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

MADISON, WI – Today, State Representative Renuka Mayadev (D-Madison) voted against the state budget, citing concerns that the budget fails to meet the needs of Wisconsin families, public schools, and communities at a time of rising costs and mounting federal uncertainty. While the agreement secures some critical investments, it abandons too

MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement after voting for the bipartisan budget deal: “Thanks to the enactment of the fair maps last year, we were finally able to have a truly bipartisan budget process after more than a decade of Republican control. “Two things

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed a conservative budget that cutstaxes, reins in government, and protects core freedoms. Highlights include: Nearly $1.5 billion in tax relief, including eliminating the tax on natural gas andelectricity Blocking over $3.7 billion in proposed tax hikes Cutting over 300 government positions,

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Assembly met today to debate the 2025-2027 Wisconsin state budget. Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) – who serves as a member of the state’s budget-writing Joint Finance Committee – released the following statement regarding the Assembly passage of the bill:  “It has been an

MADISON — State Representative Angelina Cruz cast a firm “No” vote on the state budget today, calling it “an obvious choice” and condemning it as a failure to meet the real needs of Wisconsin residents. “This budget doesn’t fix the problem—it is the problem,” said Rep. Cruz. “Republicans gutted the Governor’s original proposal,

MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2025-2027 biennial budget: “Today, I voted for a re-crafted, bipartisan budget that makes investments in many priorities for Wisconsinites including public safety, K-12 education, transportation infrastructure, the agriculture industry, child care, and provides significant

MADISON – The Wisconsin Health Care Association/Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WHCA/WiCAL) issued the following statement following the passage of the 2025-27 Biennial Budget Bill: The 2025-27 Biennial Budget bill includes crucial funding to maintain access to long-term care services across the State of Wisconsin, specifically funding to support reimbursement

MADISON, Wis – Representative Clinton Anderson votes to reject the 2025-2027 Biennial Budget. “K-12 schools, child care providers, hospital operators, transit systems, and the UW system have been asked to do more with less for far too long. I am sincerely grateful that Senate Democrats were at the table to