Rep. Bodden Issues Statement on Governor Evers Budget Address Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ budget proposal. “Governor Evers’ proposals were filled with unrealistic spending hikes, unacceptable tax increases, and massive expansion of government. His budget address sounded more like free

MADISON, WI, February 16, 2023 – On behalf of more than 40 national and Wisconsin-based advocacy organizations that make up the Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition we commend Governor Tony Evers for including critical “All Copays Count” legislation in his 2023-2025 Executive Budget Bill. In the Wisconsin legislature, bipartisan “All

Last night, Governor Evers delivered his budget address in the Assembly Chambers in a joint session with the Senate. Rep. Ohnstad had the following to say:  “I commend Governor Evers for his commitment to building a better Wisconsin, and I stand behind his plan to maintain the economy’s momentum, bolster

(MADISON, WI) The Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) supports the Governor’s 2023-25 budget recommendations that:– invest in Wisconsin Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) and healthy aging grants;– provide supports and tax credits for family caregivers;– address dire funding needs for adult protective services (APS), elder abuse, and domestic violence;–

MADISON – State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s Budget request: “I was disappointed to hear many talking points that sound nice in theory, but just aren’t practical given the realities of the budget and the long term impact his proposals would have on Wisconsinites. Republicans

Press contact: Beth Swedeen, 608-220-2924, Beth.Swedeen@wisconsin.gov The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) commends the Governor’s strong investments to strengthen care infrastructure, non-driver transportation, internet access, safe affordable housing, and quality public education. Investment in these core areas create livable communities for everyone. “Many people with disabilities and

Madison – Rep. Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) expressed concern with Governor Tony Evers’ budget request to the Wisconsin State Legislature and issued the following statement: “The Covid 19 emergency health order showed us just how important internet access is to remote working families, businesses and remote students. I look forward

MADISON – The State Bar of Wisconsin issued a statement following Gov. Tony Evers’ budget address. The joint statement comes from the Bar’s elected leadership: Margaret W. Hickey (Milwaukee), President; Dean R. Dietrich (Wausau), President-Elect; and Cheryl Furstace Daniels (Madison), Past President. “The State Bar has long been vocal about

Madison, WI – Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) released the following statement in response to the biennial budget address presented by Governor Tony Evers last night: “Governor Evers presented a budget that increases taxes and spending, grows the size of government, and doubles down on non-fiscal policy items we have consistently rejected

Someone should tell Governor Evers that Groundhog Day was two weeks ago. His third budget address Wednesday night delivered the same divisive liberal wish list that he has trotted out in past years. He did open his speech on a high note—our state currently enjoys $7 billion surplus. That is

MADISON – Last night, Governor Tony Evers unveiled a two-year budget plan that recognizes Wisconsin’s current transportation funding streams are insufficient to meet well-documented system needs. The governor understands that Wisconsin’s transportation network is interconnected and vital to the future success of Wisconsin’s economy, proposing key investments across the system.

Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R – Rhinelander) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s 2023-2025 budget proposal: “Despite Governor Evers’ bipartisan rhetoric of the past two months, his budget proposal is nothing more than a rerun of a liberal wish list of ideas that he knows are non-starters. After

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers 2023-25 biennium budget proposal works to make childcare more accessible and affordable. The Governor’s proposal includes $340 million to provide a permanent investment in the Child Care Counts: COVID-19 Stabilization Payment Program, which was created with federal dollars during the pandemic to support Wisconsin’s early care and education

MADISON – Representative Mark Born (R – Beaver Dam) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. This week, we heard Governor Evers’ plan for Wisconsin: more taxes, unsustainable spending, and a massive growth of government. It’s disappointing that, instead of focusing on fixing his dysfunctional agencies

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement in response to the biennial state budget address presented by Governor Tony Evers to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature last night in the State Assembly Chamber:   “The governor knew that many of the policy-focused items in

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today, celebrating Governor Tony Evers’ budget proposal that centers working families with investments in affordable, quality child care and paid family and medical leave. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin State Director: “Last night, Governor Tony Evers made clear that he

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) applauds Gov. Tony Evers for including significant health care workforce investments in his 2023 – 2025 state budget proposal. Gov. Evers’ declaration of 2023 as “The Year of Mental Health” also matches the experience of Community Health Centers in the

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson joined the Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee in reintroducing a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using its $80 billion infusion of taxpayer dollars included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to squeeze more revenue out of hardworking

(Madison)… – Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona), responding to Governor Evers’ 2023 Budget address, made the following comments: I am extremely proud that our state has a bright financial future, thanks to wise budgeting policies of Republicans over the last several years,” James said. “While the Governor has presented many ideas, the reality

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers announced his 2023-2025 Biennial Budget. In his budget address, the Governor unveiled his priorities to create a Wisconsin that invests in middle class and working families, strengthens our public schools, and supports local governments’ safety. The budget tackles the most pressing challenges the state is facing