MADISON – The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 against two taxpayers challenging a controversial veto from Gov. Tony Evers in the state budget. The partial veto increased the property tax levy limit for school districts for 400 years, four centuries longer than the Legislature’s intent. “We’re disappointed by today’s ruling,”

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court majority affirmed the Governor’s partial veto authority for the 400 year school funding revenue limit adjustment. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) issued the following statement: “For over a decade, the Republican-controlled legislature has refused to provide the necessary funding for Wisconsin schools to keep

Massive property tax increases will result from Evers’ 400-year veto. MADISON… The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced its ruling today, upholding Governor Tony Evers’ “400-year Veto.”  Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement following the court’s ruling: “Yet again we see the liberal majority on the Supreme Court

Madison- Representative Jim Piwowarczyk released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision upholding Governor Evers’ 400-year tax hike: “I am extremely disappointed that the liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court chose to uphold Governor Evers’ 400-year tax hike, enabled by his creative use of the partial line-item veto in

Coalition marches, rallies and pushes for $480 million investment in state budget MADISON, Wis. – A record-breaking 350 advocates marched, rallied and advocated for $480 million in state  funding for the child care sector at 2025 Child Care Advocacy Day held earlier this week.  Momentum from morning training sessions at

MADISON, Wis. – Today, thunderstorms producing large hail reportedly caused extensive property damage across southern Wisconsin. Consumers whose homes, vehicles, or other properties were damaged will likely seek out repair contractors, but they should practice caution while doing so. Many vehicle owners may be in need of an auto body

Baldwin meets with families, businesses, and non-profits at stops in Saukville, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Rhinelander, Merrill, and Wausau WISCONSIN – This week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) stopped in Saukville, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Rhinelander, Merrill, and Wausau to connect directly with Wisconsin families, communities, and businesses struggling to deal with President

Milwaukee, WI – Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) stands with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) in their rejection of the Trump Administration’s illegal threats to K-12 funding for Wisconsin. Said Larson: “Wisconsin educators will not be badgered into submitting to the Trump Administration’s illegal attempts to hold back essential funding from

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today issued a statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in LeMieux v Evers, which upheld Gov. Tony Evers’ partial line-item veto in the 2023-25 biennial state budget – ensuring that Wisconsin school districts continue receiving critical per-pupil revenue adjustments through

MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement regarding the change of command for the Wisconsin National Guard and Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs: “I’d like to thank Brig. Gen. David May for his many years of service to Wisconsin, the Wisconsin National Guard and the Department of Military

MADISON – Today, Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released a statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Jeffrey A. LeMieux v. Tony Evers, which upheld Governor Tony Evers’s partial veto in the 2023-2025 state budget providing Wisconsin school districts with additional funding of $325 per pupil each year to help cover

MADISON, WI – In 2023, Governor Tony Evers used his partial veto to extend levy limit increases for schools for the next 400 years. This morning, the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld this use of the veto pen. In response, State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) made the following statement:  “Wisconsin

MADISON — Citing an alarming lack of clarity, failure to follow federal procedures, and a direct threat to local control of Wisconsin’s schools, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced it will not be signing or submitting a recent certification request issued by the U.S. Department of Education related

Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s opinion upholding Governor Evers’ 402 year property tax increase:  “Is any Wisconsin citizen surprised that the liberals on the Wisconsin Supreme Court are now a rubber stamp for liberal ally Tony Evers? The Supreme Court’s partisan

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision upholding Gov. Tony Evers’ unprecedented line-item veto enshrining a budgetary increase for 400 years: THE QUOTE:  “The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority is demonstrating just how reckless it will

Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld Governor Tony Evers’ unprecedented veto to increase property taxes for the next 400 years: Today’s ruling cemented Evers’ actions to increase property taxes across Wisconsin for the next 400 years. For the median

MADISON – The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 against two taxpayers challenging a controversial veto from Gov. Tony Evers in the state budget. The partial veto increased the property tax levy limit for school districts for 400 years, four centuries longer than the Legislature’s intent.  “We’re disappointed by today’s ruling,” shared

Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds governor’s veto ensuring ongoing funding for Wisconsin’s kids and schools for the foreseeable future  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in LeMieux v. Evers, upholding the governor’s partial line-item veto in the 2023-25 budget that provided… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the

“Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court failed Wisconsin and helped cement a legacy of lunacy for themselves and the Governor. The court’s failure to check the Governor’s abuse of the veto will result in homeowners paying increased property taxes until 2425. Wisconsin deserves better.” … Please log in to access subscriber