Gov. Evers: Takes action on three bills

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bills. Senate Bill 198, now Wisconsin Act 55:  Modifies existing law to make administrative and technical changes to enhance the collection of room taxes already owed under current law and to reduce the burden of collecting and remitting room taxes; Enhances the information available to municipalities and marketplace providers related to the room tax to clarify and complete details for administration of the room tax as it pertains to online marketplaces; and  Provides equity across all lodging providers, including marketplace providers such as Airbnb and Vrbo.  Senate Bill 302, now Wisconsin Act 56:  Extends

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TUE PM Update: LFB: State would miss $2.2B in K-12 aid if full budget vetoed

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin wouldn’t qualify for some $2.2 billion in federal K-12 education aid if Gov. Tony Evers vetoed the GOP-authored budget in full and Capitol leaders failed to pass a new one, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau says. The LFB memo underscores the risk some insiders have raised for Evers if he chose to veto the budget now befor… 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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LFB: State would miss $2.2 billion in K-12 aid if full budget vetoed

Wisconsin wouldn’t qualify for some $2.2 billion in federal aid for K-12 education if Gov. Tony Evers vetoed the GOP-authored budget in full and Capitol leaders failed to pass a new one, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau says. The LFB memo underscores the risk some insiders have raised for Evers if he chose to veto the budget now before the state Legislature. Republicans have already signaled they wou… 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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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on repeal of outdated AUMFs

6/29/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House voted to repeal the 1957 and 1991 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs). “The 1991 and 1957 AUMFs have not been relevant for decades and should have been taken off the books long ago. Today’s vote is an important exercise of constitutional hygiene that brings Congress one-step closer to reclaiming its war powers authorities. Now that we’ve repealed these outdated AUMFs, it’s time for Republicans and Democrats to go further and look to debate reforms to the 2001 AUMF and, more broadly,

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Biden in La Crosse calls bipartisan infrastructure deal ‘blue-collar blueprint to rebuild America’

President Biden in La Crosse today praised a bipartisan infrastructure deal as a “blue-collar blueprint to rebuild America.” In his second visit to the state since becoming president, Biden touched on the nation’s high road fatality rates and how car exhaust is one of the leading causes of air pollution in America. He said the package would target these problems by promoting electric vehicles, public transportation and better rail networks. Biden, an avid Amtrak rider, said studies have shown that people would prefer to take a train on short trips over a car whenever possible. “I bet any one of

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U.S. Rep Gallagher: Outlines path forward on finding answers for COVID-19

6/29/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today testified before Republicans on the Select Subcommittee on Coronavirus Origins. In his remarks, he discussed immediate actions that the U.S. government should take to better understand the origin of this virus, and three broader lessons lawmakers should take from this experience. In part, Gallagher called on the federal government to: Declassify all the relevant intelligence surrounding COVID-19 origins, Subpoena the EcoHealth Alliance for data and files regarding their collaboration with the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Audit all federal agencies for a thorough accounting of funding that may have gone to

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Assembly Republicans shoot down Dem budget amendment to expand Medicaid

The state Assembly this afternoon kicked off debate on the state budget by shooting down a Dem amendment to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. The amendment, which mirrored the proposal Gov. Tony Evers put in his budget, was tabled 60-36 along party lines. Evers sought various ways to pressure Republicans to accept the federal money to add 90,000 Wisconsinites to Medicaid, a program fo… 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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DGA: Wisconsin GOP leaders engulfed in chaotic battle with Donald Trump

June 29, 2021 Contact: Christina Amestoy, 202-774-0915 amestoy@dga.net Wisconsin GOP Leaders Engulfed in Chaotic Battle with Donald Trump   The Wisconsin GOP is engulfed in a feud with Donald Trump over election fraud, and things are quickly turning into a full-scale meltdown. The leader of the party attacked Wisconsin Republican leaders head-on in an incendiary statement, where he accused Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, State Senator Chris Kapenga, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu of “working hard to cover up election corruption,” and supposedly not doing enough to shove conspiracy theories down the throats of Wisconsin voters and overturn the results of the election.

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Dep. of Transportation: Receives grant to combat impaired driving

June 29, 2021 For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov   WisDOT receives grant to combat impaired driving Wisconsin’s efforts to stop impaired driving received a boost in the form of a grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (responsibility.org). The $45,000 grant will fund law enforcement training to identify drug-impaired drivers through the state’s Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program. “This is a direct investment in the safety of Wisconsin highways,” Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary-designee Craig Thompson said. “Training law enforcement personnel is an important step in

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Assembly passes bills on unemployment insurance, legislative human resources office and Milwaukee dredged material management facility

The Assembly today passed three bills approved 14-0 by the Joint Finance Committee, sending them to the Senate. AB 406 would prevent increases in unemployment insurance coverage costs for businesses over the next two years. The bill, passed through a voice vote, comes as rates are expected to increase following a spike in unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. Republican lawmakers want to allocate $120 million in state taxpayer funds to the unemployment fund through the budget so businesses don’t face increases in coverage costs. The Assembly also passed AB 407, which would create a nonpartisan legislative human resources office.

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on Biden’s visit to Wisconsin

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov   Steil Statement on Biden’s Visit to Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement on President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin.   “While President Biden is in Wisconsin today, I hope he takes note of the “Help Wanted” signs across the state. The worker shortage is a direct consequence of costly, inefficient policies from Washington. While Pelosi and Biden’s policies have brought us to this point, Governor Evers can act and end the federal incentive keeping Wisconsin workers at home. The government needs to get out of the way and get workers back to work.

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s visit to La Crosse, Wisconsin. “What President Biden needs to learn and acknowledge today is that Wisconsin employers are finding it almost impossible to hire the workers they need because federal unemployment benefits provide an enormous incentive not to work. Biden and his fellow Democrats refuse to acknowledge their socialist policies are creating greater dependency, hampering economic recovery, and further mortgaging our children’s future. Everyone agrees we must invest in infrastructure. Unfortunately, we’ve recently added $6 trillion to our national debt that now exceeds $28 trillion. A

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White House: Arrival in La Crosse, more background

AF1 was wheels up from JBA at 10:31 am eastern. Press Secretary Jen Psaki gaggled with reporters on board for 22 minutes, discussing the infrastructure framework, Biden’s planned trip to Florida on Thursday, Afghanistan and other topics. The gaggle live streamed on the White House website, but let me know if there’s anything you need clarity on. AF1 was wheels down in La Crosse at 11:12 am central… 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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Gov. Evers: Takes action on three bills

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bills. Senate Bill 198, now Wisconsin Act 55:  Modifies existing law to make administrative and technical changes to enhance the collection of room taxes already owed under current law and to reduce the burden of collecting and remitting room taxes; Enhances the information available

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on repeal of outdated AUMFs

6/29/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House voted to repeal the 1957 and 1991 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs). “The 1991 and 1957 AUMFs have not been relevant for decades and should have been taken off the books

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U.S. Rep Gallagher: Outlines path forward on finding answers for COVID-19

6/29/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today testified before Republicans on the Select Subcommittee on Coronavirus Origins. In his remarks, he discussed immediate actions that the U.S. government should take to better understand the origin of this virus, and three broader lessons lawmakers should take from this

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DGA: Wisconsin GOP leaders engulfed in chaotic battle with Donald Trump

June 29, 2021 Contact: Christina Amestoy, 202-774-0915 amestoy@dga.net Wisconsin GOP Leaders Engulfed in Chaotic Battle with Donald Trump   The Wisconsin GOP is engulfed in a feud with Donald Trump over election fraud, and things are quickly turning into a full-scale meltdown. The leader of the party attacked Wisconsin Republican

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Dep. of Transportation: Receives grant to combat impaired driving

June 29, 2021 For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov   WisDOT receives grant to combat impaired driving Wisconsin’s efforts to stop impaired driving received a boost in the form of a grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on Biden’s visit to Wisconsin

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov   Steil Statement on Biden’s Visit to Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement on President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin.   “While President Biden is in Wisconsin today, I hope he takes note of the “Help Wanted” signs across the state. The worker shortage

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s visit to La Crosse, Wisconsin. “What President Biden needs to learn and acknowledge today is that Wisconsin employers are finding it almost impossible to hire the workers they need because federal unemployment benefits provide an enormous

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White House: Arrival in La Crosse, more background

AF1 was wheels up from JBA at 10:31 am eastern. Press Secretary Jen Psaki gaggled with reporters on board for 22 minutes, discussing the infrastructure framework, Biden’s planned trip to Florida on Thursday, Afghanistan and other topics. The gaggle live streamed on the White House website, but let me know

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