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October 24, 2025
Wisconsin political news for clients and colleagues.
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In this edition of Tidbits, Governor Evers signed bipartisan bills to support Wisconsin’s EMS workforce, and the state reported a $4.6 billion general fund balance for FY 2025. Eric Toney launched his 2026 campaign for attorney general, and the Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants held its annual PA Day at the Capitol.
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Governor Signs Bipartisan Bills Supporting Wisconsin’s EMS Workforce | | |
Governor Tony Evers has signed two bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening Wisconsin’s emergency medical services (EMS) system. Authored by Sen. Howard Marklein (R–Spring Green) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R–Wonewoc), Acts 35 and 36 are designed to help local EMS departments address ongoing challenges with recruitment, retention, and training.
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| | State Reports $4.6 Billion General Fund Balance for Fiscal Year 2025 | | |
The Wisconsin Department of Administration reported a $4.6 billion undesignated balance in the state’s General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. General purpose revenue collections rose 4.8 percent to $22.36 billion, while expenditures totaled $21.12 billion which is slightly above budgeted levels.
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| | Eric Toney Launches 2026 Bid for Wisconsin Attorney General | | |
Eric Toney, the longtime Fond du Lac County District Attorney, has announced he will run for Wisconsin Attorney General in 2026. The Republican previously challenged Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul in 2022, losing by about 35,000 votes.
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| | Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants Hosts PA Day at the Capitol | |
The Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants (WAPA) held its annual PA Day at the Capitol on October 21, bringing physician assistants from across the state to Madison to meet with lawmakers and discuss key legislative priorities.
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| | Wisconsin Defense Council Testifies Before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety | | Hamilton hosted attorneys Caleb Gerbitz, John Pinzl and Kendall Harrison on October 22nd for a hearing on SB 459 related to expert witness testimony. | | |
What if citizens — not lawmakers — drew Wisconsin's legislative maps?
The Capital Times, October 22, 2025
Senate shuffle: James moves to take on Smith in redrawn 31st; Quinn to run in 23rd
WisPolitics, October 17, 2025
Dems push for independent commission to draw legislative maps
Wisconsin Examiner, October 17, 2025
License plate 'flippers' will be illegal in Wisconsin under bill headed to Gov. Tony Evers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 16, 2025
State ended fiscal year with $4.6B surplus, up $268M from projections
WisPolitics, October 16, 2025
Assembly Democrats vote for GOP bills, voice objections in amendments
Wisconsin Examiner, October 15, 2025
Wisconsin Senate approves cellphone ban and breast cancer screening bills
Wisconsin Examiner, October 15, 2025
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