Rep. Neubauer: Stand with the Black Caucus in recognizing Black History Month

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, igniting fierce debate. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) issued the following statement in support of the Black Caucus: “Recognizing Black History Month as a legislative body each year is a critical step in recognizing the reality of racial injustice in our past, and those who have led in the struggle for

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Rep. Katsma: Wisconsin state Assembly passes middle class income tax cut

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 the filing process or raising taxes on businesses and farmers. “I am very happy that we were able to put money back in the hands of Wisconsin’s middle class families, without making Wisconsin’s tax code any more complicated than it already is,” said Rep. Katsma. “This bill gives taxpayers back

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Rep. Macco: Pleased Assembly passes bill to provide tax cut to Wisconsin’s working families

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 Assembly passed our bill today to provide much-needed tax relief to Wisconsinites. We have taken a great deal of care to ensure that this tax cut is targeted only toward hard-working middle class individuals and families. Seventy-five percent of the benefit will go to taxpayers earning between $30,000 and $100,000

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Assembly unanimously passes amended Black History Month resolution

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 Kaepernick’s inclusion in the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus’ version. But members later in the afternoon introduced a final version of the amendment that removed Kaepernick’s name and modified some of the language from the Black Caucus’ original resolution. The final version cleared the chamber 95-0. See more on the debate. 

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TUE PM Update: Evers expects transpo task force to recommend gas tax increase

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. “From what I hear, at least part of it is a gas tax increase,” he said. The … 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 *

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Rep. Ramthun: Selected as member of Water Quality Task Force

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 Quality. I wish to specifically thank Speaker Vos for his consideration of me for this most important, statewide imitative,” Rep. Ramthun stated. “Every Wisconsinite, no matter where they live, deserves access to clean and safe drinking water.” “The importance of this issue surpasses party and ideological lines. This is not

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GOP tax cut bill clears Assembly on party-line vote

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 cut. AB 4, the GOP version of the tax cut, would use the projected $691.5 million gross balance in the general fund at the end of the current fiscal year to cover the costs of their tax cut over the 2019-21 budget. Under the GOP plan, the state would see

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Rep. Vorpagel: Statement on passage of middle class tax cut

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 Assembly Republicans. There is no reason to raise taxes on our farmers and job creators when we have over a $580 million surplus. “The 27th Assembly district leads the state in jobs created in manufacturing jobs, and the University of Wisconsin found that from 2013-2016 the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Representatives for Kind to hold pen Office Hours in All 18 counties in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District

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 to meet with my talented staff of caseworkers and get the assistance you may need in cutting through government red tape,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “I hope every Wisconsinite is able to stop by and hear about what my office can do for them.” Rep. Kind’s office can assist Wisconsinites having

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One Wisconsin Now: Top Republican legislator admits GOP tax scheme could lead to cuts to public school funding

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 Now Executive Director Analiese Eicher noted the sad irony of Vos threatening public school funding in the midst of the 2019 “I Love My Public School” week. “Robin Vos isn’t showing any love for Wisconsin public schools,” said Eicher. “According to a fellow Republican his plan to save a tax

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Lawmakers clash over competing Black History Month resolutions

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 quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s inclusion in the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus’ version. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke told reporters ahead of the floor session today that while both parties usually work together “to make sure there’s agreement on who we’re honoring,” disagreement over certain individuals resulted in the separate resolutions. The

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Rep. Neubauer: Stand with the Black Caucus in recognizing Black History Month

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,

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Rep. Katsma: Wisconsin state Assembly passes middle class income tax cut

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

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Assembly unanimously passes amended Black History Month resolution

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

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Rep. Ramthun: Selected as member of Water Quality Task Force

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

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GOP tax cut bill clears Assembly on party-line vote

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

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Rep. Vorpagel: Statement on passage of middle class tax cut

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

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Representatives for Kind to hold pen Office Hours in All 18 counties in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District

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

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One Wisconsin Now: Top Republican legislator admits GOP tax scheme could lead to cuts to public school funding

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

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Lawmakers clash over competing Black History Month resolutions

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

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