MADISON, Wis. – For years, Republicans in the Legislature have underfunded our public schools, local governments, higher education, and the services Wisconsinites rely on. This state budget presented an opportunity to right those wrongs and set our state on a better path. Those same Republicans were poised to do it

The Wisconsin Counties Association is commending Governor Tony Evers and the Legislature for their bipartisan work on Wisconsin Act 15, the $111.1 billion 2025-2027 state budget signed into law this morning. The budget includes vital investments that will benefit counties and the citizens they serve. “This budget reflects a strong

Madison, WI – After months of listening sessions and negotiations, the Assembly voted to approve the new state spending plan for the next biennium. This budget provides increases for special education funding while also delivering significant tax relief for all Wisconsinites. Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following statement: “For

Madison, WI – On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a provision that was intended to provide critical funding for safety enhancements along County Hwy SS and the Jefferson County line on I-94 in Waukesha County. County Executive Paul Farrow released a statement highlighting recent crash data that

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2025-27 biennial budget into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 15. The budget bill includes several wins that Representatives Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek), Bob Wittke (R-Caledonia), and Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) advocated for. “This Session, my priority has been improving public safety in Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. – After lengthy negotiations between Governor Tony Evers and legislative leaders, a bipartisan budget was passed early this morning and signed by Governor Tony Evers. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “This budget marks an actual compromise between legislative Republicans and Democrats. Within this budget there are historic

[ALLOUEZ, WI] – Village of Allouez President Jim Rafter released the following statement today regarding a partial budget veto issued by Governor Tony Evers after a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers voted to close Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI) in Allouez:  “Last night’s partial veto by the governor is a depiction of how broken our state

Madison, WI – Early this morning, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2025–2027 Wisconsin State Budget but used his veto pen to remove funding for two major Northwoods priorities. Funding for the Lakeland STAR School and Academy was eliminated for the fourth budget in a row, along with support for a vital restoration

Madison – Wisconsin taxpayers are the big winners in the bipartisan budget approved by the Legislature and signed by Governor Evers. Instead of the nearly $3 billion in tax hikes in Governor Evers’ original budget plan, taxpayers will now save $1.5 billion – including the elimination of taxes on natural

State Budget Invests Much Needed Funding to Help Assisted Living Facilities The Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) thanks members of the Joint Finance Committee for approving an omnibus motion that provides much needed funding to help assisted living providers deal with increased labor market wages and inflation. “We are truly

MADISON – Early this morning, the Wisconsin Legislature passed the 2025-27 state biennial budget, which was subsequently signed by Gov. Tony Evers into law. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation appreciates and applauds the efforts of legislative leaders and Gov. Evers in enacting the 2025-2027 state biennial budget.   This budget includes

GREENFIELD, WI – State Representative Karen Kirsch (D-7th Assembly District) issues the following statement after voting no on Act 50 – the 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget. “I want to thank Governor Evers and my Democratic colleagues in the Senate for their hard work in pushing for a better Wisconsin budget despite

Court uses rarely used doctrine to achieve preferred policy outcome Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in Josh Kaul v. Joel Urmanski. The majority’s decision utilized implied repeal to strike down the 1849 ban on abortion, arguing

MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) issued the following statement on the passage of the 2025-2027 Wisconsin state budget: “This week, legislative leaders and the Governor finalized a forward-thinking 2025-2027 state budget that delivers substantial tax relief and critical reforms. With nearly $1.5 billion in tax cuts, this budget

MILWAUKEE – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed into law the 2025-27 Biennial Budget that was passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature. The biennial budget includes several priorities that Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley advocated for. That budget includes more than $38 million over the biennium in annual State funding for highway

“Last night the State Legislature passed a state budget that does not address the fundamental needs of our state. Many issues remain unsolved, that we could have fixed through the budget process. During the public hearings, we heard directly from the people of Wisconsin what the solutions are to the

Madison, WI— Early this morning at 1am,Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) and his colleagues in the Assembly passed the 2025-27 Biennial State Budget. It was then signed by Governor Tony Evers shortly after.  Representative Jerry O’Connor released the following statement: “State budgets during divided government are a true test of

The Wisconsin Towns Association applauds the Legislature, the Joint Committee on Finance, and Governor Evers for their leadership passing and signing Act 15, a state budget that delivers robust support for local governments and rural Wisconsin. Act 15 demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting the backbone of Wisconsin’s rural communities

(Madison) – After the state budget passed the Assembly by a vote of 59-39, Rep. Krug issued the following statement: “I’m proud of what we were able to get done for the state of Wisconsin last night. In a divided government, the Republican legislature fought for tax relief, common sense

Elections matter: the fact that Democrats gained four seats in the Senate and are close to taking the majority means that Senate Democrats were able to make this budget better for the people of Wisconsin. The 2025-2027 biennial budget the Governor signed includes significant investments in the priorities Wisconsinites have