‘Governor Wins’ on State Budget?
Experts suggest Evers will win the political spin over budget and tax cut.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Offers GOP a Second Chance to Fund Schools
Newly revised federal guidelines could take away pandemic aid to state unless education funding increased.
Jul 11th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Tinkers With Tax Cut
Okays $2 billion state income tax cut but delays when it goes into effect.
Jul 10th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerTax Cut Has Democrats Playing Defense
Republican proposed tax cut is huge, historic. But benefits skew toward the wealthy.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Steven WaltersSchool Officials, Families Blast GOP Budget
Republican legislators’ proposal keeps school funding flat for two years.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Madeline FoxRepublican Lawmakers Advance $3.4 Billion Tax Cut
State legislators propose cuts to income, property and business taxes.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Lawmakers Cut Evers’ Special Ed Funding Proposal
Republican state legislators reduce special education reimbursement in budget proposal.
May 24th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerDems Object to GOP Slashing State Budget Provisions
Sen. LaTonya Johnson challenges cuts to Black History Museum.
May 14th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerStatement on Joint Committee on Finance Removal of Important Provisions from State Budget
May 6th, 2021 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Republicans Cut Billions from Evers’ Budget Proposal
Medicaid expansion, marijuana legalization and unemployment reform all gone.
May 6th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers Calls on Wisconsinites to Contact Their Legislators
Republicans on Joint Finance Committee gut Badger Bounceback agenda
May 6th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversGOP Sends Mixed Message To Evers
Republican legislators trash his budget, then ask to meet with him.
May 4th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerPublic Testimony Backs Evers Budget
Hearings held only in state’s smaller cities but Evers budget favored 284 to 30 by speakers.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerDem Leaders Promote Climate Action
Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes advocate for budget provisions, federal spending.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerBig cities and small towns sing the same tune at Joint Finance Committee hearing
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson April 21, 2021
Apr 21st, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier JohnsonDemocrats Call for Virtual Joint Finance Hearing
Pandemic created 'significant barriers’ for many citizens who couldn’t attend in-person hearings.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerParties Bash Heads on State Budget
Evers budget and Republican proposals are miles apart. A compromise won’t be easy.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerGov. Evers Hosts Badger Bounceback Live Session on Transportation and Infrastructure
Virtual listening session will cover topics including fixing roads and bridges, investing in transit and transportation alternatives, and expanding access to broadband
Mar 29th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversRepublicans Reject Evers Entire Capital Budget
But plan could be revisited later in the budget process.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers to Host Six Virtual Badger Bounceback Live Sessions
Governor will kick off listening session tour with focus on economic recovery and opportunity
Mar 8th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversEvers’ Capital Budget Spends $2.4 Billion
More than $1 billion for UW System buildings and funds for Milwaukee state office building.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio