The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to debate the Republican amended version of Governor Evers’ 2023-2025 biennial budget. The proposal will now be headed to the Governor. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) shared the following statement: “Republicans pushed through a budget which completely overlooked the key provisions Wisconsinites were

Madison, WI – State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement relating to his vote in favor of the 2023-2025 state budget: “Today, I voted in favor of the new state budget. This budget returns a significant portion of our surplus to the overtaxed citizens of Wisconsin while also

MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democrats announced their unanimous opposition to the Republican-proposed budget, which undermines public education, guts childcare funding, provides massive tax breaks for millionaires, and slashes higher education support. “Republicans, in their proposed budget, have made it crystal clear who they’re fighting for,” said Democratic Leader Melissa

Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement after voting to pass the state’s biennial budget tonight on the Assembly floor: “I am proud to have voted for this biennial budget,” said Rep. Summerfield. “This budget is responsible, accomplishes our state’s priorities, and invests in the future of the

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate is poised to pass a state budget that does not support the hardworking people of the state. Today, Senate Democrats offered several amendments to provide Senate Republicans with one final opportunity to honor the will of the people. Republicans squandered this opportunity by rejecting

Waupun- Mayor of Waupun, Rohn Bishop, is thankful for the hard work and support from Senator Dan Feyen and Representative Michael Schraa on their efforts to help Waupun with both an increase in state shared revenues and their efforts to tackle the staffing and security concerns at our local correctional

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up the biennial state budget. Following passage in both the Senate and Assembly, the budget bill will now go to Governor Evers’ desk. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement: “I think we can all agree

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding his opposition to the 2023-25 Biennial Budget (SB 70) being considered today in the State Senate: “Today, the Senate is missing an opportunity to maintain sound fiscal practices in developing the 2023-25 biennial budget.  The budget submitted by the Joint Finance

Today the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) released their 2023 report on Barriers Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities.  The report provides information regarding the accessibility of Wisconsin polling places; Wis. Stat. 5.25(4)(d) requires that the report be released every two years.  The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition commends Commissioners, and

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to protect a key provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that guarantees access to critical preventive care for millions of Americans. Congress enacted the ACA’s preventive services provision

MADISON, Wis. – A recent Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) report found fewer barriers in polling places for elderly voters and voters with disabilities when compared with a similar 2021 report. Under Wis. Stat. 5.25(4)(d) the WEC is required to submit a report to the Legislature regarding voting barriers faced by

MADISON – State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) and Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) applauded the bipartisan final passage of common sense legislation to address pupil transportation challenges through the full Legislature today. Assembly Bill 233, which would allow school board members who seek to volunteer to serve as school bus drivers

MADISON – Today, the Assembly took up the 2023-2025 biennial budget legislation, culminating in various cuts from Governor Evers’ budget proposal and tabling 13 Democratic amendments to restore crucial provisions removed by Joint Finance including abortion protections, Medicaid expansion, funding for the UW System and public schools, and more.  Rep

MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after voting to pass the 2023-24 state budget in the Assembly: “The budget I supported today in the Assembly accomplishes two important goals. It sustainably funds our state’s priorities and provides the largest tax cut in Wisconsin history for taxpayers. One

MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2023-2025 biennial budget: “Today, I voted for a re-crafted budget that makes significant investments in many priorities for Wisconsinites including local governments, K-12 education, transportation infrastructure, workforce housing, the agriculture industry and provide the

MADISON – Tonight, the Wisconsin State Assembly took up the biennial state budget after the Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee submitted their changes to Governor Evers’ budget recommendation. Legislators debated a host of amendments before the final vote, where the bill was ultimately passed. Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) released the

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly debated the 2023-2025 biennial budget. Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-57) issued the following statement: “The Governor, Joint Finance Committee and legislators like myself held listening sessions all over Wisconsin for the express purpose of hearing directly from community members, business and organizations about

Madison, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly debated the 2023-2025 biennial budget. State Representative Deb Andraca (D – Whitefish Bay) issued the following statement: “From budget listening sessions in my district, hearings with the Joint Finance Committee, and conversations with my constituents, I’ve learned how important this budget is

MADISON – Assembly Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) voted today against the 2023-2025 State Budget. “I was incredibly disappointed, but not surprised, when over 500 Wisconsin-supporting measures were stripped from the Governor’s budget; programs that were meant to grow our families, communities, workforce, environment, healthcare, and much more. The end result: trading

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly debated the 2023-2025 biennial budget. Representative Lori Palmeri (D-54) issued the following statement: “Over the last couple months, I’ve heard from the people of Oshkosh and Wisconsinites throughout the state about how important this budget is in peoples’ everyday lives. From cutting