Madison – The state budget passed the State Senate on Wednesday and the State Assembly today, Thursday June 29. The budget now advances to be signed by Governor Evers. There are myriad incredible investments in the 2023-25 State Budget, along with a truly historic tax cut. Over the summer I

Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard), voted in favor of the Legislature’s 2023-2025 biennial budget proposal. The proposal was crafted over the past several months by the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee and is the product of extensive input from residents across the state. “Today, I was proud

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the five bipartisan bills signed last week to help expand access to safe, affordable housing for working families. The legislation is critical to supporting the state’s workforce and maintaining the state’s economic momentum. More information can be found here.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in our waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz. Starting this summer, Wisconsin’s long-running Clean Boats Clean Waters Landing Blitz is now a part of the Great

Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) today voted in favor of the 2023-2025 Wisconsin State Budget. After the vote, he released the following statement: “I am very pleased with the 2023-2025 state budget that the Joint Committee on Finance and Legislature put forward. It promotes fiscal responsibility, while also

Madison – State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) voted in favor of Senate Bill 70 (state budget), which builds on $30 billion of tax cuts in the last decade. He issued the following statement: “When the government has a surplus, it is the government’s duty to return that money to the

MADISON, WIS. – Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Legislature passing the 2023-25 state budget today. “I was proud to vote for the final product of the budget bill,” said Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara. “This bill was the result of endless hours of negotiations between the

MADISON – Representative Katsma (R – Oostburg) released the weekly radio address on  behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans.  Last week the budget-writing committee voted for the largest tax cut in state history—over $4.4 billion.  Republicans reduced income taxes by $3.5 Billion dollars, that’s billion with a “B”. This represents an

MADISON – WPT today released the following statement on the unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in the case of Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. v. Town of Buchanan. “This is a great day for the organization’s membership, property taxpayers statewide, and the rule of law” said John Jacobson, Government & Member

MADISON — Gov. Evers today wrapped up June Dairy Month by highlighting his recent visits with dairy farmers, processors, and producers, as well as local community and agricultural industry leaders across the state. Gov. Evers spent the month celebrating America’s Dairyland and June Dairy Month, the strength of the state’s dairy industry, and the Evers Administration’s efforts and investments in

Madison, WI – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin State Senate took up and passed the 2023-25 Biennial Budget bill. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of the legislation, applauding monumental community investments, fiscally responsible budgeting, and a historic $4.4 billion tax cut. “After months of pouring over recommendations made by state

MADISON, WIS. – Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Senate passing a resolution on the Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator. “Tonight, I voted for this resolution to retain the senate’s ‘advice and consent’ authority,” said Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara. “This resolution sends a message that we

MADISON– Today the Wisconsin State Senate debated the 2023-25 biennial budget as amended by the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC). Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and his Democratic colleagues introduced eleven amendments designed to restore vital provisions of the Governor’s budget slashed by JFC. All eleven amendments were rejected. Senator Smith

MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate voted on the 2023-25 biennial budget: “Today we voted on a budget crafted by Republicans to prioritize special interests and the wealthy, not working Wisconsin Families. “During the committee process, Legislative Republicans made their

Madison, WI – On June 28, the Wisconsin Senate met to take floor action on the upcoming 2023-25 Biennial State Budget. With passage of Senate Bill 70, the budget bill will now go to the Assembly for approval. State Sen. Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “After spending

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after voting in favor of 2023 Senate Bill 70 as amended by Senate Substitute Amendment 2, better known as the 2023-2025 State Budget: “This budget largely addresses the comments and requests I have heard from constituents across Northeast Wisconsin. I knew

Madison…State Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) released the following statement upon passage of the 2023-25 Wisconsin State Budget on the Senate floor today: “I’m proud to vote yes again today on Wisconsin’s next state budget. As a member of the Joint Committee on Finance, I believe we created a responsible budget

Madison, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin State Senate voted to pass SB 70, the 2023-2025 state budget bill. Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Cameron) issued the following statement after his vote in favor: “I’m proud to deliver a budget like this in my first term as your Senator in Northern Wisconsin.

“I am proud to vote for the state budget today. We built a budget based on what Wisconsin needs, not what special interest groups want. “With a record surplus, Republicans delivered a record tax cut and record investment in K-12 education. We continued investing in our children by increasing funds

Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) joined his colleagues in supporting the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget today on the Assembly floor. The Biennial Budget Act (officially 2023 Senate Bill 70), includes an unprecedented income tax cut, which would collapse two tax brackets into one lower bracket overwhelmingly benefitting the middle