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MADISON – Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement following passage of the 2025-27 Wisconsin Biennial Budget: “I am disappointed by how this budget was written, passed, and how it will now impact our entire state. Republicans on the

Gov. Evers enacts 2025-27 budget to do what’s best for kids and working families by lowering out-of-pocket costs for child care and energy bills, cutting taxes for retirees and middle-class families, making historic investments in the UW System, increasing spendable

MADISON, Wis. — Today the Wisconsin State Legislature passed the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget. Representative Maureen McCarville (D- DeForest) released the following statement: “This budget was a compromise and thanks to fair maps, we were able to get a much fairer

MADISON, Wis. — Representative DeSanto (D- 40) released the following statement following the Assembly floor session, where Democrats authored 24 amendments to the 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget. After all 24 amendments failed, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the State Budget.

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a vote on the latest version of the state budget, which includes significant cuts to Governor Evers’ proposed investments in education, healthcare, and public safety. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the

MADISON, Wis – Earlier today, the Wisconsin State Assembly Passed the Biennial State Budget Bill Assembly Bill 50 (AB50). In response, Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “It is disgraceful that our state budget has

Madison, WI – Representative William Penterman (R–Hustisford) voted in favor of the 2025-27 Wisconsin State Budget.  Wisconsin has a biennial budget process and the budget bill is often the largest single piece of legislation that is considered during a two-year legislative

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met to debate and vote on the 2025-2027 biennial budget. Representative Brienne Brown (D-Whitewater) issued the following statement on her vote against the budget:  “As a new legislator, I wasn’t sure what

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met to debate the 2025-2027 biennial budget. Representative Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) gave the following speech on the floor of the Assembly: “The budget before us does not reflect the full needs of

Madison, Wis. — On Wednesday, July 2nd, into the early hours of the 3rd, the state legislature convened in an extraordinary session to vote on the 2025-2027 state budget. Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released the following statement: “While I recognize

MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly voted on the 2025-2027 biennial state budget today, which was approved by the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “A budget is a moral document–it reflects our values. And

(MADISON, Wis) – On Thursday, July 3, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2025-27 state budget. Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: Today, I voted against the biennial budget on the Assembly floor. I am thankful that

MADISON – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding the passage of Senate Bill 45/Assembly Bill 50 – the 2025-2027 biennial budget. “Over the last several months, as I have been working with my colleagues on the Joint Committee on Finance,

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted early Thursday morning to send a new biennial budget for Wisconsin to Governor Tony Evers’ desk. She issued the following statement: “In February, Governor Evers proposed a budget that would have increased

MADISON – Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) released the following statement after voting in favor of the 2025-27 State Budget (Senate Bill 45) early Thursday morning: “As a member of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC), I’ve worked with my colleagues over the

MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement following floor session: “One thing is abundantly clear about this budget process: fair maps, and more Democratic voices in the legislature, have made a real difference in

Tonight, the State Assembly voted to pass the biennial budget. Representative Steve Doyle had the following to say: “Tonight, after several hours of debate, I voted to send the biennial budget on to the Governor’s desk for his signature. This

MADISON – Rep. Dean Kaufert [R – Neenah] issued the following statement on passage of the state budget: “I ran for office pledging to work together in a bipartisan manner for the citizens of the Fox Valley and Wisconsin and

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Legislature finalized the 2025-27 State Budget. Rep. Allen released the following statement: “As a legislator committed to fiscal responsibility and the well-being of Wisconsinites, I could not support this state budget. It fails to

MADISON – Representative Alex Joers’ statement on final budget passage: “When this state budget process began, Legislative Republicans were intent on passing their own state budget that included massive cuts to services Wisconsinites rely on. The public shared several earnest