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RELEASE_WAHP 2.19.25 Budget Address ResponseDownload… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products. Username or E-mail

Madison— On Wednesday, State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) issued the following statement after Governor Evers delivered his budget address: “Once again, the governor announced a completely unrealistic budget plan that taxpayers can’t and shouldn’t have to afford. His plan

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ introduction of his 2025-27 Biennial Budget proposal: “Last night, Governor Tony Evers presented his fantasy budget proposal for the 2025-2027 biennium.  It would expend nearly $119 billion

[Madison, WI] – Last night, Governor Evers delivered his biennial State Budget Address. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement in response: “I was glad to see the governor finally embracing some conservative ideas, like eliminating the income tax

DeForest, WI – The Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council hails Governor Evers’ pro-infrastructure and pro-worker biennial budget proposal.  “Governor Evers’ budget proposal makes significant investments that not only rebuild our state’s infrastructure but also provide opportunities for Wisconsinites to get great paying

(MADISON) – The Survival Coalition of more than 20 statewide disability organizations thanks Governor Tony Evers for his proposed budget including significant investments to improve the lives of people with disabilities across the lifespan. The Governor’s budget includes a historic,

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Despite the fact that Susan Crawford served as the lead attorney who attempted to overturn Act 10, she refuses to recuse herself from presiding over the case that will come before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She’s compromised.  As a lawyer

Release – WisMed – Gov Budget Clinician Health – 02.19.25Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics

Stephanie Hauser, Executive Director of the WIAA, released the following statement regarding today’s vote by the organization’s Board of Control with regard to eligibility: “Today the WIAA Board of Control voted to update the organization’s policy regarding student-athlete eligibility – affirming

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s Budget Address: “Governor Evers needs to head back to the classroom for a lesson on math and economics before he makes bold promises to provide $2 billion

MADISON – Today, Representative Joers (D-Waunakee) voted against several education-related bills on the Assembly Floor. He released the following statement: “I voted against these bills because they are unfunded mandates. Unfunded mandates restrict our schools by forcing school districts to

MILWAUKEE – The following statement was issued today by the Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin following the release of Governor Tony Evers’ 2025 budget, which includes numerous provisions that expand access to clean energy technologies and planning tools for the state’s

MADISON, Wis. — Flooding is one of the most common and devastating natural disasters with the potential to affect people, families and communities across Wisconsin. ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to take steps to understand the risks flooding can bring. To

MADISON, WI – On February 18, 2025, Governor Tony Evers delivered his budget address in the Assembly Chambers, outlining the provisions in his newly released 2025-2027 Executive Budget. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “I applaud Governor Evers

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Chetek is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes relocation of a

(MADISON, WI) The Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) supports essential investments included in Governor Evers’ 2025-27 budget that will improve the lives of older adults and family caregivers in Wisconsin, including: Affordable housing incentives and broadband expansion grants; Lowering the

Press Release – Rep. Gundrum on 2025-2027 Budget ProposalDownload… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber

MADISON, Wis. – Providing the state’s transportation system with nearly $1 billion in new funding would help begin critical road projects that make your drive safer, smoother, and better through central, southeast, and northeast Wisconsin. Gov. Tony Evers proposed doing just that

Last night, Governor Evers shared a budget that starts to address some of the challenges confronting families across the state. During the “Year of the Kid,” we look forward to working on both sides of the aisle to ensure that

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers delivered his biennial budget address, highlighting Wisconsinites’ priorities for the upcoming 2025-2027 budget. Rep. Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released this response following the Governor’s address. “The message I’ve heard from Wisconsinites in my community and across