Rep. Goeben: Governor’s math does not add up

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s Budget Address: “Governor Evers needs to head back to the classroom for a lesson on math and economics before he makes bold promises to provide $2 billion

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Rep. Joers: Votes against unfunded mandates

MADISON – Today, Representative Joers (D-Waunakee) voted against several education-related bills on the Assembly Floor. He released the following statement: “I voted against these bills because they are unfunded mandates. Unfunded mandates restrict our schools by forcing school districts to

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Rep. Spaude: Green Bay investments in Evers’ budget

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers delivered his biennial budget address, highlighting Wisconsinites’ priorities for the upcoming 2025-2027 budget. Rep. Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released this response following the Governor’s address. “The message I’ve heard from Wisconsinites in my community and across

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Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations: Governor’s budget recognizes importance of people with disabilities

(MADISON) – The Survival Coalition of more than 20 statewide disability organizations thanks Governor Tony Evers for his proposed budget including significant investments to improve the lives of people with disabilities across the lifespan. The Governor’s budget includes a historic, sum-sufficient commitment of 60% state funding for special education to

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Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association: WIAA board votes to update policy on eligibility

Stephanie Hauser, Executive Director of the WIAA, released the following statement regarding today’s vote by the organization’s Board of Control with regard to eligibility: “Today the WIAA Board of Control voted to update the organization’s policy regarding student-athlete eligibility – affirming its compliance with federal directives that only students designated as

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Rep. Goeben: Governor’s math does not add up

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s Budget Address: “Governor Evers needs to head back to the classroom for a lesson on math and economics before he makes bold promises to provide $2 billion in tax relief when in reality he is continuing to

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Rep. Joers: Votes against unfunded mandates

MADISON – Today, Representative Joers (D-Waunakee) voted against several education-related bills on the Assembly Floor. He released the following statement: “I voted against these bills because they are unfunded mandates. Unfunded mandates restrict our schools by forcing school districts to adopt additional curriculum, instructional requirements, and reporting requirements under their

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Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: Applauds Evers’ dedication to a clean energy economy for Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE – The following statement was issued today by the Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin following the release of Governor Tony Evers’ 2025 budget, which includes numerous provisions that expand access to clean energy technologies and planning tools for the state’s future: “The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin applauds Governor Evers

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Rep. Stubbs: Supports Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 executive budget

MADISON, WI – On February 18, 2025, Governor Tony Evers delivered his budget address in the Assembly Chambers, outlining the provisions in his newly released 2025-2027 Executive Budget. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “I applaud Governor Evers for once again prioritizing Wisconsinites with his Executive Budget. The

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Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network: Governor’s budget recommendations reflect critical needs of older Wisconsinites

(MADISON, WI) The Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) supports essential investments included in Governor Evers’ 2025-27 budget that will improve the lives of older adults and family caregivers in Wisconsin, including: Affordable housing incentives and broadband expansion grants; Lowering the cost of prescription drugs, capping insulin co-pays, and eliminating the

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Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association: Governor’s budget proposal provides strong foundation for critical projects through new revenue sources

MADISON, Wis. – Providing the state’s transportation system with nearly $1 billion in new funding would help begin critical road projects that make your drive safer, smoother, and better through central, southeast, and northeast Wisconsin. Gov. Tony Evers proposed doing just that Tuesday night, asking the Legislature to increase vehicle title fees,

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Kids Forward: Response: Governor Evers’ budget proposal

Last night, Governor Evers shared a budget that starts to address some of the challenges confronting families across the state. During the “Year of the Kid,” we look forward to working on both sides of the aisle to ensure that the state budget includes every kid in Wisconsin.  We applaud the Governor

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Rep. Spaude: Green Bay investments in Evers’ budget

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers delivered his biennial budget address, highlighting Wisconsinites’ priorities for the upcoming 2025-2027 budget. Rep. Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released this response following the Governor’s address. “The message I’ve heard from Wisconsinites in my community and across our state this past year has been clear: we need

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Rep. Maxey: Evers sets the stage for big spending with little accountability

Madison, WI— Governor Tony Evers unveiled his proposed state budget for the upcoming biennium, featuring unrealistic spending increases and provisions that are impractical. In response, Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) issued the following statement: “Once again, Tony Evers gets to play Santa Claus by delivering good news and making promises without

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Priorities USA: And Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans celebrate voting rights victory in defense of mobile voting truck in Racine, Wisconsin

WASHINGTON, DC  – This week, Priorities USA and Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans’ celebrate a victory for voting rights in their intervention in Brown v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. The intervention was to protect Racine, Wisconsin’s efforts to make in-person absentee voting as accessible as possible for its residents by using a mobile

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