MADISON — Gov. Evers today wrapped up June Dairy Month by highlighting his recent visits with dairy farmers, processors, and producers, as well as local community and agricultural industry leaders across the state. Gov. Evers spent the month celebrating America’s Dairyland and June Dairy Month, the strength of the state’s dairy industry, and the Evers Administration’s efforts and investments in

Madison, WI – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin State Senate took up and passed the 2023-25 Biennial Budget bill. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of the legislation, applauding monumental community investments, fiscally responsible budgeting, and a historic $4.4 billion tax cut. “After months of pouring over recommendations made by state

MADISON, WIS. – Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Senate passing a resolution on the Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator. “Tonight, I voted for this resolution to retain the senate’s ‘advice and consent’ authority,” said Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara. “This resolution sends a message that we

MADISON– Today the Wisconsin State Senate debated the 2023-25 biennial budget as amended by the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC). Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and his Democratic colleagues introduced eleven amendments designed to restore vital provisions of the Governor’s budget slashed by JFC. All eleven amendments were rejected. Senator Smith

MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate voted on the 2023-25 biennial budget: “Today we voted on a budget crafted by Republicans to prioritize special interests and the wealthy, not working Wisconsin Families. “During the committee process, Legislative Republicans made their

Madison, WI – On June 28, the Wisconsin Senate met to take floor action on the upcoming 2023-25 Biennial State Budget. With passage of Senate Bill 70, the budget bill will now go to the Assembly for approval. State Sen. Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “After spending

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after voting in favor of 2023 Senate Bill 70 as amended by Senate Substitute Amendment 2, better known as the 2023-2025 State Budget: “This budget largely addresses the comments and requests I have heard from constituents across Northeast Wisconsin. I knew

Madison…State Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) released the following statement upon passage of the 2023-25 Wisconsin State Budget on the Senate floor today: “I’m proud to vote yes again today on Wisconsin’s next state budget. As a member of the Joint Committee on Finance, I believe we created a responsible budget

Madison, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin State Senate voted to pass SB 70, the 2023-2025 state budget bill. Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Cameron) issued the following statement after his vote in favor: “I’m proud to deliver a budget like this in my first term as your Senator in Northern Wisconsin.

“I am proud to vote for the state budget today. We built a budget based on what Wisconsin needs, not what special interest groups want. “With a record surplus, Republicans delivered a record tax cut and record investment in K-12 education. We continued investing in our children by increasing funds

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Republicans obstructed yet another opportunity to pass a budget that works for all Wisconsinites as they voted in favor of the regressive budget put forth by Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance, while rejecting several robust and popular budget amendments from their Democratic colleagues. The amendments put

Madison, WI – Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement following passage of the 2023-25 state budget: “Earlier this Spring, Governor Evers introduced a flawed document. His recommendations would have raised taxes, expanded welfare, and turned a historic surplus into a record deficit,” LeMahieu said. “Today, after months of hard

Madison, WI – Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) issued the following statement after voting for the 2023-25 state budget: “I was happy to cast my vote for the 2023-25 Wisconsin state budget. The last few months have been a battle for me as I have been focused on increasing the percentage of

Madison – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement on the Senate’s passage of the 2023-2025 state budget bill: “This has been one of the more frustrating and disappointing budgets in a long time.  I was hopeful and optimistic that, with a $7 billion surplus, we could come together across

Madison: Taxpayers could see more money in their pockets thanks to a record $3.5 billion income tax cut in the state’s biennial budget that passed the Senate today. The Assembly is expected to pass the bill tomorrow, which also includes major investments in rural roads, K-12 education, and long-term care. Senator Patrick

MADISON – Today, Senate Republicans passed their version of the 2023-2025 state budget. Governor Tony Evers proposed a state budget that would have invested in Wisconsinites, but Republicans rejected the Governor’s common-sense plan and passed a budget that puts the priorities of the wealthy over the people of Wisconsin. Following

Madison, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) issued the following statement after the State Senate voted to approve the biennial budget: “I am proud to have voted yes on a budget that moves the needle forward on important priorities in the 30th Senate District. As a member of the budget-writing committee,

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), made the following statement today following the Senate’s passage of the State Budget bill: “I am very proud of the legislature’s state budget. Our budget is made for Wisconsin. We worked hard to fund

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed the 2023-2025 biennial budget, following the recent passage of legislation on shared revenue, property tax relief, and road improvement. State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) voted against the budget and issued the following statement: “I’m proud of my recent votes to increase shared

MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) voted this evening for the 2023-‘25 state budget, which contains a number of critical investments he previously introduced and championed in the Legislature.  “No budget is perfect,” Sen. Jacque said,  “But by investing in Wisconsin’s workforce, public safety, water, roads and infrastructure, this