WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted against President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ scheme to rip healthcare away from 17 million Americans and take food away from millions of hungry people, all to pay for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit millionaires and

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 1. The legislation is set to be signed into law by President Trump. “The top priorities going into this election were clear: secure the border and deliver relief to hardworking families. This bill keeps those promises by providing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R.1 – the One, Big, Beautiful Bill: “This bill is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Americans – our seniors, veterans, families, farmers, manufacturers, and most vulnerable populations.  “My Democrat colleagues have been fearmongering and pushing blatant

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) voted to pass H.R. 1. This legislation will lower costs for Wisconsin families, deliver new tax relief for seniors, secure our border, and strengthen Medicaid eligibility integrity. Following passage of the bill, Congressman Steil issued the following statement: “This bill is a win for Wisconsin workers, families,

Wisconsin Congressmen double down on massive cuts to pay for billionaire and corporate tax breaks MADISON, Wis. – Today, Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden voted for the Republican Tax Scam, a devastating bill that takes health care away from Wisconsinites, raises costs for working families, and threatens thousands

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement after the final passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. “Today, House Republicans delivered on our promises to the American people by passing a once-in-a-generation bill that will enact President Trump’s agenda. Our One Big Beautiful Bill will cut

MADISON, Wis. — On last night, Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. (D-Milwaukee) delivered a powerful floor speech explaining his NO vote on Wisconsin’s 2025–27 state budget, calling it “a budget that doesn’t meet the moment.” “This budget—yes, it has some wins,” Goodwin said on the Assembly floor. “But not enough

MADISON, WISCONSIN – AARP Wisconsin today thanked the Governor and state lawmakers for addressing some of the most critical needs of Wisconsinites age 50-plus in the 2025-27 state budget, while saying other critical issues that were put on the backburner will still need attention going forward. The budget continues to

MADISON, Wis. — The passage of the 2025–27 Wisconsin biennial budget marks a landmark victory supporting our local communities, including the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and communities with a significant portion of state-owned land that is tax-exempt. These investments cement the state’s role as a champion for educational excellence and community support.

Milwaukee, Wis., July 3, 2025 – Coalition members of the Wisconsin Partnership and their hundreds of partners across Wisconsin thank Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leaders in the Wisconsin Legislature for making a historic $330 million investment in the state’s child care sector. Working together for Wisconsin’s children and families, this significant

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined an amicus brief with attorneys general from 21 other states in support of a proposed class of plaintiffs challenging the unlawful termination of Job Corps, a national program that offers career training and housing to young Americans from low-income backgrounds. The

Funding will help protect the most vulnerable victims of crime Wisconsin’s Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) reached a significant milestone with the Joint Finance Committee’s vote to allocate $2 million in annual, ongoing funding to CACs in the state budget. This is a major step forward in creating sustainable financial support

MADISON, Wis. – For years, Republicans in the Legislature have underfunded our public schools, local governments, higher education, and the services Wisconsinites rely on. This state budget presented an opportunity to right those wrongs and set our state on a better path. Those same Republicans were poised to do it

The Wisconsin Counties Association is commending Governor Tony Evers and the Legislature for their bipartisan work on Wisconsin Act 15, the $111.1 billion 2025-2027 state budget signed into law this morning. The budget includes vital investments that will benefit counties and the citizens they serve. “This budget reflects a strong

Madison, WI – After months of listening sessions and negotiations, the Assembly voted to approve the new state spending plan for the next biennium. This budget provides increases for special education funding while also delivering significant tax relief for all Wisconsinites. Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following statement: “For

Madison, WI – On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a provision that was intended to provide critical funding for safety enhancements along County Hwy SS and the Jefferson County line on I-94 in Waukesha County. County Executive Paul Farrow released a statement highlighting recent crash data that

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2025-27 biennial budget into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 15. The budget bill includes several wins that Representatives Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek), Bob Wittke (R-Caledonia), and Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) advocated for. “This Session, my priority has been improving public safety in Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. – After lengthy negotiations between Governor Tony Evers and legislative leaders, a bipartisan budget was passed early this morning and signed by Governor Tony Evers. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “This budget marks an actual compromise between legislative Republicans and Democrats. Within this budget there are historic

[ALLOUEZ, WI] – Village of Allouez President Jim Rafter released the following statement today regarding a partial budget veto issued by Governor Tony Evers after a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers voted to close Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI) in Allouez:  “Last night’s partial veto by the governor is a depiction of how broken our state