MON PM Update: Study committee to debate reducing use of cash bail; Evers hires attorneys for lame-duck suit

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A legislative study committee is set to continue examining pretrial conditions for criminal defendants tomorrow, with debate likely centered on a proposed amendment to reduce the use of cash bail. The amendment, submitted by Rep. Evan Goyke, D-Milwaukee, would allow courts to re-assess the use of cash bail in cases where the de… 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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Dept. of Revenue: Kicks off tax season

CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov or 608.266.2300 Tax Deadline: April 15, 2019 MADISON – Wisconsin’s tax season, like the federal tax season, officially begins today. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) expects filing activity will be brisk, particularly the first few weeks and the last few weeks of the season.  This year’s individual income tax filing deadline is Monday, April 15. DOR would like to remind taxpayers not to file until they have all their tax documents.  Having to file an amended return later will significantly delay a refund. “Most tax filers are filing their returns electronically, and we are pleased

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Urges Trump administration to pay federal workers affected by the shutdown immediately 

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of her Senate colleagues, led by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), in writing to Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Margaret M. Weichert, urging the Trump administration to provide back pay for federal workers as soon as possible. The Senators write, “More than 800,000 federal workers have gone without pay because the government shutdown locked them out of their jobs or required them to work without pay. These workers need to know now when they will finally receive their missed paychecks.” They continue, “We supported the recently

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WisGOP: Where is Tony’s transportation plan?

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 Still No Plan Despite Evers’ Promise on Campaign Trail to Release After Election [Madison, WI] – Governor Evers spent the entire campaign telling voters that one of his top priorities was “solving Wisconsin’s transportation crisis,” but immediately after being sworn-in, Evers skirted responsibility on the issue, telling reporters he thinks transportation is an issue the legislature can solve. In response, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Executive Director Mark Morgan: “Tony Evers promised voters he would release his transportation plan soon after being elected, but it has now been more than

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Share your voice with the Wisconsin Historical Society on a new state history museum

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Mauston, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is traveling around the state to hear from local communities about what they would like to see in a new, modern state history museum on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison and on Monday, February 11, they will be holding a listening session in Mauston at the Hatch Public Library. “The new museum will be about more than bricks and mortar,” said Christian Overland, Ruth and Hartley Barker Director of the Wisconsin Historical Society. “The new museum will reach all 72 counties and represent all Wisconsinites. Communities will be

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Gov. Evers: Declares state of emergency in response to dangerous winter storm and cold

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Governor Tony Evers has declared a State of Emergency for the entire state of Wisconsin in response to the ongoing winter storm and the pending dangerous wind chills that will blanket the state the rest of the week. “I’m concerned about the safety and well-being of our residents as this major storm and bitter cold moves in,” said Gov. Evers. “I want to make sure all state assets are available, including the Wisconsin National Guard if needed, to help communities across the state and keep people warm and safe.” Winter storm warnings have been

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MON News Summary: MU Law poll signals uphill reelection battle for Trump; Evers pledges drinking water fix

Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** Jan. 29: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with Evers Chief of Staff Maggie Gau Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tuesday, Jan. 29 with Gov. Tony Evers’ Chief of Staff Maggie Gau. Gau will discuss Tony E… 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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MON AM Update: Winter storm forces closures, cancellations; Thompson on ‘UpFront’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement RENEW Wisconsin From WisPolitics.com … — The winter storm sweeping across Wisconsin is forcing closures and cancellations. Dane, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties, for example, all closed non-essential services. Meanwhile, Assembly Dems have rescheduled until Feb. 4 a fundraiser with new members. The event will still be at Pasqual’s Ca… 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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Dept. of Revenue: Kicks off tax season

CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov or 608.266.2300 Tax Deadline: April 15, 2019 MADISON – Wisconsin’s tax season, like the federal tax season, officially begins today. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) expects filing activity will be brisk, particularly the first few weeks and the last few weeks of the season. 

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Urges Trump administration to pay federal workers affected by the shutdown immediately 

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of her Senate colleagues, led by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), in writing to Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Margaret M. Weichert, urging the Trump administration to provide back pay for federal workers as

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WisGOP: Where is Tony’s transportation plan?

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 Still No Plan Despite Evers’ Promise on Campaign Trail to Release After Election [Madison, WI] – Governor Evers spent the entire campaign telling voters that one of his top priorities was “solving Wisconsin’s transportation crisis,” but immediately after being sworn-in, Evers skirted responsibility on the

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MON News Summary: MU Law poll signals uphill reelection battle for Trump; Evers pledges drinking water fix

Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** Jan. 29: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with Evers Chief of Staff Maggie Gau Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tuesday, Jan. 29 with Gov. Tony Evers’ Chief of Staff Maggie Gau. Gau will discuss

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