Madison, WI – Today, Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) provided the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ 2023-2025 budget proposal: “Republicans have prioritized prudent financial planning over the past ten years, placing Wisconsin in a historically unprecedented position with a rainy day fund surpassing $1.7 billion. This, coupled with the fact that

MADISON – Tonight, Governor Tony Evers delivered his State of the Budget address and laid out his vision to invest in the future of Wisconsin. Gov. Evers’ 2023-2025 biennial budget proposal would accomplish the following: Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “My constituents sent me to the Capitol with

MADISON, Wis. —  Following Governor Evers’ Budget Address, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement commending the governor’s budget proposal: “In his Budget Address tonight, Governor Evers showed once again that he will always do the right thing for Wisconsin. Now, it’s time for Republican politicians in Madison to

FRANKLIN, WI — Senator Julian Bradley released the following statement in response to Tony Evers’ reckless budget proposal. “Tonight, Tony Evers laid out a radical agenda full of liberal wish list items. He’s proposing reckless increases in government spending and providing very little tax relief with our state’s historic $7.1 billion

MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) made the following statement after Governor Evers’ 2023-24 budget address. “The Legislature was never informed about this Brewer’s bombshell coming from the Governor. Projects this big have to be a collaborative effort between the Legislature and Governor. A $7 billion surplus is

MADISON – Tonight, Governor Evers delivered the 2023-25 biennium budget address. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement upon conclusion of the Governor’s address: “Governor Evers has put forth a budget that addresses the needs of working Wisconsinites. Because of Governor Evers’ steadfast and strategic leadership throughout

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers delivered his 2023-25 Budget Address, highlighting his priorities for Wisconsinites. In response, the Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance released the following statement: “The Governor’s budget demonstrates Democrats’ continued commitment to building safe and healthy communities and supporting our vibrant workforce for generations to

Madison – Tonight, Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2023-2025 biennial budget address in the Assembly Chambers. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on Governor Evers’ budget: “I am excited to see Governor Evers’ proposed investments in areas such as education, the environment, and mental health. Wisconsinites need and deserve

MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ 2023-25 Biennial Budget Address: “I was pleased to see such strong investments in bolstering our workforce, maintaining our economic momentum, and helping working Wisconsinites. Governor Evers presented a financially responsible budget that takes

MADISON – In reaction to Gov. Tony Evers’ budget address tonight, Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement: “Governor Evers’ proposal makes an effort to tackle some of the many challenges facing Wisconsin, but at the end of the day it’s simply a list of ideas that the Legislature

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, announced comprehensive initiatives in his biennial budget to support working families, strengthen the state’s workforce, and maintain the economy’s momentum. In addition to Gov. Evers’ plan to provide the largest increase to K-12 education in state history, coupled with his plan to provide targeted, responsible tax

The Wisconsin Counties Association, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, and the Wisconsin Towns Association have been working closely with state leaders to craft a proposal that would provide one cent of the state’s five-cent sales tax to increase aid that goes to Wisconsin local governments.  The three groups have issued

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, announced provisions included in his biennial budget proposal that builds on his previous efforts while in office to support local communities and promote public safety.  Gov. Evers previously signaled in his 2023 State of the State address he would be willing to support a budget provision

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, announced key infrastructure initiatives to ensure Wisconsin’s infrastructure is prepared to support a workforce and economy of the 21st Century. The governor is proposing to make critical investments to build 21st Century infrastructure, invest in expanding access to reliable, high-speed internet, and continue the governor’s work over his

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, announced provisions included in his budget proposal that will deliver on the promise he made last August to fight for a 10-percent middle-class tax cut. As previewed by the governor over the weekend, the plan aims to build upon income tax cuts he has signed since taking office that have returned $1.4 billion annually to taxpayers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Priorities USA announced its support for the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans’ intervention in Brown v. Wisconsin Elections Commission to protect the use of a mobile voting vehicle in Racine, Wisconsin. In the initial lawsuit, filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, the Plaintiff argues

Wisconsin’s largest union representing public school teachers and support staff mobilizes around Governor Evers’ budget plan for a generational investment in students. The following statements can be attributed to Wisconsin teacher Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council – Wisconsin’s largest association of educators: “Building a better Wisconsin

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is releasing its first round of endorsements in the Spring Election with a slate of three mayoral candidates, all of whom exemplify the progress that can be made on clean energy, clean water, and safeguarding our freedom to vote at the local level. We are proud