JFC approves Tourism earmarks

The committee approved GOP earmarks through the Department of Tourism that include that include $7,500 for the city of Pittsville to put up a sign marking the geographic center of Wisconsin. The earmark would come from the Department of Tourism’s

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JFC approves pay hikes for judges

The committee signed off on the guv’s plan to give Supreme Court justices and state judges a pay boost. But it rejected Scott Walker’s call to create a new method for determining judicial pay going forward. The guv called for

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Lowlands Group raises money for charity

The Lowlands Group, an operator of cafes in Wisconsin, raised $34,997 for three local charities as part of the opening weekend for its newest location. The fundraiser, which took place May 19-21, was held in concert with the opening of

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Workforce Development Center Job Fair

The Workforce Development Center invites you to attend the HOTTEST job fair that connects over 120 employers and over 450 job seekers to make meaningful employment connections. Date: August 16, 2017 Time: 1 PM-4 PM Where: Washington County Fair Parks

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JFC keeps DNR magazine, but pares back to four issues a year

The Joint Finance Committee rejected Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to eliminate the DNR’s Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine. But the committee approved 12-4 publishing the magazine four times a year rather than the current six. The motion also designated the DNR communications director to serve as editor of the magazine and

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JFC approves Tourism earmarks

The committee approved GOP earmarks through the Department of Tourism that include that include $7,500 for the city of Pittsville to put up a sign marking the geographic center of Wisconsin. The earmark would come from the Department of Tourism’s $1.8 million annual appropriation for marketing. The committee also approved

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JFC approves pay hikes for judges

The committee signed off on the guv’s plan to give Supreme Court justices and state judges a pay boost. But it rejected Scott Walker’s call to create a new method for determining judicial pay going forward. The guv called for $334,000 in general purpose revenue to provide pay increases of

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JFC cuts Parole Commission in half, but rejects wiping it out

The Joint Finance Committee voted to cut the Parole Commission in half, but rejected the guv’s call to wipe it out. Walker wanted to eliminate the eight-member Parole Commission and instead rely on a new appointee in the Department of Corrections to decide the fate of offenders eligible for release.

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WisGOP: Republican Party of Wisconsin issues statement on plan to eliminate state property tax

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Madison, Wisconsin—Today, the state Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee announced support of a plan to completely eliminate the state property tax.  While Democrats have no agenda for hard-working Wisconsin taxpayers, Wisconsin Republicans are leading the charge to put them first. “Today’s announcement is historic for Wisconsin, and

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Rep. Pocan: Congressional Progressive Caucus condemns Trump’s plan to withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement

Contact: David Kolovson (Pocan) Washington, D.C. – Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and CPC Energy and Environment Taskforce Chair Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-CA) made the following statement after it was reported President Donald Trump plans to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate

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Lowlands Group raises money for charity

The Lowlands Group, an operator of cafes in Wisconsin, raised $34,997 for three local charities as part of the opening weekend for its newest location. The fundraiser, which took place May 19-21, was held in concert with the opening of Cafe Hollander in Brookfield. Food Pantry of Waukesha County, Leukemia

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AACCW Workshop on Insurance Benefits for Small Businesses

Asset Protection – Monday, June 5th / 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Your home and your business are essential.  There is an importance in pre-planing that provides a sense of comfort.  Hear several ways to keep your self and your business protected. Networking:  5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Workshop Presentation:

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Gov. Walker’s Signing of Cheese as the Official State Dairy Product

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Governor Scott Walker will sign Assembly Bill 73, which designates Wisconsin cheese as the official state dairy product, into law tomorrow morning at Mineral Point Elementary School. What: Assembly Bill 73 Bill Signing When: Thursday, June 1, 2017 Event Start: 8:30 a.m. Where: Mineral Point Elementary

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Workforce Development Center Job Fair

The Workforce Development Center invites you to attend the HOTTEST job fair that connects over 120 employers and over 450 job seekers to make meaningful employment connections. Date: August 16, 2017 Time: 1 PM-4 PM Where: Washington County Fair Parks (Pavillion) 3000 HWY PY, West Bend, WI 53095 *Space is

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