National Alliance for Public Charter Schools: Applauds the Wisconsin legislature and Governor Tony Evers on Wisconsin biennial state budget bill
Todd Ziebarth, Senior Vice President of State Advocacy and Support at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement: “Yesterday, Governor Evers signed the Wisconsin Biennial State Budget Bill, the final piece of legislation in a historic education funding
Rep. Dallman: Gov. Evers turns his back on Wisconsin taxpayers
Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) released the following statement in response to Governor Evers signing the 2023-2025 biennial budget: “Once again, Republicans drafted a biennial budget that is fiscally responsible and funds key priorities, while also returning
Sen. Knodl: Comments on signing of state budget
Madison – This morning, Governor Evers signed the 2023-25 biennial budget passed by the legislature last week. Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement: “For the third time now, our state’s Republican legislature and Democratic governor have been able
Rep. Johnson: Governor uses extreme measure to gut deal that would help hard working taxpayers
Madison – Representative Scott Johnson of the 33rd Assembly District gave the following statement to the actions taken by governor on Wednesday. “Our budget included a tax plan that reduced income taxes by $3.5 billion over the biennium, targeted at
Sen. Marklein: Governor signs Republican budget, vetoes middle class tax cut
Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), made the following statement today after Governor Tony Evers signed the legislature’s budget with vetoes: “The Republican legislature delivered a state budget that is
Sen. Stroebel: Evers snubs Wisconsin taxpayers
Madison, WI – Earlier today, Governor Evers signed the 2023-25 state budget into law with 51 partial vetoes following the bill’s passage through both houses of the legislature last week. Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response:
Rep. Joers: Statement on budget action
MADISON – This morning, Governor Evers signed the state budget, using his partial veto power to remove specific line items from the bill as passed by the legislature. Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) released the following statement: “I am thankful Governor
Rep. Green: Evers forgets about northern Wisconsin
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after the signing of the 2023–25 State Budget, which included 51 vetoes issued by Governor Tony Evers: “There were a lot of great things in this budget that would have
Rep. Sapik: After promising to fund Amnicon Falls and Pattison Park, Governor Evers line item vetoes park funding from the budget
On June 20th 2023 Shelley Nelson from the Superior Telegram asked Governor Tony Evers, “Joint Finance has approved funding for projects and state parks in this area […] do you support those projects?” Governor Evers answered, “Absolutely.” Today, our governor
Protect Our Care: Leading patient and advocacy groups submit briefs in Braidwood v. Becerra to protect lifesaving preventive care services for 150 million Americans
Last week, more than 300 experts and groups signed onto briefs calling for the Fifth Circuit to protect the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) no-cost preventive care provision relied on by 150 million Americans. The briefs include leading patient and provider
Sen. Jacque, Rep. Kitchens: Deliver big win for Potawatomi Tower Preservation
MADISON… The Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower has taken another huge step closer to reopening. On Wednesday, Governor Evers approved the $500,000 requested by two area lawmakers to preserve the existing Tower. State Sen. André Jacque and State Rep. Joel Kitchens
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Applauds state budget signature
MADISON – This morning Gov. Evers signed the 2023-25 State Biennial Budget. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation praised the governor and the state legislature for their historic investments in rural infrastructure and the priority they put on agriculture in this
WHA: Applauds bipartisan support for investments into Wisconsin hospitals, health care workforce in biennial state budget
CONTACT: Erin Voelkel (press@wha.org) MADISON, Wis. — Eric Borgerding, Wisconsin Hospital Association President and CEO, thanked Governor Evers and state lawmakers for putting forward and signing a strong health care budget for Wisconsin: “While the cost of caring for patients
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Statement on the state budget
MADISON, Wis. – In signing the state budget today, Governor Tony Evers supported a historic tax law change approved by the state Legislature that builds on the state’s success in attracting and investing in Wisconsin businesses. Beginning this year, the
Rep. Callahan: Statement on signing of state budget
[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement this afternoon in response to Governor Evers signing the 2023-2025 state budget: “Legislative Republicans presented the governor with a budget that worked for ALL Wisconsinites, including a $3.5 billion income
Sen. Roys: Democrats protect Wisconsin from GOP recklessness
MADISON — Today, Democrats protected the state of Wisconsin from a Republican-induced future fiscal disaster. Sen. Kelda Roys, a member of the Joint Committee on Finance, issued the following statement: “Our public schools and children will be better off because
Sen. LeMahieu: Governor Evers vetoes middle class tax cut
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement to address Governor Evers’ irresponsible partial vetoes: “The Governor had a chance to sign the largest tax cut in Wisconsin’s history and provide a tax cut for every taxpayer in
Disability Service Provider Network: Budget priorities signed into law
Madison, WI… The Disability Service Provider Network (DSPN) praises the 2023-25 biennial budget signed into law today by Governor Evers. Through the support of the Legislature and the Governor, providers will continue to benefit from a recent rate increase, with
Rep. O’Connor: Statement on Gov. Evers’ budget vetoes
Madison- Rep. Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issues the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers vetoes of the Republican biennial state budget bill: “I am disappointed in Governor Tony Evers’ decision to veto key parts of the Republican biennial budget.
Wisconsin Public Education Network: Gap-widening budget deserves failing grade, Wisconsin students deserve better
The budget moved forward by legislative Republicans and signed by Gov. Evers today fails more than 820,000 children who depend on strong Wisconsin public schools. After years of deliberate undermining of our public schools, it is time to hold Wisconsin