Rep. Vos: Responds to Governor’s checks

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the governor’s press conference. “When Republicans proposed a one-time tax credit, we realized it wouldn’t provide the long-term impact the people of Wisconsin needed. With a surplus this size, we

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Rep. Rodriguez: Statement on surplus funds

MADISON – Representative Sara Rodriguez (D-Brookfield) issued the following  statement about Governor Tony Evers’ plan to use surplus funds to help  Wisconsin families:  “We are fortunate to have a strong, resilient economy in Wisconsin. Our state has  record low unemployment

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Sen. Felzkowski: Lauds Wisconsin’s conservative budgeting

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, January 25th, the state’s non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released its annual review of the state’s general fund. This analysis included an examination of economic forecasts and tax collection and expenditure data of the current fiscal year (July

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Sen. Pfaff: Praises tax rebate and economic development plan

(Madison, WI)— This afternoon, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to use Wisconsin’s unprecedented $3.8 billion budget surplus to deliver tax rebates to working families, address rising costs, and expand our workforce. “People

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Sen. Marklein: Statement on Governor’s idea to spend $1.7 billion

MADISON, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) issued a statement following the Governor’s proposal to spend the state’s projected revenue surplus: “The Governor’s knee-jerk reaction to a projected surplus is to spend all of the money, even years before the books have closed. I, on the other hand, am

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Sen. Bewley: Voices strong support for Governor Evers’ surplus plan

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers unveiled his plan to use a portion of the state surplus to address rising costs of goods and eliminate barriers to employment for Wisconsin families. Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s proposed plan:  “In the nearly two

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Rep. Vos: Responds to Governor’s checks

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the governor’s press conference. “When Republicans proposed a one-time tax credit, we realized it wouldn’t provide the long-term impact the people of Wisconsin needed. With a surplus this size, we are committed to permanent, generational tax reform, as also seen

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Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on Tony Evers’ plan to spend $1.7 billion

MADISON – Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement relating to Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to spend $1.7 billion from the projected state surplus:  “Senate Republicans will not gamble with a projected state surplus to fund Tony Evers’ re-election gimmicks. “Governor Evers currently has $930 million in

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Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on plan using surplus funds to address rising costs, barriers to employment in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov.Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan announced earlier today to use a portion of the recently announced state revenue surplus funds to address rising costs facing Wisconsin families while defraying costs for caregiving and childcare that present barriers to employment. Hi folks, Governor

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WisDems: Celebrate strongest US economic growth since 1984

MADISON, Wis. – To put it simply, President Biden and Governor Evers’ economic agenda is working – and the numbers speak for themselves: Today’s GDP numbers show that the U.S. economy grew by 5.7% in 2021 – and grew by 6.9% in the final three months in the year –

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U.S. Rep. Grothman, Colleagues: Slam Democrats for failing to hold Biden accountable for botched Afghanistan withdrawal

WASHINGTON — House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on National Security Ranking Member Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) renewing their request for a public hearing on President Biden’s botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Despite requesting a hearing in August and September

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Rep. Rodriguez: Statement on surplus funds

MADISON – Representative Sara Rodriguez (D-Brookfield) issued the following  statement about Governor Tony Evers’ plan to use surplus funds to help  Wisconsin families:  “We are fortunate to have a strong, resilient economy in Wisconsin. Our state has  record low unemployment and unprecedented revenue projections. However, we  must acknowledge that two

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Sen. Felzkowski: Lauds Wisconsin’s conservative budgeting

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, January 25th, the state’s non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released its annual review of the state’s general fund. This analysis included an examination of economic forecasts and tax collection and expenditure data of the current fiscal year (July 2021-June 2023). The Bureau found that by the end of

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Sen. Pfaff: Praises tax rebate and economic development plan

(Madison, WI)— This afternoon, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to use Wisconsin’s unprecedented $3.8 billion budget surplus to deliver tax rebates to working families, address rising costs, and expand our workforce. “People in western Wisconsin understand the value of a hard day’s

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Port of Green Bay: Closes another strong shipping season

(Green Bay, Wis.) – The visit of the Algocanada, with petroleum products for U.S. Venture on Jan. 22, signaled the end of the shipping season for the Port of Green Bay. Total cargo shipments into and out of the Port reached nearly 2 million tons (1,971,592), a 3% increase over

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