The authors of a bill removing FoodShare eligibility for those who don’t pay child support said at a committee hearing today the bill is aimed at lifting children out of poverty by helping ensure both parents are involved in their
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Assembly author of what backers call the REINS Act said the decision by the Joint Finance Committee to pull the guv’s version of the regulation overhaul from the budget isn’t a
Contact: T. A. Berry or D. Callender, 608.241.9789 wistax@wistax.org State Places 10th Highest at $100,000, 32nd at $20,000 MADISON—With tax season fresh in mind, many residents know that Wisconsin’s individual income tax ranks relatively high among the states, 12th highest
Contact: James Dick, 608-267-2773 Kari Lee-Zimmermann, 608-266-0580 MADISON – More than 5,000 people came out to participate in the 2017 Spring Fish and Wildlife Hearings and Wisconsin Conservation Congress county meetings that were held in every county statewide on Monday,
A fourth candidate has emerged for Wisconsin’s open DNC seat. Adam Brabender, who ran unsuccessfully for the Dane County Board last year, ticked off a list of issues that he said inspired him to run for a spot on the
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities is warning its members over Walker’s proposal to self-insure those in the state employee health insurance program, saying it puts “the future of your health benefits in question.” That’s because 368 local government employers choose
Two GOP lawmakers are circulating a bill to completely repeal prevailing wage, days after a provision in Walker’s budget doing just that was eliminated by JFC. The bill, from Sen. Leah Vukmir and Rep. Rob Hutton, also prevents local governments
The Assembly author of what backers call the REINS Act said the decision by the Joint Finance Committee to pull the guv’s version of the regulation overhaul from the budget isn’t a setback because he prefers the standalone bill anyway.
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker signed Executive Order #241 today ordering the flags of the United States and State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for Trooper Anthony J. Borostowski
Contact: Sen. Vukmir, (608) 266-2512 Rep. Hutton, (608) 267-9836 Vukmir, Hutton circulate bill to save taxpayers money on government projects MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, and Rep. Rob Hutton, R–Brookfield, Tuesdayreintroduced a bill that would repeal Wisconsin’s prevailing wage law
Contact: Sen. Vukmir Rep. Hutton FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (608) 266-2512 (608) 267-9836 Vukmir, Hutton circulate bill to save taxpayers money on government projects MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, and Rep. Rob Hutton, R–Brookfield, Tuesday reintroduced a bill that
(WAUKESHA, WI) – The Waukesha County Department of Public Works will host a public information meeting regarding the County Trunk Highway (CTH) I (River Road) Safety Improvement Project on April 20, 2017 at the Mukwonago Town Hall, W320 S8315 Beulah
A new bipartisan bill that looks to connect veterans with farming opportunities would open up new workforce possibilities for servicemen and women, according to the bill’s authors. Dem Rep. Evan Goyke, along with Republican co-authors Sen. Patrick Testin and Rep.
Madison- A public briefing will be held by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to discuss phosphorus runoff in Northeast Wisconsin, and possible responses for the restoration of Wisconsin’s waterways. Representatives Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) and Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) have been
House Speaker Paul Ryan’s personal campaign committee raised $564,662 from individuals and committees in the first three months of the year, and he reported almost $9.4 million cash on hand at the end of March, according to his filing with
Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130 donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – You’ve heard it before, and we hate to be pests, but now that cabin and camping season is starting, remember: Don’t move firewood. “This is probably the single most important
Contact: Rep. Adam Jarchow, 608-267-2365 Madison… Today the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District III, ruled in favor of a property owner who was cited by the DNR for placing pumpkins and corn on his own property. The court held that
The authors of a bill removing FoodShare eligibility for those who don’t pay child support said at a committee hearing today the bill is aimed at lifting children out of poverty by helping ensure both parents are involved in their lives. But critics said the measure would be counterproductive, making
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Assembly author of what backers call the REINS Act said the decision by the Joint Finance Committee to pull the guv’s version of the regulation overhaul from the budget isn’t a setback because he prefers the standalone bill anyway. Still, Rep.
Contact: T. A. Berry or D. Callender, 608.241.9789 wistax@wistax.org State Places 10th Highest at $100,000, 32nd at $20,000 MADISON—With tax season fresh in mind, many residents know that Wisconsin’s individual income tax ranks relatively high among the states, 12th highest according to available federal figures. What is not well known
Contact: James Dick, 608-267-2773 Kari Lee-Zimmermann, 608-266-0580 MADISON – More than 5,000 people came out to participate in the 2017 Spring Fish and Wildlife Hearings and Wisconsin Conservation Congress county meetings that were held in every county statewide on Monday, April 10. The public hearings provide citizens with an opportunity
A fourth candidate has emerged for Wisconsin’s open DNC seat. Adam Brabender, who ran unsuccessfully for the Dane County Board last year, ticked off a list of issues that he said inspired him to run for a spot on the DNC. That includes adding dental coverage to Medicaid, addressing student
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities is warning its members over Walker’s proposal to self-insure those in the state employee health insurance program, saying it puts “the future of your health benefits in question.” That’s because 368 local government employers choose to participate in the state’s current program, and there’s a
Two GOP lawmakers are circulating a bill to completely repeal prevailing wage, days after a provision in Walker’s budget doing just that was eliminated by JFC. The bill, from Sen. Leah Vukmir and Rep. Rob Hutton, also prevents local governments from enacting their own prevailing wage requirements, and extends a
The Assembly author of what backers call the REINS Act said the decision by the Joint Finance Committee to pull the guv’s version of the regulation overhaul from the budget isn’t a setback because he prefers the standalone bill anyway. Still, Rep. Adam Neylon, R-Waukesha, said there are no assurances
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker signed Executive Order #241 today ordering the flags of the United States and State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for Trooper Anthony J. Borostowski of the Wisconsin State Patrol, who tragically died in the
Contact: Sen. Vukmir, (608) 266-2512 Rep. Hutton, (608) 267-9836 Vukmir, Hutton circulate bill to save taxpayers money on government projects MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, and Rep. Rob Hutton, R–Brookfield, Tuesdayreintroduced a bill that would repeal Wisconsin’s prevailing wage law for state projects following the announcement the initiative was removed
Contact: Sen. Vukmir Rep. Hutton FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (608) 266-2512 (608) 267-9836 Vukmir, Hutton circulate bill to save taxpayers money on government projects MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, and Rep. Rob Hutton, R–Brookfield, Tuesday reintroduced a bill that would repeal Wisconsin’s prevailing wage law for state projects following
(WAUKESHA, WI) – The Waukesha County Department of Public Works will host a public information meeting regarding the County Trunk Highway (CTH) I (River Road) Safety Improvement Project on April 20, 2017 at the Mukwonago Town Hall, W320 S8315 Beulah Rd., Mukwonago. The meeting will discuss a curve re-alignment project
A new bipartisan bill that looks to connect veterans with farming opportunities would open up new workforce possibilities for servicemen and women, according to the bill’s authors. Dem Rep. Evan Goyke, along with Republican co-authors Sen. Patrick Testin and Rep. Ed Brooks, told reporters this afternoon the legislation harnesses the
Madison- A public briefing will be held by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to discuss phosphorus runoff in Northeast Wisconsin, and possible responses for the restoration of Wisconsin’s waterways. Representatives Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) and Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) have been instrumental in planning the public meeting, as a Total Maximum
House Speaker Paul Ryan’s personal campaign committee raised $564,662 from individuals and committees in the first three months of the year, and he reported almost $9.4 million cash on hand at the end of March, according to his filing with the FEC. When including transfers from other committees, Ryan, R-Janesville,
Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130 donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – You’ve heard it before, and we hate to be pests, but now that cabin and camping season is starting, remember: Don’t move firewood. “This is probably the single most important thing you can do – or not do – to
Contact: Rep. Adam Jarchow, 608-267-2365 Madison… Today the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District III, ruled in favor of a property owner who was cited by the DNR for placing pumpkins and corn on his own property. The court held that the clear language of the applicable code provides that the