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 … [Read more...]
State Budget Listening Session on March 10
Monday March 10, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Villard Square Library 5190 n 35th St Milwaukee, WI … [Read more...]
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Investing in Our Children Matters
By Senator Dora Drake Senate Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Chair of Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus This past week, Governor Evers outlined a budget proposal that provides a clear path to … [Read more...]
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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 … [Read more...]
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Given the Chance, Republicans Did as Little as Possible
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor GOP Controlled Legislature Passes State Budget Riddled with Problems Every election cycle, we tell community members that elections have … [Read more...]
Gov. Evers’ Budget Includes Support for Alzheimer’s
By Ana Martinez–Ortiz Gov. Tony Evers recently released his proposed budget. As the new governor, Evers’ budget included several proposals, which aim to change the lives of Wisconsin residents … [Read more...]
Governor Walker’s 2017-19 Budget: Now is the Time to Invest in Our State’s Future
A Joint Column by the following Walker Administration Cabinet Secretary Appointees: Ray Allen, Department of Workforce Development Laura Gutiérrez, Department of Safety & Professional Services … [Read more...]
Governor’s Budget Proposal Helps People with Alzheimer’s Disease
Milwaukee, WI – The Alzheimer’s Association thanks Governor Scott Walker for including several items in his budget proposal that will help persons with the diagnosis of dementia and their … [Read more...]
Scott Walker Passes Budget Just in Time for Presidential Campaign Launch
By Karen Stokes On Sunday, Governor Scott Walker signed the 2015-17 Wisconsin state budget, the day before he announced his presidential bid. The budget, which passed the assembly on … [Read more...]
After Months of Debates and Revisions, State Budget Heads to Governor’s Desk
By Karen Stokes The Wisconsin state 2015-2017 budget was passed in the senate on Tuesday after five months of debates and revisions. The $73 billion budget lays out the spending plan for the … [Read more...]