MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message Gov. Evers in 2025 the Year of the Kid: "I'm excited to be introducing the most pro-kid budget in state history." Governor releases excerpts from 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message MADISON -- Gov. Tony Evers today released excerpts from his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message set to be delivered live in the Assembly Chambers tonight at 7 p.m. CT. The governor's Bien  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Clean Water for Kids and Families in 2025 Year of the Kid Governor proposes key investments to fight PFAS contamination statewide, remove lead from service lines, homes, and schools Gov. Evers announces largest increase in state's history for stewardship program to preserve natural resources and spaces for fut  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message Gov. Evers Introduces "The Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History" in 2025 the Year of the Kid Governor's budget includes the largest investment in Wisconsin's kids by any governor in Wisconsin history Governor proposes largest direct investment in state general school aids in 30 years while holding the line on property taxes for average Wisconsin homeowners M  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message Gov. Evers Releases Plan to Lower Everyday, Out-of-Pocket Costs for Wisconsinites and Working Families, Including Providing Nearly $2 Billion in Tax Relief New budget initiatives announced will hold the line on property taxes while providing meaningful tax relief to working Wisconsinites, families, seniors, and veterans, lower the cost of utility bills, child   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message Gov. Evers: "I Want Wisconsin to Become the First State in America to Start Auditing Insurance Companies over Denying Healthcare Claims" Governor's budget plan cracks down on insurance companies and prescription price gouging, lowers out-of-pocket healthcare costs, aims to reduce appointment wait times and enable Wisconsinites to get healthcare closer to home,  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 19 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * Badgers explore the world through study abroad For many University of Wisconsin-Madison students, college isn't just about listening to lectures in a packed lecture hall or late-night study sessions at College Library - it's about stepping into the unknown and unfamiliar. Whether walking the streets of Barcelona, going on a safari in Kenya or trying the street foods in Japan, study abro  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 18 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * Chancellor Mnookin statement on 2025-27 Biennial Budget Proposal Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin shared the following statement in reaction to Governor Evers' biennial budget address on Feb. 18. "We thank Governor Evers for recognizing the tremendous impact UW-Madison and the Universities of Wisconsin have in strengthening the state's economy and growing opportunities for the people of Wisc  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Feb. 20 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: * * * Medical Academy Program starts March 31 at UWEC The second annual Medical Academy Program, presented by Mayo Clinic Health System and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, will return this spring. The focus is to explore the human body and medical career paths. This free program consists of five presentations, held on Monday nights from 6-7:30 p.m., starting March 31 and ending   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 19 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * UW ranked 38th worldwide in academic reputation The University of Wisconsin-Madison is recognized among the top universities globally for academic reputation and prestige, placing 38th overall in the 2025 Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings. UW-Madison ranked 22nd among universities in the United States, and it was the fifth-highest ranked Big Ten school on the list. The r  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Corrections Reform Plan, Proposing Some of the Most Significant Facility and Capital Changes in Department of Corrections History Governor announces sweeping reforms to improve public safety, reduce costs to taxpayers and recidivism, and support corrections staff MADISON -- Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Evers Delivers 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message MADISON -- Gov. Tony Evers tonight delivered his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message. The governor's address is available on his YouTube channel and Facebook page. Below are Gov. Evers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Good evening, Wisconsinites! Honorable Supreme Court Justices, Tribal Nation leaders, constitutional officers, members of th  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 19 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2025: * * * State superintendent applauds Gov. Evers' budget proposal, investment in public education and libraries MADISON -- State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers' 2025-27 biennial budget, representing a significant investment into Wisconsin public education and libraries. "As the Trump administration pr  more