Biz groups cool to Walker plan to add more tax auditors, want review of audit process

As Gov. Scott Walker looks to provide more manpower to tax auditing, opponents say more positions will only hurt businesses by adding to an audit system that’s already too onerous. Walker’s faced criticisms from some Republicans for his efforts to add more auditors to the Department of Revenue, which got 102 additional auditors in the 2015-17 budget. Critics include Rep. Adam Jarchow, R-Balsam Lak… 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    

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Trump inaugural committee sees few Wisconsin donations

President Trump’s inaugural committee received just a handful of donations from Wisconsin sources, according to the committee’s filing with the Federal Election Commission. The committee received donations totaling $59,500 from 11 Wisconsin individuals and the Ho-Chunk Nation. The committee collected more than $106 million across roughly 1,500 donations nationwide, according to its filing. The Ho-… 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.

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Gallagher’s post-election fundraising outpaces recent Wis. House freshmen

Freshman U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s first-quarter fundraising report shows he garnered more than any Wisconsin freshman in at least a decade while out-raising many of his fellow House GOP newcomers. Gallagher, R-Green Bay, also pulled in about half of his individual contributions from outside the state, a WisPolitics.com check of federal campaign finance records shows. Gallagher, a former Marine a… 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.

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JFC co-chairs outline key issues as committee prepares to tweak Walker’s budget plan

JFC Co-chair John Nygren said repealing the prevailing wage on state projects could still work its way into the budget as part of an overall package to address transportation funding. Fellow Co-chair Alberta Darling, meanwhile, said Senate Republicans are working on their own transportation package. Both lawmakers called the issue the lynchpin to putting the final touches on a budget later this ye… 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.

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FRI REPORT: JFC co-chairs outline key issues as committee prepares to tweak Walker’s budget plan

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report JFC co-chairs outline key issues as committee prepares to tweak Walker’s budget plan Gallagher’s post-election fundraising outpaces recent Wisconsin House freshmen Trump inaugural committee sees few Wisconsin donations Biz groups cool to Walker’s plan to add more tax auditors, want review of a… 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.

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: Statement on DOJ Letter

CONTACT: Melissa Moore Baldauff, Director of Communications 414.278.4216 Office 772.579.6936 Cell Melissa.Baldauff@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement in response to a press release and accompanying letter sent today by the U.S. Department of Justice: “As with all federal grants we receive, we take very seriously compliance with all relevant laws. The Byrne grants are no exception. We are in compliance with the law and will share the required legal opinion by the date requested. “More broadly, the fact that concern by the Department of Justice was communicated via press release, rather than a direct

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Gov. Walker: Promotes Proposed $649 Million Increase for Wisconsin K-12 Schools at Freedom Middle and High School

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Kaukauna – Governor Scott Walker promoted his proposed $649 million increase for Wisconsin K-12 schools today at Freedom Middle and High School today. The Governor’s budget proposal also lifts K-12 investments to $11.5 billion over two years, an all-time high.   “It was great to speak with Freedom Middle and High School students and teachers today about what our historic budget investments in K-12 education means for them and their school district,” Governor Walker said. “The bottom line is we’re making student success a top priority. When we invest in our students today, we’re also

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Trump inaugural committee sees few Wisconsin donations

President Trump’s inaugural committee received just a handful of donations from Wisconsin sources, according to the committee’s filing with the Federal Election Commission. The committee received donations totaling $59,500 from 11 Wisconsin individuals and the Ho-Chunk Nation. The committee collected more than $106 million across roughly 1,500 donations nationwide, according

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: Statement on DOJ Letter

CONTACT: Melissa Moore Baldauff, Director of Communications 414.278.4216 Office 772.579.6936 Cell Melissa.Baldauff@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement in response to a press release and accompanying letter sent today by the U.S. Department of Justice: “As with all federal grants we receive, we take very

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