MADISON – The state legislature’s Joint Finance Committee action last night will increase the shift to property taxes to support public schools and further force the need for local school referenda. While the $325 revenue limit authority exists, it is not funded by the state. Instead, it is entirely borne

MADISON, Wis. — Hard working Wisconsin families and property taxpayers could face more rising costs as Republicans on the legislature’s budget writing committee voted to cut the proposed funding for public education in Gov. Tony Evers’ budget plan. The chronic underfunding of Wisconsin’s public schools has triggered record numbers of school

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today issued the following statement in response to GOP lawmakers on the Joint Committee on Finance approving a budget motion that once again fails Wisconsin’s students, educators, and public schools. “For months, parents, teachers, school leaders, and community members from every part of

La Crosse, WI — With the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Convention just around the corner, Jake Williams, candidate for re-election as Chair of the Young Democrats of Wisconsin, is proud to announce a new wave of endorsements from respected leaders across the nation including Young Democrats of America President Quentin

MADISON, Wis. – With Father’s Day weekend fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) riders to make safety part of their outdoor fun. Warmer weather, longer days and holiday celebrations are likely to make for busy trails. The DNR

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in Wisconsin, California and twenty-seven states other states throughout the country, calls for the immediate removal of DSH Secretary Kristi Noem from her position following the physical assault

Madison…The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director, Luke Bacher, released the following statement in response to recent action by on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) state budget: “On behalf of the thousands of small businesses in Wisconsin, we would like to commend the $1.3 billion tax cut approved

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Democrats’ decision to trot out Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock as their keynote speaker for the 2025 State Convention in Wisconsin Dells this weekend is a slap in the face to Wisconsin values. By showcasing a scandal-ridden, far-left senator who voted against protecting girls’ sports, the WisDems

A statement from Jill Jacklitz, Executive Director of Disability Rights Wisconsin, on tonight’s Joint Committee on Finance vote on the Department of Public Instruction budget: “While the motion passed this evening by the Joint Committee on Finance would provide a small increase in special education funding, a 37.5 percent reimbursement

Milwaukee, WI — In light of recent events unfolding in Los Angeles and actions taken by the federal government, State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milwaukee) is calling on residents of the 8th Assembly District, the Milwaukee community, and all Wisconsinites to continue exercising their constitutional right to protest peacefully, while standing

MADISON – The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) held an executive session and voted on various budget items related to K-12 education and tax relief as part of the 2025-2027 state biennial budget. Representative Dallman released the following statement. “I am proud that JFC Republicans took action to provide additional targeted

MADISON— Today, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee voted against funding the basic support kids in Wisconsin schools need to succeed. Their decision comes at a time when classrooms are already under strain, and federal help for student services has been cut. Without the state doing its part, schools will

MADISON, Wis. — In response to US Senator Alex Padilla being shoved, tackled to the ground, and handcuffed by Trump’s FBI agents, WisDems Latino Caucus Chair Solana Patterson-Ramos issued the following statement: “Since the beginning of his presidency, Trump has demonized members of the Latino community to the point that he

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025, President Trump’s spending cuts package. “Passing this legislation is a long-overdue course correction. Wisconsin families are sick and tired of seeing their hard-earned tax dollars funneled into radical pet projects

MADISON, WIS. – More than 75 Wisconsin businesses, employers, trade associations and economic development organizations are calling on the state Legislature to invest in Wisconsin’s child care sector. Businesses and organizations from a wide range of sectors have signed a petition that urges significant state investment to prevent a worsening

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted to pass H.R. 4 – the Rescissions Act of 2025. This bill codifies a rescissions request from the White House to eliminate $9.4 billion in unobligated, wasteful federal spending. Following his vote, Rep. Van Orden stated: “There is not a single

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted the Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC) Thursday to collaborate with stakeholders and discuss transportation needs for the state’s non-driver population. WiNDAC members meet twice a year to provide WisDOT with feedback on the latest projects, technologies and challenges facing Wisconsinites who use alternative

Many first-year college students anxiously await summer break and some hard-earned time away from the intensity of their studies. However, for Will Bevers, a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire sophomore majoring in biomedical engineering, summer is “full steam ahead” on academics. Bevers opted to continue his studies and research through the

Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here. This week, we were pretty excited to announce that for the third year in a row, Wisconsin’s travel and tourism industry had a record-high economic impact in our state. In 2024, travel and tourism brought in a whopping $25.8 billion to Wisconsin. And

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Young Democratic Socialists of America (MKE YDSA) joined hundreds of protesters Tuesday to march against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, in solidarity with Los Angeles demonstrations. Demonstrators rallied at Cathedral Square Park before sweeping through downtown, arriving at the city’s Department of Homeland Security office on