Dems use procedural move to block final vote on GOP tax package

Senate Dems used a procedural move late this afternoon to put off a final vote on a $392 million GOP package that would reduce income taxes, expand a property tax break for businesses and pay down debt. Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, kicked off the debate saying he spoke with Gov. Tony Evers yesterday about the plan and the guv didn’t rule out signing the proposal. “I hope he really does look at it,” Fitzgerald said. Evers spokeswoman Britt Cudaback tweeted in response, “The governor told @SenFitzgerald he’ll be as open to Republicans’ tax bill as Republicans have been about

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WED PM Update: Senate Dems delay vote on GOP tax package

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Dems used a procedural move late this afternoon to put off a final vote on a $392 million GOP package that would reduce income taxes, expand a property tax break for businesses and pay down debt. Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, kicked off the debate saying he spoke with Gov. Tony Evers yesterday about the pla… 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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U.S. Dept. of Commerce: Invests to support tribal disaster recovery efforts in Wisconsin

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $709,222 grant to the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Odanah, Wisconsin, to hire an Economic Recovery Coordinator to advance disaster recovery efforts in the region. The project is located near a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone. “The Trump Administration is committed to helping tribal communities advance disaster recovery and resiliency plans designed to diversify and grow their economies,” said U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Dr. John Fleming. “The coordinator position will oversee the Tribe’s economic diversification strategy plan

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ADF: School district policy to deceive parents about children’s claimed gender identity prompts legal challenge

WILL, ADF attorneys represent 14 parents from eight Madison families MADISON, Wis. – Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys, together with lead counsel from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, asked a state court Wednesday to immediately halt a Madison Metropolitan School District policy that instructs school teachers and staff to assist and encourage children of any age in the adoption of transgender identities without parental consent or even notice. The policy even instructs district employees to deceive parents about the gender identity their son or daughter has adopted at school. WILL and ADF attorneys represent 14 individual parents from eight families

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Sargent campaign: Announces endorsement from Molly Grupe

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Monona Alder Molly Grupe for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am proud to announce an endorsement from Alder Molly Grupe,” said Sargent. “Molly has continued to fight for what is right in Monona, and her service and hard work has been a tremendous asset to the community.” Alder Molly Grupe has served for the Monona City Council since 2018. As alder, Molly serves on the Public Safety Committee and Sustainability Committee, where she has prioritized sustainable city operations and practices. She has continued to

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Rep. Quinn fundraiser

A fundraiser in honor of Representative Romaine Quinn With cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music by “40 Fingers” Saturday, March 14, 2020 6:00pm-Midnight (Music begins at 8:00pm) Turtleback Golf Course 1985 18 ½ Street Rice Lake, Wi 54868 Host Levels Available: Gold: $1000 Silver: $500 Bronze: $250 Suggested Contribution: $50 or $100/couple Checks can be made payable to: Quinn for Assembly 2769 13 ½ Avenue Cameron, Wi 54822 Please RSVP to Romaine at quinnforassembly@gmail.com or 715-651-9578

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Republicans reject Dem effort to extend bar hours during DNC

Dems sought unsuccessfully today to get the Senate to sign off on extending bar hours to 4 a.m. during the party’s national convention in Milwaukee this summer. An Assembly committee signed off on the proposal last week. But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, indicated earlier today that momentum for the proposal was fading in his caucus. Dems then tried to amend legislation dealing with opportunity zones to add provisions from the Assembly bill with the Legislature on the verge of adjourning for the session. State Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Middleton, pitched the idea as an economic opportunity for bars and

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WED PM Update: Senate Dems delay vote on GOP tax package

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Dems used a procedural move late this afternoon to put off a final vote on a $392 million GOP package that would reduce income taxes, expand a property tax break for businesses and pay down debt. Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau,

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Sargent campaign: Announces endorsement from Molly Grupe

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Monona Alder Molly Grupe for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am proud to announce an endorsement from Alder Molly Grupe,” said Sargent. “Molly has continued to fight for what is right in Monona, and

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Rep. Quinn fundraiser

A fundraiser in honor of Representative Romaine Quinn With cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music by “40 Fingers” Saturday, March 14, 2020 6:00pm-Midnight (Music begins at 8:00pm) Turtleback Golf Course 1985 18 ½ Street Rice Lake, Wi 54868 Host Levels Available: Gold: $1000 Silver: $500 Bronze: $250 Suggested Contribution: $50

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Republicans reject Dem effort to extend bar hours during DNC

Dems sought unsuccessfully today to get the Senate to sign off on extending bar hours to 4 a.m. during the party’s national convention in Milwaukee this summer. An Assembly committee signed off on the proposal last week. But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, indicated earlier today that momentum for

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