MADISON – February 27 – March 3 is Public Schools Week – a week to highlight and support the critical work of Wisconsin’s public schools. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities, shared last week in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, regarding providing 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue.

Audio File of Radio Address.

MADISON –Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement on the passing of former Governor Tony Earl:

To date, 16 groups have reported spending $5.63 million, breaking the previous record $5.03 million set in the 2020 Wisconsin Supreme Court race.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities he shared last night in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/road-repair-evers-rc-4-s450.jpgWe are especially pleased to see that the budget proposal includes crucial funding for local governments and shared revenue, says Union.

Budget proposal will strengthen our middle class, grow our economy and ensure our local governments can provide vital services to rural Wisconsinites.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-s450.jpgProves the governor’s continued commitment to protecting the health of Wisconsinites including initiatives addressing PFAS and lead contamination in drinking water, clean energy solutions to combat the climate crisis, and access to the ballot.

MADISON – Tonight, Governor Evers delivered the 2023-25 biennium budget address. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement upon conclusion of the Governor’s address:

MADISON – Tuesday, Governor Evers announced major investments and initiatives from his 2023-25 biennial budget to support Wisconsin kids and K-12 schools throughout the state. The Governor’s proposal would provide an increase of more than $2.6 billion for public schools - the second largest proposed direct investment in state general aids since the 1995-97 biennium, the largest per pupil adjustments since revenue limits were imposed, and a historic investment in special education.