The Wisconsin Personal Services Association thanks Governor Evers for once again investing in personal care and other direct care initiatives in his 2023-25 state budget. The proposed $88.7 million increase builds on the strong, bipartisan work the Governor, Department of Health Services and the Legislature have done over the past

Madison, WI – Yesterday Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) attended the 2023-2025 biennial budget address delivered by Governor Tony Evers. This afternoon he released the following statement: “Yesterday, Governor Evers could have shown that he would be willing to work with Republicans in the Legislature on a budget that works best

Madison, WI – In his biennial Budget Address last night, Governor Evers detailed how he drew inspiration from his previous budget proposals when unveiling his 2023-2025 Budget Recommendations. For yet another session, Governor Evers has proposed raising taxes by over $1 Billion. Southeastern Wisconsin freshman lawmaker Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago), said

Rep. Bodden Issues Statement on Governor Evers Budget Address Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ budget proposal. “Governor Evers’ proposals were filled with unrealistic spending hikes, unacceptable tax increases, and massive expansion of government. His budget address sounded more like free

MADISON, WI, February 16, 2023 – On behalf of more than 40 national and Wisconsin-based advocacy organizations that make up the Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition we commend Governor Tony Evers for including critical “All Copays Count” legislation in his 2023-2025 Executive Budget Bill. In the Wisconsin legislature, bipartisan “All

Last night, Governor Evers delivered his budget address in the Assembly Chambers in a joint session with the Senate. Rep. Ohnstad had the following to say:  “I commend Governor Evers for his commitment to building a better Wisconsin, and I stand behind his plan to maintain the economy’s momentum, bolster

(MADISON, WI) The Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) supports the Governor’s 2023-25 budget recommendations that:– invest in Wisconsin Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) and healthy aging grants;– provide supports and tax credits for family caregivers;– address dire funding needs for adult protective services (APS), elder abuse, and domestic violence;–

MADISON – State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s Budget request: “I was disappointed to hear many talking points that sound nice in theory, but just aren’t practical given the realities of the budget and the long term impact his proposals would have on Wisconsinites. Republicans

Press contact: Beth Swedeen, 608-220-2924, Beth.Swedeen@wisconsin.gov The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) commends the Governor’s strong investments to strengthen care infrastructure, non-driver transportation, internet access, safe affordable housing, and quality public education. Investment in these core areas create livable communities for everyone. “Many people with disabilities and

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Feb. 15, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is providing $524,139 to improve access to jobs, health care and infrastructure for people in historically underserved communities across the Rural Partners Network (RPN) in Wisconsin. “The Rural

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and 14 colleagues introduced a Senate resolution opposing Congressional Republicans’ plan to impose a nationwide sales tax on all goods and services, which would increase prices for hardworking families by 30 percent. Instead of this tax increase, the resolution calls for supporting

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting an informational meeting regarding trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination and the Special Well Casing Depth Area (SWCDA) in the towns of Hudson and Warren in St. Croix County. The meeting will be Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Hudson High School at

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the five largest publicly traded oil companies boast to Wall Street about their record $264.3 billion haul in 2022, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her Democratic colleagues in reintroducing the Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act to crack down on profiteering by Big Oil and give working families

Madison, WI – Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) appreciates the education funding proposals announced yesterday by Governor Evers inadvance of tonight’s state budget address. The prospect of providing 60% funding for disability-related education needs in both years of the biennium would brighten the futures of students both with and without disabilities.

Many know the incredible conservation that has been done in Wisconsin thanks to the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. Created in 1989, this fund preserves wildlife habitats, natural areas, and waterways throughout our state’s 72 counties. Historically, projects funded by this program are bipartisan, going along with the namesake of two conservation-minded

[Milwaukee, WI] – Join Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) this Saturday February 18th at 1:00PM at Red Arrow Park for a Rally and March demanding that Milwaukee District Attorney, John Chisholm, sign a pledge stating he and his office will not prosecute any abortion cases in Milwaukee County. When

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the formation of a Lake Michigan lake trout commercial harvest stakeholder group. The stakeholder group is charged with providing input to the DNR for consideration as we develop recommendations and final decisions on pursuing a statement of scope for

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Evers announced his investment plans for K-12 schools in advance of his full budget address tomorrow evening, Wednesday February 15th at 7:00pm. Between August’s first K-12 budget commitment and now, the Governor has doubled down on his commitment to putting our kids first and has added

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in submitting comments to the U.S. Department of Education in response to proposed changes to the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) program. The coalition commends the Department’s proposal to create the most affordable income-driven repayment plan ever

MILWAUKEE — Caroline Gómez-Tom, president of the City of Milwaukee Board of Health and a professional health care advocate, announced today she will be a candidate for Milwaukee County Board in District 14 in the May 2 special election. The election was called by County Executive David Crowley following the