MON PM Update: Evers says he’s waiting for final version of budget before determining potential vetoes

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today said he will not make a decision on how to use his partial or full veto authority on the state budget until lawmakers present him with a finalized version. The Joint Finance Committee last week wrapped up its deliberations on the guv’s original proposal. The panel approved a number of GOP-backed measures … 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 * Remember Me  

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WisPolitics Midday: June 17, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A new non-profit group wants lawmakers to take a new look at the “outdated” in-state tuition freeze. DWD Chair wants reconsideration of the closing of a Northwoods job center.

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DWD Secretary Frostman: Submits letter of support for Blackwell Job Corps Center

MADISON – Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Caleb Frostman today submitted comments to the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) urging them to reconsider its closure of the Blackwell Job Corps Center located near Laona. Oversight for Civilian Conservation Centers, or Job Corps Centers, was recently transferred from the United States Department of Agriculture to USDOL, which then announced the closure of Blackwell and eight other facilities. Secretary Frostman released the following statement: “Facilities like Blackwell change lives. They provide individuals who often times come from toxic situations a release from that environment and introduction to a beautiful Northern

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces sign up for new and improved Dairy Margin Coverage program

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Baldwin’s Farm Bill reforms expanded support for Wisconsin dairy farmers during these tough times Farmers encouraged to contact local Farm Service Agency office for details on how to sign up WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin worked to include reforms in the 2018 Farm Bill that expanded support for Wisconsin dairy farmers during these tough times, including the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. Today, she is announcing that Wisconsin dairy farmers and producers can begin to sign up for the improved risk management tools offered by the Dairy Margin Coverage program. Starting today, June 17,

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Panelists debate future of transportation funding in Wisconsin

DOT Secretary Craig Thompson says the transportation budget recently approved by the Joint Finance Committee is “far more responsible” than the past five, despite JFC Republicans rejecting Gov. Tony Evers’ proposal to increase the gas tax. Still, he said that proposal — which would increase the gas tax by 8 cents and index it to inflation going forward — is “the preferable way to do it.” Earlier this week, Republicans on JFC approved increasing fees and cutting breaks for retailers to help put $483.7 million of new money into transportation over the next two years, while borrowing $326.2 million for

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Godlewski says BCPL can be part of solution to student debt problem

Treasurer Sarah Godlewski is looking for solutions to Wisconsin’s student loan debt problem. And she’s thinking the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands that she chairs could be part of the solution by facilitating student loans at cheaper rates. Godlewski said under the approach she’s looking at, the BCPL wouldn’t lend money to college students directly. Instead, it would provide assets to lenders. The assets could be provided to the lender at a rate that would match what the board makes on current investments such as a bond. The BCPL would also negotiate the rates at which lenders could then

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Owen Robinson: It’s the spending, stupid

Wisconsin has long been a tax hell where it is more expensive to live, work, and play than in most other states. Gov. Scott Walker and the legislative Republicans made some progress over the last eight years in making the state more affordable, but now many of those same legislative Republicans are allowing the state to slide back.

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City of Delavan: Receives $250,000 state grant to redevelop new downtown apartment building

MADISON, WI. – The City of Delavan is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help finance the redevelopment of the historic George W. Borg Corporation facility into a new mixed-use apartment building. The Community Development Investment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will support the renovation and adaptive reuse of an important historic building into the new Brass Works Apartments, located at 820 East Wisconsin Street in Delavan. “Community success is directly linked to quality services and infrastructure, including access to affordable housing options,” said Mark R. Hogan, secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state’s lead economic development

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WisPolitics Midday: June 17, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A new non-profit group wants lawmakers to take a new look at the “outdated” in-state tuition freeze. DWD Chair wants reconsideration of the closing of a Northwoods job center.

Read More »

Panelists debate future of transportation funding in Wisconsin

DOT Secretary Craig Thompson says the transportation budget recently approved by the Joint Finance Committee is “far more responsible” than the past five, despite JFC Republicans rejecting Gov. Tony Evers’ proposal to increase the gas tax. Still, he said that proposal — which would increase the gas tax by 8

Read More »

Godlewski says BCPL can be part of solution to student debt problem

Treasurer Sarah Godlewski is looking for solutions to Wisconsin’s student loan debt problem. And she’s thinking the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands that she chairs could be part of the solution by facilitating student loans at cheaper rates. Godlewski said under the approach she’s looking at, the BCPL wouldn’t

Read More »

Owen Robinson: It’s the spending, stupid

Wisconsin has long been a tax hell where it is more expensive to live, work, and play than in most other states. Gov. Scott Walker and the legislative Republicans made some progress over the last eight years in making the state more affordable, but now many of those same legislative Republicans are allowing the state to slide back.

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