Summary
Governor Evers has introduced the 2025 to 2027 Wisconsin biennial budget. The budget will decide how Wisconsin funds state programs and services in the next two years. You can comment on what you think the state should spend money on to the Joint Finance Committee in-person at a hearing. If you are not able to attend a hearing, you can send them your comments in writing by mail, e-mail, or online comment form.
About the State Budget
Governor Evers has introduced the 2025 to 2027 Wisconsin biennial budget. The budget will decide how Wisconsin funds state programs and services for the next two years. These state programs and services include mental health services, special education, long-term care, transportation, voting, and many more.
Learn about the biennial budget with the following resources:
- 2025 to 2027 Executive Budget, Wisconsin Department of Administration
- 2025 to 2027 Budget in Brief (PDF)
- Watch budget hearing broadcasts live on Wisconsin Eye.
- 2025 to 2027 Biennial Budget website
Disability Rights Wisconsin has shared our priorities for the state budget with the Joint Finance Committee. Read about our budget priorities here (accessible PDF).
Make Your Voices Heard: How to Submit Your Comments
In-Person: Attend a State Budget Listening Session
The Joint Finance Committee will be holding listening sessions for the state budget throughout the state during April.
Plan to get there early! There is always a line. The Committee only takes comments between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 pm.
Staff members of Disability Rights Wisconsin will be at the two upcoming hearings. We hope you’ll consider joining us in sharing your priorities for the state budget!
Monday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hayward High School Auditorium
10320 Greenwood Lane
Hayward, WI 54843
Visit the April 28 Hearing Event Page here.
Tuesday, April 29, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Northcentral Technical College
Center for Health Sciences
1000 West Campus Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
Visit the April 29 Hearing Event Page here.
Need accessibility assistance or accommodations? Contact Becky Hannah at the Legislative Fiscal Bureau with your request.
- Phone number: 608-266-3847
- Fax number: 608-267-6873
- Email: bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov
Submitting Written Comments
Unable to go to an in-person budget hearing? You can submit comments by mail, by e-mail, or by online comment form.
- Mail: Send written comments to Joe Malkasian, Room 205 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.
- E-mail: Send your written comments to comments@legis.wisconsin.gov.
- Online form: Submit your comments to the 2025 to 2027 Biennial Budget Public Comment Form.