(MADISON, Wis) – On Thursday, July 3, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2025-27 state budget. Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: Today, I voted against the biennial budget on the Assembly floor. I am thankful that fair maps allowed Democrats a seat at the table in

MADISON – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding the passage of Senate Bill 45/Assembly Bill 50 – the 2025-2027 biennial budget. “Over the last several months, as I have been working with my colleagues on the Joint Committee on Finance, one thing has remained clear: we must deliver conservative wins

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted early Thursday morning to send a new biennial budget for Wisconsin to Governor Tony Evers’ desk. She issued the following statement: “In February, Governor Evers proposed a budget that would have increased all-funds spending by 20%, and raised taxes by over $3

MADISON – Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) released the following statement after voting in favor of the 2025-27 State Budget (Senate Bill 45) early Thursday morning: “As a member of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC), I’ve worked with my colleagues over the past several months to craft a responsible state budget. Throughout

MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement following floor session: “One thing is abundantly clear about this budget process: fair maps, and more Democratic voices in the legislature, have made a real difference in the budget process. I am thankful that Governor Evers and

Tonight, the State Assembly voted to pass the biennial budget. Representative Steve Doyle had the following to say: “Tonight, after several hours of debate, I voted to send the biennial budget on to the Governor’s desk for his signature. This budget embodied compromise, in that no one got everything they

MADISON – Rep. Dean Kaufert [R – Neenah] issued the following statement on passage of the state budget: “I ran for office pledging to work together in a bipartisan manner for the citizens of the Fox Valley and Wisconsin and engage in civil discussion to get things done for our

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Legislature finalized the 2025-27 State Budget. Rep. Allen released the following statement: “As a legislator committed to fiscal responsibility and the well-being of Wisconsinites, I could not support this state budget. It fails to uphold our principles of limited government, prudent spending, and prioritizing

MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) voted in favor of Wisconsin’s biennial budget, which delivers a $1.5 billion tax cut for families and retirees, a historic investment in special education, regulatory relief for child care providers, and major reforms to the UW System. Nedweski released the following statement: “This budget

MADISON – Representative Alex Joers’ statement on final budget passage: “When this state budget process began, Legislative Republicans were intent on passing their own state budget that included massive cuts to services Wisconsinites rely on. The public shared several earnest asks, but a few rose to the top: Properly funding

MADISON, WI — Today, Representative Tara Johnson (D-Town of Shelby) voted in favor of the bipartisan state budget agreement, calling it a solid investment in the future of Wisconsin and a significant gain for families and communities across the 96th Assembly District. “While this is not the budget I hoped for,

Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement after voting to pass the state’s biennial budget early this morning on the Assembly floor: “I’m happy to have voted for a responsible budget” said Rep. Summerfield. “This budget keeps Wisconsin on the right track and brings meaningful investments to the

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Legislature voted on the Wisconsin Budget. The text of this budget was released to the legislative body less than 48 hours before the legislature cast votes. Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement explaining his vote: “This budget is a lesson in how not

MADISON ­– This evening, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened to deliberate the 2025-27 biennial budget. Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) released the following statement following the session: “This Legislature was gifted with the ability to enact real change in Wisconsin. Governor Evers and countless others worked hard to put forth

MADISON, WI – Today, State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) voted no on the 2025-2027 State Budget, calling it a “public-school-closing Republican budget” and rejecting the GOP-led deal that will continue starving public education in Wisconsin while rewarding unaccountable private voucher schools. Rep. Phelps released the following statement: “I would’ve happily suppor… Please

Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the passage of the biennial Wisconsin State Budget: “Today, after months of hard work from legislators and the Joint Finance Committee the Wisconsin State Budget passed through the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate. “Our Joint Finance Committee worked tirelessly

River Falls, WI — Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) released the following statement after passage of the 2025-27 biennial budget bill: “It has been an honor to again work with my colleagues on the Joint Committee on Finance to create a budget that delivers on funding important priorities while also

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted for the 2025-27 State Budget despite concerns about increased funds going to the UW System and backfilling the DNR’s Fish and Wildlife account. “This budget process has been a tumultuous one, but the vote was necessary in order to keep the state funded for

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2025–2027 Biennial Budget, a fiscally responsible plan that delivers substantial tax relief, invests in rural communities, strengthens critical infrastructure, and funds key priorities for northern Wisconsin. Representative Rob Swearingen (R–Rhinelander) issued the following statement: “This budget puts the needs of the Northwo…

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly met this evening to debate the 2025-2027 Biennial Budget. Representative Ben DeSmidt (D-Kenosha) shared the following statement:  “After on and off negotiations, canceled hearings, and a totally pieced together budget process, I’m appreciative of Governor Evers and Senate Democrats showing real leadership by