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MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2023-24 school year. General school aids are the largest form of state support for Wisconsin

Today the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) released their 2023 report on Barriers Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities. The report provides information regarding the accessibility of Wisconsin polling places; Wis. Stat. 5.25(4)(d) requires that the report be released

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Thursday July 13, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Johnson will take questions from a panel of journalists and from the audience at the

Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following today’s assembly passage of the biennial budget: “This budget is made for Wisconsin” said Representative Penterman. “I am proud to have voted in favor of

Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) yesterday proudly voted yes on the 2023-2024 state budget to provide the largest tax cut for the middle class in Wisconsin’s history. “I am proud to have supported the largest tax cut

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing, which oversees the Coast Guard, and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, sent a letter to

MADISON – Following the passage of Senate Bill 70, the 2023-25 biennial budget bill, State Representative Daniel Riemer (D-West Allis), who voted no on the bill, released the following statement: “Access to affordable, quality healthcare remains one of the top issues Wisconsinites, including

MADISON– Representative Loren Oldenburg (Viroqua) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2023-2025 State Budget: “I am pleased that the legislature’s state budget increases transportation funding by $1.5 billion dollars, these funds will help fix local

Madison – State Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) enthusiastically cast her vote to provide substantial funding to key priorities while providing the largest tax cut in state history. The biennial budget bill (SB 70) advanced out of the Assembly in a 63

Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after the Assembly passed the 2024-25 Biennial State Budget: “What we voted on today is a budget that ensures Wisconsin continues progressing in the right direction,” Rep. Spiros said. “After hearing

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Assembly floor session. The Assembly passed Assembly Bill 43 or the Wisconsin 2023-2024 biennial budget. This historic budget was headlined by unprecedented tax cuts and education funding. “For my first state budget

[Madison, WI] – Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) was proud to support Senate Bill (SB) 70, the 2023-2025 State Budget. After a months-long process of hearing from constituents, holding in-district listening sessions, advocating for the 35th Assembly District, and ultimately working towards a fiscally responsible

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Legislature has completed its work on the 2023-2025 state budget.  The Senate passed Senate Bill 70 on June 28, and the Assembly concurred on June 29.  “I was proud to support a budget that cuts taxes

MADISON – Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) joined her colleagues in the State Assembly on Thursday to approve the new two-year state spending plan. The 2023-25 state budget provides funding increases for schools and local governments while cutting taxes by $4.4

Madison – Citing historic tax cuts and slimming state government, State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) voted in favor of the two year state budget Thursday. “This budget brings much needed tax relief to middle class Wisconsinites. In fact, 75% of

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement ahead of Kari Lake’s keynote speech at the Milwaukee County Republican Party’s summer luncheon today: “Kari Lake is an ultra-MAGA, anti-abortion, election denier coming off an embarrassing election

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230629DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the five bipartisan bills signed last week to help expand access to safe, affordable housing for working families. The legislation is critical to supporting the state’s workforce

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230629GOPaddress.mp3 MADISON – Representative Katsma (R – Oostburg) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Last week the budget-writing committee voted for the largest tax cut in state history—over $4.4 billion. Republicans reduced income taxes by

Madison, WI – Three weeks after ending their Unfair Labor Practices (ULP) strike, the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39 says that they have been unable to make progress on negotiations with employer TruStage Financial Group. OPEIU

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today submitted a formal request to the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to use remaining federal relief dollars to support Wisconsin’s early care and education (ECE) community through the Wisconsin Department of