Rep. Plumer: Disappointed with Governor’s vetoes

MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement regarding Governor Evers partial budget vetoes: “The Budget I voted for last week provided the largest tax cut in Wisconsin history for taxpayers, 75% of which was headed for the middle class.

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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

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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

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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:

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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

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Peter Wasson: Why we push for open records

Government officials deny open-records requests because it’s easier than fulfilling them, or in hopes that if they throw up enough roadblocks, the requester will just go away. They don’t understand the law and are reluctant to seek help. They fear the records could embarrass them or a pal.

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Lena Taylor: The ‘Colorblind Constitution’ ruse

While there are those who have the luxury of embracing a national narrative of bootstraps, character, and individual merit, the rest of us live in the real world. We have been asked to believe that the playing field has been leveled, that all students have the same resources, opportunities, or preparation. That is simply not the case.

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Rep. Plumer: Disappointed with Governor’s vetoes

MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement regarding Governor Evers partial budget vetoes: “The Budget I voted for last week provided the largest tax cut in Wisconsin history for taxpayers, 75% of which was headed for the middle class. Governor Evers’ gutted our plan, nearly eliminating all income tax

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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 package for Wisconsin. Combined with more than a billion dollars

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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 money back to the taxpayers themselves. Major portions of this

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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 to come together and craft a budget that cuts taxes

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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: “After hearing from thousands of constituents across the state and

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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 Evers used his partial veto authority to reign in an

Read More »

Peter Wasson: Why we push for open records

Government officials deny open-records requests because it’s easier than fulfilling them, or in hopes that if they throw up enough roadblocks, the requester will just go away. They don’t understand the law and are reluctant to seek help. They fear the records could embarrass them or a pal.

Read More »

Lena Taylor: The ‘Colorblind Constitution’ ruse

While there are those who have the luxury of embracing a national narrative of bootstraps, character, and individual merit, the rest of us live in the real world. We have been asked to believe that the playing field has been leveled, that all students have the same resources, opportunities, or preparation. That is simply not the case.

Read More »