MADISON, Wis. - Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) announced her appointments to the Joint Committee on Finance for the 2023-24 legislative session. Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) will continue his tenure on the committee and Representative Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) will join him.

Leader Neubauer released the following statement regarding the appointments:

“I am thrilled to announce the reappointment of Representative Evan Goyke and the appointment of Representative Tip McGuire to the Joint Committee on Finance. Both of these legislators have a long history of working across the aisle to accomplish shared goals and being strong advocates for their districts and people across the state.

“Representative Goyke is an accomplished leader in our caucus, and his contributions as a legislator and a member of JFC have been invaluable. Rep. Goyke’s methodical work, ability to break down complex topics for the committee, and commitment to providing opportunities for people across the state to engage in the budget process have been critical to our caucus’ success.

“Since his election to the Assembly, Representative McGuire has demonstrated the capacity and expertise needed to be an effective leader in our caucus and member of this committee. Rep. McGuire is a deeply dedicated legislator who has worked across the aisle to pass legislation like the Main Street Recovery package. He will be a strong addition to the committee and will keep up the fight to provide better for the people of Wisconsin.

“The upcoming budget is an opportunity to invest in the people of our state and to prove that the government can be and must be a force for good. I look forward to the leadership of both Rep. Goyke and Rep. McGuire during the upcoming budget season.”

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MADISON – Today State Senator LaTonya was reappointed to the powerful Joint Committee on Finance by Democratic Leader Melissa Agard. Senator Johnson made the following comments regarding her appointment:

“As Governor Tony Evers has previously said ‘what’s best for our kids is best for our state.’ Our new Senate Democratic Leader, Melissa Agard, demonstrated these same values by recognizing that the voices of women and moms are critical in discussions about where our state dollars are spent.

At a time when we have a historic budget surplus, we can no longer sit on our hands while hardworking families struggle. I know that the governor will propose a budget that will align with the values and needs of Wisconsin families and ensure all of our children, regardless of zip code, can thrive. As a mother, that is the Wisconsin I want for our future and as a member of the Joint Finance Committee that is what I will be fighting for during the upcoming state budget process.”

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