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June 20, 2025
Wisconsin political news for clients and colleagues.
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This week in Tidbits we cover the breakdown in the budget talks, the APRN bill, the SCOWIS ruling on who holds the power to settle civil cases, and record breaking tourism in Wisconsin.
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| | State Budget Progress Stalls as JFC Cancels Meeting | | |
After a slower start than previous budgets, the Joint Committee on Finance (commonly called the Joint Finance Committee or JFC) abruptly announced on Thursday, June 19, that they are hitting pause. The announcement followed the committee’s postponement of a major vote on the University of Wisconsin System on Tuesday, June 17. The committee had been scheduled to take up several big-ticket items on Thursday, including child care funding and the state’s Capital Budget.
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JFC State Budget Updates: June 10th, 12th & 17th | | |
Tuesday June 10th the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) met again for an executive session to consider motions that included Department of Revenue, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Circuit Courts. The committee includes 12 Republican members and 4 Democrat members; all 12-4 and 4-12 vote tallies were among party lines. With a two 13-3 votes each time one of the 4 democrats voted across their party line.
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| | APRN Bill Passes Senate and Assembly | | |
In a unanimous vote, Wisconsin lawmakers on Wednesday, June 18, passed legislation that allows Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to practice independently across the state. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor Tony Evers, who is expected to sign it after previously vetoing similar measures.
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| | SCOWIS Sides With AG on Power to Settle Civil Cases | | |
The Supreme Court of Wisconsin unanimously ruled this week that the Wisconsin Legislature cannot prohibit the Department of Justice (DOJ) from settling civil cases without the approval of the Joint Committee on Finance. In the fall of 2018, the legislature passed and former Gov. Walker (R) signed legislation into law requiring the legislature’s budget-writing committee to sign off on certain settlements to lawsuits. In particular, the law limited the attorney general’s power to settle environmental and consumer protection lawsuits and cases DOJ files on behalf of executive branch agencies.
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| | Wisconsin Tourism Sets New Records in 2024, Bolstering State Economy | |
Wisconsin’s tourism industry reached unprecedented heights in 2024, marking its third consecutive year of record-setting growth. According to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, the state welcomed 114.4 million visitors, up 1.4 million from 2023. The resulting economic impact totaled $25.8 billion, surpassing the previous year’s record of $25 billion.
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State budget in limbo as Senate Republicans walk away from negotiations
Wisconsin State Journal, June 20, 2025
Wisconsin state budget work hits another snag as deadline nears
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 19, 2025
Senate passes several bills without funding attached, while Dems object to ‘unfunded mandates’
WisPolitics, June 18, 2025
Budget committee approves corrections spending significantly lower than what Evers proposed
Wisconsin Examiner, June 18, 2025
Republican lawmakers delay vote on University of Wisconsin System budget
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 17, 2025
Big Wisconsin Republican budget plans on taxes, K-12 education come into focus
Wisconsin Watch, June 16, 2025
Study: bills to curb foreign land ownership popular in many states, including Wisconsin
WisBusiness, June 16, 2025
GOP budget proposal would cut Wisconsin income taxes by $1.3B
In Business, June 16, 2025
Wisconsin Democrats elect Devin Remiker as next state party chair
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 15, 2025
Hesselbein optimistic Dems will win state Senate majority in ‘26
WisPolitics, June 14, 2025
Republicans boost state school funding by $330M — billions less than Gov. Tony Evers proposed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 12, 2025
Report: Wisconsin receives less per resident from the federal government compared to other states
WisPolitics, June 12, 2025
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Medicaid cutbacks will affect unpaid family caregivers, experts warn
Wisconsin Examiner, June 20, 2025
Legislature sends advanced nursing bill to governor, this time to be signed
Wisconsin Examiner, June 19, 2025
A Place for Mom, assisted living referrals draw Wisconsin scrutiny
Capital Times, June 17, 2025
Republican lawmakers reintroduce hospital price transparency legislation. Some argue it's not needed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 11, 2025
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UWs need more state dollars to avoid closures, layoffs, leader says
Capital Times, June 20, 2025
Finance committee delays action due to budget disagreements, child care providers disappointed
Wisconsin Examiner, June 20, 2025
Robin Vos says Assembly Republicans back $87M cut to UW budget
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 18, 2025
Republicans back boost in special education funding but pare back Gov. Tony Evers' proposal
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 13, 2025
Public education makes its case Thursday before Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 12, 2025
Newly circulated bill would create VR technology program in Wisconsin school districts
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 12, 2025
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