FRI News Summary: Supreme court rules Evers can lock in 400-year veto for school funding increase; Kaul holds Green Bay town hall
TOP STORIES Evers can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, Supreme Court rules… court’s four liberal justices ruled Friday that the state constitution allows the governor to strike digits to create a new year or to remove
Supreme Court upholds Evers’ 400-year education veto
A split state Supreme Court today upheld Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ veto in the 2023-25 budget that wrote into state law for the next four centuries annual increases in how much schools can spend per student.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ preview the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s docket
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at the docket for the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2024-25 session, which ends in June. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Wisconsin’s Chamber: Reacts to 400-year veto lawsuit ruling
MADISON – The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 against two taxpayers challenging a controversial veto from Gov. Tony Evers in the state budget. The partial veto increased the property tax levy limit for school districts for 400 years, four centuries longer
Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding Wisconsin supreme court decision in LeMieux v. Evers
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds governor’s veto ensuring ongoing funding for Wisconsin’s kids and schools for the foreseeable future MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in LeMieux v. Evers, upholding the governor’s partial line-item veto in the 2023-25 budget that provided Wisconsin schools districts with continued, additive per pupil revenue adjustments of $325
Opportunity Wisconsin: Congressman Pocan joins La Crosse town hall meeting as Congressman Van Orden continues to dodge in-person town halls
Pocan will answer questions about harmful cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security and more as Republicans in Congress continue to advance cuts in order to fund tax breaks for the ultra-rich LA CROSSE, Wis. – On Tuesday, Congressman Mark Pocan will
Jennifer Mnookin: Revoking student visas at UW-Madison is arbitrary, unjust
International students bring ideas, energy and determination.
Mike Nichols: Derail the Hop permanently
‘Free’ federal money put Milwaukee on the hook for ongoing expenses; time to say ‘enough.’
Paul Fanlund: If Donald Trump’s voters suffer too, I can live with it
I will admit it. I enjoy the shock I hear in town hall meetings from many voters in Trump country.
Dave Zweifel: White supremacist president nixes decades of racial progress
Here we are today, backsliding on what the John Lewises of the world have given us through their years of pain and suffering. And almost all of it by executive orders signed by a bumbling white supremacist president.
Sen. Bradley: Legacy of Lunacy – Sen. Bradley reacts to courts endorsement of veto abuse
“Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court failed Wisconsin and helped cement a legacy of lunacy for themselves and the Governor. The court’s failure to check the Governor’s abuse of the veto will result in homeowners paying increased property taxes until 2425.
WisGOP: Response to Wisconsin supreme court upholding Gov. Evers’ 2024-2025 budget veto
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling affirming the constitutionality of Governor Tony Evers’ line-item veto in the 2024-2025 state budget, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming. “Today’s ruling exposes the stark partisanship of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes Trump to punish China for cheating American workers and shipbuilders
Trump Administration action stems from Baldwin-backed investigation and report that showed unfair practices that undermine American workers and companies WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the Trump administration announced penalties against China for its
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Annual convention April 25-27
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will be holding their annual convention on April 25th through the 27th at Treehaven UW Stevens Point. This year, the LPWI is proud to host Jenn Gray for a workshop on Saturday, April 26th.