Rep. Hutton: Statement on Evers’ tax plan

Contact: Representative Rob Hutton (608) 237-9113 Madison – Representative Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ Tax Plan. “In contrast to the Republican middle class tax plan, Governor Evers’ tax plan clearly demonstrates that he

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Neubauer campaign: Momentum continues for Neubauer campaign

CONTACT: Tyler Hendricks, 608-633-0704 press@judgeneubauer.com RACINE — The Judge Lisa Neubauer for Justice campaign today released fundraising numbers for the pre-primary period, with nearly $175,000 raised over past month, and $715,000 on hand as of February 04, 2019. The campaign now

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Rep. Hutton: Statement on Evers’ tax plan

Contact: Representative Rob Hutton (608) 237-9113 Madison – Representative Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ Tax Plan. “In contrast to the Republican middle class tax plan, Governor Evers’ tax plan clearly demonstrates that he does not understand the private sector as shown by his

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UW System: Record number of students earn degrees at UW System institutions

Mark Pitsch UW System 608-265-3419, mpitsch@uwsa.edu universityrelations@uwsa.edu UW System students of color also graduate in record numbers MADISON, Wis. – A record number of students graduated from the University of Wisconsin System in the 2017-18 academic year, according to figures released Wednesday on the System’s innovative Accountability Dashboard. The 36,825 graduates at all

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WED News Summary: Evers says he doesn’t support GOP tax cut plan; SOTU reaction

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 21: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday, Feb. 21 with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Vos will discuss Assembly Republican priorities and the GOP Assembly’s relationship with the new

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Neubauer campaign: Momentum continues for Neubauer campaign

CONTACT: Tyler Hendricks, 608-633-0704 press@judgeneubauer.com RACINE — The Judge Lisa Neubauer for Justice campaign today released fundraising numbers for the pre-primary period, with nearly $175,000 raised over past month, and $715,000 on hand as of February 04, 2019. The campaign now has more than 1300 donors, and has raised over $860,000

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Releases top ten consumer complaints for 2018

Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist Editor’s Note: For interview requests about the top complaints, please contact Jerad Albracht by email:jerad.albracht@wisconsin.gov. The list is also available as a free downloadable 8.5″x11″ poster. MADISON – …and the number one consumer complaint is… Telemarketing complaints are on the rise (4,860 complaints) and continue

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Evers, GOP leaders at odds over middle-class tax cut

Gov. Tony Evers says he doesn’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 was a “non-starter” with them,

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Rep. Vining: Commends Gov. Evers’ plan to close dark store loophole

Contact: Representative Robyn Vining 608-266-9180 MADISON – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers announced his plan to close the dark store loophole in the 2019-2020 biennial budget. The “Dark Store Loophole” shifts tax burdens away from large companies and onto the shoulders of small business, families and individuals. Here’s how: Through the

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Supports coverage for people with pre-existing conditions

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – This week, at a House Education and Labor Committee hearing, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) reaffirmed his support for retaining coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, and questioned experts on ways we can lower health care costs by the use of company-operated association health plans.

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WisDOT Secretary-Designee: Statement on the Transportation Stakeholder Task Force

For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Craig Thompson, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary-Designee, released the following statement regarding the Transportation Stakeholder Task Force: We recently concluded the second of two very productive meetings with individuals from around the state. The Transportation Stakeholder Task Force members represent

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