Dems on the Joint Finance Committee today ripped their GOP colleagues for adding less than a fourth of the positions at DSPS than what Gov. Tony Evers had proposed, arguing it would slow down processing occupational licenses.
The state Department of Justice would get a $10 million boost in general purpose revenue, a fraction of the $92.2 million that Dem Gov. Tony Evers had proposed, under a GOP motion the Joint Finance Committee approved today.
The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee today voted to put another $30.7 million aside to cover expected overtime costs for Wisconsin prison guards over the next two years.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu expressed confidence today he can get his caucus behind allowing Milwaukee County and the city to impose new sales taxes to address their pension obligations without going
MILWAUKEE – Today, Governor Tony Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced a historic and bipartisan agreement to increase shared revenue for Wisconsin communities and provide Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee the authority to
“I appreciate all the hard work that has gone into this legislation. As we approach the finish line, our top objective is within sight. We have a proposed remedy to the fiscal challenges Milwaukee faces. “There are aspects to this
MADISON – Following the announcement that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Governor Tony Evers came to a tentative agreement on education funding, the Wisconsin Coalition for Education Freedom (WCEF) issued the following statement: “Parents across Wisconsin
With today’s announcement of a compromise agreement from the Governor and Republican Leadership in the Legislature, we look forward to examining the final details of the legislation when they become available. As we have done throughout this process, the Milwaukee
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) proudly stood with Assembly leadership and fellow legislators at a press conference announcing a settled negotiation between both chambers of the Legislature and Governor Evers on the shared revenue package. “When it comes
WEST ALLIS – School Choice Wisconsin issued the following statement after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced legislation to strengthen and solidify the school choice programs in Wisconsin with increased per-pupil funding. “This is great
Madison – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following an agreement between the Legislature, the Governor, and local Milwaukee officials. Rep. Donovan said: “I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief finally. After back and forth, an agreement
Madison – On June 8th , the legislature unveiled a deal which will reform the state’s shared revenue program, increase funds for public safety and education, and eliminate the personal property tax. State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by seven members of Congress, introduced H.R. 3930, the Milk is Indisputably Liked by Kids Act of 2023 – or MILK Act for short. This legislation would amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act
Madison – Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) issued a statement regarding today’s shared revenue announcement: “Today we celebrate providing our local governments with historic funding, as well as supporting our local law enforcement entities and bolstering school choice. I applaud
Dems on the Joint Finance Committee today ripped their GOP colleagues for adding less than a fourth of the positions at DSPS than what Gov. Tony Evers had proposed, arguing it would slow down processing occupational licenses.
The state Department of Justice would get a $10 million boost in general purpose revenue, a fraction of the $92.2 million that Dem Gov. Tony Evers had proposed, under a GOP motion the Joint Finance Committee approved today.
The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee today voted to put another $30.7 million aside to cover expected overtime costs for Wisconsin prison guards over the next two years.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu expressed confidence today he can get his caucus behind allowing Milwaukee County and the city to impose new sales taxes to address their pension obligations without going to referendum. The Oostburg Republican late last week said he
MILWAUKEE – Today, Governor Tony Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced a historic and bipartisan agreement to increase shared revenue for Wisconsin communities and provide Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee the authority to enact a sales tax to generate the funding necessary to
“I appreciate all the hard work that has gone into this legislation. As we approach the finish line, our top objective is within sight. We have a proposed remedy to the fiscal challenges Milwaukee faces. “There are aspects to this legislation that I strongly object to. However, through the give-and-take,
MADISON – Following the announcement that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Governor Tony Evers came to a tentative agreement on education funding, the Wisconsin Coalition for Education Freedom (WCEF) issued the following statement: “Parents across Wisconsin owe gratitude to Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Devin
With today’s announcement of a compromise agreement from the Governor and Republican Leadership in the Legislature, we look forward to examining the final details of the legislation when they become available. As we have done throughout this process, the Milwaukee Common Council will continue to discuss the proposal with the
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) proudly stood with Assembly leadership and fellow legislators at a press conference announcing a settled negotiation between both chambers of the Legislature and Governor Evers on the shared revenue package. “When it comes to negotiations in the State Capitol, no one ever gets
WEST ALLIS – School Choice Wisconsin issued the following statement after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced legislation to strengthen and solidify the school choice programs in Wisconsin with increased per-pupil funding. “This is great news, not only for the students and families that participate
Madison – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following an agreement between the Legislature, the Governor, and local Milwaukee officials. Rep. Donovan said: “I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief finally. After back and forth, an agreement has been reached in regards to shared revenue. This is
Madison – On June 8th , the legislature unveiled a deal which will reform the state’s shared revenue program, increase funds for public safety and education, and eliminate the personal property tax. State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement: “The legislature has been listening to our local governments
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by seven members of Congress, introduced H.R. 3930, the Milk is Indisputably Liked by Kids Act of 2023 – or MILK Act for short. This legislation would amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to offer flavored milk under the school
Madison – Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) issued a statement regarding today’s shared revenue announcement: “Today we celebrate providing our local governments with historic funding, as well as supporting our local law enforcement entities and bolstering school choice. I applaud my colleagues for their hard work in ironing out these
