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, the Wisconsin Initiative for Ag Exports, among others. In addition to the budget action, the state Senate also passed updates to the Farm Service CDL, proclaimed June 2023 as Dairy Month in Wisconsin and confirmed the reappointment of state secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Craig Thompson. Sens. Marklein,

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 responsible budget that places an emphasis on returning tax dollars back to the hard-working people of Wisconsin. Over the past decade, Republicans in the legislature are responsible for a total of $22 billion in tax cuts. This budget continues that trend”. The budget includes a total of $4.4 billion in

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 applaud the Joint Committee on Finance for drafting a budget that includes historic investments in roads, agriculture, and education while cutting income taxes, property taxes, and shrinking the size of government. The positive impact this budget has on the 69th Assembly District will be felt in the years to come.” Investments

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 past few months, I have heard from constituents about the budget solutions they actually need to thrive, including funding for childcare, education, workforce development, and more. Today’s budget fails to make key investments in these urgent areas.  “For months, the majority party has harped on the workforce shortages our state

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 will be sharing more and more details about all the provisions within the budget bill. I want to have a conversation about how we prioritize state spending over the next two years. Today I want to start that conversation about our workforce and education plans. In Wisconsin, the unemployment rate

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 to vote ‘yes’ on a bill that balances investing in our state’s key services like education, transportation and public safety, while at the same time delivering a $4.4 billion tax cut to the hardworking taxpayers of Wisconsin,” said Rep. Steffen. The 2023-2025 biennial budget proposed by the Legislature contains a

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 funding priorities that matter to Wisconsinites. “The Legislature proposed new spending increases for K-12 public education that amounts to over $1 billion. The new funds allocate $30 million to new mental health programming and $50 million for literacy initiatives that will help Wisconsin students develop proficient reading skills. Additionally, choice

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 class. Furthermore, it lowers Wisconsin’s top tax bracket to a more-competitive 6.50% from its present 7.65% to bring Wisconsin closer with its neighbors such as Illinois and Michigan. In addition, the bill provides a much needed infusion of new money to address the low pay of elected District Attorneys (DA),

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 the largest tax cut in state history.” “Our kids deserve a good education regardless of their zip codes. The additional $1 billion being invested in education will open up opportunities for parents to choose what is best for their child. Our kids are not the same and their education should

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 deliver transformational change for the people of Wisconsin by using the surplus to make life easier and better for working families, seniors, and kids. Though the budget included some provisions that I support, I’m very disappointed that it cuts UW System funding, defunds a critical child care program, and prioritizes

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 are building a strong and sustainable future for the Wisconsin people and the generations to come. I’ve evaluated this budget on that plumb line–I’ve looked as someone who values fairness and justice and I’ve realized that for over a decade, the way this state spends money has tilted away from

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 partisan games waged by the Democrats, every member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate should be proud of the collaborative effort it took to get this bill across the finish line. It is now up to Governor Evers to sign a bill that truly moves Wisconsin forward. “Senate Bill

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 Rep. Green. “This budget reduces government spending, includes a historic tax cut, invests in transportation, has record allocations to public and private education, and so much more.” Governor Evers’ proposed budget included a two-billion-dollar tax hike, an unlimited spending spree on new government programs, and an expansion of welfare benefits.

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 of people across Wisconsin. Instead, Republicans chose to play politics with our higher education system, gut childcare, underfund our schools, pass on major investments in affordable workforce housing, neglect our environment, and prioritize tax giveaways to the wealthiest in our state. Earlier this year, Governor Evers proposed a budget based

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 fiscal conservatism in our state. It delivers a significant tax cut across the board, making it the largest tax cut in the state’s history. Additionally, it provides the biggest investment in school choice in our state’s history, cuts DEI funding in our UW System, eliminates nearly 800 government positions, including