JFC approves GOP tax package

The Joint Finance Committee voted along party lines Monday to sign off on a $392.4 million package that would cut income taxes, provide local governments more state aid to cover an expanded property tax break for businesses and pay down debt. Republicans hailed the proposal to use a projected surplus as a win for lower- and middle-class earners with the bulk of the cut going to an income tax reduc… 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

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MON PM Update: I-E spending tops $2.7 million in 7th CD GOP race; new ads in Milwaukee County exec contest

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Outside groups have now eclipsed $2.7 million spent on independent expenditures in the 7th CD GOP primary, according to filings as of early this afternoon. The latest spending includes $39,375 on mailers and display ads backing Tom Tiffany, a state senator from Minocqua, and $120,004 in media placements and digital ads supporti… 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.

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Rep. McGuire: Introduces esports grant program for Wisconsin schools

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Tom Tiffany casts ballot Tuesday morning in Minocqua

Minocqua, Wis. — U.S. Congressional Candidate Tom Tiffany will be casting his ballot in Minocqua on Tuesday morning. The media is invited to attend and cover this event. For details on the event, please see below. Tom Tiffany Casts His Ballot in Minocqua When: Tuesday, February 18, 8:45 a.m. Where: Minocqua Community Center Gym – 415 Menominee St., Minocqua The media is required to RSVP if they plan on attending. Please RSVP to mattias@tiffany4wisconsin.com. ###

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Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices open meeting

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has posted an open meeting notice. See the details of the meeting at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/OpenMtgNotices.aspx. MEETING: Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices DATE: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Culver Family Center, 625 Pearl Avenue, Room 228, Oshkosh, WI 54901 Manage your OCI notification subscription at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/ListServe.aspx. Thank you for being a subscriber to our OCI Press Notification service. Office of the Commissioner of Insurance ociinformation@wisconsin.gov

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Mayor Barrett election night event

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Karofsky Campaign election night watch party

WHAT: On Tuesday, Feb. 18, Judge Jill Karofsky will be watching the election night results with supporters at The Laurel Tavern in Madison starting at 8:00 p.m. Judge Karofsky and campaign staff will be available for interviews. WHEN:  Tuesday, February 18 8:00 p.m. Media can set up starting at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Laurel Tavern 2505 Monroe St Madison, WI 53711 VISUALS: Supporters and volunteers watching the election returns ###

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Moms Demand Action legislation rally

MADISON, Wis. – WHAT: On Wednesday, over 100 volunteers with the Wisconsin chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, will gather at the Wisconsin State Capitol to urge lawmakers to take action to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. Currently there are two bills – SB 517 and AB 577 – that have support from both sides of the aisle and would help keep guns out of the hands of convicted domestic abusers and other people with dangerous histories. These bills have not been allowed a public

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Rep. August: Return surplus to taxpayers

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Kelly campaign: Justice Kelly receives endorsement of National Rifle Association

[Madison, WI] – Today, Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly’s campaign announced that he has received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association (NRA). The NRA urges all its Wisconsin members and supporters to vote for Daniel Kelly in the primary election on Feb. 18. “Justice Kelly has been a principled, intelligent, and steadfast supporter of the rule of law,” said Scott Jones, NRA Wisconsin state director. “I have full faith that Justice Kelly will continue to interpret the Wisconsin Constitution and the laws as written, rather than asserting his own biases and preferences as law.” “I am honored and grateful

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Rep. Crowley election night watch party

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AARP Wisconsin: Governor, State Treasurer to receive ‘Super Saver” awards

MADISON, WISCONSIN – To recognize state elected officials who play an integral role in helping Wisconsinites and all Americans to save and retire with confidence, AARP today announces that Governor Tony Evers and State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski have been named to AARP’s 2019 national class of Super Savers – which includes 18 elected officials in eight states. The governor and treasurer received their awards from AARP Wisconsin during a presentation today in the Governor’s conference room at the State Capitol. “In 2019, Governor Evers created the Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security, which is charged with developing solutions to help

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JFC approves GOP tax package

The Joint Finance Committee voted along party lines Monday to sign off on a $392.4 million package that would cut income taxes, provide local governments more state aid to cover an expanded property tax break for businesses and pay down debt. Republicans hailed the proposal to use a projected surplus

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Rep. McGuire: Introduces esports grant program for Wisconsin schools

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Tom Tiffany casts ballot Tuesday morning in Minocqua

Minocqua, Wis. — U.S. Congressional Candidate Tom Tiffany will be casting his ballot in Minocqua on Tuesday morning. The media is invited to attend and cover this event. For details on the event, please see below. Tom Tiffany Casts His Ballot in Minocqua When: Tuesday, February 18, 8:45 a.m. Where: Minocqua Community Center Gym

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Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices open meeting

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has posted an open meeting notice. See the details of the meeting at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/OpenMtgNotices.aspx. MEETING: Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices DATE: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Culver Family Center, 625 Pearl Avenue, Room 228, Oshkosh,

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Mayor Barrett election night event

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Karofsky Campaign election night watch party

WHAT: On Tuesday, Feb. 18, Judge Jill Karofsky will be watching the election night results with supporters at The Laurel Tavern in Madison starting at 8:00 p.m. Judge Karofsky and campaign staff will be available for interviews. WHEN:  Tuesday, February 18 8:00 p.m. Media can set up starting at 6:30

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Moms Demand Action legislation rally

MADISON, Wis. – WHAT: On Wednesday, over 100 volunteers with the Wisconsin chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, will gather at the Wisconsin State Capitol to urge lawmakers to take action to keep guns out of the hands of

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Rep. August: Return surplus to taxpayers

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Rep. Crowley election night watch party

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