Bipartisan Budget Surplus Tax Relief and Education Funding Bill:
Killed by Legislative Democrats
Here is what legislative democrats voted against when they refused to work with Governor Evers and legislative republicans
– Property tax cuts for everyone
– Eliminating income tax on overtime
– Eliminating income tax on tips
– $600 refunds to WI taxpayers
– Largest ever increase for special education
– Additional funding support for local schools
– Funding for flood relief victims
– Tax cut for disabled veterans
Because legislative democrats refused to come to an agreement with Governor Evers, the surplus money will go unused instead of being put back in your pockets and going to support our communities.
You can listen to my thoughts here.
Joint Resolutions
This week’s update looks at joint resolutions. The Assembly passed 10 joint resolutions in January and February. Four of the joint resolutions are proposed constitutional amendments.
AJR10Â is a proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent state or local governments from restricting gatherings in places of worship due to a state of emergency. The resolution passed its second consideration and will now be voted on by Wisconsin citizens during the November 2026 election.
AJR102Â is a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit state or local governments from discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, public contracting, or public administration. The resolution passed its second consideration and will now be voted on by Wisconsin citizens during the November 2026 election.
SJR116 is a proposed constitutional amendment to amend article V, section 10 of the Wisconsin State constitution to prohibit the Governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee. he resolution passed its second consideration and will now be voted on by Wisconsin citizens during the November 2026 election.
AJR133 is a proposed constitutional amendment that creates section 35 of article IV of the Wisconsin State constitution to allow the legislature, through joint resolution, to suspend indefinitely or for a period, any rule created by a state agency. The resolution passed its first consideration and will have to be considered a second time by the next legislature.
In-District Events
Saturday, May 30, Mishicot FFA Alumni Tractor Pull at Mishicot Community Athletic Complex, Mishicot from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. More information can be found here.
Sunday, May 31, Tractor Pull at Larrabee Sportsman’s Club, Mishicot from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 7, Brown County Breakfast on the Farm at Tinedale Farms, Wrightstown from 8:00 a.m. to noon. More information can be found here.
Wednesday, June 10, Music in the Park at 7431 Dickinson Rd, Greenleaf from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Â
Saturday, June 13, American Legion Post 41 Flag Etiquette Presentation at Grignon Mansion, Kaukauna starting at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 13, Appleton Flag Day Parade at Downtown Appleton, starting at 2:00 p.m. More information can be found here.
Sunday, June 14, Manitowoc County Breakfast on the Farm at Hochkammer Dairy Farm, Manitowoc from 8:00 a.m. to noon. More information can be found here.
Sunday, June 14, Outagamie County Dairy Breakfast at Outagamie County Fairgrounds, Seymour from 8:00 a.m. to noon. More information can be found here.
Wednesday, June 17, Free Concert at Grignon Mansion, Kaukauna from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17th through Saturday, June 20th is the Electric City River Jam in Hydro Park. More information can be found here.
Wednesday, June 24, Music in the Park at 7431 Dickinson Rd, Greenleaf from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Â
Thursday, June 25, Sundae Thursday at Central Park West, Two Rivers from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. More information can be found here.
Friday, June 26th, and Saturday, June 27th, is the Cool City Classic in Downtown Two Rivers. More information can be found here.
