Hi, this is Senator Howard Marklein. I am the co-chair of the legislature’s budget-writing, Joint Committee on Finance. Earlier this week the Joint Committee on Finance started work on the state budget. We did this after months of meetings with constituents, holding public hearings across the state, talking with legislators

A proven, bipartisan solution to the teacher shortage is working in 47 states—but Wisconsin’s pilot program has failed to produce results Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new report on Thursday detailing Wisconsin’s lack of progress on an effective solution to the teacher shortage: teacher

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, which extends from May 4 through May 10, 2025, and highlighting his 2025-27 Executive Budget investments to continue uplifting travel and tourism as a critical economic driver in the state. While 2024 economic impact

Measure helps disabled veterans modify their homes to meet their needs.  MADISON…Legislation reducing building permit fees for a disabled veteran to retrofit their residence to meet their needs cleared a Senate committee today. State Senator André Jacque (R-New Franken), author of the bill and Chairman of the Senate Committee on

(Washington, D.C.) – Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) is joined by Representative Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Mary Miller (R-IL), and Danny K. Davis (D-IL) to reintroduce the Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act. This legislation will eliminate a government-imposed punishment for marriage and ease the burden of student loan debt by amending the tax code

Gov. Evers: “Wisconsinites are sick and tired of having a do-nothing Legislature.” Republicans to reject middle-class tax cuts, property tax relief to prevent property tax increases statewide, plans to lower out-of-pocket costs for child care, medication, and household goods, measures to crack down on prescription price gouging and health insurance

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in reintroducing the American Innovation and Jobs Act, bipartisan legislation that will expand and strengthen American small businesses’ research and development (R&D) investments and help America outcompete global rivals, like China, who are significantly investing in R&D.   “When

MADISON – On Thursday, President Trump announced that the U.S. reached a trade deal with the United Kingdom – America’s fifth largest export market – representing the first such accord since the U.S. halted reciprocal tariffs to pursue lower trade barriers. The trade deal marks a significant step in strengthening economic

Despite increasing incidence rates, cancer deaths in young people have not increased overall Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have completed a comprehensive analysis of cancer statistics for different age groups in the United States and found that from 2010 through 2019, the incidence of 14 cancer types

Waukesha – Today, state representative Scott Allen announced his candidacy for Mayor of Waukesha.  At a breakfast event at Dady-Oh’s Restaurant in downtown Waukesha in front of a crowd of supporters Allen announced his intention to run for Mayor in the April 2026 election. In his speech he listed an

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth welcomed guests from the state fire service on Monday for the dedication of a new display in the lobby of the DSPS office in Madison. On the day following International Firefighters Day, the department celebrated its special relationship with the

State budget writing committee starts review of 2025-27 Biennial Budget today MADISON — As the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance begins executive sessions on the 2025-27 Biennial Budget today, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly is once again calling on lawmakers to make a meaningful investment in Wisconsin’s public

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner on Tuesday called attention to Derrick Van Orden’s hypocritical behavior toward Republican proposed changes to Medicaid and SNAP benefits. Derrick Van Orden claims he’s against making cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, yet he voted for a budget framework that would cut as much as $880

Bill comes after Wisconsin child was denied coverage and forced to pay out of pocket for medically necessary care to manage birth defect WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in re-introducing legislation to ensure health insurance covers

Members of the largest honors program graduating class in University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire history will take vastly different routes to their professional careers after spring commencement. The 133 graduates of the Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College have academic interests ranging from nursing and law to computer programming and golf course

MADISON, Wis. – Lydia Dutcher went into labor with her first child Feb. 3, 2024.   Her pregnancy had been healthy, and her labor wasn’t unusual, according to Dr. Danielle Hartwig, Dutcher’s primary care provider at UW Health, who also planned to deliver Dutcher’s baby at UnityPoint Health – Meriter.  “Lydia was doing

Door County, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Little Harbor Launch Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 2025. The gas launch is located in Green Bay, in Door County. Little Harbor Launch is a formerly ubiquitous vessel type used locally

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the re-listing of the Pabst Mansion in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance on April 23, 2025. The building was originally constructed from 1890-1892 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. It was originally listed in the National Register of

Funding cuts threaten Wisconsin jobs, businesses, and nearly $63 million for state electric vehicle infrastructure MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he joined 16 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from illegally terminating billions in congressionally approved funding for electric

Submit proposals by July 15 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Shooting Range Grant Program through July 15, 2025.  The grant program provides financial assistance for safe and accessible firearm or archery recreational shooting opportunities for the public. Managers of public and private shooting