Sen. Feyen: Statement on the Senate passing the biennial budget
Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after the State Senate voted to pass the 2024-2025 biennial budget. “Today I was proud to vote for a budget that makes crucial investments across our
Rep. Bodden: Statement on the biennial budget
Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) released the following statement regarding the passage of the State of Wisconsin biennial budget: “I was happy to vote in favor of cutting taxes for everyone with the state budget. While this
Rep. Kitchens: Assembly approves state budget
(Madison) – Wisconsin taxpayers could soon see the largest tax cut in the state’s history. On Thursday, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved the 2023-25 State Budget. State Representative Joel Kitchens says the plan is responsible while investing in important priorities.
Rep. Ohnstad: Responds to 2023-2025 biennial budget debate
The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to debate the Republican amended version of Governor Evers’ 2023-2025 biennial budget. The proposal will now be headed to the Governor. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) shared the following statement: “Republicans pushed through
Rep. Allen: Votes “yes” on state budget
Madison, WI – State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement relating to his vote in favor of the 2023-2025 state budget: “Today, I voted in favor of the new state budget. This budget returns a significant portion of
SSDC: Senate Democrats announced unanimous opposition to Republican budget
MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democrats announced their unanimous opposition to the Republican-proposed budget, which undermines public education, guts childcare funding, provides massive tax breaks for millionaires, and slashes higher education support. “Republicans, in their proposed budget, have made it
Rep. Summerfield: Votes to pass 2023-25 state budget
Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement after voting to pass the state’s biennial budget tonight on the Assembly floor: “I am proud to have voted for this biennial budget,” said Rep. Summerfield. “This budget is responsible, accomplishes
Sen. Agard: Statement on Senate’s budget action
MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate is poised to pass a state budget that does not support the hardworking people of the state. Today, Senate Democrats offered several amendments to provide Senate Republicans with one final opportunity to honor the
City of Wapun: Waupun Mayor thankful for revenue increase/DOC pay raises
Waupun- Mayor of Waupun, Rohn Bishop, is thankful for the hard work and support from Senator Dan Feyen and Representative Michael Schraa on their efforts to help Waupun with both an increase in state shared revenues and their efforts to
Rep. Conley: Statement on Assembly budget passage
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up the biennial state budget. Following passage in both the Senate and Assembly, the budget bill will now go to Governor Evers’ desk. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville)
Sen. Nass: Voting against 2023-25 biennial budget
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding his opposition to the 2023-25 Biennial Budget (SB 70) being considered today in the State Senate: “Today, the Senate is missing an opportunity to maintain sound fiscal practices in developing the
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition: Statement on WEC 2023 accessibility report
Today the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) released their 2023 report on Barriers Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities. The report provides information regarding the accessibility of Wisconsin polling places; Wis. Stat. 5.25(4)(d) requires that the report be released every
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins coalition to protect patient access to preventive health care services
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to protect a key provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that guarantees access to critical preventive care for
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Report on polling place accessibility review
MADISON, Wis. – A recent Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) report found fewer barriers in polling places for elderly voters and voters with disabilities when compared with a similar 2021 report. Under Wis. Stat. 5.25(4)(d) the WEC is required to submit
Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Bare: Applaud passage of school bus bill
MADISON – State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) and Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) applauded the bipartisan final passage of common sense legislation to address pupil transportation challenges through the full Legislature today. Assembly Bill 233, which would allow school board members
Rep. Shelton: Rejects the proposed 2023-2025 biennial budget
MADISON – Today, the Assembly took up the 2023-2025 biennial budget legislation, culminating in various cuts from Governor Evers’ budget proposal and tabling 13 Democratic amendments to restore crucial provisions removed by Joint Finance including abortion protections, Medicaid expansion, funding
Rep. Plumer: Supports budget made for Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after voting to pass the 2023-24 state budget in the Assembly: “The budget I supported today in the Assembly accomplishes two important goals. It sustainably funds our state’s priorities and provides
Rep. Tony Kurtz: Statement on budget passage
MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2023-2025 biennial budget: “Today, I voted for a re-crafted budget that makes significant investments in many priorities for Wisconsinites including local governments, K-12 education,
Rep. Joers: GOP abandons the Wisconsin idea
MADISON – Tonight, the Wisconsin State Assembly took up the biennial state budget after the Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee submitted their changes to Governor Evers’ budget recommendation. Legislators debated a host of amendments before the final vote, where the
Rep. Snodgrass: Statement on 2023-2025 biennial budget
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly debated the 2023-2025 biennial budget. Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-57) issued the following statement: “The Governor, Joint Finance Committee and legislators like myself held listening sessions all over Wisconsin for the express purpose