Senate Fitzgerald: Statement on revenue projections

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 [Madison, WI] — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement addressing today’s updated revenue estimates: “Today’s updated revenue estimates reiterate that Wisconsin’s economy is strong and that pro-growth Republican reforms are working. Wisconsin is seeing

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Sen. Feyen: Saving taxpayer money

Contact: Emelia Rohl (608) 266-5300 MADISON- Legislation authored by Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) to promote economic growth and save taxpayer money passed the Senate with bipartisan support today. Assembly Bill 10 will ensure that taxpayers are not subsidizing the

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Rep. Murphy: Statement on state revenue surplus

CONTACT: Representative Dave Murphy May 15, 2019 Rep.Murphy@legis.wi.gov, (608) 266-7500 MADISON, WI — Today, the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau announced an increase of $753 million in state tax revenue above projections used in calculating the current state budget three years

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Rep. Vos: Statement on state revenue projections

For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov       Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement that addresses the revenue re-estimates for the state from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. “As fiscal conservatives, we have consistently looked out for

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Sen. Stroebel: Opposes Marsy’s Law

Contact: Luke Fuller (608) 266-7513 Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released the following statement after the vote on Marsy’s Law in the State Senate: How we treat victims of crime is very important in our state. It was

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Rep. Steineke: Jayme Closs named Assembly ‘Hometown Hero’

CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke                                                                              (608) 266-2401 MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly recognized Jayme Closs from Barron, Wisconsin as an Assembly “Hometown Hero” at today’s floor session. Closs made national headlines last fall after she was taken from her home

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Sen. Cowles: Pollution prevention partnerships unanimously supported by Senate

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2019 Senate Bill 91, also known as P3: Wisconsin’s Trading Marketplace to Create a Pollution Prevention Partnership which was authored by Senator Cowles, Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and Senator Jerry Petrowski

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Rep. Kitchens: Applauds passage of pollution prevention bill

Contact: Rep. Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Senate unanimously passed a bill today authored by Rep. Joel Kitchens, R-Sturgeon Bay, and Sen. Robert Cowles, R-Green Bay, that aims to reduce the amount of contaminants in state waterways by creating a system for buying and selling

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Sen. Ringhand: Senate Republicans unanimously reject vote on Dark Store fix

Contact: State Senator Janis Ringhand; (608) 266-2253; Sen.Ringhand@legis.wisconsin.gov Today, Wisconsin Senate Republicans unanimously rejected an effort to vote on legislation to address the Dark Store property tax scheme. State Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) attempted to bring the issue up for a vote. The Republicans used a procedural move to block the

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Marsy’s Law: Bipartisan victims’ rights legislation passes State Senate, Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support

Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin clears final legislative hurdle, on to statewide ballot in April 2020 MADISON – Legislation to update the state Constitution to ensure equal rights for crime victims is moving on to a statewide ballot initiative after passing the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly with overwhelming

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Senate Fitzgerald: Statement on revenue projections

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 [Madison, WI] — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement addressing today’s updated revenue estimates: “Today’s updated revenue estimates reiterate that Wisconsin’s economy is strong and that pro-growth Republican reforms are working. Wisconsin is seeing a return on our responsible fiscal management over the last

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Rep. Subeck: Resolution proclaiming May, 2019, as Jewish-American Heritage Month passes State Assembly

CONTACT: Lisa Subeck, 608-266-7521(office) MADISON – Today, the State Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Joint Resolution 44, authored by Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), which recognizes May, 2019, as Jewish American Heritage Month in Wisconsin. “As a proud Jewish American legislator, I was honored to author this resolution recognizing the vibrant culture

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Sen. Feyen: Saving taxpayer money

Contact: Emelia Rohl (608) 266-5300 MADISON- Legislation authored by Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) to promote economic growth and save taxpayer money passed the Senate with bipartisan support today. Assembly Bill 10 will ensure that taxpayers are not subsidizing the moving costs for companies leaving the state or the country.

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Rep. Murphy: Statement on state revenue surplus

CONTACT: Representative Dave Murphy May 15, 2019 Rep.Murphy@legis.wi.gov, (608) 266-7500 MADISON, WI — Today, the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau announced an increase of $753 million in state tax revenue above projections used in calculating the current state budget three years ago. Assembly Republicans have announced a proposal to invest half

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Rep. Vos: Statement on state revenue projections

For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov       Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement that addresses the revenue re-estimates for the state from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. “As fiscal conservatives, we have consistently looked out for the best interests of the taxpayers of Wisconsin. These new

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Sen. Stroebel: Opposes Marsy’s Law

Contact: Luke Fuller (608) 266-7513 Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released the following statement after the vote on Marsy’s Law in the State Senate: How we treat victims of crime is very important in our state. It was my desire to ensure we continued our tradition of being

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Rep. Steineke: Jayme Closs named Assembly ‘Hometown Hero’

CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke                                                                              (608) 266-2401 MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly recognized Jayme Closs from Barron, Wisconsin as an Assembly “Hometown Hero” at today’s floor session. Closs made national headlines last fall after she was taken from her home in Barron without a trace. After 88 days in captivity,

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JFC Republicans reject Evers proposal to increase grants for college students

Joint Finance Republicans rejected Gov. Tony Evers’ proposals to increase need-based grants for students at Wisconsin’s colleges, universities and tech schools, opting instead to keep funding at current levels. The state provided $113.8 million in 2018-19 to students at the UW System, private colleges, the Wisconsin Technical College System and

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