Senate Republicans will need Dem help to pass $1.8B surplus package
Sen. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, criticized the deal right away, and Sen. Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield, expressed his opposition in a post on X late yesterday.
Sen. Quinn: Joint Finance Committee unanimously approves Quinn Motion to open Brule Fish Hatchery
Madison, Wis. – Today the state legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance unanimously approved a motion authored by Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood) to continue operations at the Brule State Fish Hatchery in response to the Department of Natural Resources’ proposed cuts
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Grant County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Grant County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Craig R. Day’s retirement, effective Sept. 4, 2026. The
WisDems: Inflation accelerates due to Tiffany-backed policies
MADISON, Wis. — Inflation numbers are rapidly rising due to surging energy costs driven by the Tom Tiffany-backed unprovoked war in Iran. Consumer prices in the United States rose last month at the fastest rate since May 2023 across the board—from tomatoes, which are up nearly 40% from
Brown County Executive Streckenbach: County kicks off 2026 road project season with safety awareness
(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and Highway Commissioner Chris Hardy kicked off the 2026 Road Construction Project season with an important reminder for drivers to take safe actions behind the wheel to keep roadway workers and
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Presses Hegseth for answers on delayed health care for Wisconsin troops injured in Iran War
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Trump Administration’s lack of preparedness for the illegal war with Iran, including pushing him on the delayed care that injured Wisconsin servicemembers received after sustaining
Gov Evers: Touts bipartisan investments in Wisconsin kids and schools, urges swift legislative approval of blockbuster deal with GOP leaders
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today touted new investments in Wisconsin’s kids and schools included in the blockbuster bipartisan deal he negotiated with Republican leaders that was released yesterday after months of negotiations. New data released today by the nonpartisan
Sen. Testin: Joint Finance Committee approves deal to return surplus to taxpayers
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) joined his Joint Finance Committee colleagues today in voting in favor of a $1.8 billion bipartisan bill aimed at providing significant tax relief to the residents of Wisconsin. “For months, we have
Rep. Phelps: Responds to retiring politicians’ proposal
MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement on the announcement of a $1.8 billion “surplus deal” between retiring leaders Speaker Vos, Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu, and Governor Evers: “Wisconsinites have been clear with elected leaders
Dept. of Justice: Madison man sentenced to more than 4 years for illegally possessing a firearm
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Marcus Brinkley, 23, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced last week by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 54 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. Brinkley’s prison term
Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin: Responds to tax negotiations
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) issued the following statement regarding the negotiated tax package announced this week. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement: “Governor Evers’ 400-year property tax hike veto has made long-term property tax relief difficult. While Republicans
Dept. of Justice: Former pastor sentenced to life in prison for repeated sexual assault of a child in Douglas County
TOWN OF SUMMIT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Douglas County District Attorney (DA) Mark Fruehauf announced that Douglas County Circuit Court Judge Kelly J. Thimm sentenced Jeffrey Anthony Charles, age 65, to life in prison with no
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Statement on the passing of Dr. William Finlayson
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to the news regarding the passing of Dr. William Finlayson. “Milwaukee has lost a true trailblazer. For nearly forty years, Dr. William Finlayson dedicated his life to the women
Opportunity Wisconsin: Opportunity Wisconsin, Bikes Limited provide free bike repairs as gas prices soar
As costs continue to climb La Crosse families and students are looking for sustainable ways to save money this summerLA CROSSE, Wis. — News 8000 (WKBT) covered Opportunity Wisconsin’s free bike repair event at UW-La Crosse on Monday, where trained mechanics offered
Rep. Brill: Opposes irresponsible surplus spending deal
Madison – Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) issued the following statement regarding the proposed 1.8-billion-dollar surplus spending deal: “In the 2025-2027 biennium, Wisconsin taxpayers overpaid the State of Wisconsin by $2.3 billion. Over the past months, negotiations have been ongoing