Madison — Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed the 2025-2027 state budget. Despite several key improvements negotiated by Governor Tony Evers, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) voted against the final bill, citing serious omissions that leave working families and local taxpayers behind. “I want to thank Governor Evers and his

MADISON – Early Thursday morning, the Wisconsin Legislature passed Wisconsin’s biennial budget, which implements a fee schedule for the state’s workers’ compensation program. Within an hour, Governor Evers signed the full budget into law. WMC Executive Vice President of Government Affairs Scott Manley issued the following statement in response to the

Madison, WI- Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) and Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) have secured $100,000 in the 2025-2027 State Budget for farmer mental health assistance. This budget item will support vital services for farmers including: 24-hour helpline, Online tele-counseling sessions, and In-person counseling vouchers for farmers and families. “Supporting farmers means

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

Madison, WI — State Representative Travis Tranel (R–Cuba City) voted today in favor of the bipartisan 2025-27 Wisconsin State Budget compromise, calling it a good, forward-looking budget that supports economic growth while delivering for families, farmers, small businesses, and rural communities throughout the 49th Assembly District. “This budget reflects southwest

MADISON, Wis. — Early this morning, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2025-27 state budget. That Wisconsin now has a budget – after months of state legislative Republicans’ partisan political posturing, infighting, and multiple walkouts on negotiations – is a testament to Gov. Evers’ leadership and his commitment to doing his

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement after the 2025-2027 biennial budget was signed into law. “In a major victory for Wisconsin taxpayers, the Assembly passed a budget that reaffirms our commitment to eliminating wasteful spending and continuing to provide meaningful tax relief to the hardworking

Madison… On Wednesday, State Senator John Jagler (R-Watertown) joined a bi-partisan majority in the Senate and voted to approve the 2-year state budget. Early Thursday Morning, the Assembly approved and the Governor signed Senate Bill 45 into law. “This is a great day for Wisconsin,” said Jagler. “Both sides of

MADISON, WI – Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement after joining his Republican colleagues in the Assembly and voting to pass the 2025-2027 State Budget: “The difference between the budget we passed today and the proposal we received from Governor Tony Evers is night and day,” said

GOP Rejects Amendments to Make State Budget Better MADISON, Wis. — In hours and hours of public comments at committee hearings and town halls people of all walks of life and from across the state made clear what their priorities are for the state budget. But Republicans in the state

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Legislature has completed its work on the 2025-2027 state budget.  The Senate passed Senate Bill 45 the evening of July 2, and the Assembly voted to concur early July 3.  Governor Evers signed the budget into law – as Act 15 – shortly afterward. “I am happy to

MADISON, WI – Members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Governor Tony Evers and legislative leaders on the bipartisan passage and signing of the 2025-2027 biennial state budget into law. The bill includes more than half a billion dollars of funding, championed by WCMA, to support dairy innovation, boost

MADISON- Today, both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature passed the biennial state budget after weeks of negotiation between legislative leaders. It will now be sent to Governor Evers’ desk for final approval. In response, Rep. Hysell (D- Sun Prairie) released the following statement: “I voted no on this Republican budget

MADISON, Wis. — Early Thursday morning, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on the 2025-2027 biennial budget. Representative Snodgrass (D-Appleton) issued the following statement after the conclusion of the session:  “While I appreciate the nominal gains that Senate Democrats and Governor Evers worked to improve this Republican authored budget, it falls

MADISON, Wis. —  In case you missed it, a recent article from The Federalist exposes Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor’s troubling history of far-left activism, including her opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and support for sanctuary state policies, raising serious concerns about her candidacy for the state’s highest court. Anti-ICE

Alumni, students work behind the scenes at world-class Erin Hills While the recent U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills drew top golfers from 30 countries to Wisconsin, the championship golf course didn’t have to look far for its behind-the-scenes talent. From a student intern to the co-general manager, Erin Hills and the successful tournament

MADISON, Wis. – For the third consecutive year, Practice Greenhealth awarded UW Health with the Emerald Award for its environmental leadership, along with five other sustainability awards.  Practice Greenhealth is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainability in health care, and it awards health systems annually to celebrate leadership and innovation

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Hospital Association released the following statement from President & CEO Kyle O’Brien praising the bipartisan budget agreement between legislative leaders and Gov. Evers that was signed into law today: “WHA is proud to have worked with the Governor and legislative leaders to craft a plan that provides unprecedented Medicaid

The Survival Coalition of more than 20 statewide disability organizations supports the state budget passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Evers overnight that continues to invest in the current levels of Medicaid supports and significantly increases special education funding. Survival also strongly supports the Medicaid rate

“The budget is a moral document. From underfunding public education, failing to expand Medicaid, to divesting from childcare, this budget misses the mark.” MADISON — Today, Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis) rejected the GOP-led 2025-2027 biennial state budget. Representative Tenorio released the following statement:  “The budget is a moral document.