MADISON, Wis. — Today, Representative Stroud voted NO on the final state budget, citing two red lines: the budget fails to provide sufficient general aid to public schools, shifting the burden to local taxpayers, and includes unprecedented political interference in the operations of Wisconsin’s public universities. “Failing to fund general aid

MADISON, WI – Tonight, the Wisconsin State Senate was finally able to pass a new state budget deal, only after the Governor and Senate Democrats fought off many disastrous Republican proposals and created a budget that works for the people of our state.  Democratic Senators Hesselbein (SD-27), Wall (SD-30), Pfaff (SD-32),

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed the 2025-27 biennial budget with bipartisan support. Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) voted in favor of the budget, which resulted from negotiations between Democratic and Republican legislative leaders and Governor Tony Evers. Sen. Brad Pfaff released the following statement: “While this budget is far

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Bill 45, the Wisconsin State Budget, on a vote of 19–14. Senator Habush Sinykin and Senate Democrats offered more than two dozen amendments to improve the budget, from Knowles-Nelson Stewardship reauthorization to tax cuts to veterans benefits to increased school

Madison – I understand that, at the end, no one gets everything they want. Governor Tony Evers was able to make progress on key issues affecting Wisconsin families. Investments in childcare, special education, the UW-System, and a retirement tax break for seniors are all areas that I support, and I am

MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement about tonight’s budget vote: “During my time as an elected official, I have been honored to champion many tax cuts that have sought to return every tax dollar possible to the hard-working taxpayers of Wisconsin. Most recently the Republican-led legislature

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after the State Senate passed the legislature’s version of the 2025-27 state budget 19-14. The budget includes $1.3 billion in income tax relief. “This budget is a monumental win for the state of Wisconsin. “Today’s workforce is more mobile

Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate took up the 2025-27 state biennial budget bill, Senate Bill 45, and voted on its passage. Senator Keyeski (D-Lodi) released the following statement following her vote against the budget bill:  “Today’s vote was a difficult one. In the end, a state budget is

GREEN BAY – Today, State Senator Jamie Wall joined four of his Democratic colleagues in support of the 2025 – 2027 budget bill negotiated between Governor Evers, Republican leaders of both houses of the Legislature, and the Democratic leader of the State Senate. “This is not the budget I would

MADISON, WI — Today, State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement explaining her vote against the 2025-27 Wisconsin biennial budget, citing deep concerns over it’s failure to adequately fund public education, child care, and critical services for workers and families: “I cannot and could not in good

Madison, WI … Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding the passage of the Wisconsin 2025-2027 biennial state budget: “Wisconsin’s 2025–2027 biennial state budget represents responsible investment in the future of our state.  From historic tax relief, targeted funding for rural communities, and major infrastructure initiatives, this budget reflects

“I live in the real world. Wishing Republicans held all the power in Madison and acting like it doesn’t make it so. We need to deal with the hand we’re dealt. We have a Democratic governor, and some Republicans who refused to negotiate in good faith. Like any budget, there

MADISON, WI – Today, after last-minute negotiations between Senate Democratic Minority Leader Hesselbein (D-Middleton), Governor Evers, and Republican Leadership, the 2025-27 biennial budget bill was passed out of the State Senate on a bipartisan vote. Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) voted in favor.  “It’s not the budget that I would have written,

MADISON, Wis. — Republicans in the state Senate had the same one word answer when given the chance to pass a better state budget for hard working Wisconsinites today: “No.” Majority Republicans rejected 25 budget amendments to provide property tax savings, deliver lower costs for hard working Wisconsinites, support public

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Wisconsin State Senate passed the 2025-2027 State Biennial Budget: “With a divided state government as we currently have, it’s obvious that no one will get everything they want in the state budget. “On the campaign trail, I

Madison, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Senate voted to adopt a budget for the next two years. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) released the following statement. “No budget is perfect, but the one I voted for today will ensure we live within our means while providing necessary investments in

MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken) today voted for the bipartisan 2025-27 state budget, which includes several initiatives he has long championed in the Legislature for Northeast Wisconsin. “While no one gets everything they want in budget negotiations, I am pleased to deliver several important investments for my

Madison, WI- Today, Wisconsin Senate President Mary Felzkowski voted “no” on the 2025-27 Wisconsin Biennial Budget. This budget is balanced on the back of the federal government that is $36 trillion in debt, using a little-known gimmick: the Hospital Assessment and Access Payments provision. Governor Doyle was the first to

It’s a day that ends in “y,” which means Derrick Van Orden is full of shit.  After starting the day by ranting about how he and other Washington Republicans poised to rubber stamp Medicaid cuts are “not a bunch of little bitches,” Van Orden penned a meaningless, cowardly letter to Governor Evers