MADISON – The Wisconsin Health Care Association and Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WHCA/WiCAL) today thanked the Wisconsin State Legislature for passing a budget with significant funding increases for long-term care providers, which will help to address the long-term care workforce crisis that continues to devastate the sector and cause

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate took up the 2021-23 biennial budget bill.  Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley (D-Mason) released the following statement:   “Although I never taught Junior High School, voting for this budget brought to mind what it must feel like when a teacher gives out a

Madison, WI – On Wednesday, Senate Republicans approved the next state budget and passed legislation repealing Wisconsin’s 151 year-old personal property tax. “Today is a great day for Wisconsin,” said Sen. Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) the Senate vice chairman of the Joint Finance Committee. “The Republican budget reduces the size and

[STURTEVANT, WI…] Former President of Wisconsin Police Chief’s Association and Sturtevant Police Chief Sean Marschke today endorsed Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney in his bid to be elected the next Attorney General. Marschke, former president of the Wisconsin Police Chiefs Association, said: “Eric Toney is one of

MADISON- Today, the Wisconsin State Senate voted on the GOP budget proposal for the 2021-23 biennium. The budget will now go to Governor Evers’ desk. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding her vote against the Republican authored budget: “When Governor Evers introduced his 2021-23 budget proposal back

Madison, WI – Today the Wisconsin State Senate passed a budget that included nearly $3.4 billion in tax cuts – a clear contrast from the $1 billion in tax increases proposed by Governor Evers in February. Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) voted in favor of passage. “We’re saying ‘No’ to Governor

The state budget, crafted by legislative Republicans falls short of meeting the state’s needs and I oppose it. I hope that Governor Evers uses his veto pen to improve the budget for Wisconsin families. The tax provisions in the budget are heavily weighted in favor of the wealthy.  Seventy-five percent

MADISON – Despite overwhelming public support for Governor Tony Evers’ state budget proposal that prioritized a successful economic recovery for the state, Republican politicians settled for less. Senate Democrats introduced an amendment to enact key proposals from the Governor’s Bounceback Budget, including investing in schools, increasing access to affordable health

MADISON, Wis. — Senator Julian Bradley, R–Franklin, released the following statement Wednesday after voting for the state budget, which includes a $3.4 billion tax cut, and sending the bill to Governor Evers’ desk: “After Governor Evers closed small businesses across Wisconsin during the pandemic and refused to lift a finger to

Madison, WI – Today, after voting on the 2021-2023 State Budget, State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement: “I am excited about this budget and I am proud to have voted “yes” on the Senate floor today. Today’s vote is a victory for not only the

Milwaukee, WI – Today, the Republican-controlled Senate voted on a radically different budget than was initially proposed by Governor Evers. State Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) voted against this budget because it fails to address the needs of Wisconsinites. Specifically, it fails our children. Sen. Larson issued the following statement regarding the

Madison – Without explanation, Governor Evers is vetoing two bills authored by Senator Alberta Darling which restore trust and transparency in our elections. Senate Bill 210 protects both election workers and observers and Senate Bill 212 allows voters to check if their ballot counted and allows voters an opportunity to correct those mistakes. Senator

MADISON – On Wednesday, the State Senate concurred on Assembly Bill 367 companion to Senate Bill 369. This legislation will now go to Governor Evers’ desk to be signed into law. The Mill Bill provides state assistance in facilitating the purchase of the former Verso Paper Mill in Wisconsin Rapids and

Rep. August released the following statement following Governor Evers veto of legislation aimed to address the state’s workforce shortage by ending the extra $300 per week payment for unemployment: “While I am not surprised, I am disappointed that Governor Evers vetoed our commonsense legislation that would have helped our small

MADISON…State Representative Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) voted in favor of the 2021-23 state budget bill.  The biennial budget bill allocates state government spending over the next two years.  The final version was crafted by Assembly Republicans and included a $3.4 billion tax cut focused on the middle class, fueled by

Washington, D.C. – During Tuesday’s virtual forum, the Wisconsin Democrat candidates for U.S. Senate all agreed on one thing: abolish the filibuster so Democrats can jam through a radical agenda out of step with Wisconsinites. It is not shocking that all 5 declared candidates continue to tack hard to the Left, especially on the

Madison, WI – On Wednesday, Gov. Tony Evers vetoed AB 173, a bill introduced by Sen. Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) and Rep. Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) to protect the integrity of Wisconsin elections. Specifically, the bill would prevent private entities, political groups and out-of-state billionaires from buying election administration in the state.