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In the past few years, Republicans, with their gerrymandered majorities, have ignored his recommendations. While the Joint Finance Committee is still heavily stacked, smaller Republican majorities in the Assembly and Senate, and the possibility that control could flip in 2026, may provide a better chance to negotiate.
Advocacy groups are gearing up for in-person lobby days where people from around the state gather for training on issues and meetings with their representatives.
Several opportunities for action were highlighted at the February 15 Wisconsin Transit Summit, where the budget process was discussed (and the source of these illustrations).
If you can, plan to attend one or more of these important events. Because intercity transit in Wisconsin is so abysmal, try using https://www.groupcarpool.com to seek or offer car pool rides.
- March 4 - Wisconsin Farm and Rural Lobby Day (Wisconsin Farmers Union)
- March 5 - Wisconsin Bike Fed Advocacy Day
- March 11 - Wisconsin Moms' Clean Air Force Advocacy Day (MCAF is a growing and powerful team of mothers, fathers, and concerned caregivers who will fight for our children’s right to breathe clean air. Moms Clean Air Force is an affiliate of Environmental Defense Fund.)
- March 12 - Disability Advocacy Day
- March 12 - Knowles-Nelson Day (" We invite all Wisconsinites who value our state’s outdoor resources to join us – from weekend hikers to lifelong conservationists, and everyone in between.")
- March 19 - Wisconsin History Advocacy Day
- April 10 - Wisdom Madison Action Day
- April 15-16: Wisconsin Head Start Advocacy Day
- May 6 - Wisconsin Conservation Lobby Day
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