Contact: Rep. Greta Neubauer, 608-237-9166 Rep.Neubauer@legis.wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus’ Black History Month resolution was introduced on the floor today, honoring Black leaders from Wisconsin for their achievements. This year, the Black Caucus included Colin Kaepernick. In
Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma, (608) 266-0656 Madison – Rep. Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) and the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 4, delivering $340 million in tax relief for middle class families. Assembly Bill 4 uses the state’s budget surplus, one of many developed
Contact: Rep. John Macco, (608) 266-0485 Madison…Today, the Assembly passed Assembly Bill 4 to provide an income tax cut for middle class individuals and families in Wisconsin. State Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview), chairman of the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Ways and
The Assembly unanimously passed an amended version of a resolution honoring Black History Month after lawmakers clashed over competing versions earlier this afternoon. The differing resolutions were not originally brought up for a floor vote after some in the Republican
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers said today he expects his Transportation Stakeholder Task Force to recommend an increase to the gas tax. Evers said “there seems to be some consensus” among the 34-member task
Contact: Rep. Timothy Ramthun (608) 266-9175 MADISON- Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) issued the following statement in response to being selected as a member of the Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality: “I am blessed, honored, and humbled with my selection
A Republican tax cut plan is on its way to the Senate after it cleared the Assembly this afternoon 61-33. The party-line vote came after Gov. Tony Evers earlier today said he was “hopeful” that he could find common ground and compromise
Contact: Rep. Tyler Vorpagel, (608) 266-8530 Madison- State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issued the following regarding the passage of a Middle Class Tax Cut. “Cutting taxes for the middle class has been a bipartisan priority, and we can do this
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse, WI – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced that representatives from his district offices will be available at Open Office Hours in all 18 counties in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District from Monday, February 25 –
Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — A top Republican legislator today admitted that Assembly Speaker Robin “Boss” Vos’ scheme to protect a tax loophole that unfairly benefits the wealthiest, and perhaps businesses owned by Vos,
The Assembly clashed over two competing version of resolutions honoring Black History Month shortly after gaveling in for its second floor session of the year. Neither of the differing resolutions were brought up for a floor vote after some in
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers announces he will join group to uphold terms of the Paris Climate Agreement. Statewide graduation rate improves.
Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced that he will once again serve on the Appropriations Committee in the 116th Congress and has joined a third subcommittee. Pocan will continue to serve on the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and
Contact: Michael Jahr, 262-442-5208 Michael@badgerinstitute.org Milwaukee – The Badger Institute applauds Gov. Tony Evers’ focus on creation of a dental therapist license, a policy change that would address Wisconsin’s shortage of dental care providers and improve oral health care for hundreds of
Contact: Rep. Greta Neubauer, 608-237-9166 Rep.Neubauer@legis.wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus’ Black History Month resolution was introduced on the floor today, honoring Black leaders from Wisconsin for their achievements. This year, the Black Caucus included Colin Kaepernick. In response, Republican Assembly Members introduced an amendment excluding Mr. Kaepernick,
Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma, (608) 266-0656 Madison – Rep. Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) and the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 4, delivering $340 million in tax relief for middle class families. Assembly Bill 4 uses the state’s budget surplus, one of many developed over the last eight years under Republican leadership, without complicating
Contact: Rep. John Macco, (608) 266-0485 Madison…Today, the Assembly passed Assembly Bill 4 to provide an income tax cut for middle class individuals and families in Wisconsin. State Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview), chairman of the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Ways and Means, released the following statement: “I am pleased that the
The Assembly unanimously passed an amended version of a resolution honoring Black History Month after lawmakers clashed over competing versions earlier this afternoon. The differing resolutions were not originally brought up for a floor vote after some in the Republican caucus expressed disapproval of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers said today he expects his Transportation Stakeholder Task Force to recommend an increase to the gas tax. Evers said “there seems to be some consensus” among the 34-member task force, which has met twice since being commissioned Jan. 30.
Contact: Rep. Timothy Ramthun (608) 266-9175 MADISON- Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) issued the following statement in response to being selected as a member of the Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality: “I am blessed, honored, and humbled with my selection as a member of the Speaker’s Task Force on Water
A Republican tax cut plan is on its way to the Senate after it cleared the Assembly this afternoon 61-33. The party-line vote came after Gov. Tony Evers earlier today said he was “hopeful” that he could find common ground and compromise with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, on a middle-class tax
Contact: Rep. Tyler Vorpagel, (608) 266-8530 Madison- State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issued the following regarding the passage of a Middle Class Tax Cut. “Cutting taxes for the middle class has been a bipartisan priority, and we can do this without increasing taxes on anyone because of the policies of
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse, WI – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced that representatives from his district offices will be available at Open Office Hours in all 18 counties in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District from Monday, February 25 – March 1, 2019. “Open Office Hours are a great opportunity
Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — A top Republican legislator today admitted that Assembly Speaker Robin “Boss” Vos’ scheme to protect a tax loophole that unfairly benefits the wealthiest, and perhaps businesses owned by Vos, could result in cuts to public school funding. One Wisconsin
The Assembly clashed over two competing version of resolutions honoring Black History Month shortly after gaveling in for its second floor session of the year. Neither of the differing resolutions were brought up for a floor vote after some in the Republican caucus expressed disapproval of former San Francisco 49ers
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers announces he will join group to uphold terms of the Paris Climate Agreement. Statewide graduation rate improves.
Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced that he will once again serve on the Appropriations Committee in the 116th Congress and has joined a third subcommittee. Pocan will continue to serve on the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, as well as the
Contact: Michael Jahr, 262-442-5208 Michael@badgerinstitute.org Milwaukee – The Badger Institute applauds Gov. Tony Evers’ focus on creation of a dental therapist license, a policy change that would address Wisconsin’s shortage of dental care providers and improve oral health care for hundreds of thousands of children with dental benefits through Medicaid. “We are