Rep. Rodriguez: Comments on new state revenue estimate

Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez                                                                                 (608) 266-0610 MADISON – The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau announced new revenue projections today that anticipate $753 million more than expected in general fund tax collections over the next three years. The state will have $2.9 billion

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Clean Wisconsin: Applauds unanimous passage of SB 91

Contact: Amber Meyer Smith, Vice President, Programs & Government Relations, (608) 251-7020 ext. 16 or asmith@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org A great bipartisan step in ongoing efforts to protect water from nutrient pollution MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin

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Rep. Steineke: Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act approved by Assembly

CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke                                                                              (608) 266-2418 MADISON – The Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act, Assembly Bill 179, received support in the Assembly today as it passed on a 62-35 vote. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) and Senate President Roger Roth

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Rep. Petryk: Bill to address CNA shortage approved by Assembly

Contact State Representative Warren Petryk                                (608) 266-0660 Madison – State Representative Warren Petryk (R-Eleva) today announced that Assembly Bill 76, authored by Rep. Petryk and legislators on both sides of the aisle, has cleared the Assembly by a bipartisan majority.

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Rep. Loudenbeck: Rep. Loudenbeck’s bill passes Assembly

CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967           Madison- Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a bill authored by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton). Assembly Bill 52, would allow a minor who is 17 years of age and is confirmed by a

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Sen. Darling: Wisconsin expected to see $150 million in ongoing revenues

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 Madison-The Co-Chairs of the budget-writing, Joint Committee on Finance, Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) and Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) released the following statement regarding recently released revenue projections:

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Rep. Schraa: Lupus Awareness resolution passes

Contact:  Rep. Michael Schraa (608) 267-7990                                                                                               (Madison, WI) Representative Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) was pleased with passage of his resolution proclaiming May as Lupus Awareness Month in Wisconsin. “Last year, my family was unexpectedly introduced to Lupus. My youngest daughter developed symptoms

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Gov. Evers: Announces unprecendented state debt payment

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443     MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today responded to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau’s (LFB) updated revenue projections, showing general fund tax collections will be higher than projected by $753 million over the next three years. As the Department of

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Sen. Wanggaard: Crime victims’ rights amendment heads to voters

CONTACT: Van Wanggaard May 15, 2019 608-266-1832 Marsy’s Law Gains Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for April 2020 Ballot MADISON – Voters will have the opportunity to support a new crime victims’ rights constitutional amendment after the Wisconsin’s legislature passed Senate Joint Resolution 2 with overwhelming bipartisan support today. Marsy’s Law will

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Wisconsin DATCP: Wisconsin Potato Board election now under way

Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, Communications Specialist 608-224-5041, richard.hummell@wi.gov MADISON – Wisconsin potato growers have until June 10, 2019 to vote to elect three members to the nine-member Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. One seat is open in the board’s Districts 1 and 2, along with an at-large position that encompasses all three

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AFL-CIO Wisconsin: Senate votes to end tax breaks for outsourcing

Contact:  Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579, khickey@wisaflcio.org Assembly Bill 10 ends tax deductions for moving jobs out of state May 15, 2019 — On Tuesday, April 9, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 10, a commonsense bill to eliminate a tax loophole that allows tax deductions for companies that move jobs out of state.

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Rep. Rodriguez: Comments on new state revenue estimate

Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez                                                                                 (608) 266-0610 MADISON – The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau announced new revenue projections today that anticipate $753 million more than expected in general fund tax collections over the next three years. The state will have $2.9 billion in new revenue during the current budget cycle. State Representative

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Clean Wisconsin: Applauds unanimous passage of SB 91

Contact: Amber Meyer Smith, Vice President, Programs & Government Relations, (608) 251-7020 ext. 16 or asmith@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org A great bipartisan step in ongoing efforts to protect water from nutrient pollution MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin applauds the Wisconsin State Senate after unanimously passing Senate Bill

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Rep. Steineke: Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act approved by Assembly

CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke                                                                              (608) 266-2418 MADISON – The Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act, Assembly Bill 179, received support in the Assembly today as it passed on a 62-35 vote. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) and Senate President Roger Roth (R-Appleton) authored the bill, which ensures infants born alive after

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Rep. Petryk: Bill to address CNA shortage approved by Assembly

Contact State Representative Warren Petryk                                (608) 266-0660 Madison – State Representative Warren Petryk (R-Eleva) today announced that Assembly Bill 76, authored by Rep. Petryk and legislators on both sides of the aisle, has cleared the Assembly by a bipartisan majority. As Chair of the Assembly Workforce Development Committee, this legislation

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Rep. Subeck: Assembly discussion highlights need for CNA Pay Act

CONTACT: Lisa Subeck, 608-266-7521 (office) MADISON – Today, the State Assembly passed Assembly Bill (AB) 76, which would reduce the number of hours of training a CNA is required to complete. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced an amendment supported by all Democrats to increase reimbursement rates and raise wages for

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Rep. Loudenbeck: Rep. Loudenbeck’s bill passes Assembly

CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967           Madison- Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a bill authored by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton). Assembly Bill 52, would allow a minor who is 17 years of age and is confirmed by a school district’s Local Educational Agency Liaison to be both unaccompanied

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Sen. Darling: Wisconsin expected to see $150 million in ongoing revenues

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 Madison-The Co-Chairs of the budget-writing, Joint Committee on Finance, Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) and Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) released the following statement regarding recently released revenue projections: “Contrary to the negativity coming from Democrats, Wisconsin is on

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Rep. Schraa: Lupus Awareness resolution passes

Contact:  Rep. Michael Schraa (608) 267-7990                                                                                               (Madison, WI) Representative Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) was pleased with passage of his resolution proclaiming May as Lupus Awareness Month in Wisconsin. “Last year, my family was unexpectedly introduced to Lupus. My youngest daughter developed symptoms of chronic inflammation and pain that resembled those of Lupus.

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Gov. Evers: Announces unprecendented state debt payment

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443     MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today responded to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau’s (LFB) updated revenue projections, showing general fund tax collections will be higher than projected by $753 million over the next three years. As the Department of Revenue noted yesterday, the increased projections are largely attributed to

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Sen. Shilling: Senate GOP refuse to close the “Dark Store” loophole

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 Homeowners to face higher property taxes under Republican control MADISON, WI – Senate Republicans blocked action to close the “Dark Store” loophole that allows large corporate retailers to shift their property tax liability onto homeowners and small businesses. All across Wisconsin, large corporate retailers have challenged

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