MADISON, Wisc. – Today, Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) and his colleagues in the Assembly passed the 2023-25 Biennial Budget: “Today the Republican Budget again funded key priorities while delivering historic tax cuts.” Said Rep. Macco. “With a $7 billion surplus, we invested in our kids, our roads, and healthcare, while delivering

MADISON— Following today’s session of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget: “Our state has a historic $7 billion budget surplus. This budget was a golden opportunity for Republicans and Democrats to come together and

Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the passage of Senate Bill 70: “I am honored to vote yes on Senate Bill 70 and move it to Governor Evers’ desk to hopefully be signed. It is a historic day in Wisconsin history. In spite of

MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly voted on the 2023-2025 biennial state budget that was crafted by the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “The biennial state budget is an important time to drop a plumb line, it’s an important time to see if we

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Republicans obstructed yet another opportunity to pass a budget that works for all Wisconsinites as they voted in favor of the regressive budget put forth by Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance, while rejecting several robust and popular budget amendments from their Democratic colleagues. The amendments put

Madison, WI – Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement following passage of the 2023-25 state budget: “Earlier this Spring, Governor Evers introduced a flawed document. His recommendations would have raised taxes, expanded welfare, and turned a historic surplus into a record deficit,” LeMahieu said. “Today, after months of hard

Madison, WI – Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) issued the following statement after voting for the 2023-25 state budget: “I was happy to cast my vote for the 2023-25 Wisconsin state budget. The last few months have been a battle for me as I have been focused on increasing the percentage of

Madison – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement on the Senate’s passage of the 2023-2025 state budget bill: “This has been one of the more frustrating and disappointing budgets in a long time.  I was hopeful and optimistic that, with a $7 billion surplus, we could come together across

Madison: Taxpayers could see more money in their pockets thanks to a record $3.5 billion income tax cut in the state’s biennial budget that passed the Senate today. The Assembly is expected to pass the bill tomorrow, which also includes major investments in rural roads, K-12 education, and long-term care. Senator Patrick

MADISON – Today, Senate Republicans passed their version of the 2023-2025 state budget. Governor Tony Evers proposed a state budget that would have invested in Wisconsinites, but Republicans rejected the Governor’s common-sense plan and passed a budget that puts the priorities of the wealthy over the people of Wisconsin. Following

Madison, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) issued the following statement after the State Senate voted to approve the biennial budget: “I am proud to have voted yes on a budget that moves the needle forward on important priorities in the 30th Senate District. As a member of the budget-writing committee,

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), made the following statement today following the Senate’s passage of the State Budget bill: “I am very proud of the legislature’s state budget. Our budget is made for Wisconsin. We worked hard to fund

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed the 2023-2025 biennial budget, following the recent passage of legislation on shared revenue, property tax relief, and road improvement. State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) voted against the budget and issued the following statement: “I’m proud of my recent votes to increase shared

MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) voted this evening for the 2023-‘25 state budget, which contains a number of critical investments he previously introduced and championed in the Legislature.  “No budget is perfect,” Sen. Jacque said,  “But by investing in Wisconsin’s workforce, public safety, water, roads and infrastructure, this

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) joined his fellow colleagues and voted for the 2023-25 state budget proposed by the Joint Committee on Finance. “This historic budget is a massive win when it comes to investing in all of Wisconsin, and I commend the Joint Finance Committee for their hard work,” said

Madison, WI – Wisconsin starts its fiscal year on July 1st with a nearly $7 billion surplus. This record figure presented our legislature with a generational opportunity to invest in the people and services necessary to make our state the best possible place to live, work, and raise a family. Unfortunately,

MADISON – In reaction to passage of the State Budget this evening along party lines, State Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “With a record $7 billion surplus, the Assembly had a golden opportunity this evening to fund services, programs, and initiatives that would’ve benefited the vast majority

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement  after the State Senate voted to pass the 2024-2025 biennial budget.  “Today I was proud to vote for a budget that makes crucial investments across our state, while  delivering on tax relief, and not breaking the

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) released the following statement regarding the passage of the State of Wisconsin biennial budget: “I was happy to vote in favor of cutting taxes for everyone with the state budget. While this budget is not perfect, it contains numerous provisions that promote

(Madison) – Wisconsin taxpayers could soon see the largest tax cut in the state’s history. On Thursday, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved the 2023-25 State Budget. State Representative Joel Kitchens says the plan is responsible while investing in important priorities. “This is a budget that works for everyone in Wisconsin.