WED PM Update: JFC approves $419 million tax break for companies that received PPP loans

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee voted 11-4 today to ensure Wisconsin businesses that received PPP loans aren’t taxed on the expenses they covered with the money, saving those businesses $419 million through mid-2023. That’s one of more than two dozens changes the bill would make to match state tax laws with federal codes. That inclu… 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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State Treasurer Godlewski: Governor’s Task Force Unveils Innovative, Bipartisan Proposals to Strengthen Retirement Security for Wisconsin Workers and Families

CONTACT: Julie.benkoske2@wisconsin.gov or (920) 420-8279     MADISON – State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and the Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security released today five innovative, bipartisan, and cost-effective solutions to ensure Wisconsinites can retire with financial security and peace of mind — including a brand-new program for Wisconsinites to save at birth and a state-facilitated retirement plan for nearly one million Wisconsinites without access to a plan through their employer. The new policy proposals are the centerpiece of the final report of the Retirement Security Task Force report, which Governor Evers created in September 2019 with Executive Order #45, and appointed Treasurer Godlewski

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Offers Amendment Directing SBA to Report on Federal Minimum Wage Impact

Contact: 202-225-5101   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald offered an amendment at a committee markup of the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion budget reconciliation scheme. The amendment directs the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to submit a report to Congress on the impact an increase in the federal minimum wage to $15 would have on small businesses. Democrats blocked this common-sense proposal by a voice vote. Congressman Fitzgerald’s remarks prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Madam Chair. This amendment is simple. It directs the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit a report to Congress on the impact an increase

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Dept. of Justice: Coalition to Issue Recommendations to Reform State’s Crisis Mental Health Response

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us WHAT: A coalition of law enforcement, hospitals, medical professionals, county and state health services, counties, mental health advocates, and legal professionals will announce recommendations to reform Wisconsin’s emergency detention process and increase the availability of behavioral health services. WHEN: Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. WHERE: To view or participate in the press conference, press MUST be registered in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/867211621985482253 To ask questions, use the “Raise your Hand” feature or use the chat box to indicate you have a question. Conference organizers will call on

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Rep. Ron Kind: To Introduce Legislation to Protect Nursing Home Residents Against COVID-19 and Future Outbreaks   

WASHINGTON, DC —This week Rep. Ron Kind will introduce the Infection Control Training and Support Act, legislation that would provide an additional $200 million for quality and infection control support for skilled nursing facilities.    Nursing homes have been disproportionately impacted during this pandemic with residents accounting for one-third of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. This bill would help ensure nursing homes have the resources they need to enhance quality of care and safety measures as the COVID-19 outbreak continues and make sure they are prepared for future public health crises.    “Nursing home staff across Wisconsin are working tirelessly to provide high-quality care and keep their

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Our Wisconsin Revolution: Call For immediate Action by Governor Evers During Cold Weather Sheltering Emergency Inbox @WisPol

MADISON – In a letter sent Monday to Governor Tony Evers, Our Wisconsin Revolution has joined with other political, religious, and social advocacy organizations, elected officials, and candidates for office, in a call for emergency action by the governor to provide statewide aid and public facilities access to those facing homelessness in the current, continuing extreme cold. The letter says in part, “Right now, fellow Wisconsinites are trying to survive outside in these dangerous temperatures—and the tragic reality is, some of them will not make it. The current mechanisms in place to manage homelessness are simply inadequate, but not for

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WisGOP: Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Violates the Law… Again

MADISON – Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is no stranger to public embarrassment for violating the law. From his delinquent property taxes to unpaid parking tickets, Lt. Gov. Barnes has proven that he struggles with both attention to detail and following basic rules — a troubling combination for Wisconsin’s second-in-command. In the latest installment of Lt. Gov. Barnes’ series of legal flubs, Lt. Gov. Barnes was not only fined $1,600 for a campaign finance violation, but also failed to report his fine correctly, technically committing another campaign finance violation. Since Lt. Gov. Barnes clearly struggles with following the law, it’s clear that Wisconsinites

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Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of former Wisconsin Fire Inspector David Jerald Tomlinson of the Poynette-Dekorra fire department

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #107 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Wisconsin Fire Inspector David Jerald Tomlinson on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. David Jerald Tomlinson passed away on Dec. 6, 2020 after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. “Fire Inspector Tomlinson served his community as a volunteer firefighter for 31 years, and most recently served as a Fire Inspector. Before that, he contributed to his community by working for the U.S. Postal Service for 32 years and as a fixture in local youth

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JFC approves $419 million tax break for companies that received PPP loans

The Joint Finance Committee voted 11-4 today to ensure Wisconsin businesses that received PPP loans aren’t taxed on the expenses they covered with the money, saving those companies $419 million through mid-2023. That’s one of more than two dozens changes the bill would make to match state tax laws with federal codes. That includes a change to the Earned Income Tax Credit that would increase the be… 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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State Treasurer Godlewski: Governor’s Task Force Unveils Innovative, Bipartisan Proposals to Strengthen Retirement Security for Wisconsin Workers and Families

CONTACT: Julie.benkoske2@wisconsin.gov or (920) 420-8279     MADISON – State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and the Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security released today five innovative, bipartisan, and cost-effective solutions to ensure Wisconsinites can retire with financial security and peace of mind — including a brand-new program for Wisconsinites to save at birth

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Dept. of Justice: Coalition to Issue Recommendations to Reform State’s Crisis Mental Health Response

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us WHAT: A coalition of law enforcement, hospitals, medical professionals, county and state health services, counties, mental health advocates, and legal professionals will announce recommendations to reform Wisconsin’s emergency detention process and increase the availability of behavioral health services. WHEN: Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. WHERE: To view or

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Rep. Ron Kind: To Introduce Legislation to Protect Nursing Home Residents Against COVID-19 and Future Outbreaks   

WASHINGTON, DC —This week Rep. Ron Kind will introduce the Infection Control Training and Support Act, legislation that would provide an additional $200 million for quality and infection control support for skilled nursing facilities.    Nursing homes have been disproportionately impacted during this pandemic with residents accounting for one-third of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. This bill

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WisGOP: Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Violates the Law… Again

MADISON – Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is no stranger to public embarrassment for violating the law. From his delinquent property taxes to unpaid parking tickets, Lt. Gov. Barnes has proven that he struggles with both attention to detail and following basic rules — a troubling combination for Wisconsin’s second-in-command. In the latest

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Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of former Wisconsin Fire Inspector David Jerald Tomlinson of the Poynette-Dekorra fire department

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #107 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Wisconsin Fire Inspector David Jerald Tomlinson on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. David Jerald Tomlinson passed away on Dec. 6, 2020 after contracting COVID-19

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