Wisconsin state budget passes new film, television incentives

Wisconsin to allocate $5 million to attract movie production to the state

The Wisconsin State Legislature included $5 million in the state budget to establish a film incentive program and a state film office. Local film lovers say it will encourage more business in the state. Wisconsin's film incentive program was cut in 2013, but it was brought back in the 2025-27 budget. Producers can be reimbursed for 25% of the money they spend within Wisconsin on a project. Film makers and enthusiasts say the film incentive progr…

Wisconsin state budget passes new film, television incentives

The new Wisconsin state budget provides funding for a new film office and a $5 million tax incentive program.

Wisconsin lawmakers weigh in on rushed state budget

MADISON, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - In a rush for time, Wisconsin legislators passed the state’s new Biennial Budget ahead of President Trump signing the Big Beautiful Bill. While many consider the budget a compromise, the lawmakers we spoke with agreed that the budget significantly helps hospitals in the state. The bill raised hospitals' assessment from 1.8% to 6%, bringing more federal money to our state’s health care providers. Democratic State Senat…

IRG Poll: Wisconsin Has a New State Budget; Voters Want Specific Solutions Next - Institute for Reforming Government

IRG Poll: Wisconsin Has a New State Budget; Voters Want Specific Solutions Next   High approval ratings may give politicians comfort, but won’t pay the bills  Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is continuing its public polling project with Napolitan News Service and Scott Rasmussen in 2025, with the focus in this poll on what Wisconsinites want to see from policymakers. RMG Research was one of the most accurate pollst…