WI State Rep. AD 93. Official account. Representing western Eau Claire, Osseo, Strum, Eleva, Downsville and the beautiful towns and communities in between.
My door is open! Proposals must be fiscally sound, sustainable, effective and transparent; explored with collaborative and transparent consultation; and based on solid financial information and realistic fiscal projections. If they are, let's talk!
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The likely consequences? A $2.9 billion structural *deficit* for the foreseeable future.
We should instead consider AB 1176, which I’m very proud to co-author alongside @RepPhelpsWI and @repcruzwi! It’s an actual, sustainable plan to fund K-12 schools. (2/2)
Tony Evers fought so hard for so long for fairer maps that would give Democrats in the legislature an opportunity to have a seat at the table, but at a moment where it really mattered, he just never invited them to dinner.
@BrittCudaback@GovEvers From the Legislative Fiscal Bureau just yesterday:
"Payments from the general aid appropriation are under revenue limits, so the additional aid would provide property tax relief but not additional resources for school districts."
Here's the memo.
@GovEvers Nearly half of this (the whole right-hand column) is money our schools wouldn’t actually get to keep and spend on kids. We have to be honest about this.
When the state pays its fair share, property taxes stay down. It's that simple.
I’m joining my colleagues in introducing a proposal to provide property tax relief while funding our public schools.
The Wisconsin Legislative Socialist Caucus says its four members, all Democrats, will be voting against the state budget bill today.
The caucus members are @RyanClancyWI, @StateRepHong, @repmadison, @DarrinBMadison and @RepPhelpsWI
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly will convene to consider the Wisconsin 2025-27 state budget proposal negotiated by Governor Tony Evers and Speaker Robin Vos.
Myself, @RyanClancyWI, @RepPhelpsWI, and @StateRepHong will vote no.
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Chancellor Schmidt and I enjoyed meaningful conversations about our shared belief in the power of public education, and his legacy reaffirms for me the need to support UW-Eau Claire with the policies, resources, and support its community deserves.
While we will miss @ChancellorJim's leadership in Eau Claire, I wish him all the best moving forward.
As Chancellor, he has guided UW-Eau Claire's students, faculty, and staff with care and commitment, as evidenced by his ability to advocate for state resources for a new...
Dr. James C. Schmidt, the eighth chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, announced he is resigning to become the next president of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
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@ChancellorJim
Click here for all of the details for budget listening sessions being held by the Joint Finance Committee in April. If you can't attend, feel free to submit your own comments.
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Today, I was proud to stand alongside Democratic legislators and stakeholders to reintroduce the Economic Justice Bill of Rights for all Wisconsinites.
As Republicans in the State Legislature and the Trump administration continue to deepen socioeconomic, racial…
Another week of voting on issues that no one asked about. Republicans have pushed forward an agenda that does nothing but harm Wisconsinites. Instead of funding public education, making healthcare a human right…