Press Releases

Wisconsin GOP Strips Hundreds of Provisions and Billions in Funding from State Budget

Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance slammed their Republican counterparts as they unveiled their plans to strip Governor Evers’ state budget to the bone by slashing hundreds of provisions and billions of dollars of funding that support critical services people rely on in communities across Wisconsin. 

JFC Dems Share Feedback Received from State Budget Public Hearings

Today, Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) held a press conference in the State Capitol to discuss the feedback they have received throughout the state on Gov. Evers’ proposed 2025-27 biennial budget.

JFC Dems Visit Hsu's Ginseng Farms to Spotlight Trade War's Impact on Wisconsin Agriculture

Prior to attending the last Joint Finance Public Hearing on the 2025-27 biennial state budget at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, the Democratic members of  JFC visited Hsu's Ginseng Farms, a leading exporter in the U.S. ginseng industry.

Parents Are Having to Choose Between Raising Their Own Taxes and Their Children’s Futures

Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance continued their 2025-27 biennial budget listening tour in Dodgeville, where dozens of community members spoke in support of Governor Evers’ historic investment in public education.

JFC Dems Join Carpenters in Support of Governor's Budget

Prior to attending a public hearing at Kaukauna High School, the Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance joined members of the Carpenters Union to discuss the ways the state budget should invest in the people doing the work to make our communities great.

As Funding is Being Cut, the State Must Step Up

Now more than ever we need to support our agencies and the important work they do for Wisconsinites.

JFC Dems Eager to Hear From Wisconsinites Amidst Trump-Musk Chaos

Republican chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance announced four public hearings to discuss Gov. Evers’ proposed 2025-27 biennial budget.

We Saw the Republicans’ Plan, and the Governor’s Plan Was Better

We call on our Republican colleagues to seize this moment and join us in putting forth a budget that genuinely supports all Wisconsinites.

Republicans Undermine State Infrastructure, Punt Higher Education

The devastating actions made by Republicans today will only intensify our workforce crisis. We have the opportunity to invest in our workers and make Wisconsin a welcoming place for anyone eager to work hard.

Democrats Committed to a Responsive Government

JFC Democrats remain committed to meeting the needs of the people. We proposed much-needed investments to ensure our state government continues to efficiently serve Wisconsinites.