The following is a statement from Elizabeth Koehler, State Director, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin “Governor Tony Evers’ proposal in his biennial state budget to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for another 10 years with a $70 million dollar investment will ensure that future generations have the same opportunities to

MADISON, Wis.— University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today on Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal: “Governor Evers’ budget for the UW System will allow us to tackle some of Wisconsin’s most pressing challenges: expanding online education to meet market demands, tackling prison recidivism to save taxpayer

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his 2021 State of the State address. As previously announced, the address was held virtually this year and is available to watch on the governor’s Facebook here and YouTube channel here.  Below are Gov. Evers’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Good evening, Wisconsinites. Thanks for tuning in. I’m Tony

For more information, please contact: Nick Novak, 608-661-6916 or nnovak@wmc.org MADISON – The State Assembly and Senate both passed Assembly Bill 2 on Tuesday with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation contains language that will protect small businesses who received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from facing a costly and unexpected tax liability.

Contact: Karen Hickey, 414-573-7597, khickey@wisaflcio.org MILWAUKEE – Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on Governor Tony Evers’ 2021-2023 Biennial Budget Address: “Recognizing the hardship and economic uncertainty Wisconsin families are facing, Governor Evers’ Budget addresses the needs of our schools, communities, workforce, and healthcare providers

MADISON — Institute for Reforming Government President CJ Szafir had this to say following Gov. Tony Evers’ Budget address on Tuesday: “Wisconsin cannot afford to go backwards at a time when we are teetering on a recession and global pandemic. Increasing taxes, coupled with massive spending hikes is simply reckless, as

CONTACT: Nicole Tardif, NTardif@afphq.org MADISON — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) tonight released a statement congratulating State Representative John Jagler on his primary victory and urged Wisconsinites to support Jagler’s candidacy for state senate in the special election on April 6th.  The group will continue to leverage its grassroots and other tactics

MADISON – Feb. 16, 2021 – Earlier today, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers released his Fiscal Years 2021-23 biennial budget proposal to the applause of the conservation community. Of primary interest to Wisconsin conservationists and hunters are the adjustment of the state waterfowl stamp fee and the 10-year reauthorization of the