Madison, WI – Early this morning, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2025–2027 Wisconsin State Budget but used his veto pen to remove funding for two major Northwoods priorities. Funding for the Lakeland STAR School and Academy was eliminated for the fourth budget
WisOpinion marks the Fourth of July weekend with this rebroadcast of the final Insiders segment with then-co-host former state Sen. Ted Kanavas, who passed away July 3, 2017. In the episode, the two discuss political civility and the meaning of Independence Day. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Madison – Wisconsin taxpayers are the big winners in the bipartisan budget approved by the Legislature and signed by Governor Evers. Instead of the nearly $3 billion in tax hikes in Governor Evers’ original budget plan, taxpayers will now save
State Budget Invests Much Needed Funding to Help Assisted Living Facilities The Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) thanks members of the Joint Finance Committee for approving an omnibus motion that provides much needed funding to help assisted living providers deal
MADISON – Early this morning, the Wisconsin Legislature passed the 2025-27 state biennial budget, which was subsequently signed by Gov. Tony Evers into law. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation appreciates and applauds the efforts of legislative leaders and Gov. Evers
GREENFIELD, WI – State Representative Karen Kirsch (D-7th Assembly District) issues the following statement after voting no on Act 50 – the 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget. “I want to thank Governor Evers and my Democratic colleagues in the Senate for their
Court uses rarely used doctrine to achieve preferred policy outcome Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in Josh Kaul v. Joel Urmanski. The majority’s decision utilized implied
MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) issued the following statement on the passage of the 2025-2027 Wisconsin state budget: “This week, legislative leaders and the Governor finalized a forward-thinking 2025-2027 state budget that delivers substantial tax relief and critical
MILWAUKEE – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed into law the 2025-27 Biennial Budget that was passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature. The biennial budget includes several priorities that Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley advocated for. That budget includes more than $38
“Last night the State Legislature passed a state budget that does not address the fundamental needs of our state. Many issues remain unsolved, that we could have fixed through the budget process. During the public hearings, we heard directly from
The Fourth of July is not just a ritual of fireworks and flag-waving and brats on the grill. It’s a call to remembrance. And shared responsibility. Those revolutionaries in 1776 didn’t just declare independence. They declared allegiance to a set of ideals that we must reaffirm this year. Liberty. Equality. Justice.
As Americans prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence this Fourth of July, a new report offers a timely reminder: American-made ethanol is helping us move toward greater energy independence while saving consumers billions of dollars at the pump.
Madison, WI— Early this morning at 1am,Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) and his colleagues in the Assembly passed the 2025-27 Biennial State Budget. It was then signed by Governor Tony Evers shortly after. Representative Jerry O’Connor released the following statement:
Republicans in Washington are threatening those gains.
Gov. Evers proves himself to be a master negotiator, forcing Republicans to give ground on every issue, leaving Wisconsin conservatives empty handed.
In a 5-2 decision, the Court sided with the Department of Natural Resources in a case involving PFAS contamination—a case that fundamentally shifts how state agencies can wield power over our citizens and economy.
Healthy skepticism is in order when it comes to AI, but those who ignore its reality do so at their own risk.
The Wisconsin Towns Association applauds the Legislature, the Joint Committee on Finance, and Governor Evers for their leadership passing and signing Act 15, a state budget that delivers robust support for local governments and rural Wisconsin. Act 15 demonstrates a
(Madison) – After the state budget passed the Assembly by a vote of 59-39, Rep. Krug issued the following statement: “I’m proud of what we were able to get done for the state of Wisconsin last night. In a divided
Elections matter: the fact that Democrats gained four seats in the Senate and are close to taking the majority means that Senate Democrats were able to make this budget better for the people of Wisconsin. The 2025-2027 biennial budget the
Madison, WI – Early this morning, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2025–2027 Wisconsin State Budget but used his veto pen to remove funding for two major Northwoods priorities. Funding for the Lakeland STAR School and Academy was eliminated for the fourth budget in a row, along with support for a vital restoration
WisOpinion marks the Fourth of July weekend with this rebroadcast of the final Insiders segment with then-co-host former state Sen. Ted Kanavas, who passed away July 3, 2017. In the episode, the two discuss political civility and the meaning of Independence Day. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Madison – Wisconsin taxpayers are the big winners in the bipartisan budget approved by the Legislature and signed by Governor Evers. Instead of the nearly $3 billion in tax hikes in Governor Evers’ original budget plan, taxpayers will now save $1.5 billion – including the elimination of taxes on natural
State Budget Invests Much Needed Funding to Help Assisted Living Facilities The Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) thanks members of the Joint Finance Committee for approving an omnibus motion that provides much needed funding to help assisted living providers deal with increased labor market wages and inflation. “We are truly
MADISON – Early this morning, the Wisconsin Legislature passed the 2025-27 state biennial budget, which was subsequently signed by Gov. Tony Evers into law. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation appreciates and applauds the efforts of legislative leaders and Gov. Evers in enacting the 2025-2027 state biennial budget. This budget includes
GREENFIELD, WI – State Representative Karen Kirsch (D-7th Assembly District) issues the following statement after voting no on Act 50 – the 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget. “I want to thank Governor Evers and my Democratic colleagues in the Senate for their hard work in pushing for a better Wisconsin budget despite
Court uses rarely used doctrine to achieve preferred policy outcome Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in Josh Kaul v. Joel Urmanski. The majority’s decision utilized implied repeal to strike down the 1849 ban on abortion, arguing
MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) issued the following statement on the passage of the 2025-2027 Wisconsin state budget: “This week, legislative leaders and the Governor finalized a forward-thinking 2025-2027 state budget that delivers substantial tax relief and critical reforms. With nearly $1.5 billion in tax cuts, this budget
MILWAUKEE – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed into law the 2025-27 Biennial Budget that was passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature. The biennial budget includes several priorities that Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley advocated for. That budget includes more than $38 million over the biennium in annual State funding for highway
“Last night the State Legislature passed a state budget that does not address the fundamental needs of our state. Many issues remain unsolved, that we could have fixed through the budget process. During the public hearings, we heard directly from the people of Wisconsin what the solutions are to the
The Fourth of July is not just a ritual of fireworks and flag-waving and brats on the grill. It’s a call to remembrance. And shared responsibility. Those revolutionaries in 1776 didn’t just declare independence. They declared allegiance to a set of ideals that we must reaffirm this year. Liberty. Equality. Justice.
As Americans prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence this Fourth of July, a new report offers a timely reminder: American-made ethanol is helping us move toward greater energy independence while saving consumers billions of dollars at the pump.
Madison, WI— Early this morning at 1am,Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) and his colleagues in the Assembly passed the 2025-27 Biennial State Budget. It was then signed by Governor Tony Evers shortly after. Representative Jerry O’Connor released the following statement: “State budgets during divided government are a true test of
Republicans in Washington are threatening those gains.
Gov. Evers proves himself to be a master negotiator, forcing Republicans to give ground on every issue, leaving Wisconsin conservatives empty handed.
In a 5-2 decision, the Court sided with the Department of Natural Resources in a case involving PFAS contamination—a case that fundamentally shifts how state agencies can wield power over our citizens and economy.
Healthy skepticism is in order when it comes to AI, but those who ignore its reality do so at their own risk.
The Wisconsin Towns Association applauds the Legislature, the Joint Committee on Finance, and Governor Evers for their leadership passing and signing Act 15, a state budget that delivers robust support for local governments and rural Wisconsin. Act 15 demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting the backbone of Wisconsin’s rural communities
(Madison) – After the state budget passed the Assembly by a vote of 59-39, Rep. Krug issued the following statement: “I’m proud of what we were able to get done for the state of Wisconsin last night. In a divided government, the Republican legislature fought for tax relief, common sense
Elections matter: the fact that Democrats gained four seats in the Senate and are close to taking the majority means that Senate Democrats were able to make this budget better for the people of Wisconsin. The 2025-2027 biennial budget the Governor signed includes significant investments in the priorities Wisconsinites have