MADISON, Wis. – Local election officials across Wisconsin reported no significant issues in the Spring Primary on Tuesday, setting the stage for the upcoming Spring Election on April 1. “We are always pleased when things run smoothly across the state,” said Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe. “Even in a

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Madison, WI – Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) released the followingstatement in response to Governor Evers’ 2025 Budget Address: “Governor Evers’ budget address held few surprises: increasing the size of government,raising taxes to fund new government programs, and expanding an already bloatedbureaucracy to administer these programs. My colleagues and I in

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MADISON, Wis. — The results are in — over 80% of WisGOP Farm Team candidates are advancing to the Spring General Election.  “I am grateful for all of the hard work our team of candidates, grassroots activists, and staff have done for these local races. Their work led to over 80%

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Madison – Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ 2025-27 biennial budget address: “Our governor has proven himself over and over to be an inept financial manager incapable of grasping how to balance the state’s checkbook. What we heard last night were largely some of his same,

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced the appointment of John Chenoweth as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls. Chenoweth, currently the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs of UW-Whitewater, replaces Michael V. Martin. The appointment is effective on March 1, 2025. “John is a seasoned leader who

(MADISON, Wis) – On the evening of Tuesday, February 18th, Governor Evers gave his 2025 Budget Address before a joint session of the Wisconsin Legislature, outlining his legislative priorities for the 2025-2027 budget cycle. Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: Last night, Governor Evers laid out a

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Madison— On Wednesday, State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) issued the following statement after Governor Evers delivered his budget address: “Once again, the governor announced a completely unrealistic budget plan that taxpayers can’t and shouldn’t have to afford. His plan includes a 20% spending increase, 1,300 new positions, and a

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ introduction of his 2025-27 Biennial Budget proposal: “Last night, Governor Tony Evers presented his fantasy budget proposal for the 2025-2027 biennium.  It would expend nearly $119 billion (All Funds) over two years.  Evers’ plan would take the

[Madison, WI] – Last night, Governor Evers delivered his biennial State Budget Address. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement in response: “I was glad to see the governor finally embracing some conservative ideas, like eliminating the income tax on tips and providing middle-class tax relief. However, let’s not

DeForest, WI – The Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council hails Governor Evers’ pro-infrastructure and pro-worker biennial budget proposal.  “Governor Evers’ budget proposal makes significant investments that not only rebuild our state’s infrastructure but also provide opportunities for Wisconsinites to get great paying jobs doing this important work,” said Kent Miller, President/Business …

(MADISON) – The Survival Coalition of more than 20 statewide disability organizations thanks Governor Tony Evers for his proposed budget including significant investments to improve the lives of people with disabilities across the lifespan. The Governor’s budget includes a historic, sum-sufficient commitment of 60% state funding for special education to

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Despite the fact that Susan Crawford served as the lead attorney who attempted to overturn Act 10, she refuses to recuse herself from presiding over the case that will come before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She’s compromised.  As a lawyer at Wisconsin’s premiere leftist law firm, Susan Crawford led the

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Stephanie Hauser, Executive Director of the WIAA, released the following statement regarding today’s vote by the organization’s Board of Control with regard to eligibility: “Today the WIAA Board of Control voted to update the organization’s policy regarding student-athlete eligibility – affirming its compliance with federal directives that only students designated as

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s Budget Address: “Governor Evers needs to head back to the classroom for a lesson on math and economics before he makes bold promises to provide $2 billion in tax relief when in reality he is continuing to