Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers touts investments in the 2023-25 biennial budget
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/230706GOPAddress-1.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the 2023-25 biennial budget he enacted yesterday with improvements by using his broad, constitutional veto authority. The governor’s budget provides a historic increase in support to local
Rep. Armstrong: Responds to budget vetoes
After the Legislature passed the 2023-2024 state budget last week, it went to Governor Evers for his consideration. The Governor signed the bulk of the budget into law on July 5, but he also made 51 partial vetoes. State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice
Dept. of Administration: Secretary Blumenfeld makes Deputy Secretary announcement
Madison, Wis. – Today, Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Paul Hammer to serve as DOA’s Deputy Secretary, following the departure of Deputy Secretary Chris Patton on Aug. 1. Patton has been named Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services
Rep. Allen: More taxes, more problems
Madison, WI- Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R- Waukesha) is disheartened to see that the FY 2023-2025 budget has been hijacked by Governor Evers via a partial veto and has released the following statement: “I have long championed the fight
Rep Swearingen: Evers Cuts $750,000 for Northwoods School Serving Children with Special Needs
Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R – Rhinelander) released the following statement regarding the enactment of 2023 Act 19 and Governor Evers’ line-item veto of the Lakeland STAR Academy: “For the third straight budget, Governor Evers has delivered another gut punch to
Gov. Evers: Appoints Mark A. Huesmann to the La Crosse County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Mark A. Huesmann to the La Crosse County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Todd W. Bjerke’s retirement, effective July 31, 2023. Huesmann
Dept. of Workforce Development: Froedtert Hospital celebrate graduation of five local project SEARCH interns
MILWAUKEE – As part of hospital support staff at Froedtert Hospital, Project SEARCH interns assist with stocking supplies, customer service, food preparation and more. For Maria Brzinski, the experience has been a way to meet new people and learn new
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Trades exams to be offered in Spanish
Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) announced today a new option for people taking trades exams. Beginning July 11, 2023, Wisconsin trades exams administered by DSPS will be offered in Spanish. “We’ve been working hard on
National Guard: Keynote speaker highlights journey through segregation at Juneteenth Day event
MILWAUKEE — A standing-room-only crowd at Sijan Hall on the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Base heard from civil rights activist, author and Air Force veteran James Meredith at a June 20 event observing Juneteenth Day. Because Juneteenth
Rep. Rozar: Responds to Governor’s line item vetoes
Madison — Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) released the following statement regarding the veto message of the state budget from Governor Evers. “I am disappointed that Governor Evers feigns his support for middle class Wisconsinites. The Legislature passed a budget that would
Sen. Ballweg: Statement on Governor Evers signing the state budget
Madison…State Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) released the following statement upon the Governor signing the 2023-25 Wisconsin State Budget: “The budget presented to Governor Evers made historic investments in the state’s infrastructure. We also invested in programs that we heard, first
A Better Wisconsin Together: Statements on budget signed by Governor Evers
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2023-25 biennial budget with several line-item vetoes that will help mitigate some of the damages done to the bill by legislative Republicans. The following are comments from Chris Walloch, executive director of
Rep. Schutt: Governor’s vetoes leave Wisconsinites behind and keeps $2.7 billion for himself
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Governor Evers signed the 2023-25 state budget with 51 partial vetoes. Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) issued the following statement: “I am extremely disappointed in the Governor, and his decision to veto a tax cut for middle-class Wisconsinites
Rep. Rodriguez: Tony Evers vetoes the largest tax cut in state history, ensures property tax increases for the next four centuries
MADISON – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ 51 budget vetoes: “Yesterday, Governor Evers effectively vetoed what would have been the largest tax cut in state history. The Republican tax plan included
Wisconsin Grocers: State budget gives a measure of confidence to grocers
Madison, Wisconsin (July 6, 2023) – The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) recognizes the work of the legislature and Governor Evers on a state budget that provides funding for tax policy modernization, infrastructure investment, and housing opportunity for the state of
Wisconsin Women’s Council: Hmong Women’s story cloth exhibit at Pablo Center in Eau Claire
MADISON, WI – Launched in May, The Hmong Institute and the Wisconsin Women’s Council’s Resiliency: Hmong Women’s Mental Health Journeys During the COVID-19 Pandemic exhibit made its way to Eau Claire at the end of June. The Hmong women’s story cloth exhibit is
Rep. Rettinger: Reacts to Evers’ veto of Republican tax cut, raising property taxes for 400 years
Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) issued a strong rebuke regarding the changes Governor Evers made to the Biennial Budget Act. Among the most notable changes were the governor striking out the income tax cuts targeted specifically to provide
Rep. Hurd: Governor Evers vetoes middle class tax cut and raises property taxes for 400 years
Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) issued the following statement concerning the 2023 State Budget and Governor Evers Vetoes: “My colleagues and I have worked tirelessly since inauguration in January to bring all Wisconsinites a great budget. Times
Rep. Tomczyk: Evers fails Wisconsin with budget vetoes
Madison, WI – Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding budget vetoes: “I am extremely disappointed by the Governor’s actions. Governor Evers’s use of the line item veto brazenly harms the people of Wisconsin. Almost all of the
Rep. Plumer: Disappointed with Governor’s vetoes
MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement regarding Governor Evers partial budget vetoes: “The Budget I voted for last week provided the largest tax cut in Wisconsin history for taxpayers, 75% of which was headed for the middle class.