Jessie Opoien

1 week ago | eu.greenbaypressgazette.com | Molly Beck |Kelly Meyerhofer |Jessie Opoien

Wisconsin Republicans are considering an $87 million cut to the University of Wisconsin System's budget. Democratic Governor Tony Evers opposes the cuts, calling them "a non-starter."Republican Senator Nass wants even deeper cuts, citing concerns about the budget process. The proposed cut contrasts sharply with Evers' proposed $856 million increase for the UW System.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jessie Opoien |Daniel Bice

MADISON — Wisconsin Democrats have chosen to follow a familiar path, electing the state party's former executive director Devin Remiker to replace outgoing chairman Ben Wikler. By a margin of 485 votes to 415, Remiker, the former executive director of the state Democratic Party, edged out Democratic consultant Joe Zepecki. William Garcia, chair of the Democratic Party's 3rd Congressional District, finished third. The vote was taken at the party's annual state convention June 15.

3 weeks ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Jessie Opoien

Wisconsin budget negotiations between Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican lawmakers have collapsed. Evers accused Republicans of backing out of the talks after he agreed to their tax cut proposals. Republicans claim Evers' spending requests are unaffordable, but say they are open to further discussion. The state budget deadline is June 30, but the current budget will remain in effect until a new one is passed. MADISON — Months of state budget negotiations between Democratic Gov.

3 weeks ago | jsonline.com | Jessie Opoien

MADISON – A set of proposals backed by Democratic lawmakers would push back against the Trump administration if it unlawfully withholds federal funds designated for Wisconsin. Here's what to know about the bills:Bills seek to offer recourse against blocked federal fundingSince Republican President Donald Trump began his second term in January, thousands of federal employees have been fired, and states and organizations have seen disruption in millions of dollars in grant funding.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Jessie Opoien |Tamia Fowlkes

Susan Crawford's victory over Brad Schimel in Tuesday's hotly contested Wisconsin Supreme Court election will keep the court under the control of four liberal justices. Crawford will replace retiring justice Ann Walsh Bradley, who has served on the court since 1995. Liberals gained a 4-3 majority after the 2023 spring election when Janet Protasiewicz defeated Daniel Kelly for a seat held by conservative Pat Roggensack, who retired. AdvertisementWho are the current Wisconsin Supreme Court justices?