Rep. Riemer applauds inclusion of proposals to improve access to healthcare, support working families, and direct tax relief to those who need it most MADISON – State Representative Daniel Riemer (D-West Allis) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers’ 2023-25 Budget Address: “Today, Governor Evers released a budget proposal

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers delivered his biennial budget address, highlighting Wisconsinites’ priorities for the upcoming 2023-’25 budget.  Representative Francesca Hong (D-76) released the following statement:  “Since his first day in office,Governor Evers has put the people of Wisconsin first. As a result, thanks to his leadership, our state is in

Madison, WI – Gov. Tony Evers delivered his third Budget Address to a joint session of the legislature. State Sen. Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response: “This evening, Gov. Evers announced his reckless plan to immensely grow government and spend over $8.5 billion in additional

MADISON,WI  – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ Budget Address: “The Governor’s budget is just a list of ideas. The legislature will build the state budget and it will fund our priorities, address our obligations, cut taxes and prepare Wisconsin for the future. We

Madison, WI – Senator Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) issued the following statement about Governor Evers’ proposed budget: “Throughout the last few weeks, Governor Evers has been making it clear he plans to spend the entire surplus on special interests, pet projects and expanding government. Now that he has released his entire

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers delivered the state budget address tonight, introducing his proposed 2023-2025 biennial state budget. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement in response: “A budget is a moral document–it reflects our values. Tonight Governor Evers delivered a budget proposal that reflects the values and needs

MADISON — Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in reaction to the State Budget Address: “Tonight, Governor Evers said it was his duty to spend the record surplus legislative Republicans have built through years of responsible budgeting. While he wants to take advantage of the strong fiscal

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) responds to Governor Evers’ budget. “The Governor’s budget lacks the responsible decision making that the Legislature has provided in the past two budgets. The growth of government and the handouts to special interests is out of control. Once again, the Republican led Legislature

Urges continued support for farm initiatives not included MADISON- Wisconsin farm and agribusiness groups jointly issued the following statement following Governor Tony Evers’ budget address delivered this evening: “Wisconsin agriculture generates $104.8 billion dollars toward our state’s economy. Support for crucial agricultural supply chain initiatives is vital to the long-term

Credit for caregivers, expansion of Medicaid & broadband, and workplace retirement program are welcome provisions in governor’s 2023-25 budget MADISON, WISCONSIN – Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers – a group that AARP refers to as the state’s unsung heroes for giving up so much of their own time and

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s Budget Address delivered this evening: “The Governor unveiled a long list of ideas tonight, and it’s going to take weeks for legislators and the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau analysists to sort through what’s hidden inside

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters applauds the initiatives Gov. Tony Evers laid out in his 2023-25 budget proposal tonight including initiatives addressing PFAS and lead contamination in drinking water, clean energy solutions to combat the climate crisis, and improving access to the ballot. Government Affairs Director Jennifer Giegerich has this

MADISON – Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers State of the Budget address: “In the past 20 years, I have heard the good, bad and the ugly of State Budget addresses. This budget was palatable and given a chance, Wisconsinites could see tangible

Madison – Rep. Scott Krug (R-Rome) reacted to Governor Tony Evers’ budget, touching on his responsibilities and on the state’s overall fiscal condition. “As chair the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections I see that Governor Evers has proposed a number of changes to election procedures in Wisconsin. I’m glad

MADISON…Assembly Republican Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement following the biennial Budget Address given by Governor Tony Evers: “We were looking forward to working with the governor to move our state forward. However, it is clear he has no intention of working with the legislature given

MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) released the following statement after Governors Evers budget address: “After hearing the Governor’s budget proposal tonight, his budget focuses on irresponsible spending and policies that do not address the everyday concerns facing Wisconsin taxpayers” said Rep. Oldenburg. “He has requested another wish list of

MADISON – Tonight, Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2023-2025 State Budget Address, outlining Wisconsin’s spending plan for the next biennium. Wisconsin Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) released the following statement: “I want to applaud Governor Evers for his commitment to finding solutions to the challenges facing our state. Wisconsin is in