Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Flush with an unexpected boost of $753 million, Gov. Tony Evers today said he will use some of the money to pay down debt while calling on lawmakers to invest more in…
The remaining GOP-backed abortion-related bills passed the state Assembly this afternoon without any Democratic support. The three bills’ passage came after the chamber voted to approve legislation to require care for those who survive an abortion. All of the bills passed…
CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca announced today that John Dickert has been appointed to serve as State and Local Finance Division Administrator, effective May 20, 2019. “John’s background as the former…
A GOP bill to require care for those who survive an abortion is heading to the state Senate after clearing a divided Assembly this afternoon. The “born alive” bill passed the body on a 62-35 vote. GOP Rep. Chuck Wichgers, of Muskego, joined…
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI Supreme Court majority seemed skeptical of the allegation that “Lame Duck” session wasn’t constitutional. VP Mike Pence will be in Eau Claire tomorrow.
A bipartisan bill to overhaul the state’s expungement process is heading to the state Senate after passing the Assembly this afternoon via voice vote. The legislation, from Reps. David Steffen and Evan Goyke and Sens. Alberta Darling and Fred Risser,…
The state is projected to have nearly $2.9 billion in additional money to spend over the next two years after the Legislative Fiscal Bureau today upped its revenue estimates through mid-2021. The state was already expecting healthy revenue growth for…
The Senate on Tuesday unanimously backed changes to the state’s water pollution credits system. The bill, which next goes to the Assembly, would create a central clearinghouse from which facilities and farmers could buy and sell water pollution credits. Now,…
The Senate and Assembly have signed off on a constitutional amendment that would add more rights for crime victims. The measure will now head to voters for a statewide referendum in 2020. Co-author Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, said the amendment…