MADISON, Wis. — On last night, Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. (D-Milwaukee) delivered a powerful floor speech explaining his NO vote on Wisconsin’s 2025–27 state budget, calling it “a budget that doesn’t meet the moment.” “This budget—yes, it has some wins,” Goodwin said on the Assembly floor. “But not enough

MADISON, WISCONSIN – AARP Wisconsin today thanked the Governor and state lawmakers for addressing some of the most critical needs of Wisconsinites age 50-plus in the 2025-27 state budget, while saying other critical issues that were put on the backburner will still need attention going forward. The budget continues to

MADISON, Wis. — The passage of the 2025–27 Wisconsin biennial budget marks a landmark victory supporting our local communities, including the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and communities with a significant portion of state-owned land that is tax-exempt. These investments cement the state’s role as a champion for educational excellence and community support.

Milwaukee, Wis., July 3, 2025 – Coalition members of the Wisconsin Partnership and their hundreds of partners across Wisconsin thank Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leaders in the Wisconsin Legislature for making a historic $330 million investment in the state’s child care sector. Working together for Wisconsin’s children and families, this significant

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined an amicus brief with attorneys general from 21 other states in support of a proposed class of plaintiffs challenging the unlawful termination of Job Corps, a national program that offers career training and housing to young Americans from low-income backgrounds. The

Funding will help protect the most vulnerable victims of crime Wisconsin’s Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) reached a significant milestone with the Joint Finance Committee’s vote to allocate $2 million in annual, ongoing funding to CACs in the state budget. This is a major step forward in creating sustainable financial support

MADISON, Wis. – For years, Republicans in the Legislature have underfunded our public schools, local governments, higher education, and the services Wisconsinites rely on. This state budget presented an opportunity to right those wrongs and set our state on a better path. Those same Republicans were poised to do it

The Wisconsin Counties Association is commending Governor Tony Evers and the Legislature for their bipartisan work on Wisconsin Act 15, the $111.1 billion 2025-2027 state budget signed into law this morning. The budget includes vital investments that will benefit counties and the citizens they serve. “This budget reflects a strong

Madison, WI – After months of listening sessions and negotiations, the Assembly voted to approve the new state spending plan for the next biennium. This budget provides increases for special education funding while also delivering significant tax relief for all Wisconsinites. Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following statement: “For

Madison, WI – On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a provision that was intended to provide critical funding for safety enhancements along County Hwy SS and the Jefferson County line on I-94 in Waukesha County. County Executive Paul Farrow released a statement highlighting recent crash data that

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2025-27 biennial budget into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 15. The budget bill includes several wins that Representatives Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek), Bob Wittke (R-Caledonia), and Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) advocated for. “This Session, my priority has been improving public safety in Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. – After lengthy negotiations between Governor Tony Evers and legislative leaders, a bipartisan budget was passed early this morning and signed by Governor Tony Evers. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “This budget marks an actual compromise between legislative Republicans and Democrats. Within this budget there are historic

[ALLOUEZ, WI] – Village of Allouez President Jim Rafter released the following statement today regarding a partial budget veto issued by Governor Tony Evers after a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers voted to close Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI) in Allouez:  “Last night’s partial veto by the governor is a depiction of how broken our state

Madison, WI – Early this morning, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2025–2027 Wisconsin State Budget but used his veto pen to remove funding for two major Northwoods priorities. Funding for the Lakeland STAR School and Academy was eliminated for the fourth budget in a row, along with support for a vital restoration

Madison – Wisconsin taxpayers are the big winners in the bipartisan budget approved by the Legislature and signed by Governor Evers. Instead of the nearly $3 billion in tax hikes in Governor Evers’ original budget plan, taxpayers will now save $1.5 billion – including the elimination of taxes on natural

State Budget Invests Much Needed Funding to Help Assisted Living Facilities The Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) thanks members of the Joint Finance Committee for approving an omnibus motion that provides much needed funding to help assisted living providers deal with increased labor market wages and inflation. “We are truly

MADISON – Early this morning, the Wisconsin Legislature passed the 2025-27 state biennial budget, which was subsequently signed by Gov. Tony Evers into law. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation appreciates and applauds the efforts of legislative leaders and Gov. Evers in enacting the 2025-2027 state biennial budget.   This budget includes

GREENFIELD, WI – State Representative Karen Kirsch (D-7th Assembly District) issues the following statement after voting no on Act 50 – the 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget. “I want to thank Governor Evers and my Democratic colleagues in the Senate for their hard work in pushing for a better Wisconsin budget despite