Rep. Loudenbeck: Two Loudenbeck bills pass Assembly

Contact: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967         Madison – State Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) issued the following statement after two bill she authored, Assembly Bill 659 (AB 659) and Assembly Bill 809 (AB 809) were passed in the Assembly. Current law creates a significant disincentive for municipalities to use a subtraction amendment to remove territory from a Tax Incremental District (TID) prior to termination, because all taxing districts lose the levy increase that they would realize at the TID’s termination. “AB 659 removes the disincentive for municipalities to use a subtraction amendment to remove territory from a TID by allowing the

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Rep. Taylor: GOP’s big moneyed friends continue to benefit from tax giveaways on the backs of working families

Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 MADISON – Today, a memo from Wisconsin’s non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau revealed that the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit will cost the state $1.3 billion by 2019. Nearly three-fourths of this benefit goes to individuals with adjusted gross incomes of over $1 million who aren’t required to create one job to get this windfall. In response, Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “As our public schools struggle with understaffing and large classrooms, and our roads and bridges crumble, the wealthiest Wisconsinites continue to reap tax windfalls from GOP policies. I find it incredible

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Rep. Steineke: Thanking Rep. Kremer for service to Assembly

Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 Madison – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released this statement following Rep. Jesse Kremer’s (R-Kewaskum) retirement announcement: “Today I offer sincere thanks, on behalf of my colleagues, for Representative Kremer’s time in the legislature. He is a citizen legislator through and through, and will be returning to the private sector to continue a career he loves. He spent his time in the legislature leading on a number of conservative reforms. I wish him well in his future endeavors.”

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Sen. Cowles: Senate passes bill to save our pets in emergency situations

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2017 Senate Bill 435, authored by Senator Cowles and Representatives Considine (D-Baraboo) and Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and named the Save Our Pets bill, was passed on a voice vote during today’s Senate floor session: “The physical trauma that someone avoids during a car accident, house fire or other emergency situation may be offset by the emotional trauma they suffer from injuries or even death to a beloved pet. While some first responders are already treating pets at emergency scenes, they put themselves

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Sen. Cowles: Assembly votes to protect children from neglect

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 MADISON- Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2017 Assembly Bill 355, authored by Senator Cowles and Representative Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago), was passed by the Assembly during today’s floor session: “Study after study has concluded that children exposed to abuse or neglect are at a greatly increased risk for future emotional or behavioral problems, including alcoholism, drug abuse, high-risk sexual behaviors, eating disorders, obesity, and depression. In 2015, there were over 3,000 substantiated reports of child neglect in Wisconsin, but because of gaps in our current system, children are often

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Rep. Spiros: Spiros bills pass Assembly and Senate

Madison – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate voted to pass three bills authored by Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield). Assembly Bill 308, passed in the Assembly today, would make a minor change to the Council on Worker’s Compensation in Wisconsin to ensure the Council accurately represents the makeup of Wisconsin’s workforce. Currently all 5 members of the council representing employees are members of organized labor, despite the fact that only 8% of workers are members of organized labor. There is no representation from small businesses. This bill would ensure the number of seats on the Council filled

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Rep. Edming, Sen. Testin: Work to eliminate fees for student entrepreneurs

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 404 (SB 404) on Tuesday, which would eliminate filing fees for student entrepreneurs who start an LLC.  The bill, authored by Rep. James Edming (Glen Fora) and Sen. Patrick Testin (Stevens Point), has gained bi-partisan support. “Wisconsin’s unemployment rate recently reached a historic low of 3.0% and business leaders from across the country are calling Wisconsin one of the top ten states in which to do business,” said. Sen. Testin.  “However, Wisconsin has room for improvement when it comes to fostering startups – that’s why Rep. Edming and I proposed this bill.” Rep.

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AG Schimel: Applauds Wisconsin Assembly for passage of child neglect bill

MADISON, Wis. – Today, legislation arming prosecutors with additional tools to fight child neglect was passed by the Wisconsin State Assembly. “I sincerely thank Rep. Horlacher for his tireless advocacy for the children of Wisconsin, and I am grateful for the Wisconsin State Assembly’s support for this legislation,” said Attorney General Schimel “As a criminal prosecutor for almost three decades, I have seen that this solution is long overdue. Under this bill, prosecutors will be able to charge long-term child neglect and we will be able to achieve justice for child victims. With bipartisan support, we got this legislation done

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Assembly passes sweeping landlord-tenant bill

The Assembly today signed off on a bill 58-34 that would make sweeping changes to landlord-tenant laws over a series of Dem objections the legislation sought to appeal to wealthy developers over low-income renters. The bill would increase limits on fees that landlords can charge tenants for credit checks and limit rent abatement terms. It would also limit the amount that municipalities can charge for inspections and allow landlords to include past rent on eviction notices and labor charges in billings for reasonable repairs. Sponsors of the bill told reporters before the floor session today that such provisions are to help

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TUE PM Update: Senate rejects Bell, Haas

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Ethics Commission agreed to pay investigator Patrick Fiedler $350 an hour to conduct the probe into allegations administrator Brian Bell had acted in a partisan manner, according to a copy of the agreement provided to WisPolitics.com under the open records law. The agreement also included the possibility other lawyers at Fie… 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

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Reps. Katsma and Goyke: State Assembly Passes Sheriff Sale Fairness Legislation

Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma, 608.266.0656 Rep. Evan Goyke, 608.266.0645 Wisconsin counties will have important tools to target bad actors and increase auction sale competition MADISON- Today the Wisconsin State Assembly passed bi-partisan legislation authored by Rep. Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) and Rep. Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) that makes common sense changes to Wisconsin’s sheriff sale process. The legislation follows on reporting by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel titled Landlord Games, which uncovered a small number of delinquent landlords who acquire new rental properties at sheriff auctions and turn a profit by manipulating loopholes in the system, while the properties linger perpetually in poor

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Sen. Carpenter: Packer Jerry Kramer belongs in Pro Football Hall of Fame!

Contact: Sen. Tim Carpenter (608) 266-8535 (MADISON) – State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding the passage of AJR 79 urging the Pro Football Hall of Fame to induct Jerry Kramer. “This year the Pro Football Hall of Fame has the opportunity to right an injustice that has long been in need of remedy. I know of no player more deserving of recognition than Jerry Kramer and this is the year he should be inducted into the Hall. Not only did Jerry have an exemplary pro football career he has remained a kind a generous spirit here

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Sen. Shilling: Senator-elect Schachtner announces district swearing-in

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 SOMERSET – Senator-elect Patty Schachtner (D-Somerset) announced today that she will hold a ceremonial swearing-in on Friday, January 26, 2018. Schachtner is expected to be officially sworn-in by the week of January 29, 2018. “I feel humbled and honored to know that my neighbors in Western Wisconsin agree that our communities are stronger when we work together towards common sense solutions,” said Senator-elect Schachtner. “I look forward to being a voice for Polk, St. Croix, Pierce, Burnett, and Dunn counties in Madison and will fight every day for affordable health care, funding for our public

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin, MacIver Institute: Ask Legislature to rethink move to resurrect New Deal Conservation Corps

MADISON, Wis. – It seems that some Wisconsin lawmakers are so nostalgic for the old days of the Great Depression that they now want to revive an archaic program that died years ago – the Civilian Conservation Corps. At least that’s what one Assembly bill up for a vote in the Assembly today would do. AB 688 would resurrect the archaic Wisconsin Conservation Corps, a costly Great Depression-era program that was scrapped by Gov. Jim Doyle in 2003. “Wisconsin just tied our all-time low unemployment rate of 3 percent,” said AFP Wisconsin Director Eric Bott. “With employers struggling to find able-bodied workers, it

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Rep. Loudenbeck: Two Loudenbeck bills pass Assembly

Contact: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967         Madison – State Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) issued the following statement after two bill she authored, Assembly Bill 659 (AB 659) and Assembly Bill 809 (AB 809) were passed in the Assembly. Current law creates a significant disincentive for municipalities to use a subtraction

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Rep. Steineke: Thanking Rep. Kremer for service to Assembly

Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 Madison – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released this statement following Rep. Jesse Kremer’s (R-Kewaskum) retirement announcement: “Today I offer sincere thanks, on behalf of my colleagues, for Representative Kremer’s time in the legislature. He is a citizen legislator through and through, and will

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Sen. Cowles: Senate passes bill to save our pets in emergency situations

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2017 Senate Bill 435, authored by Senator Cowles and Representatives Considine (D-Baraboo) and Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and named the Save Our Pets bill, was passed on a voice vote during today’s Senate

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Sen. Cowles: Assembly votes to protect children from neglect

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 MADISON- Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2017 Assembly Bill 355, authored by Senator Cowles and Representative Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago), was passed by the Assembly during today’s floor session: “Study after study has concluded that children exposed to abuse

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Rep. Spiros: Spiros bills pass Assembly and Senate

Madison – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate voted to pass three bills authored by Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield). Assembly Bill 308, passed in the Assembly today, would make a minor change to the Council on Worker’s Compensation in Wisconsin to ensure the Council accurately represents the

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Rep. Edming, Sen. Testin: Work to eliminate fees for student entrepreneurs

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 404 (SB 404) on Tuesday, which would eliminate filing fees for student entrepreneurs who start an LLC.  The bill, authored by Rep. James Edming (Glen Fora) and Sen. Patrick Testin (Stevens Point), has gained bi-partisan support. “Wisconsin’s unemployment rate recently reached a historic

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AG Schimel: Applauds Wisconsin Assembly for passage of child neglect bill

MADISON, Wis. – Today, legislation arming prosecutors with additional tools to fight child neglect was passed by the Wisconsin State Assembly. “I sincerely thank Rep. Horlacher for his tireless advocacy for the children of Wisconsin, and I am grateful for the Wisconsin State Assembly’s support for this legislation,” said Attorney

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Assembly passes sweeping landlord-tenant bill

The Assembly today signed off on a bill 58-34 that would make sweeping changes to landlord-tenant laws over a series of Dem objections the legislation sought to appeal to wealthy developers over low-income renters. The bill would increase limits on fees that landlords can charge tenants for credit checks and limit

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TUE PM Update: Senate rejects Bell, Haas

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Ethics Commission agreed to pay investigator Patrick Fiedler $350 an hour to conduct the probe into allegations administrator Brian Bell had acted in a partisan manner, according to a copy of the agreement provided to WisPolitics.com under the open records law.

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Reps. Katsma and Goyke: State Assembly Passes Sheriff Sale Fairness Legislation

Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma, 608.266.0656 Rep. Evan Goyke, 608.266.0645 Wisconsin counties will have important tools to target bad actors and increase auction sale competition MADISON- Today the Wisconsin State Assembly passed bi-partisan legislation authored by Rep. Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) and Rep. Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) that makes common sense changes to

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Sen. Shilling: Senator-elect Schachtner announces district swearing-in

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 SOMERSET – Senator-elect Patty Schachtner (D-Somerset) announced today that she will hold a ceremonial swearing-in on Friday, January 26, 2018. Schachtner is expected to be officially sworn-in by the week of January 29, 2018. “I feel humbled and honored to know that my neighbors in

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