Gov. Evers: “Wisconsinites are sick and tired of having a do-nothing Legislature.” Republicans to reject middle-class tax cuts, property tax relief to prevent property tax increases statewide, plans to lower out-of-pocket costs for child care, medication, and household goods, measures to crack down on prescription price gouging and health insurance transparency, investments to improve kids’ […]
Wisconsin Deserves Better Than Budgetary Chaos
By Senator Dora Drake Week after week, lawsuit after lawsuit, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have thrown our state into chaos, cutting meaningful programs that provide services, relief, and assistance from the federal government. Each time they make cuts to federal funding or assistance, they say to us, “It is the responsibility of the states […]
Wisconsin Legislators Advocate for Governor Evers Proposed State Budget
By Karen Stokes Wisconsin Legislators Senator Dora Drake (D-04), and Representatives Darrin Madison (D-10), and Sequanna Taylor (D-11) held a State Budget Listening Session at the Villard Square Library to advocate for Governor Evers’ budget proposal. Gov. Tony Evers proposed a $55.5 billion state budget for 2025-27, which is an 18% increase. The budget prioritizes […]
Wisconsin Budget 2023: Tableau in Politique
By LaKeshia N. Myers Like sands in the hourglass, the last few days in the state capitol have been intense. With the state budget passing along party lines, the bill headed to the governor’s desk. Legislators from both sides waited with baited breath, to see what Governor Evers would do with the budget. One he […]