https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230629GOPaddress.mp3 MADISON – Representative Katsma (R – Oostburg) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Last week the budget-writing committee voted for the largest tax cut in state history—over $4.4 billion. Republicans reduced income taxes by $3.5 Billion dollars, that’s billion with a “B”. This represents

Madison, WI – Three weeks after ending their Unfair Labor Practices (ULP) strike, the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39 says that they have been unable to make progress on negotiations with employer TruStage Financial Group. OPEIU 39 and TruStage, formerly CUNA Mutual Group, have been negotiating

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today submitted a formal request to the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to use remaining federal relief dollars to support Wisconsin’s early care and education (ECE) community through the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) Child Care Counts payment program. The

MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauded action taken this week by the state legislature in Madison. Key among items addressed was the approval of the state’s biennial budget, which included funding for the Ag Roads Improvement Program, producer-led watershed groups, dairy processing grants,

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget, which provides the largest tax relief in Wisconsin state history, makes significant investments in transportation infrastructure, and addresses ongoing PFAS concerns. Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) made the following statement: “I am very pleased that the Assembly passed another fiscally

Madison — Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after the passage of the state budget by the Assembly. “This budget includes historic investments on high priority issues for the constituents of the 69th Assembly District. Thank you to all who reached out to my office to voice your concerns. I

MADISON– Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly debated and passed the 2023-2025 biennial budget as redone by the majority party. Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in response:  “The budget that the majority party passed fails to fund the true needs of the people of our state. Throughout the

Madison – The state budget passed the State Senate on Wednesday and the State Assembly today, Thursday June 29. The budget now advances to be signed by Governor Evers. There are myriad incredible investments in the 2023-25 State Budget, along with a truly historic tax cut. Over the summer I

Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard), voted in favor of the Legislature’s 2023-2025 biennial budget proposal. The proposal was crafted over the past several months by the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee and is the product of extensive input from residents across the state. “Today, I was proud

Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) today voted in favor of the 2023-2025 Wisconsin State Budget. After the vote, he released the following statement: “I am very pleased with the 2023-2025 state budget that the Joint Committee on Finance and Legislature put forward. It promotes fiscal responsibility, while also

Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) joined his colleagues in supporting the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget today on the Assembly floor. The Biennial Budget Act (officially 2023 Senate Bill 70), includes an unprecedented income tax cut, which would collapse two tax brackets into one lower bracket overwhelmingly benefitting the middle

MADISON, Wisc. – Today, Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) and his colleagues in the Assembly passed the 2023-25 Biennial Budget: “Today the Republican Budget again funded key priorities while delivering historic tax cuts.” Said Rep. Macco. “With a $7 billion surplus, we invested in our kids, our roads, and healthcare, while delivering

MADISON— Following today’s session of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget: “Our state has a historic $7 billion budget surplus. This budget was a golden opportunity for Republicans and Democrats to come together and

MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly voted on the 2023-2025 biennial state budget that was crafted by the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “The biennial state budget is an important time to drop a plumb line, it’s an important time to see if we

Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the passage of Senate Bill 70: “I am honored to vote yes on Senate Bill 70 and move it to Governor Evers’ desk to hopefully be signed. It is a historic day in Wisconsin history. In spite of

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) joined his fellow colleagues and voted for the 2023-25 state budget proposed by the Joint Committee on Finance. “This historic budget is a massive win when it comes to investing in all of Wisconsin, and I commend the Joint Finance Committee for their hard work,” said

MADISON – In reaction to passage of the State Budget this evening along party lines, State Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “With a record $7 billion surplus, the Assembly had a golden opportunity this evening to fund services, programs, and initiatives that would’ve benefited the vast majority

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) released the following statement regarding the passage of the State of Wisconsin biennial budget: “I was happy to vote in favor of cutting taxes for everyone with the state budget. While this budget is not perfect, it contains numerous provisions that promote

(Madison) – Wisconsin taxpayers could soon see the largest tax cut in the state’s history. On Thursday, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved the 2023-25 State Budget. State Representative Joel Kitchens says the plan is responsible while investing in important priorities. “This is a budget that works for everyone in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to debate the Republican amended version of Governor Evers’ 2023-2025 biennial budget. The proposal will now be headed to the Governor. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) shared the following statement: “Republicans pushed through a budget which completely overlooked the key provisions Wisconsinites were