MADISON – Last night, Governor Tony Evers unveiled a two-year budget plan that recognizes Wisconsin’s current transportation funding streams are insufficient to meet well-documented system needs. The governor understands that Wisconsin’s transportation network is interconnected and vital to the future success of Wisconsin’s economy, proposing key investments across the system.

Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R – Rhinelander) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s 2023-2025 budget proposal: “Despite Governor Evers’ bipartisan rhetoric of the past two months, his budget proposal is nothing more than a rerun of a liberal wish list of ideas that he knows are non-starters. After

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers 2023-25 biennium budget proposal works to make childcare more accessible and affordable. The Governor’s proposal includes $340 million to provide a permanent investment in the Child Care Counts: COVID-19 Stabilization Payment Program, which was created with federal dollars during the pandemic to support Wisconsin’s early care and education

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement in response to the biennial state budget address presented by Governor Tony Evers to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature last night in the State Assembly Chamber:   “The governor knew that many of the policy-focused items in

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today, celebrating Governor Tony Evers’ budget proposal that centers working families with investments in affordable, quality child care and paid family and medical leave. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin State Director: “Last night, Governor Tony Evers made clear that he

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) applauds Gov. Tony Evers for including significant health care workforce investments in his 2023 – 2025 state budget proposal. Gov. Evers’ declaration of 2023 as “The Year of Mental Health” also matches the experience of Community Health Centers in the

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson joined the Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee in reintroducing a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using its $80 billion infusion of taxpayer dollars included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to squeeze more revenue out of hardworking

(Madison)… – Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona), responding to Governor Evers’ 2023 Budget address, made the following comments: I am extremely proud that our state has a bright financial future, thanks to wise budgeting policies of Republicans over the last several years,” James said. “While the Governor has presented many ideas, the reality

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers announced his 2023-2025 Biennial Budget. In his budget address, the Governor unveiled his priorities to create a Wisconsin that invests in middle class and working families, strengthens our public schools, and supports local governments’ safety. The budget tackles the most pressing challenges the state is facing

Madison, WI – Wisconsin State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s Budget Address. “The Governor’s wish list of far-left priorities proposed tonight is just that: a wish list. Instead of being fiscally responsible, Governor Evers wants to recklessly drain our budget surplus and leave Wisconsin

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Evers delivered his biennial budget address, highlighting Wisconsinites’ priorities for the upcoming 2023-25 budget. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-77) issued the following statement: I am thrilled to support Governor Evers’ budget proposal and his plans for Wisconsin. Under Governor Evers’ administration, Wisconsin is in the strongest

Milwaukee—February 16—Today, YWCA Southeast Wisconsin (SEW) President and CEO Tracy Williams will attend an event at the White House to meet with various senior administration officials to discuss the local impact of the Biden-Harris Administration. Attendees include Wisconsin mayors, tribal leaders and other community leaders throughout the state.  “In leading

Madison, Wis. —Last night, Governor Tony Evers announced his 2023-2025 biennial budget which makes historic investments that will expand access to health care, keep our streets and communities safe, and support Wisconsin’s thriving insurance industry. The Governor’s budget includes numerous provisions focused on making prescription drugs more affordable and accessible, and

WASHINGTON D.C. – Wisconsin Conservation Executive Director Kerry Schumann was invited by the Biden-Harris Administration to join Wisconsin leaders at the Communities in Action: Building a Better Wisconsin event at the White House today to celebrate progress made by the Biden-Harris Administration and explore the ways Wisconsin can utilize federal investments to

The Wisconsin Public Transportation Association (WIPTA) commends Governor Evers for his executive budget proposal, particularly as it relates to statewide transit funding. Due to the pandemic, public transportation networks were severely impacted with greatly reduced ridership and significantly reduced fare box revenue. Federal relief dollars were a vital lifeline for

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) officials, as a service to the public, sent a questionnaire to all four registered candidates for the one open seat on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court. With only two of the candidates to advance after the Tuesday, February 21st, state-wide spring primary, only candidate Judge