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May 23, 2025
Wisconsin political news for clients and colleagues.
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This week in Tidbits we have an update on the budget talks and the new fiscal estimates, two lawsuits challenging Wisconsin’s congressional boundaries have been filed and also have a few pictures from the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association legislative day. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
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| | Updated State Revenue Estimates Push Leaders Toward Budget Talks | | |
The much-anticipated updated state revenue numbers for the 2025-27 state budget were released recently by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. The latest forecast indicates the state is now expected to have $335 million less available through mid-2027 than previously anticipated in January.
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| | Congressional Districts Challenged | | |
Two lawsuits challenging Wisconsin’s congressional boundaries have been filed, asking the Supreme Court of Wisconsin to declare the state’s congressional district map unconstitutional and to redraw the map before the 2026 midterms. Wisconsin is currently represented in the U.S. House by six Republicans and two Democrats. The lawsuit seeks to bypass lower courts and to have the Supreme Court of Wisconsin exercise original jurisdiction.
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| | Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association Hosts Legislative Day | |
The Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association (WFDA) held their Legislative Day last week. The WFDA is the largest state trade association assisting funeral service professionals in Wisconsin. WFDA represents and supports funeral service professionals licensed in Wisconsin through continuing education, networking, advocacy, and promoting the high professional standards of its members in providing meaningful funeral services to the families they serve.
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Evers, GOP leaders met twice on budget
WisPolitics, May 23, 2025
Gov. Tony Evers is optimistic state budget is on track despite federal funding uncertainty
Wisconsin Public Radio, May 20, 2025
Top Wisconsin Republicans urge easing of party divisions. 'You're not going to win being disunified'
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 17, 2025
Budget negotiations take center stage as Senate passes criminal justice bills
Wisconsin Examiner, May 16, 2025
Wisconsin Republicans head into their state convention with leadership under scrutiny
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 16, 2025
Vos says GOP tax plan on hold until Evers agrees to in-person meeting
WisPolitics, May 14, 2025
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Public Service Commission approves We Energies’ plan to build new Wisconsin natural gas plants
Wisconsin Public Radio, May 22, 2025
Wisconsin retired nuclear plant gets a second look
Utility Dive, May 21, 2025
Dairyland exec touts potential of wind energy plus battery tech
WisBusiness, May 21, 2025
Wisconsin Senate narrowly passes lead pipes bill to benefit state’s only private water utility
Wisconsin Public Radio, May 19, 2025
WEC Energy explores launch of new nuclear reactors in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Business Journal, May 16, 2025
Advocates say U.S. House tax cut proposal would kill clean energy investments, jobs
Wisconsin Examiner, May 16, 2025
Nuclear power development bill passes state senate, on its way to assembly
NBC26, May 15, 2025
New nuclear generation eyed for shuttered Kewaunee County plant site
Wisconsin Public Radio, May 14, 2025
Power-hungry data centers are prompting new gas plant proposals. Critics say that would lock in pollution and higher costs for decades.
Wisconsin Public Radio, May 13, 2025
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Democrats announce bill to restore child care support stripped from state budget
Wisconsin Examiner, May 23, 2025
Universities of Wisconsin campuses would have to provide virtual mental health services under new proposal
Wisconsin Public Radio, May 22, 2025
Wisconsin's 2-year colleges get 70% more funding per student than UW schools
Wisconsin State Journal, May 15, 2025
Republicans favor expanding employer child care tax credit; providers skeptical
Wisconsin Examiner, May 14, 2025
Child care advocates organize stoppage to send message for funding
Wisconsin Examiner, May 13, 2025
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