Rep. Maxey: Evers sets the stage for big spending with little accountability
Madison, WI— Governor Tony Evers unveiled his proposed state budget for the upcoming biennium, featuring unrealistic spending increases and provisions that are impractical. In response, Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) issued the following statement: “Once again, Tony Evers gets to play
Priorities USA: And Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans celebrate voting rights victory in defense of mobile voting truck in Racine, Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Priorities USA and Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans’ celebrate a victory for voting rights in their intervention in Brown v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. The intervention was to protect Racine, Wisconsin’s efforts to make in-person absentee voting as
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Evers includes Rivera-Wagner request for NFL Draft public safety funds in state budget proposal
Madison – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner today issued the following statement on Governor Evers’ budget proposal sending $1 million to the City of Green Bay for public safety related to the upcoming NFL Draft: “I am incredibly proud that Governor Tony
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to defend innovation and combat government overreach
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has re-introduced the No Industrial Restrictions in Secret Act (No IRIS Act) to reduce undue red tape imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). The No IRIS Act is in the interest of
Rep. Krug: Reaction to proposed budget from Governor Evers
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Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards $6 million in grant funds to protect surface water
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently awarded more than $6 million in grant funding for lake organizations, nonprofit organizations and municipal and county governments throughout the state. This grant program provides cost-sharing for projects that restore
WisGOP: SHOT/CHASER: Susan Crawford can’t be trusted to use sound judgment and protect Wisconsin communities.
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Susan Crawford can’t be trusted to use sound judgment and protect Wisconsin communities. SHOT: CHASER: Are you sure about that Susan…Wisconsin voters would say you didn’t get the facts right. In 2020, Kevin Welton was
Family Friendly Wisconsin: Commends Gov. Evers for his ongoing dedication to working families in biennial budget address
MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today following Governor Tony Evers’ 2025-27 Biennial Budget address in which he reinforced his commitment to working families by lowering costs and investing in care. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin
Rep. Armstrong: Responds to Governor’s budget request
MADISON, WI – State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined his legislative colleagues on the evening of February 18 to hear Governor Tony Evers’ 2025-2027 state budget address. “While Governor Evers talks a good game about wanting to cut taxes,
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Statement on Governor Evers Executive Budget proposal
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers unveiled his 2025-27 Executive Budget at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley attended the Governor’s address in Madison and issued the following statement regarding the proposed investments included in the biennial state
Wisconsin BPDD: Governor proposes investments in independence for people with disabilities
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State Bar of Wisconsin: Presidents’ comments on funding for civil legal aid and criminal justice funding in Governor’s budget
February 19, 2025 – The elected leadership of the State Bar of Wisconsin, including Ryan M. Billings, President; Dan Gartzke, President-Elect, and Past President Dean R. Dietrich, is releasing the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ civil legal aid and criminal
Schimel campaign: NEW AD exposes Susan Crawford for coddling a child molester
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released a new TV ad, titled ‘Prey,’ exposing Susan Crawford for giving a child molester who faced over 100 years, only 4 years in prison. This is yet another example of Susan Crawford’s
WisGOP: Congratulates Brittany Kinser!
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, Brittany Kinser advanced to the general election on April 1, 2025. Brittany Kinser will face Jill Underly who as DPI Secretary has lowered test standards, failed to address failing schools, and pushed DEI over teaching kids math and
AARP Wisconsin: Pleased to see critical needs of older Wisconsinites addressed in Gov. Evers’ proposed state spending plan
Expansion of Medicaid & broadband, lower Rx costs, and support for livable Wisconsin communities are welcome provisions in governor’s 2025-27 budget MADISON, WISCONSIN – Plans to lower health care and Rx costs, expand Medicaid, boost high-speed internet infrastructure, and provide
Sen. Felzkowski: Response to budget address
Madison, WI- Tonight, Governor Evers gave his biennial Budget Address and introduced his proposed 2025-27 ‘budget’ for Wisconsin. After the speech, his ‘budget’ was introduced in the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC). Every budget cycle, JFC crafts the budget from
Rep. Dallman: Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2025-2027 budget address
MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ Budget Address: “Wisconsinites deserve better than the reckless, wasteful, and irresponsible budget introduced by liberal Governor Tony Evers,” said Representative Dallman. “It is clear
Rep. Johnson: Praises Governor’s budget, vows to fight for Wisconsinites
MADISON, WI — Representative Tara Johnson (D-Town of Shelby) issued the following statement after Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 biennial budget address on Tuesday evening: “Governor Evers outlined his vision for our state in the bold budget proposal he shared tonight. His plan
Rep. Spiros: Responds to the Governor’s budget address
Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield), Chair of the Assembly Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s Budget Address before a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. “Overall, we heard another liberal
WisDems: Statement on Jill Underly’s primary victory
MADISON, Wis. — Following Dr. Jill Underly’s primary victory, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Jill Underly is a champion for Wisconsin’s public schools, educators, and kids, and is the proven leader we need at the Department of