State Budget Fell Short on Highways?
Legislators in both parties say budget lacked long-term solution to state’s transportation woes.
Jul 8th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rep. LaKeshia Myers Supports Governor Evers’ Partial Vetoes
The governor, with the stroke of his pen drastically improved the state budget.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by State Rep. LaKeshia Myers
Wisconsin’s biennial budget will speed up transition to electric vehicles and improve public transit
WISPIRG commends vital investments, but also calls for more action
Jul 3rd, 2019 by WISPIRG Foundation
Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to Governor Evers Signing the Wisconsin Budget
"I want to thank Governor Evers for signing the budget into law today, including fully embracing the middle-class tax cut."
Jul 3rd, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Evers Uses 78 Partial Vetoes on Budget
Vetoes will help pay for $65 million more in education funding in revised budget.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rep. Bowen Statement on Gov. Evers’ Signing of Biennial Budget
Bowen Glad Governor Evers Using Democratic Veto Power to Make a Bad Budget Work Better for Wisconsin
Jul 3rd, 2019 by State Rep. David Bowen
Gov. Evers Signs Wisconsin’s 2019-21 Biennial Budget into Law
Evers' budget includes largest general school aid and special education increases in a decade, increases revenue to fix our roads for the first time in a generation, provides 10 percent tax cut for Wisconsin's working families
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Budget Bill The Shortest in Decades
Republicans worked for “veto-proof” bill so Gov. Evers has little room to reshape legislation.
Jun 30th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Budget Should Plan For the Future
By trashing so much of Evers' budget, Republicans show no vision for state’s future.
Jun 29th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Majority Leader Fitzgerald Statement on the Passage of the Wisconsin Budget
"This budget keeps Wisconsin headed in the right direction."
Jun 26th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Statement from Rep. Brostoff on Passage of Republican Budget
Where Governor Evers Gave us the “People’s Budget,” Republicans Default to Partisanship Yet Again
Jun 26th, 2019 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Rep. Bowen Statement on Passage of Watered-Down Republican Budget
Bowen Disappointed by Numerous Missed Bi-Partisanship in Republican Version of Budget
Jun 26th, 2019 by State Rep. David Bowen
Republican Budget is Replete with Countless Missed Opportunities
"The budget passed today leaves much to be desired for the people of Wisconsin."
Jun 25th, 2019 by State Rep. LaKeshia Myers
Budget Committee Debates Stewardship Program
Funding for preserving land has been slashed by 61% in last 12 years. State Sen Tiffany wants more cuts.
May 28th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Refuse to Allow Votes on Budget Proposals to Help People Vote
Action to Prevent Action Sums Up GOP Attitude Toward Democracy and Voter Rights
May 14th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to GOP Rejection of Medicaid Expansion
"This is a blatantly partisan move from the Republicans, and one that does not reflect the will of the people."
May 9th, 2019 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Gov. Evers’ Statement on Joint Finance Committee Action
"Today Republicans took a fiscally irresponsible and morally reprehensible vote to blow a $1.4 billion hole in The People’s Budget."
May 9th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Leader Fitzgerald Applauds Joint Finance Committee Eliminating Over $1 Billion in Gov. Evers’ Tax Hikes
"The governor’s proposed budget was built on sand."
May 9th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Scores of People Attend State Budget Hearing
Education funding and Medicaid expansion are top concerns of citizens.
Apr 6th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Resist Many Evers Proposals
GOP push back on minimum wage, water quality, corrections worker wages, unemployment compensation and more.
Apr 5th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Call for Reset of Evers’ Budget
Governor’s cabinet members get hammered on many issues by GOP legislators.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Budgets $78 Million for High Speed Internet
Expansion of broadband key issue for small towns, rural areas.
Mar 14th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants $2.5 Billion Capital Budget
Fitzgerald assails “alarming... level of spending and bonding”.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Medical College of Wisconsin Applauds Governor Evers Commitment to Cancer Research
“MCW commends Governor Evers for his leadership and support to lessen the cancer burden in the state of Wisconsin and beyond,” said John R. Raymond, Sr., MD, MCW President and CEO.
Mar 8th, 2019 by Medical College of Wisconsin
Evers Budget Overlooks Convention Center
Wisconsin Center District plans downtown expansion by 2020, still hopes for state funding.
Mar 8th, 2019 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
School Leaders Back Evers Funding Plan
Governor’s budget has $1.4 billion hike in K-12 funding; GOP likely to scale that back.
Mar 7th, 2019 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Administrative State
“Governor Evers’ budget is a liberal-wish list on a number of levels, but an undertold story is how it would strengthen the executive branch, usurping power from the legislature."
Mar 7th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Governor Evers Makes Historic Investments in Health Care Coverage and Access
“Governor Evers’ budget makes historic investments in the health and well-being of every Wisconsinite,” said Secretary Designee Palm.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Evers’ Budget Allows Immigrants In-State Tuition
Proposal praised by Democrats, slammed by Republicans.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Public Radio
Who Will Win State Budget Battle?
Right now it looks like an endless standoff. But appearances can be deceiving.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
