Gov. Scott Walker previewed a piece of his state budget this afternoon, announcing he is calling for a $592 million cut in taxes and fees. Walker tweeted details for a $204 million income tax cut that would benefit those now
As discussion begins on the PLA bill, Dem senators lined up in opposition to the legislation, as few Republicans defended the bill. Decrying the bill as “anti-worker,” the Dems warned the legislation would roll back local control. They added the bill should not be a priority for the Senate.
The Group Insurance Board today voted to move forward with self-insuring state employees, just hours before Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to deliver his budget address. The decision, which board members approved 10-1, would need approval from the state’s Joint
Two amendments to the PLA bill were tabled as discussion on project labor agreements began. One amendment would have given preference to a contractor who is a minority business or a woman’s business. It was tabled following an 18-13 vote. Sen. Lena
The Senate has gaveled back in after a short recess and will take up the project labor agreements bill. The PLA bill, authored by Rep. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, and Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Brookfield, would prohibit local governments from requiring companies bidding on
The Group Insurance Board today voted to move forward with self-insuring state employees, just hours before Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to deliver his budget address. The GIB’s recommendation, which board members approved 10-1, would need approval from the state’s
All administrations lie, but what we are seeing here is an attack on credibility itself.
A federal court has ordered the Wisconsin Legislature to redraw voting districts in time for the 2018 elections. This is a victory for voters, who have been voting in gerrymandered districts that were ruled unconstitutional in November.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” local radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s education funding proposals.
It’s hard to imagine that any agency crying poverty as much as the Wisconsin DOT could be so reckless with the taxpayer dollar.
The personal characteristics they share are evident: inveterate narcissism, hopeless delusion, coarse speaking styles, insatiable tastes for revenge and improbable hair.
A suburban Milwaukee GOP lawmaker is resurrecting a bill that would fine so-called sanctuary cities up to $5,000 a day.
The Senate voted today 31-1 to pass a CBD oil bill and pushed back discussion on project labor agreements legislation until later this afternoon. The PLA bill will be taken up following a noon break for a Black History Month event in the Capitol
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** **Thursday: Sen. Scott Fitzgerald** Join WisPolitics for lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, February 9. Senator Scott Fitzgerald will talk about Republican priorities this session in his chamber and the upcoming state budget debate.
Gov. Scott Walker will unveil details of his state budget this afternoon after rolling out proposals in recent days that include more than $900 million in new spending. The most recent include yesterday’s announcements that Walker wants to boost the
Gov. Scott Walker previewed a piece of his state budget this afternoon, announcing he is calling for a $592 million cut in taxes and fees. Walker tweeted details for a $204 million income tax cut that would benefit those now in the lowest two brackets. The plan would reduce the
As discussion begins on the PLA bill, Dem senators lined up in opposition to the legislation, as few Republicans defended the bill. Decrying the bill as “anti-worker,” the Dems warned the legislation would roll back local control. They added the bill should not be a priority for the Senate. But Republicans pushed back, saying the bill merely increases options
The Group Insurance Board today voted to move forward with self-insuring state employees, just hours before Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to deliver his budget address. The decision, which board members approved 10-1, would need approval from the state’s Joint Finance Committee once the contracts are drawn up. The board
Two amendments to the PLA bill were tabled as discussion on project labor agreements began. One amendment would have given preference to a contractor who is a minority business or a woman’s business. It was tabled following an 18-13 vote. Sen. Lena Taylor spoke on behalf of the amendment, urging her fellow
The Senate has gaveled back in after a short recess and will take up the project labor agreements bill. The PLA bill, authored by Rep. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, and Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Brookfield, would prohibit local governments from requiring companies bidding on their construction projects to enter into project labor agreements. Check
The Group Insurance Board today voted to move forward with self-insuring state employees, just hours before Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to deliver his budget address. The GIB’s recommendation, which board members approved 10-1, would need approval from the state’s Joint Finance Committee once the contracts are drawn up. GIB
All administrations lie, but what we are seeing here is an attack on credibility itself.
A federal court has ordered the Wisconsin Legislature to redraw voting districts in time for the 2018 elections. This is a victory for voters, who have been voting in gerrymandered districts that were ruled unconstitutional in November.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” local radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s education funding proposals.
It’s hard to imagine that any agency crying poverty as much as the Wisconsin DOT could be so reckless with the taxpayer dollar.
The personal characteristics they share are evident: inveterate narcissism, hopeless delusion, coarse speaking styles, insatiable tastes for revenge and improbable hair.
A suburban Milwaukee GOP lawmaker is resurrecting a bill that would fine so-called sanctuary cities up to $5,000 a day.
The Senate voted today 31-1 to pass a CBD oil bill and pushed back discussion on project labor agreements legislation until later this afternoon. The PLA bill will be taken up following a noon break for a Black History Month event in the Capitol Rotunda. The Senate is expected to reconvene at 1:30 p.m. The
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** **Thursday: Sen. Scott Fitzgerald** Join WisPolitics for lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, February 9. Senator Scott Fitzgerald will talk about Republican priorities this session in his chamber and the upcoming state budget debate. Madison Club members and their guests receive discounted pricing for
Gov. Scott Walker will unveil details of his state budget this afternoon after rolling out proposals in recent days that include more than $900 million in new spending. The most recent include yesterday’s announcements that Walker wants to boost the UW System and give counties money to help treat children