Madison – The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy and Americans For Prosperity Wisconsin urged caution as Governor Tony Evers put out a press release detailing his plans to spend part of the state’s recently announced $3.81 billion surplus. Governor Evers’ plan includes spending $1.7 billion on a one

Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ new $1.7 billion spending plan shortly after the state surplus projection was released. “This is not the first time Governor Evers has used a temporary band aid to cover up Wisconsin’s need for tax reform. Last year,

MADISON, Wis. — Failed 2018 candidate for U.S. Senate Kevin Nicholson has decided what office he is running for this year, entering the race for governor in Wisconsin as a Republican. His decision to run against Rebecca Kleefisch kicks off a right-wing primary “race to the bottom” in state politics. Nicholson’s

MADISON, Wis. – Governor Evers recently announced a plan to reinvest nearly $1.7 billion of the projected $3.8 billion revenue surplus. These investments include a $150 surplus refund to every resident, and relief to address rising childcare and caregiver costs. In addition to this, the governor also announced and additional

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Jan. 27, 2022 — United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is investing $1.8 million to build and improve critical community facilities in several rural communities across Wisconsin. This infrastructure funding will increase access to health care and public

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined Sandra Smith on America Reports to discuss the Biden Administration’s handling of the crisis in Ukraine. Watch the full interview here, or read highlights of the conversation below. On Biden’s failed foreign policy: “We know that the State Department has told embassy personnel to

MADISON, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) issued a statement following the Governor’s proposal to spend the state’s projected revenue surplus: “The Governor’s knee-jerk reaction to a projected surplus is to spend all of the money, even years before the books have closed. I, on the other hand, am

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers unveiled his plan to use a portion of the state surplus to address rising costs of goods and eliminate barriers to employment for Wisconsin families. Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s proposed plan:  “In the nearly two

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the governor’s press conference. “When Republicans proposed a one-time tax credit, we realized it wouldn’t provide the long-term impact the people of Wisconsin needed. With a surplus this size, we are committed to permanent, generational tax reform, as also seen

MADISON — John Forester, executive director of the School Administrators Alliance, has released the following  statement on Governor Evers’ plan to use Wisconsin state surplus revenues:  “School leaders throughout Wisconsin applaud Governor Evers’ plan to direct more than $600 million in Wisconsin  surplus revenues to Wisconsin public schools. In doing

MADISON – Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement relating to Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to spend $1.7 billion from the projected state surplus:  “Senate Republicans will not gamble with a projected state surplus to fund Tony Evers’ re-election gimmicks. “Governor Evers currently has $930 million in

MADISON – Following the announcement of Governor Evers’s plan to use Wisconsin’s record surplus funds to deliver relief to Wisconsinites and invest in our schools, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in support: “Since the beginning of his administration, Governor Evers has made it his mission

MADISON — Gov.Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan announced earlier today to use a portion of the recently announced state revenue surplus funds to address rising costs facing Wisconsin families while defraying costs for caregiving and childcare that present barriers to employment. Hi folks, Governor

MADISON, Wis. – To put it simply, President Biden and Governor Evers’ economic agenda is working – and the numbers speak for themselves: Today’s GDP numbers show that the U.S. economy grew by 5.7% in 2021 – and grew by 6.9% in the final three months in the year –

WASHINGTON — House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on National Security Ranking Member Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) renewing their request for a public hearing on President Biden’s botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Despite requesting a hearing in August and September

MILWAUKEE —Thirty-six members of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce received a score of 100 and the distinction of being named one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality” on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index compiled by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. This is an increase from 27 members

MADISON – Representative Sara Rodriguez (D-Brookfield) issued the following  statement about Governor Tony Evers’ plan to use surplus funds to help  Wisconsin families:  “We are fortunate to have a strong, resilient economy in Wisconsin. Our state has  record low unemployment and unprecedented revenue projections. However, we  must acknowledge that two

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, January 25th, the state’s non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released its annual review of the state’s general fund. This analysis included an examination of economic forecasts and tax collection and expenditure data of the current fiscal year (July 2021-June 2023). The Bureau found that by the end of

(MILWAUKEE, January 24, 2022) – Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale issued the following statement on Vice President Harris visiting the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership/ BIG STEP facility in Milwaukee: “We are honored to welcome Vice President Harris to Milwaukee and to the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership/ BIG STEP to meet

MADISON, Wis. — This week, Republicans in the state legislature are circulating a nearly identical version of the divisive Texas abortion ban, doubling down on their commitment to strip Wisconsinites of access to reproductive health care. The bill, which bans abortion before a person may even know they are pregnant,