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MADISON — The School Administrators Alliance has issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s 2023-25 budget proposal:  We applaud the governor’s continued commitment to our students and school communities. The proposal forwarded by Governor Evers would benefit all

Survival Coalition applauds the Governor for a strong budget for Wisconsin that recognizes the critical need to bolster caregivers who help people with disabilities and older adults living in the community, strong support for special education, investments in mental health,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities he shared last night in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message.  Hey there, Governor Tony Evers here. Yesterday, I was proud to deliver my third Biennial Budget Message as the 46th

The Wisconsin Personal Services Association thanks Governor Evers for once again investing in personal care and other direct care initiatives in his 2023-25 state budget. The proposed $88.7 million increase builds on the strong, bipartisan work the Governor, Department of

Madison, WI – Yesterday Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) attended the 2023-2025 biennial budget address delivered by Governor Tony Evers. This afternoon he released the following statement: “Yesterday, Governor Evers could have shown that he would be willing to work with

Madison, WI – In his biennial Budget Address last night, Governor Evers detailed how he drew inspiration from his previous budget proposals when unveiling his 2023-2025 Budget Recommendations. For yet another session, Governor Evers has proposed raising taxes by over

Rep. Bodden Issues Statement on Governor Evers Budget Address Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ budget proposal. “Governor Evers’ proposals were filled with unrealistic spending hikes, unacceptable tax increases, and massive

MADISON, WI, February 16, 2023 – On behalf of more than 40 national and Wisconsin-based advocacy organizations that make up the Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition we commend Governor Tony Evers for including critical “All Copays Count” legislation in his

Last night, Governor Evers delivered his budget address in the Assembly Chambers in a joint session with the Senate. Rep. Ohnstad had the following to say:  “I commend Governor Evers for his commitment to building a better Wisconsin, and I

(MADISON, WI) The Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) supports the Governor’s 2023-25 budget recommendations that:– invest in Wisconsin Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) and healthy aging grants;– provide supports and tax credits for family caregivers;– address dire funding needs

MADISON – State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s Budget request: “I was disappointed to hear many talking points that sound nice in theory, but just aren’t practical given the realities of the budget and the

Press contact: Beth Swedeen, 608-220-2924, Beth.Swedeen@wisconsin.gov The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) commends the Governor’s strong investments to strengthen care infrastructure, non-driver transportation, internet access, safe affordable housing, and quality public education. Investment in these core areas

Madison – Rep. Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) expressed concern with Governor Tony Evers’ budget request to the Wisconsin State Legislature and issued the following statement: “The Covid 19 emergency health order showed us just how important internet access is to

MADISON – The State Bar of Wisconsin issued a statement following Gov. Tony Evers’ budget address. The joint statement comes from the Bar’s elected leadership: Margaret W. Hickey (Milwaukee), President; Dean R. Dietrich (Wausau), President-Elect; and Cheryl Furstace Daniels (Madison),

Madison, WI – Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) released the following statement in response to the biennial budget address presented by Governor Tony Evers last night: “Governor Evers presented a budget that increases taxes and spending, grows the size of government, and

Someone should tell Governor Evers that Groundhog Day was two weeks ago. His third budget address Wednesday night delivered the same divisive liberal wish list that he has trotted out in past years. He did open his speech on a

MADISON – Last night, Governor Tony Evers unveiled a two-year budget plan that recognizes Wisconsin’s current transportation funding streams are insufficient to meet well-documented system needs. The governor understands that Wisconsin’s transportation network is interconnected and vital to the future

Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R – Rhinelander) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s 2023-2025 budget proposal: “Despite Governor Evers’ bipartisan rhetoric of the past two months, his budget proposal is nothing more than a rerun of a liberal

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers 2023-25 biennium budget proposal works to make childcare more accessible and affordable. The Governor’s proposal includes $340 million to provide a permanent investment in the Child Care Counts: COVID-19 Stabilization Payment Program, which was created with federal dollars

MADISON – Representative Mark Born (R – Beaver Dam) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. This week, we heard Governor Evers’ plan for Wisconsin: more taxes, unsustainable spending, and a massive growth of government. It’s