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 Lake) issued the following statement: “Unfortunately for Wisconsin families, Governor

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 at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. “The departure of Chris Patton,

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 to lower taxes for working-class Americans,” said Rep. Allen. “Why

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 the Lakeland STAR Academy and pulled crucial funding allocated to

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 will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “As a

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 skills. “Froedtert helped me do my best at work,” said

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 improvements that make it easier and more efficient to participate

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 Day is a federal holiday, the Air National Guard base

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 give all taxpayers a decrease in the amount of income

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 hand, that Wisconsinites care about at the public hearings we

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 A Better Wisconsin Together: “The Republican-authored budget that landed on

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 among numerous other provisions of the budget bill. It is

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 in the budget bill we sent to Evers’ desk would

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. “This budget helps Wisconsin’s grocers and all retailers in

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 on display at the Pablo Center at the Confluence on third floor

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 relief to the Middle Class while also sticking hard-working tax

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 have been tough for everyone regardless of demographic or background.

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 tax cuts passed by the legislature, more than $2.7 billion