, and a totally pieced together budget process, I’m appreciative
Rep. Mayadev: Votes no on state budget that falls short in a time of uncertainty and need
MADISON, WI – Today, State Representative Renuka Mayadev (D-Madison) voted against the state budget, citing concerns that the budget fails to meet the needs of Wisconsin families, public schools, and communities at a time of rising costs and mounting federal uncertainty.
Rep. Emerson: Votes for bipartisan budget deal
MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement after voting for the bipartisan budget deal: “Thanks to the enactment of the fair maps last year, we were finally able to have a truly bipartisan budget process
Rep. Piwowarczyk: Votes to approve conservative budget focused on tax relief, government reform
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed a conservative budget that cutstaxes, reins in government, and protects core freedoms. Highlights include: Nearly $1.5 billion in tax relief, including eliminating the tax on natural gas andelectricity Blocking over $3.7
Wisconsin Health Care Association, Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living: Applauds bipartisan agreement for budget investments in long-term care
MADISON – The Wisconsin Health Care Association/Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WHCA/WiCAL) issued the following statement following the passage of the 2025-27 Biennial Budget Bill: The 2025-27 Biennial Budget bill includes crucial funding to maintain access to long-term care services
Rep. Andraca: Statement on assembly passage of state budget
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Assembly met today to debate the 2025-2027 Wisconsin state budget. Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) – who serves as a member of the state’s budget-writing Joint Finance Committee – released the following statement regarding
Rep. Cruz: Votes no: “This budget sells out our future”
MADISON — State Representative Angelina Cruz cast a firm “No” vote on the state budget today, calling it “an obvious choice” and condemning it as a failure to meet the real needs of Wisconsin residents. “This budget doesn’t fix the problem—it is the
Rep. Kurtz: Statement on budget passage
MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2025-2027 biennial budget: “Today, I voted for a re-crafted, bipartisan budget that makes investments in many priorities for Wisconsinites including public safety, K-12 education,
Rep. Anderson: Votes to reject budget
MADISON, Wis – Representative Clinton Anderson votes to reject the 2025-2027 Biennial Budget. “K-12 schools, child care providers, hospital operators, transit systems, and the UW system have been asked to do more with less for far too long. I am