THU PM Update: Vos says GOP lawmakers not looking to make ‘dramatic changes’ to JFC’s budget

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos today said Republicans aren’t looking to make “dramatic changes” to the JFC’s budget ahead of next week’s planned votes in the Assembly and Senate. As an example, Vos said lawmakers are looking to bring property taxes lower than what Evers proposed, following a Legislative Fiscal Bureau analysis show… 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     Forgot Password

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U.S. Reps. Sensenbrenner, Moore: Introduce bipartisan bill to help advance gastrointestinal research

Contact: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) reintroduced The Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders Research Enhancement Act. This legislation would instruct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand and coordinate research and education efforts regarding Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders (FGIMD). Rep. Sensenbrenner: “Many individuals living with functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders have few, if any, effective treatments available to them. By expanding our efforts and prioritizing FGIMD research, I’m confident that we can find meaningful ways to improve life for those living with these disorders. I’m pleased to collaborate on this bipartisan

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Dept. of Tourism: Celebrate National Selfie Day throughout Wisconsin

Contact: Craig Trost ctrost@travelwisconsin.com; 608-267-3773 Kristina LeVan klevan@travelwisconsin.com; 608-266-0458 MADISON, Wis. – Say cheese! June 21 is National Selfie Day, and Travel Wisconsin is on the lookout for smiling selfies showcasing travelers’ favorite places around the state. The Department of Tourism encourages selfie-takers to tag @TravelWisconsin within their posts for a chance to get reposted on the Department’s social media. For those who visit a Wisconsin State Park, Travel Wisconsin has made taking a selfie easier (and safer), by installing selfie stands. All are perfectly located for achieving an optimal Insta-worthy, scenic background. The stands can hold any size or

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Online tax bill designed to lower income taxes clears Assembly

The Assembly today also approved a measure that would use additional sales tax revenue collected from online retailers to lower income tax rates. The bill would target the reductions in the bottom two brackets while also capturing more online transactions to increase the amount of sales tax the state would take in. It also would make the tax breaks permanent. Due to a drafting error, the tax break previously would have only applied to tax year 2019. Under the legislation: *the lowest rate of 4 percent would drop to 3.89 percent in tax year 2019. It would then go to

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U.S. Reps. Sensenbrenner, Moore: Introduce bipartisan bill to help advance gastrointestinal research

Contact: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) reintroduced The Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders Research Enhancement Act. This legislation would instruct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand and coordinate research and education efforts regarding Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders (FGIMD). Rep.

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Dept. of Tourism: Celebrate National Selfie Day throughout Wisconsin

Contact: Craig Trost ctrost@travelwisconsin.com; 608-267-3773 Kristina LeVan klevan@travelwisconsin.com; 608-266-0458 MADISON, Wis. – Say cheese! June 21 is National Selfie Day, and Travel Wisconsin is on the lookout for smiling selfies showcasing travelers’ favorite places around the state. The Department of Tourism encourages selfie-takers to tag @TravelWisconsin within their posts for

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Online tax bill designed to lower income taxes clears Assembly

The Assembly today also approved a measure that would use additional sales tax revenue collected from online retailers to lower income tax rates. The bill would target the reductions in the bottom two brackets while also capturing more online transactions to increase the amount of sales tax the state would

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