Rep. Dallman: Votes for historic K-12 funding and over $1.3 billion in tax relief
MADISON – The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) held an executive session and voted on various budget items related to K-12 education and tax relief as part of the 2025-2027 state biennial budget. Representative Dallman released the following statement. “I am
JFC Dems: JFC Republicans offer gimmicks, ignore demands to fund public schools
MADISON— Today, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee voted against funding the basic support kids in Wisconsin schools need to succeed. Their decision comes at a time when classrooms are already under strain, and federal help for student services has
WisDems: Latino caucus chair releases statement in response to law enforcement attack on US Senator Alex Padilla
MADISON, Wis. — In response to US Senator Alex Padilla being shoved, tackled to the ground, and handcuffed by Trump’s FBI agents, WisDems Latino Caucus Chair Solana Patterson-Ramos issued the following statement: “Since the beginning of his presidency, Trump has demonized
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025, President Trump’s spending cuts package. “Passing this legislation is a long-overdue course correction. Wisconsin families are sick and tired of
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association: More than 75 businesses, economic development organizations call on legislature to invest in child care
MADISON, WIS. – More than 75 Wisconsin businesses, employers, trade associations and economic development organizations are calling on the state Legislature to invest in Wisconsin’s child care sector. Businesses and organizations from a wide range of sectors have signed a
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Votes to codify federal spending cuts, save billions in taxpayer dollars
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted to pass H.R. 4 – the Rescissions Act of 2025. This bill codifies a rescissions request from the White House to eliminate $9.4 billion in unobligated, wasteful federal spending. Following his
Dept. of Transportation: Stakeholders prioritize transportation needs of Wisconsin non-drivers
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted the Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC) Thursday to collaborate with stakeholders and discuss transportation needs for the state’s non-driver population. WiNDAC members meet twice a year to provide WisDOT with feedback on the
UW-Eau Claire: Blugold Will Bevers gives back to Badger Boys State
Many first-year college students anxiously await summer break and some hard-earned time away from the intensity of their studies. However, for Will Bevers, a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire sophomore majoring in biomedical engineering, summer is “full steam ahead” on academics.
Weekly Dem Radio Address: Gov. Evers celebrating third record-breaking year in a row for Wisconsin tourism, shattering records for visitors and revenue
Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here. This week, we were pretty excited to announce that for the third year in a row, Wisconsin’s travel and tourism industry had a record-high economic impact in our state. In 2024, travel and
Milwaukee Young Democratic Socialists of America: Stands in solidarity with immigrants and Los Angeles
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Young Democratic Socialists of America (MKE YDSA) joined hundreds of protesters Tuesday to march against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, in solidarity with Los Angeles demonstrations. Demonstrators rallied at Cathedral Square Park before sweeping through downtown,
Milwaukee County: 17th District Supervisor Steve F. Taylor urges JFC to increase funding for mandated services
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature Joint Committee on Finance will meet to discuss Shared Revenue. Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor issued the following statement: When the Joint Finance Committee meets this afternoon to discuss Shared Revenue, I urge
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on reports Secretary Kennedy allegedly rehired CDC staff, including lead prevention staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS), released the following statement after reports that the Trump Administration reinstated some of the Centers for
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Spongy moth aerial treatments planned in June and July
MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in cooperation with the United States Forest Service, will begin mating disruptor treatments for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) this month in seven western Wisconsin counties as a part
Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty: Defending school choice, WILL secures scholarships for students with special needs
The News: Following a brief legal battle, WILL recouped over $30,000 in scholarships from the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP), one of Wisconsin’s prominent school choice programs. WILL’s most recent win for school choice is on behalf of St. Paul’s
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins 21 states opposing President Trump’s military deployment in California
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced on Thursday that he has filed an amicus brief with leaders from 21 states supporting California’s request for a court order blocking the president’s unlawful federalization and deployment of that state’s National Guard. “The
Learn in my shoes: Parents urge funding increase for all special ed students as JFC takes up education budget
MADISON – Parents of children with disabilities will speak at the Capitol on Thursday to urge the Legislature to reimburse school districts for more of their special education costs to remove barriers to educational opportunities and lift the financial burden
Weekly GOP radio address: June is Dairy Month
Hi, I’m Representative Jeff Mursau and I represent the 36 th Assembly District in Northeastern Wisconsin. I wanted to take a bit of your time today to talk to you about June as Dairy Month not only in Wisconsin, but
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of former Wisconsin National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jerome “Jerry” Berard
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #266 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June 13, 2025, in honor of former Maj. Gen. Jerome “Jerry” Berard, who passed away on Mon.,
Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly calls for bold, lasting investment in Wisconsin’s public schools
MADISON — Ahead of today’s Joint Committee on Finance executive session on the 2025-27 biennial budget, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly is calling on Wisconsin lawmakers to prioritize public education by delivering funding that is flexible, spendable and predictable. “This
Sen. Jacque: Bill recognizing Vietnam Era Hmong and Laotian veteran service clears assembly committee
MADISON… Hmong and Laotian allies who fought on the side of liberty with U.S. soldiers would be formally recognized as Wisconsin veterans under legislation that cleared an Assembly committee today, following passage in the full Senate last month. State Sen. André