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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee is back at it today after a late night hearing from the Departments of Revenue and Transportation, along with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. While DOT Secretary Dave Ross was testifying before the committee, Gov. Scott Walker took to Twitter with a pointe… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me Forgot Password
JFC members grilled Transportation Secretary Dave Ross on what many of them see as a budget that lacks the funding to meet the state’s needs. But Ross defended the governor’s budget as one that allocates money toward local roads, rather than mega and major projects, which Ross said DOT is “overcommitted” on. Lawmakers were unconvinced, as they blasted Ross with questions about project delays, past… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.
Sen. Steve Nass (608) 266-2635 Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding the Joint Finance Committee’s discussion of the 2017-19 Department of Transportation budget. In particular, the statements by Senator Luther Olsen (R-Ripon) implying that Senate Republicans are prepared to increase revenues such as the state gas tax: “Senator Olsen doesn’t speak for me on the gas tax. I am standing with the middle class taxpayers and Governor Walker in opposing a gas tax increase in the 2017-19 state budget. Just tonight in response to the drumbeat for a gas tax increase from some members on the Joint
This is the sixth sample of a weekly DC Wrap product from WisPolitics.com. Let us know your feedback: info@wispolitics.com Quotes of the week This is a setback, no two ways about it. – House Speaker Paul Ryan after he pulled his House GOP health care plan, saying Republicans “just didn’t quite get consensus today,” though they “came very close.” In what other job would you grant yourself a two-week vacation if you failed to do that fundamental job? – U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay, saying Congress should cancel its recess and find a way to avoid shutting down the
Lawmakers peppered WEDC Secretary and CEO Mark Hogan with concerns about funding for a tax credit used to boost retail and develop opportunities in downtown areas, barely touching on clawback provisions that had previously come under scrutiny. Gov. Scott Walker’s budget calls for limiting annual awards under the historic rehabilitation tax credit to $10 million, and also awarding them on a competi… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.
A bill that would require that an inmate’s death in the custody of a correctional officer receives an independent investigation would increase transparency in the state’s jails, three Milwaukee Dems said today. The bill, from Sens. Chris Larson, Fred Risser, Reps. David Crowley and David Bowen, would extend a 2014 law that calls for independent investigations of law enforcement-related deaths. It … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.
Nicole Schneider, who’s weighing a bid for the U.S. Senate, says Dem Tammy Baldwin is “part of the problem” with career politicians who are “all talk and no action.” Schneider, the daughter-in-law of former Schneider Trucking exec Don Schneider, did not directly address in an email talk that she is considering a run against Baldwin. Still, GOP sources have said she has had meetings about a possibl… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.
Revenue Secretary Rick Chandler on Wednesday challenged the contention the manufacturing and ag credit has become a giveaway to the wealthy, saying the top claimants employ thousands in Wisconsin and pay millions more in taxes than the break they’re getting. The value of the credit, which Republicans approved in 2011 and began phasing in two years later, has come in millions higher than originally… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.
“Reform Is Necessary To Strengthen Faith In Law Enforcement, Tamper Abuse, And Protect Citizens’ Constitutional Rights” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner released the following statement in response to the newly released Inspector General (IG) report on its investigation into the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) forfeiture practices, particularly its use of cash forfeitures: Congressman Sensenbrenner: “The release of the Inspector General’s report highlights a serious problem that must be addressed. Civil asset forfeiture is an essential tool in the overall effort to fix our broken criminal justice system, but reform is necessary to strengthen faith in law enforcement, tamper
Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 Less than 1 percent of leftover bombs in Laos has been cleared WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sean Duffy (R-WI) today led a bipartisan letter of 18 Members of Congress to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Matters with the request for $30 million to remove unexploded ordinance in Laos in the Fiscal Year 2018 State and Foreign Operations Bill. The letter, in part, said: “In one of the most enduring yet least well-known legacies of the Vietnam War, unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from the nine-year U.S.
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced the appointments of Mike Jones and Bob Atwell to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents today. The appointments are the two citizen members. “We look forward to the leadership of Mike and Bob and thank them for their willingness to serve in this capacity,” Governor Walker said. “Their diverse experience and expertise will be valuable additions to the UW System Board of Regents.” Mike Jones is currently a counsel at Michael Best & Friedrich focusing on corporate governance. He previously served 30 years at Miller Coors,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee is back at it today after a late night hearing from the Departments of Revenue and Transportation, along with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. While DOT Secretary Dave Ross was testifying before the committee,
JFC members grilled Transportation Secretary Dave Ross on what many of them see as a budget that lacks the funding to meet the state’s needs. But Ross defended the governor’s budget as one that allocates money toward local roads, rather than mega and major projects, which Ross said DOT is
Sen. Steve Nass (608) 266-2635 Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding the Joint Finance Committee’s discussion of the 2017-19 Department of Transportation budget. In particular, the statements by Senator Luther Olsen (R-Ripon) implying that Senate Republicans are prepared to increase revenues such as the state gas tax:
This is the sixth sample of a weekly DC Wrap product from WisPolitics.com. Let us know your feedback: info@wispolitics.com Quotes of the week This is a setback, no two ways about it. – House Speaker Paul Ryan after he pulled his House GOP health care plan, saying Republicans “just didn’t
Lawmakers peppered WEDC Secretary and CEO Mark Hogan with concerns about funding for a tax credit used to boost retail and develop opportunities in downtown areas, barely touching on clawback provisions that had previously come under scrutiny. Gov. Scott Walker’s budget calls for limiting annual awards under the historic rehabilitation
A bill that would require that an inmate’s death in the custody of a correctional officer receives an independent investigation would increase transparency in the state’s jails, three Milwaukee Dems said today. The bill, from Sens. Chris Larson, Fred Risser, Reps. David Crowley and David Bowen, would extend a 2014
Nicole Schneider, who’s weighing a bid for the U.S. Senate, says Dem Tammy Baldwin is “part of the problem” with career politicians who are “all talk and no action.” Schneider, the daughter-in-law of former Schneider Trucking exec Don Schneider, did not directly address in an email talk that she is
Revenue Secretary Rick Chandler on Wednesday challenged the contention the manufacturing and ag credit has become a giveaway to the wealthy, saying the top claimants employ thousands in Wisconsin and pay millions more in taxes than the break they’re getting. The value of the credit, which Republicans approved in 2011
“Reform Is Necessary To Strengthen Faith In Law Enforcement, Tamper Abuse, And Protect Citizens’ Constitutional Rights” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner released the following statement in response to the newly released Inspector General (IG) report on its investigation into the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) forfeiture practices, particularly its
Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 Less than 1 percent of leftover bombs in Laos has been cleared WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sean Duffy (R-WI) today led a bipartisan letter of 18 Members of Congress to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Matters
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced the appointments of Mike Jones and Bob Atwell to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents today. The appointments are the two citizen members. “We look forward to the leadership of Mike and Bob and thank them