Economy

latest

Proposed spending would bring General Fund balance to dangerously low level

1 week 2 days ago By Badger Institute

Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget for the biennium that starts in July increases spending by more than $3 billion a year over current levels.

JFC Wraps Up Budget Road Show

1 week 2 days ago By Patrick Testin 1 comment

That's a wrap.

Earlier this week, the Joint Finance Committee completed its 2025 Budget Road Show with stops in Hayward and Wausau. Previous listening sessions were held in Kaukauna and West Allis.

Last week, the 2025 NFL Draft was held in Green Bay. This was the first NFL Draft held in Wisconsin since Milwaukee hosted in 1940. More than 600,000 people attended the draft, far surpassing organizers’ expectations.

Seed Potato Bill Passed by Senate

2 weeks 1 day ago By Patrick Testin 1 comment

Earlier this week, the Wisconsin Senate passed my bipartisan bill that will help ensure our state remains a national leader in the production of potatoes.

Getting Wisconsinites Back to Work

2 weeks 2 days ago By Rep. Robin Vos 1 comment

On Tuesday, Assembly Republicans passed 8 bills that will modernize the unemployment insurance program, root out waste, eliminate fraud from the system, and ensure it's used by those who truly need so Wisconsinites can get back to work.

Support of SNAP Program in House Agriculture Full Committee Hearing

3 weeks 1 day ago By Derrick Van Orden 1 comment

Supreme Court Upholds Evers' 400-Year Tax Increase

3 weeks 2 days ago By MacIver Institute 1 comment

The Wisconsin Supreme Court just ruled that Gov. Tony Evers' 400-year property tax increase did NOT violate the state constitution. This is an outrageous overreach and shows just how far Gov.

Helping Those With Alzheimer's

3 weeks 2 days ago By Patrick Testin

I am proud to be the lead co-author of bipartisan legislation that will help improve the quality of life for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and lower their healthcare costs.