In a state where only 8 percent of Black fourth graders read at grade level on the national NAEP exam, One City Schools is proving that number need not define Wisconsin’s future. But on Wednesday night, the Wisconsin State Senate voted 18 -15 to defeat the $1.8 billion budget surplus

MADISON, Wis.- Rep. Anderson issued the following response to the failed Evers-Vos-LeMahieu Lame Duck Deal: “The people of Wisconsin need real relief and our schools need real solutions. Unfortunately, this proposal fell short. Many wouldn’t have received the full rebate being advertised, $300 for single filers or $600 for joint

A bi-partisan majority of the Wisconsin Senate rejected this fiscally unsound, reckless and irresponsible bill which would have created a $2.9 billion deficit. From Day One of this legislative session, Senate Democrats have shown by our actions what we are for. Democrats have introduced bills that would lower costs, reduce

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate convened for a special session to take up legislation drafted by Governor Evers and Republican leadership in the Senate and Assembly that would result in a $2.9 billion structural deficit by the end of the 2027-29 budget cycle.  “I support lowering property

MADISON, Wis. — On May 13, 2026, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1, as amended, during a special session. The bipartisan measure returns $1.8 billion in surplus funds to taxpayers through direct rebates, property tax relief, and targeted tax cuts for workers, while also investing in kids. The

MADISON, WI — Senator Jamie Wall (D – Green Bay) issued the following statement following his vote against a proposal to spend Wisconsin’s projected fund balance: “The bill blows a $3 billion hole in the next budget, potentially forcing future tax increases and cuts to essential services. We shouldn’t spend money

Madison, WI – Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats went against Governor Tony Evers’ Special Session to return a multi-billion-dollar surplus back to taxpayers through property tax relief, investments in Wisconsin students and schools, and measures to ease the rising costs for working families.   “Today

Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the Assembly passage of Special Session Assembly Bill 1: “Tonight, my Assembly colleagues and I worked diligently alongside Governor Evers to secure a bipartisan deal to send the state surplus back to you: the constituent. “Our sincere hope

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after Senate Special Session Bill 1 failed on the Senate floor: “Today, we’ve seen the worst of Madison politics. “Senate Democrats stood together to buck their own governor to deny working families tax relief and leave $2.5 billion sitting

Madison, WI– State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the State Legislature failed to approve property tax and income tax relief during the special session of the Legislature: “The State of Wisconsin currently has a projected $2.75 billion budget surplus sitting in the coffers in Madison.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight blasted Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Republican and Democratic members of the Wisconsin State Legislature who tanked the bipartisan plan the governor and Republican leaders spent months working on to use a portion of the state’s readily available state surplus to invest in Wisconsin’s

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to approve a “bipartisan” agreement to spend the budget surplus on a one-time check to taxpayers with a small portion going to special education funding. Following the vote, Representative Christine Sinicki made the following statement: “First, I want to address the smoke

MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly met for a Special Session on Wednesday to pass a compromise bill negotiated between Governor Tony Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to return the surplus, help Wisconsin families cope with rising costs, and support K-12 education. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak

MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski praised the bipartisan tax relief and education funding compromise approved by the State Assembly, calling the agreement the result of years of responsible Republican budgeting that positioned Wisconsin to provide meaningful relief for families while making historic investments in schools. The agreement includes the largest

The following is the statement from David Crowley in reaction to the DOJ actions in Milwaukee County today: “Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Courts confirmed it, recounts confirmed it, his own officials confirmed it. He still won’t let it go. Instead of addressing the affordability crisis he created, Trump

MADISON, WI — State Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis) announced that he will vote “no” on the surplus deal negotiated between retiring leaders Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Governor Tony Evers. He released the following statement while the Wisconsin State Assembly was in recess, criticizing the

WAUKESHA, WI — Every day, families across Southeastern Wisconsin hear the words no parent should ever hear: “Your child has cancer.” For many, life instantly becomes a whirlwind of hospital visits, treatments, fear, exhaustion, and impossible financial burdens. Parents are often forced to choose between working to pay the bills

Contact: Stefan Dostanic – 414-278-4275 Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson today issued the following statement regarding the actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ): “The 2020 Presidential Election was fair and transparent, and its results are accurate. This has been proven repeatedly over the last six years

MADISON, Wis. — Data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that more than 22,000 Wisconsinites who got their health insurance through the ACA marketplace have canceled their coverage since 2025. The data attributes the drop in enrollment to individuals being unable to pay higher premiums after Congressman Tom Tiffany voted to

Press release from Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson: Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson today issued the following statement regarding the actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ): “The 2020 Presidential Election was fair and transparent, and its results are accurate. This has been proven repeatedly over the last