MADISON – Today, Governor Evers delivered his biennial budget address, highlighting Wisconsinites’ priorities for the upcoming 2025-2027 budget. In response, Representative Cruz (D-62) released the following statement: “Governor Evers outlined his budget tonight, and he dedicated a significant portion of it to addressing the crises our public schools face. The

In stark contrast to President Donald Trump gutting federal funding for programs that support all people, creating economic uncertainty, and launching our nation into new chaos every day, Governor Evers, a steadfast leader in Wisconsin, delivered his 2025 Budget Address with a clear and responsible plan to uplift working people

“The work of counties impacts Wisconsinites every day, and the 2025-27 Wisconsin Biennial Budget introduced by Governor Tony Evers tonight touches upon the critical issues facing counties,” said Wisconsin Counties Association President & CEO Mark D. O’Connell. “From exploring property tax relief programs, to funding courts, to investing in mental

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin shared the following statement in reaction to Governor Evers’ biennial budget address on Feb. 18.  “We thank Governor Evers for recognizing the tremendous impact UW–Madison and the Universities of Wisconsin have in strengthening the state’s economy and growing opportunities for the people of Wisconsin. With Wisconsin currently

Wisconsin State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ 2025-2027 Biennial Budget Address: “Budgets are more than numbers and dollar signs: they are about values and priorities. Tonight, Governor Evers outlined a fiscally responsible budget focused on so many of the issues

MADISON – This evening Governor Evers delivered his Biennial Budget Address in the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement in response: “I want to thank Governor Evers for once again putting Wisconsin’s families first in his budget priorities. From ensuring every child has access

MADISON – Today, Representative Joers attended a joint session of the Wisconsin Legislature in which Governor Evers outlined his biennial executive budget for 2025-27. Throughout the address, Governor Evers reiterated his dedication to Wisconsinites and their families, as well as continued investment in Wisconsin’s economy. Representative Joers (D-Waunakee) released the following

MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) made the following statement after Governor Evers’ 2025-26 budget address. “When it comes to education we can’t just keep throwing more money at the problem without expecting results. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly even dumbed-down the standards to try and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight delivered his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message. The governor’s address is available on his YouTube channel and Facebook page. Below are Gov. Evers’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Good evening, Wisconsinites! Honorable Supreme Court Justices, Tribal Nation leaders, constitutional officers, members of the Wisconsin National Guard and active and…

“Republicans in Wisconsin believe that families and individuals know how to spend their money better than the government,” said Representative Piwowarczyk. “Governor Evers’ tax-and-spend budget would only grow government and increase taxes, putting future taxpayers on the hook for his liberal priorities.” Governor Evers’ budget proposal would expand government programs

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following response after listening to Governor Evers deliver his budget address: “Another budget address from Governor Evers, and yet another budget that would increase the size of government and raise taxes on Wisconsin citizens to fund his spending wish list. The

Madison, WI – Tonight, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) joined his colleagues at the Wisconsin State Capitol as Governor Tony Evers delivered the 2025-27 State Budget Address. Among other provisions, this budget would invest in public education, ensure access to clean drinking water, revitalize our infrastructure, and lower costs for Wisconsin’s working

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ Biennial Budget Address: “They say that insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result each time. Unfortunately, that’s what we heard once again in the Governor’s budget address. It was a liberal

Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R – Rhinelander) released the following statement after Governor Evers delivered his 2025-2027 biennial budget address: “Once again, Governor Evers has proposed a budget that expands government while misleading Wisconsinites into thinking he’s providing real tax relief. His so-called ‘investments’ are nothing more than bloated government …

MADISON — Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers delivered his biennial address to the State Legislature to mark the introduction of his 2025-27 biennium state budget proposal. In response, the Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance issued the following statement:  “Once again, Democrats have put together a budget proposal

MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Tony Evers delivered his Budget Address to a joint meeting of the state legislature. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) released the following statement. “Tonight, we got more of the same from the governor: tax more, spend more,” said Sen. Cabral-Guevara. “Despite his promise to lower

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) expressed his support for many of Governor Evers’ forward-looking proposals on public education, while sharing deep concerns on Evers’ plans to build new prisons without any guarantee of improved conditions. Last session, Rep. Clancy co-organized the Conditions of Confinement package, bills developed

MADISON, Wis. — Following Governor Tony Evers’ 2025 budget address, A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding his commitment to making Wisconsin a better place for all, while encouraging Republican lawmakers to end the partisan obstruction and work together and pass a state budget that works for working families. According to A

The Year of the Kid” means investments in Main Street, from childcare to capital access. Let’s get it done. Madison, WI —Small business members of the Main Street Alliance team joined Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin State Legislature tonight for his 2025 State Budget Address.  Wisconsin faces a childcare crisis

Calls on Governor to Use Veto Powers to Leverage BadgerCare Expansion Statewide: Reacting to the 2025-2026 Budget proposal presented by Governor Evers on Tuesday evening, Citizen Action of Wisconsin praised several key advances that will improve access to health care and provide relief from the skyrocketing prices of medical care,