Hey, Wisconsin! Governor Evers here.  Guess what? After three months of negotiations with Republican leaders, we finally have a bipartisan budget deal. And here’s the good news—this is a pro-kid budget that’s a win for Wisconsin kids, families, and our future. So, here are five things you need to know

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling to affirm abortion rights in Wisconsin: “Today is a historic day for health freedom and reproductive justice in Wisconsin. With today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling, we affirm Wisconsinites’ right to access abortion care and

Green Bay — Today, in a landmark 4–3 decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidated the state’s 176‑year‑old 1849 abortion ban, affirming that modern statutes govern reproductive healthcare in our state. State Representative Amaad Rivera‑Wagner (D–Green Bay) issued the following statement: “This ruling is a victory for women, families, and healthcare providers

Liberal Majority Ignores Legislative Intent and Dehumanizes Babies Madison – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Wisconsin’s 1849 law criminalizing the intentional destruction of an unborn child – does not ban abortion. Representative Wichgers released the following statement: “The Legislature had opportunity over the years to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849

“The leadership of the State Bar is grateful that our state elected officials have come together to find a common path forward to advance the state budget for a vote. While there are still several steps remaining in the budget process, we are pleased to note that the long-awaited return

A “no” vote from Steil is a vote for the overwhelming majority of voters in his district Whitewater, Wisconsin, July 2, 2025 The Wisconsin 1st Congressional District Democrats are urging their congressman Bryan Steil to vote “No” on the House of Representatives’ final version of Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” (BBB).

Gov. Tony Evers has signed two bills to advance the state’s nuclear energy landscape. Both were supported by the Wisconsin Technology Council. The first (Senate Bill 124) requires a study of nuclear energy opportunities and potential nuclear power and fusion sites in Wisconsin and creating a Nuclear Power Summit Board

175 Year Old Law Overturned, Judicial Opinion Weak Madison – Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) expressed her frustration and disappointment in the ruling handed down today by the Wisconsin Supreme Court regarding the 1849 abortion law. She shared the following statement: “Today, Wisconsinites have witnessed firsthand a prime example of judicial overreach. The

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in Kaul v. Urmanski: “Today is a sad day for the state of Wisconsin. “The court’s role is to analyze the law free from political influence. The majority ignored that constitutional responsibility today

An estimated $1 billion worth of repairs needed across the system MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin celebrates the 125th anniversary of its state parks system, state legislators have negotiated parts of the state’s next budget, which was due to be submitted on Monday. Not included in negotiations was Gov. Tony Evers’

Wear A Life Jacket And Stay Sober MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to boat responsibly during the Fourth of July weekend by staying sober and always wearing a life jacket. Operator inexperience, inattention, recklessness and speeding are the four leading causes of watercraft crashes,

The Embrace Them Both Coalition denounces the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in Kaul v. Urmanksi, which finds that Wisconsin’s abortion ban has been impliedly repealed and is now unenforceable. Today’s decision is a failure for women, for preborn children, for Wisconsin. Abortion never heals; it only harms. It never solves;

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, decries the failure of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to protect the most vulnerable in its decision that Wisconsin Statute 940.04, the state’s abortion ban, is unenforceable due to implied repeal. Today, in Kaul v. Urmanski, the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Governor signs four additional bills filling gaps to ensure kids in crisis can get the close-to-home care they need, strengthening support for statewide child advocacy centers, and supporting workplace safety for local police and fire MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on six bills, including two bills to advance the state’s nuclear energy innovation by requiring a study of nucl… Please log

Rep. Ryan Clancy, Rep. Francesca Hong, Rep. Darrin Madison, Rep. Christian Phelps Will Vote No MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly will convene to consider the Wisconsin 2025-27 state budget proposal negotiated by Governor Tony Evers and Speaker Robin Vos and approved in a 12-4 party line vote by the Joint Finance Committee

MADISON —Today, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly issued a statement in response to the agreement reached on state education funding.  “I want to thank Governor Evers and legislative leaders for coming together to make progress in funding our schools. The budget compromise provides needed increases to special

Taylor has spent her career fighting to protect the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites, while Justice Rebecca Bradley once again votes to take rights away MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its decision in Kaul v. Urmanski, concluding that Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion ban, which, if implemented, would prohibit abortion

Milwaukee, Wisconsin- Today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling confirmed what we already knew: abortion care is healthcare. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade there have been serious concerns and confusion for Wisconsinites regarding the legality of abortion in our state. Josh Kaul v. Joel Urmaski sought to clarify if a