Rep. Swearingen: Celebrates passage of a state budget made for Wisconsin
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget, which provides the largest tax relief in Wisconsin state history, makes significant investments in transportation infrastructure, and addresses ongoing PFAS concerns. Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) made the following statement:
Rep. Rozar: Reacts to state budget passage by Assembly
Madison — Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after the passage of the state budget by the Assembly. “This budget includes historic investments on high priority issues for the constituents of the 69th Assembly District. Thank you to all who
Rep. Sinicki: GOP budget fails Wisconsin
MADISON– Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly debated and passed the 2023-2025 biennial budget as redone by the majority party. Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in response: “The budget that the majority party passed fails to fund the
Rep. Krug: on state budget passage, “it’s a yes for us”
Madison – The state budget passed the State Senate on Wednesday and the State Assembly today, Thursday June 29. The budget now advances to be signed by Governor Evers. There are myriad incredible investments in the 2023-25 State Budget, along
Rep. Steffen: Votes ‘yes’ on major tax cuts and critical investments
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard), voted in favor of the Legislature’s 2023-2025 biennial budget proposal. The proposal was crafted over the past several months by the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee and is the product of extensive
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on bipartisan package of affordable housing legislation
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the five bipartisan bills signed last week to help expand access to safe, affordable housing for working families. The legislation is critical to supporting the state’s workforce and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in our waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz. Starting this summer, Wisconsin’s long-running Clean Boats Clean
Rep. Gundrum: Votes for 2023-2025 state budget
Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) today voted in favor of the 2023-2025 Wisconsin State Budget. After the vote, he released the following statement: “I am very pleased with the 2023-2025 state budget that the Joint Committee on Finance
Sen. Knodl: Votes yes on budget
Madison – State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) voted in favor of Senate Bill 70 (state budget), which builds on $30 billion of tax cuts in the last decade. He issued the following statement: “When the government has a surplus, it
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Votes for the “Made For Wisconsin” budget
MADISON, WIS. – Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Legislature passing the 2023-25 state budget today. “I was proud to vote for the final product of the budget bill,” said Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara. “This bill
Rep. Katsma: On historic tax cuts
MADISON – Representative Katsma (R – Oostburg) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Last week the budget-writing committee voted for the largest tax cut in state history—over $4.4 billion. Republicans reduced income taxes by $3.5
Wisconsin Property Taxpayers: Statement on SCOWIS ruling
MADISON – WPT today released the following statement on the unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in the case of Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. v. Town of Buchanan. “This is a great day for the organization’s membership, property taxpayers statewide, and
Gov. Evers: Celebrates June Dairy Month, highlights Wisconsin’s dairy industry
MADISON — Gov. Evers today wrapped up June Dairy Month by highlighting his recent visits with dairy farmers, processors, and producers, as well as local community and agricultural industry leaders across the state. Gov. Evers spent the month celebrating America’s Dairyland and June Dairy Month, the strength
Sen. Felzkowski: State Senate votes to pass Wisconsin 2023-25 biennial budget
Madison, WI – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin State Senate took up and passed the 2023-25 Biennial Budget bill. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of the legislation, applauding monumental community investments, fiscally responsible budgeting, and a historic $4.4 billion tax
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Votes to retain the Senate’s “advice-and-consent” authority
MADISON, WIS. – Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Senate passing a resolution on the Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator. “Tonight, I voted for this resolution to retain the senate’s ‘advice and consent’ authority,” said
Sen. Smith: Deplores squandered opportunities in biennial budget
MADISON– Today the Wisconsin State Senate debated the 2023-25 biennial budget as amended by the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC). Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and his Democratic colleagues introduced eleven amendments designed to restore vital provisions of the Governor’s budget
Sen. Hesselbein: Statement of Senate’s budget action
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate voted on the 2023-25 biennial budget: “Today we voted on a budget crafted by Republicans to prioritize special interests and the wealthy, not working
Sen. Stroebel: Senate passes the 2023-25 biennial state budget
Madison, WI – On June 28, the Wisconsin Senate met to take floor action on the upcoming 2023-25 Biennial State Budget. With passage of Senate Bill 70, the budget bill will now go to the Assembly for approval. State Sen. Duey
Sen. Cowles: Supports budget addressing issues raised by constituents
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after voting in favor of 2023 Senate Bill 70 as amended by Senate Substitute Amendment 2, better known as the 2023-2025 State Budget: “This budget largely addresses the comments and requests
Sen. Ballweg: Statement on Senate passage of state budget
Madison…State Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) released the following statement upon passage of the 2023-25 Wisconsin State Budget on the Senate floor today: “I’m proud to vote yes again today on Wisconsin’s next state budget. As a member of the Joint