Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield), Chair of the Assembly Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s Budget Address before a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. “Overall, we heard another liberal wish list from the Governor that does not reflect the

MADISON, Wis. — Following Dr. Jill Underly’s primary victory, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Jill Underly is a champion for Wisconsin’s public schools, educators, and kids, and is the proven leader we need at the Department of Public Instruction. As Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jill helped pass

MADISON, Wisc. — Tonight, Brittany Kinser, candidate for DPI Superintendent, released the following statement on her decisive victory in the Tuesday night primary that will see her advance to the Spring General Election on April 1. “I am inspired and humbled by the level of support my campaign has received in

SAUK CITY – Following is the statement of Sauk Prairie schools superintendent in response to Tuesday’s election results: “While our campaign did not advance, I’m grateful for the conversations I was able to have over the past few years about the future of K-12 public education in Wisconsin, for the

“I am deeply grateful to the voters of Wisconsin for their support in this primary election. We have a shared commitment to Wisconsin’s public schools, educators, and most importantly, our kids. Throughout my tenure as State Superintendent, I helped pass a new bipartisan literacy law, implemented higher standards for math

Madison, WI – Today, Governor Evers delivered his biennial budget address and highlighted critical investments in Wisconsin youth. Following the address, Representative Renuka Mayadev released the following statement: “Tonight, Governor Evers laid out an exciting executive budget for Wisconsin – one that invests in our future by prioritizing the well-being

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message. Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) issued the following response to his address: “Governor Evers sent us a strong vision for our priorities in Wisconsin: taking care of our kids, investing in education, and reducing the property tax burden for

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement as Governor Evers unveils his 2025-2027 Budget for the state of Wisconsin: Governor Evers has presented an inspiring 2025-2027 Budget proposal for the state of Wisconsin that continues to prioritize economic opportunity and prosperity for working families. Included in Governor Evers’

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) issued the following response to Governor Evers’s 2025 Budget Address: “Governor Evers’s budget address played like a ‘greatest hits’ album of Republican bills that he vetoed just last session.  On the A-side: Track 1 – funding early literacy; Track 2 – tax

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Tenorio attended Governor Evers’ biennial budget address, which outlined a plan that follows through on Governor Evers’ declaration of 2025 as the Year of the Kid. This budget proposal will support working families and future generations. Rep.Tenorio (D-West Allis) issued the following statement: “The budget is

[Statewide] – The WISDOM organization praised the 2025-27 state budget proposal advanced Tuesday evening by Governor Tony Evers. “The Governor has crafted a budget that responds to the real needs of Wisconsinites that we see every day,” said WISDOM President, Rev. Kathleen Gloff. “He needs to be clear that he

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers delivered his biennial budget address to the Legislature: “Once again, Governor Evers has overestimated revenue expectations, underestimated costs, and used innovative accounting to convince us he has a balanced budget. He does not. And, once again,

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement following the governor’s budget address: “Last session, Governor Evers used his veto pen to hoard taxpayer money by denying middle class tax relief. Now, he wants to spend that money to put more able-bodied, childless adults on welfare and

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) recorded the following response to the Budget Address delivered by Governor Tony Evers: “‘We must continue to make smart and strategic investments while staying within our means.’ Do you know who said that? Governor Evers, during his State of the State Address just 4 weeks ago. So

MADISON – Tonight, Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2025 Budget Address and announced key budget priorities for his 2025-27 executive budget proposal. Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) released the following statement in response: “I was thrilled that one of the first priorities Governor Evers mentioned in his speech tonight was support

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. McCarville (D-DeForest) attended a joint session of the Wisconsin Legislature in which Governor Evers outlined his plan for a budget that would benefit generations of Wisconsinites. In his biennial executive budget for 2025-2027, the Governor emphasized his focus on making life better for the working

MADISON, Wis, — Today Governor Evers delivered his biennial budget address, highlighting Wisconsinites’ priorities for the upcoming 2025-27 budget. In response, Representative Karen DeSanto (D-40) issued the following statement: “I am in strong support of Governor Evers’ budget proposal which demonstrates his continued focus and investment in supporting Wisconsin’s children

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters applauds Gov. Tony Evers for making historic investments in clean water in his 2025-27 biennial budget. The Governor’s commitment to addressing PFAS contamination, replacing lead service lines, and protecting private well owners from dangerous contaminants like nitrate is a crucial step toward ensuring safe drinking

MADISON – This evening, Governor Tony Evers appeared before the Wisconsin State Legislature and unveiled his 2025-2027 state budget proposal. State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after the Governor’s address “Tonight, Governor Evers proposed a budget that will help our kids stay safe and get a quality

MADISON, WI – This evening, Senator Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) attended Governor Tony Evers’ fourth Budget Address, which included historic investments for Wisconsin families and children. Most notably, Governor Evers proposed nearly $2 billion in targeted tax relief through comprehensive planning and strategic efforts, while making continued investments in our