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February 19, 2025
Wisconsin political news for clients and colleagues.
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Budget season is officially underway! Gov. Tony Evers unveiled his 2025-27 executive budget proposal yesterday, February 18, delivering his address before a joint session of the Wisconsin Legislature. This special edition of Political Tidbits covers major highlights, reactions, and what’s next—plus the latest on the State Superintendent primary race.
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Gov. Evers 2025-27 Executive Budget Highlights | |
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Gov. Evers gave his fourth biennial budget address on February 18, unveiling his 2025-27 executive budget. He proposes an operating budget of $ $118.9 billion over the next two fiscal years, adding a net 880.94 FTE positions. For comparison, the final 2023-25 state budget spent $97.4 billion with a net reduction of 175.51 FTE (GPR) positions.
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Reactions to the Governor’s Budget | |
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Republican legislative leaders reacted quickly and harshly to Gov. Evers’ address, with Republican Majority Leaders Sen. LeMahieu criticizing the level of spending and Rep. August promising to rework the budget to focus on tax relief. Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs Sen. Marklein and Rep. Born and other Republican committee members issued similar statements. Democrats on the finance committee released a joint statement supporting Gov. Evers’ budget.
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State Superintendent Three-Way Primary Results | |
State Superintendent Jill Underly and education consultant Brittany Kinser will compete in the April 1 election after emerging as the top two candidates in a three-way primary. With 92% of precincts reporting, Underly received 37 percent of the vote, while Kinser secured 35 percent. Sauk Prairie Superintendent Jeff Wright finished in third place with 27 percent.
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Big spending plans plus both tax cuts and increases. Takeaways from Gov. Tony Evers' new budget
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 19, 2025
Evers Calls For Historic School Funding, Tax Cut in Budget Proposal
Wisconsin Pubic Radio, February 19, 2025
Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal: $4 billion for education, $2 billion in tax relief
Wisconsin Examiner, February 19, 2025
Here’s how Wisconsin’s state budget process works
Wisconsin Watch, February 17, 2025
Gov. Evers lays out plan to reform correctional facilities
Wisconsin Examiner, February 16, 2025
Wisconsin surplus projected at nearly $4.3B as Evers prepares next state budget
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 14, 2025
Lawmakers debate bill that would require state employees to return to in-person work
WisPolitics, February 12, 2025
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Transportation & Infrastructure | |
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Incumbent Jill Underly and education consultant Brittany Kinser advance in state superintendent race
Wisconsin Examiner, February 19, 2025
Schools and public buildings turn to AI gun detection software
Wisconsin Examiner, February 14, 2025
Assembly Ed Committee approves DPI overhaul of test benchmarks in party-line vote
WisPolitics, February 14, 2025
State officials say colleges can do more to improve student mental health
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 12, 2025
Incumbent Superintendent Jill Underly says she’ll remain ‘No. 1 advocate for public education’
Wisconsin Examiner, February 11, 2025
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