A new home for the Budget Blog

As of May 2025, the Budget Blog is available exclusively for WisPolitics subscribers on the State Affairs Wisconsin platform.

Posts can be viewed by clicking the “Budget” tab here. Just log in with your WisPolitics subscription email address.

The best way to follow the Budget Blog is through the State Affairs app, but it can also be tracked via desktop.

To get notifications, enter Budget Blog as a term in the “keywords” section. You can also enter other keywords to help you track budget-related topics.

 In the “settings” section, you can adjust how often you would like to receive notifications.

 Visit this page to get the app and see a short video on how to use its features.

Posts from before May 2025 can be viewed below.

JFC to meet tomorrow to finish work on state budget

The Joint Finance Committee is set to meet tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. to finish up the state budget. The committee’s agenda includes the UW System, Budget Management and Compensation Reserves, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, Shared Revenue and Tax

Senate approves shared revenue bill with Dem help

The state Senate this afternoon approved legislation to pump additional state aid into local governments after six Dems joined 15 Republicans in voting for the deal GOP leaders struck with Dem Gov. Tony Evers. Dems Melissa Agard, of Madison; LaTonya

Joint Finance puts off action on UW budget

The Joint Finance Committee late today put off taking action on the UW System budget, hours after Speaker Robin Vos called for a $32 million cut in state aid.

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