MADISON — Just yesterday, in a sweeping and deeply concerning move, the Republican majority on the Joint Finance Committee voted in Executive Session to remove over 600 items from Governor Tony Evers’ Executive Budget—eliminating essential services that support families, schools, and vulnerable Wisconsinites. This red-lining ignored months of public testimony from

MADISON, Wis. — A new report from Wisconsin Public Radio on Wednesday highlighted the dangers Wisconsin health care centers face if Donald Trump and Republicans succeed in cutting Medicaid funding. According to the report, Wisconsinites would lose their health care coverage and face higher costs and longer wait times under Trump’s plan.  But according

MADISON, WI — Today, State Representative Renuka Mayadev (D – Madison) issued the following statement after Republican members of the Joint Finance Committee voted to strip more than 600 items from Governor Evers’ 2025-27 biennial budget, including critical measures to support working families, protect our environment, and expand access to healthcare:

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s licensed cherry growers are invited to submit their votes through June 16, 2025, to elect two new members to the five-member Wisconsin Cherry Board. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) administers the election and is proceeding with no candidates listed on the

MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance held an Executive Session and moved to remove 612 items from Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-2027 Executive Budget. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Today the Joint Committee on Finance held an Executive Session and passed a motion to remove

MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding the May 8, 2025 Executive Session of the Joint Committee on Finance: “Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) returned to our state’s base budget by removing over 600 of the Governor’s proposals that would have massively increased spending

MADISON, WI — This afternoon, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) permanently removed 612 items from Governor Evers’ 2025-27 State Budget Proposal.  The Governor crafted this budget with thorough input from Wisconsinites and stakeholders around our state. The need for these investments was reinforced again and again by hundreds of

MEDIA CONTACT:Phoebe Sweet, press@utilityactionalliance.org We Energies touts its ‘leadership in decarbonization,’ commitment to renewable energy, yet proposes new gas plant costing $2 billion in customer rates, up to $200 million in health harms MADISON, WI — The Utility Action Alliance (UAA) today launched an advertising campaign in response to We

Hey there, folks. Governor Evers here! This week, we’re continuing to celebrate with National Travel and Tourism Week.   Each year, the travel and tourism industry helps bring billions of dollars in revenue for local businesses and our statewide economy.     This included a record-breaking $25 billion in 2023 and supporting

MADISON, WI- Today, the Joint Committee on Finance voted 12-4 to strip Governor Evers’ Executive Budget back to base and removed over 600 items. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Today, the Committee on Joint Finance voted to strip down Governor Evers’ Executive Budget to bring it back to “base”,

MADISON, WI – Earlier today, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee filed a motion to eliminate hundreds of funding proposals vital to Wisconsinites’ well-being and future security from the Governor’s 2025-27 Executive Budget–including funding aimed at lowering costs and improving lives for Wisconsin families. Examples of programs removed include: state funding

MADISON, Wis.–Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted today to remove 612 items from Governor Tony Evers’s budget. These were 612 common-sense proposals that address the needs of everyday Wisconsinites. Items such as increased child care funding, boosting funding for PFAS remediation, preventing property tax increases, investments in mental

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee voted to remove nearly $500 million, intended to support Wisconsin’s child care network, from the Wisconsin state budget. Republicans not only removed this critical provision from the budget, but they will not allow any discussion of this item in further budget negotiations by

MADISON, Wis. — After Romaine Quinn voted today to strip over 600 items from Governor Evers’ budget, raising property taxes and threatening access to child care around the state, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director Haley McCoy released the following statement: “Governor Evers’ budget provided real, meaningful tax relief to address the rising

MADISON, Wis. — After Shannon Zimmerman voted today to strip over 600 items from Governor Evers’ budget, raising property taxes and threatening access to child care around the state, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director Haley McCoy released the following statement: “Governor Evers’ budget provided real, meaningful tax relief to address the rising

MADISON, Wis. — After Howard Marklein voted today to strip over 600 items from Governor Evers’ budget, raising property taxes and threatening access to child care around the state, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director Haley McCoy released the following statement: “Governor Evers’ budget provided real, meaningful tax relief to address the rising

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Joint Finance Committee Republicans voted today to strip Governor Evers’ budget of 612 common-sense proposals that address the needs of everyday Wisconsinites such as child care funding, boosting of funding for PFAS remediation, money for lead removal, and legalization of marijuana. In response, Representative Anderson (D-Beloit)

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee voted to erase more than 600 items from state budget consideration, including widely popular provisions that would help working families deal with rising costs, feed hungry kids, fully fund our public schools, and ensure every household in Wisconsin has

Madison, Wis. – At the long-awaited Joint Finance Committee’s Executive Meeting Thursday, Republican leaders made it clear they do not share the priorities of Governor Tony Evers or the majority of Wisconsinites in many key areas. They voted to eliminate 612 items from Evers’ 2025-2027 budget. Wisconsinites at four state

MADISON – The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) met today to discuss Legislative Republican’s motion to remove more than 600 items from the 2025-27 State Budget. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) released the following statement: “Today’s action ended, slashed, and gutted many programs and services which are essential to Wisconsinites and their