TUE PM Update: Evers, GOP leaders at odds over middle-class tax cut

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today said he didn’t think he could sign the GOP’s version of a middle-class income tax cut because Republicans had failed to provide a path to pay for it in future years. GOP leaders, meanwhile, said the version Evers and Dem lawmakers unveiled today was a “non-starter” with them, as the two sides remained deep… 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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Rep. Steineke: Offers support for middle class tax cut

Contact: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) offered testimony in support of a bill he authored that utilizes a budget surplus, created through eight years of responsible budgeting and a growing economy, to cut taxes for the middle class. The Assembly Committee on Ways and Means held a joint public hearing with the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Revenue and Financial Institutions on the legislation, Assembly Bill 4. Rep. Steineke released the following statement regarding the bill: “Testifying in favor of the Middle Class Tax Cut bill is just one way I am following through

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Announces bipartisan bill to lower prescription drug costs with Rep. Cicilline

Contact: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C. – Hours before President Trump delivers his second State of the Union Address, House Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and Ranking Member Jim Sensenbrenner(WI-05) introduced legislation to prohibit pharmaceutical and biologic companies from engaging in anti-competitive conduct that blocks lower-cost generic drugs from entering the market. The Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act is co-sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), Ranking Member Doug Collins (GA-09), Congressman Peter Welch (VT-AL), and Congressman David B. McKinley (WV-01).  An identical version of the bill was introduced in the Senate by Senators Leahy

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Gov. Evers: Announces responsible tax relief plan for families

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON—Governor Tony Evers today announced that his budget will include a responsible tax relief plan that will cut taxes for hard-working Wisconsin families by 10 percent, expand the Earned Income Tax Credit, and end a costly tax giveaway to millionaires—without adding to the deficit. Under the Evers plan, middle-class families with a Wisconsin adjusted gross income (WI AGI) below $80,000 for single filers and $125,000 for married-joint filers will receive a new nonrefundable credit equal to 10% of the remaining tax liability after all other credits (besides the credit for taxes paid to other states). “I promised Wisconsin’s

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Invites Ramon Knudtson, president of the Wisconsin Rural Water Association, to State of the Union Address

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – U.S. Rep. Ron Kindannounced that he will bring Ramon Knudtson, President of the Wisconsin Rural Water Association, to the State of the Union address tonight. Mr. Knudtson will be in Washington, D.C. advocating for clean water in rural communities. Ramon lives in Melrose, and serves as the Director of Public Works for the Village of Melrose. He has also volunteered with the Melrose Fire Department for the last 38 years. “I look forward to Ramon Knudtson joining me for the State of the Union address. Ramon has dedicated his life to

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 5, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Atty Gen Josh Kaul won’t say if he will defend the state in the “Lame Duck Lawsuits” Gov Evers addresses the WI Counties Assn this morning and breaks news about the middle-class tax cut and dark stores.

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Rep. Steineke: Offers support for middle class tax cut

Contact: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) offered testimony in support of a bill he authored that utilizes a budget surplus, created through eight years of responsible budgeting and a growing economy, to cut taxes for the middle class. The Assembly Committee on

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Announces bipartisan bill to lower prescription drug costs with Rep. Cicilline

Contact: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C. – Hours before President Trump delivers his second State of the Union Address, House Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and Ranking Member Jim Sensenbrenner(WI-05) introduced legislation to prohibit pharmaceutical and biologic companies from engaging in anti-competitive conduct that blocks lower-cost generic drugs from entering

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Gov. Evers: Announces responsible tax relief plan for families

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON—Governor Tony Evers today announced that his budget will include a responsible tax relief plan that will cut taxes for hard-working Wisconsin families by 10 percent, expand the Earned Income Tax Credit, and end a costly tax giveaway to millionaires—without adding to the deficit. Under the Evers plan,

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 5, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Atty Gen Josh Kaul won’t say if he will defend the state in the “Lame Duck Lawsuits” Gov Evers addresses the WI Counties Assn this morning and breaks news about the middle-class tax cut and dark stores.

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