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Madison: Wisconsin Public Education Network, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, and WISDOM, joined by the largest union in Wisconsin, WEAC, and Wisconsin Early Childhood Education Needed (W.E.C.A.N) collectively representing tens of thousands of people across the state, came together during this

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that late Monday, Wisconsin joined a multistate lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for illegally cutting congressionally approved funding for mental health programs in K-12 schools.   “This funding can help

State Set to Make History MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) applauds Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leadership for prioritizing bipartisanship that will result in ongoing direct payments to child care programs and a first-time investment of state

Madison, WI- Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R- Oostburg) have secured $500,000 in the legislature’s version of 2025-2027 State Budget to restore the USS Cobia. These dollars will provide a portion of the funding necessary

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly’s Joint Finance Committee considered and approved the 2025-27 Wisconsin State Budget on a 12-4 party line vote, sending the budget to the full Assembly tomorrow. Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “Tomorrow,

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Devin Remiker, at the conclusion of his first day as Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, released the following statement:  “The ladder to the American Dream has been pulled up rung by rung while Republicans lecture us

This morning the U.S. Senate passed a reckless budget bill that would make the deepest cuts in history to people’s food assistance and health care, which includes BadgerCare, all to pay for extreme tax breaks for the nation’s wealthiest households and corporations.  “It shouldn’t

Madison – This morning, Governor Evers announced that he and legislative leaders from both parties had reached an agreement for the 2025-27 Wisconsin state budget. This budget deal includes funding to complete Phase II of the Prairie Springs Science Center

Madison, WI – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance voted to advance the Department of Health Services budget which includes new investments for Community Health Centers. The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA), representing the state’s 19 Community Health Centers, thanks

With just a few short weeks until critical child care funds dry up, Kids Forward is cautiously optimistic about the Republican Leadership and Governor Evers’ bipartisan budget deal that continues some public support for child care in the 2025-27 state

State Budget Invests Much Needed Funding to Help Assisted Living Facilities The Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) thanks members of the Joint Finance Committee for approving an omnibus motion that provides much needed funding to help assisted living providers deal

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today secured a preliminary injunction halting Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ensuring continued access to critical public health and social service programs. On

Madison, Wis. – Today, Senate Republicans voted to “defund” Planned Parenthood as part of President Trump’s agenda. The Trump administration is taking away our freedoms, including the freedom to decide what doctors we can see and where we can see them. Women,

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Association of Health Plans today lauded the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) for advancing a budget with important priorities to ensure health care remains accessible and affordable across Wisconsin. With bipartisan support, the JFC budget includes:

Thank You, Governor Evers, Speaker Vos, Senator LeMahieu, Senator Hesselbein, Finance Committee Leaders and State Legislators for Your Support for Wisconsin’s Food Banks MADISON, WI, July 1, 2025 – We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Governor Tony Evers, Speaker Robin Vos,

Rep. Clancy Calls for No Vote, Veto MADISON, Wis. – Tomorrow, the Wisconsin Assembly will meet on the floor of the Assembly to consider the 2025-27 Wisconsin state budget, just passed through the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee after being negotiated

MILWAUKEE–Forward Together Wisconsin President Mandela Barnes released the following statement in response to Senate Republicans’ narrow passage of the budget reconciliation bill that will kill jobs, massively increase emissions, and make utility bills more expensive for Wisconsin families. “Senate Republicans voted

Madison, WI– Today, the Joint Committee on Finance approved two provisions in the state budget authored by State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) and State Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) that would grant $10 million to Rogers Behavioral Health to establish a

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding the budget agreement approved by the Joint Finance Committee: “The Universities of Wisconsin, in every part of our state and home to over 164,000 students, are among Wisconsin’s

Madison, WI – The Customers First Coalition is celebrating a significant victory for utility customers, as the bipartisan state budget deal announced today includes a key provision to eliminate the sales tax on electricity and natural gas from May through