WisDems: Sen. Testin turns his back on homeowners

MADISON – Large corporate retailers all across Wisconsin have taken advantage of the Dark Store tax loophole that allows them to shift their property tax burden onto homeowners and small mainstreet businesses. Despite repeated efforts from Governor Evers and Democrats

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Rep. Hebl: Congratulates Sen. Mark Miller on his retirement

(Madison) – Today Senator Mark Miller (D-Madison) announced his retirement after more than 20 years in the State Senate and State Assembly. Representative Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) released the following statement thanking him for his public service: Senator Mark Miller has been a staunch progressive for Dane County for two decades.

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Sen. Cowles: Bill to prevent PFAS pollution passes the Legislature

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the State Senate and Assembly passed 2019 Senate Bill 310, sending the bill to the Governor’s desk: “This legislation will reduce the impact that PFAS compounds have on Wisconsin residents and the environment by banning the unconfined use of

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Sen. Jacque: Two public safety bills pass state Senate

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Institute for Reforming Government: How The Governor and Legislature Can Give Homeowners What They Want: Property Tax Relief

Contact: press@reforminggovernment.org Madison, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) issued its fifth policy paper today prior to Governor Evers’ State of the State address. This policy paper details the current state of affairs regarding property taxes and how Wisconsin and other states can improve the lives of homeowners through

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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Joaquín Altoro confirmed by state Senate to lead WHEDA

MADISON – Members of the Wisconsin Senate unanimously confirmed Joaquín Altoro as executive director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Tuesday. “I’d like to thank members of the Senate for their trust and support as WHEDA works to develop innovative and collaborative approaches that address the evolving affordable housing

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Sen. Cowles: Bringing Condo Association leadership to the table

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following joint statement after 2019 Senate Bill 512 was passed by the State Senate on a voice vote. This legislation, which Senator Cowles and Representative Kitchens authored, creates a dispute resolution process between condominium association leadership

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WisDems: Sen. Testin turns his back on homeowners

MADISON – Large corporate retailers all across Wisconsin have taken advantage of the Dark Store tax loophole that allows them to shift their property tax burden onto homeowners and small mainstreet businesses. Despite repeated efforts from Governor Evers and Democrats to close this loophole and restore tax fairness, Republicans have

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