Rep. Macco: New engineering school at UWGB

Madison – The University Of Wisconsin Board Of Regents has voted to bring an engineering program to the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay (UWGB) today. Rep. John Macco (R-Ledgeview), a lead supporter for the new UWGB Engineering School, released

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Rep. Macco: Proud to support tax relief package

Madison…Governor Scott Walker and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced an agreement on a tax relief package yesterday. Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement: “As the chairman of the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee, I am proud to be

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to give Foxconn-style tax credits to Kimberly-Clark; the end-of-session push for controversial bills; and the Joint Finance Committee’s vote on a $6.4 million sparsity aid bill this week.

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Tom Loftus: Mike Haas at the barricades

Mike Haas is the administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. He looks out for the rights of voters. He does this with great aplomb and professionalism. Despite this, the majority party in the state Senate is clamoring for him to exit the post, acting as if he were some existential threat to them like, well, I don’t know, like Gandhi was to British rule in India.

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John Imes: GreenBiz18 conference showed leadership can transcend politics

The GreenBiz18 conference showed us that leadership can transcend politics. Wisconsin needs an economy that works for everyone, invests in innovative policies, technologies and infrastructure and takes the high road to protect workers and attract and retain talent. #GreenBiz18 shows us that “Doing well by doing good” is possible and becoming a high road state can help build a more vibrant and sustainable economy.

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Jon Peacock: Kimberly-Clark proves tax giveaways don’t stop layoffs

One of the Fox Valley’s largest employers has announced it is closing two Wisconsin plants and eliminating 600 jobs—but that won’t change its eligibility to claim a state tax credit that nearly eliminates the requirement for manufacturers to pay state income taxes. That’s because businesses can claim the credit even if they lay off workers, shutter factories, or ship jobs overseas.

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Rep. Macco: New engineering school at UWGB

Madison – The University Of Wisconsin Board Of Regents has voted to bring an engineering program to the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay (UWGB) today. Rep. John Macco (R-Ledgeview), a lead supporter for the new UWGB Engineering School, released the following statement: “The University Wisconsin – Green Bay is

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Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization: Groundbreaking new organization to recruit, train workers and connect with employers in Bucks arena district launched

Contact:  Janet Veum, janet.veum@seiu.org, (202) 230-2143 MASH begins screening, training for potential employees today MILWAUKEE — To implement the next steps of an innovative agreement with the Milwaukee Bucks for job standards within the new arena and surrounding development, the Alliance for Good Jobs launched the Milwaukee Area Service and

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Mitchell campaign: Too little, too late from Gov. Walker on infrastructure

Contact: Lis Smith, 224-567-9062 Today, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Mahlon Mitchell released the following statement on Governor Walker’s planned visit to the White House on Monday to discuss infrastructure with President Trump: “Governor Walker has had eight years to tackle Wisconsin’s infrastructure crisis, and he has failed. First, he turned down

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes against budget caps bill to protect DREAMers

Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement after the passage of a budget caps bill that ended the GOP’s second government shutdown in 2018: “After scrambling in utter chaos to end their second shutdown in a month, the Republican majority passed a budget agreement in the early hours of

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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Fundraising and campaign kickoff dinner

Contact: Rick Braun Email: rickbraun25@gmail.com Phone: (414) 899-4707 Website: http://www.lpwi.org/libertarian_dinner Madison, 2/9/2018 — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin is hosting a Fundraising and Campaign Kickoff Dinner, on February 17th at ABV Social in Wauwatosa, WI. Tickets include the opportunity to meet and hear from state and local candidates including our

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Rep. Macco: Proud to support tax relief package

Madison…Governor Scott Walker and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced an agreement on a tax relief package yesterday. Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement: “As the chairman of the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee, I am proud to be part of the team that crafted a tax relief package

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Wisconsin Alliance for Reform praises Screnock in new TV ad

The conservative Wisconsin Alliance for Reform in a new TV ad is praising Supreme Court candidate Michael Screnock, saying he has a record of judicial restraint and being tough on crime. “When judges make decisions based on their personal views, we don’t get justice,” a narrator says in the ad.

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Mitchell says his race, Act 10 don’t define his campaign

State firefighters union head Mahlon Mitchell says he’s more than the union candidate or the black candidate in the Dem race for governor. Mitchell became a statewide figure as part of the opposition to the 2011 law that effectively ended collective bargaining for public employees and ended up as the

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to give Foxconn-style tax credits to Kimberly-Clark; the end-of-session push for controversial bills; and the Joint Finance Committee’s vote on a $6.4 million sparsity aid bill this week.

Read More »

Tom Loftus: Mike Haas at the barricades

Mike Haas is the administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. He looks out for the rights of voters. He does this with great aplomb and professionalism. Despite this, the majority party in the state Senate is clamoring for him to exit the post, acting as if he were some existential threat to them like, well, I don’t know, like Gandhi was to British rule in India.

Read More »

John Imes: GreenBiz18 conference showed leadership can transcend politics

The GreenBiz18 conference showed us that leadership can transcend politics. Wisconsin needs an economy that works for everyone, invests in innovative policies, technologies and infrastructure and takes the high road to protect workers and attract and retain talent. #GreenBiz18 shows us that “Doing well by doing good” is possible and becoming a high road state can help build a more vibrant and sustainable economy.

Read More »

Jon Peacock: Kimberly-Clark proves tax giveaways don’t stop layoffs

One of the Fox Valley’s largest employers has announced it is closing two Wisconsin plants and eliminating 600 jobs—but that won’t change its eligibility to claim a state tax credit that nearly eliminates the requirement for manufacturers to pay state income taxes. That’s because businesses can claim the credit even if they lay off workers, shutter factories, or ship jobs overseas.

Read More »