Calls on Governor to Use Veto Powers to Leverage BadgerCare Expansion Statewide: Reacting to the 2025-2026 Budget proposal presented by Governor Evers on Tuesday evening, Citizen Action of Wisconsin praised several key advances that will improve access to health care and provide relief from the skyrocketing prices of medical care,

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly todayreleased the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ 2025-27 biennial budget, representing a significant investment into Wisconsin public education and libraries. “As the Trump administration presses forward with its reckless and destructive slash-and-burn operation impacting Wisconsin’s children and families, historic state investme… Please log

MADISON, WI – Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2025 Budget Address tonight in the Assembly Chambers, outlining his 2025-2027 Executive Budget. It includes critical investments in education, mental health services, public safety, infrastructure, and several proposals focused on lowering everyday costs for Wisconsin families. Representative Ben DeSmidt (D-Kenosha) released the

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers’ 2025 Budget Address and introduction of his Executive budget proposal tonight: “Tonight, the Governor laid out his wish list of ideas for the 2025-2026 state budget. Governor Evers has once again presented a budget

Legislative Republicans vow to craft a fiscally-responsible spending plan MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement in response to Gov. Tony Evers’ budget address where he laid out his two-year spending plan that is full of non-fiscal policy items and would raise taxes while expanding

MADISON, WI. — This evening, Governor Evers delivered his biennial budget address, highlighting Wisconsinites’ priorities for the upcoming 2025-2027 budget. In response, Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-52, Appleton) issued the following statement: “A strong and significant investment in Wisconsin’s children and families, whether it be easing the cost of child care,

MADISON–Governor Tony Evers delivered his State Budget Address tonight, introducing his proposed 2025-2027 biennial state budget. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement in response: “Public schools are the heart of our communities–they should be the heart of our state budget. In the ‘2025 Year of the Kid’, we

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Neubauer released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ 2025 Budget Address:  “Tonight, Governor Evers laid out an ambitious executive budget that would move our state forward, deliver good things for the people of Wisconsin and set our state up for long-term success.  “Governor Evers’ executive

Governor’s budget includes the largest investment in Wisconsin’s kids by any governor in Wisconsin history Governor proposes largest direct investment in state general school aids in 30 years while holding the line on property taxes for average Wisconsin homeowners MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2025-27 Biennial Budget

Governor’s budget plan cracks down on insurance companies and prescription price gouging, lowers out-of-pocket healthcare costs, aims to reduce appointment wait times and enable Wisconsinites to get healthcare closer to home, and expands access to affordable healthcare statewide, including in rural communities MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his

New budget initiatives announced will hold the line on property taxes while providing meaningful tax relief to working Wisconsinites, families, seniors, and veterans, lower the cost of utility bills, child care, groceries, medication, doctor visits, and more MADISON — Gov. Evers tonight, during his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message, announced his 2025-27 Executive Budget wil… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

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“We applaud and appreciate Governor Evers’ steadfast commitment to provide better access and opportunities for the state’s hunters, anglers, and trappers,” said Kyle Rorah, Regional Director of Public Policy for Ducks Unlimited. “Governor Evers’ investments and commitment to continuing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program will help ensure that Wisconsin’s strong sporting

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message, announced his 2025-27 Executive Budget includes a comprehensive plan and investments to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination statewide, protect kids and families from harmful water contaminants like lead, and expand access to clean and safe drinking water for… Please log in to access

MADISON, Wis. — If you are covering Tony Evers’ Budget Address, please consider the following statement. “Tony Evers’ far-left policies are unpopular with Wisconsinites. Republicans have led the way from eliminating taxes on tips to cleaning up PFAS contamination. Tonight will make one thing clear: Tony Evers doesn’t know how to

MADISON – Rep. Dean Kaufert [R – Neenah], Chair of the Assembly Corrections Committee, issued the following statement in reaction to the proposed closing of the Green Bay Correctional Institution and other proposed changes to the state’s corrections system in the Governor’s budget: “While moving toward closing the old and

Donald Trump’s indiscriminate firing spree is hitting states across the country. From negative impacts on the nation’s health agencies to concerns about the FAA and transportation safety, nearly every corner of America will be affected. States like Utah and Colorado will see just how dangerous these firings are for national

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced the appointment of John Chenoweth as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls. Chenoweth, currently the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs of UW-Whitewater, replaces Michael V. Martin. The appointment is effective on March 1, 2025. “John is a seasoned leader who

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer detailing the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s actions on Voter ID and Election integrity on Tuesday. The primer outlines how the current liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has already reversed two key election law cases, and

Recently, Chippewa County District Attorney Wade C. Newell, issued his decision regarding the death of Matthew Luke which occurred on December 21, 2024, in the Township of Lafayette, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of