The Wisconsin Towns Association applauds the Legislature, the Joint Committee on Finance, and Governor Evers for their leadership passing and signing Act 15, a state budget that delivers robust support for local governments and rural Wisconsin. Act 15 demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting the backbone of Wisconsin’s rural communities

(Madison) – After the state budget passed the Assembly by a vote of 59-39, Rep. Krug issued the following statement: “I’m proud of what we were able to get done for the state of Wisconsin last night. In a divided government, the Republican legislature fought for tax relief, common sense

Elections matter: the fact that Democrats gained four seats in the Senate and are close to taking the majority means that Senate Democrats were able to make this budget better for the people of Wisconsin. The 2025-2027 biennial budget the Governor signed includes significant investments in the priorities Wisconsinites have

Hi, this is State Senator Jesse James, representing the 23rd Senate District. This is truly the best day for Wisconsin, the 23rd Senate District, and the rest of the Chippewa Valley. Our job here is to represent the wants and needs of the people back in our home communities to

Rep. Goeben’s Childcare Initiatives Key Component of State Budget Madison – Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) voted in favor of the 2025-2027 State Budget, which included key components of her childcare initiatives which she has been championing for two legislative sessions. She shared the following statement regarding the new childcare measures: “I was

The law limits secondhand smoke indoors and supports prevention efforts Saturday, July 5 marks the 15th anniversary of Wisconsin’s smoke-free indoor air law, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the ways it has protected and improved health of our state’s residents. “Whether working a shift at

Madison – Last night, Governor Evers signed the 2025-27 state budget. Representative Billings voted to pass the budget and released the following statement in response: “Throughout this process, I have been focused on advocating for the best budget for my constituents. I and my Democratic colleagues have worked to prioritize

Madison… Today, Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Weston voted in favor of the 2025-2027 State Budget. The biennial State Budget is the most important bill passed by the Legislature each Session, it dictates state spending, taxation, and other policies every two years. After the passage of the budget, Rep. Snyder gave the following

6-lane expansion work on dangerous portion of interstate now delayed further (Waukesha, WI) – On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Governor Tony Evers squashed a provision that was intended to provide critical funding for studying safety enhancements on I-94 between CTH SS and the Jefferson County line. Recent crash data shows the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the “incidental taking” of a rare snake, which may result from the Emerald Drive Culvert in Washington County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) thanks her legislative colleagues for passing the budget and having it signed into law early this morning by the Governor. Representing the 99th Assembly District, Rep. Dittrich championed key investments that strengthen families, schools, and local infrastructure across Wisconsin. “I’m honored to have voted for

Madison, WI — Yesterday, State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) voted in favor of the bi-partisan state budget. Governor Evers signed the budget, now Act 15, into law early this morning.          State Senator James welcomed the efforts of the Joint Committee on Finance, and emphasized the budget provisions that he authored

Madison — Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed the 2025-2027 state budget. Despite several key improvements negotiated by Governor Tony Evers, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) voted against the final bill, citing serious omissions that leave working families and local taxpayers behind. “I want to thank Governor Evers and his

MADISON – Early Thursday morning, the Wisconsin Legislature passed Wisconsin’s biennial budget, which implements a fee schedule for the state’s workers’ compensation program. Within an hour, Governor Evers signed the full budget into law. WMC Executive Vice President of Government Affairs Scott Manley issued the following statement in response to the

Madison, WI- Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) and Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) have secured $100,000 in the 2025-2027 State Budget for farmer mental health assistance. This budget item will support vital services for farmers including: 24-hour helpline, Online tele-counseling sessions, and In-person counseling vouchers for farmers and families. “Supporting farmers means