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In a big win for the future of our state and education system on Tuesday, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced that the university's Division of Diversity, Equity and Education Achievement will close.
On the morning of July 3, the Governor signed into law the bipartisan State Budget, which was supported by Republicans and Democrats in both the Senate and the Assembly. I was happy to see the Governor quickly sign our budget into law with fewer vetoes than usual. This is a budget that members of both parties can celebrate.
On Tuesday, Wisconsin Assembly representatives reintroduced the Born Alive Bill. The bill requires health care providers to give the same care to a child born through a failed abortion that they would give to a child born naturally or by c-section. Although under current law these children have legal rights, this bill strengthens their protection by ensuring that doctors and healthcare staff who intentionally kill these children, or refrain from giving life-saving care, are charged with a felony equal to first-degree intentional homicide.
Earlier this month the Supreme Court of the United States relaxed the seemingly stringent restrictions on freedom of speech and freedom of religion for churches and nonprofit organizations which had been in effect since the 1954 Johnson Amendment. Expressions of opinion on political topics or candidates, particularly when in the broad context of religious teaching, will be treated as freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
Weaknesses
We are far from impressed with the budget agreement Governor Evers announced today.
Apparently Republican leaders’ biggest concern was how to secure Democrat votes when principled conservatives said no. While there is plenty of spending in this budget, there is no mention of accountability.
As a result of this deal, UW bureaucrats get raises while student enrollment declines. The state's K-12 public schools get an enormous increase plus higher property taxes, and after years of spending more our kids get less actual education.
Just over a month ago I wrote that we should plan ahead concerning the 2030 Census. There have been articles written on the subject and bills have been introduced in Congress. Projections have been made what the Electoral College might look like after the next Census and redistricting. It is time to study up on the topic and make your views known.
On July 3rd, the Governor signed into law the state budget following final action from the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) and passage by both houses of the Legislature. Our final JFC action came after an agreement between the Legislature and the Governor on a number of key topics. This budget is a compromise document. It is shaped by negotiation between houses, between parties, and between branches of government.
Last night, the Assembly passed a bipartisan budget for 2025-2027 that secured major conservative wins, such as a $1.5 billion tax cut, eliminating over 300 state government positions, increasing public safety, and blocking billions of dollars in tax hikes and liberal policies proposed by Governor Evers.
The 2025-2027 budget delivers $1.5 billion in meaningful tax relief by including $695 million in retirement tax exemptions, expanding the second income tax bracket, and eliminating the sales tax on residential electricity and natural gas, saving ratepayers nearly $178 million.
H.R.1 – the One, Big, Beautiful Bill is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Americans – our seniors, veterans, families, farmers, manufacturers, and most vulnerable populations.
My Democrat colleagues have been fearmongering and pushing blatant lies from day one, and that ends now. When this beautiful bill reaches President Trump’s desk, Americans will see their taxes go down, wages go up, and integrity and stability restored in critical programs like SNAP and Medicaid.
On a perfect summer evening in La Crosse, patriotism and America’s pastime came together as 50 conservative friends gathered to cheer the La Crosse Loggers to an 11–3 victory over the Thunder Bay Border Cats. But the excitement wasn’t just on the diamond—it was also a chance to connect, collaborate on important ideas, and celebrate a major legislative triumph.
