Rep. Schraa: Statement of Secretary Carr’s retirement

(Madison, WI) Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) released the following statement regarding the announcement of Secretary Kevin Carr’s retirement from the Department of Corrections (DOC): “I want to thank Secretary Carr for his time leading the department. Even though Secretary Carr and

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Sen. LeMahieu: Gov. Evers raises taxes: a trilogy

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued a statement following  Governor Evers’ veto of a third middle class tax cut:  “For the third time this session, Governor Evers has used his veto pen to raise taxes on single  mothers

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Rep. Dittrich: Responds to Governor’s veto of tax refund

Madison –Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) responded to Friday’s announcement that the Governor had vetoed the Republican Legislature’s 3rd and final attempt at returning the large budget surplus to Wisconsin’s retirees and hardworking families: “To say I am disgusted would

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Sen. Wanggaard: Evers vetoes middle class tax cut for third time

Senator Van Wanggaard today released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed billions in tax cuts despite having a $3 billion surplus: “Tony Evers won’t take yes for an answer. “Governor Evers has said repeatedly, even today in his veto message, that he supports a tax cut on people earning

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Rep. Schraa: Statement of Secretary Carr’s retirement

(Madison, WI) Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) released the following statement regarding the announcement of Secretary Kevin Carr’s retirement from the Department of Corrections (DOC): “I want to thank Secretary Carr for his time leading the department. Even though Secretary Carr and I may have come up with different paths at times

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Sen. Hesselbein: Statement – tax relief must be responsible and targeted

MADISON, Wis – Today, Governor Evers vetoed several Republican proposals that would have jeopardized the strong fiscal standing of Wisconsin. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement: “I support providing targeted tax relief to those who need breathing room in their household budgets, but the plan proposed

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Sen. LeMahieu: Gov. Evers raises taxes: a trilogy

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued a statement following  Governor Evers’ veto of a third middle class tax cut:  “For the third time this session, Governor Evers has used his veto pen to raise taxes on single  mothers on food stamps.   “Allowing $3 billion in taxpayer money to

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Dept. of Corrections: Secretary Kevin A. Carr announces retirement

Madison, Wis. – Secretary Kevin A. Carr, who was appointed by Governor Tony Evers in 2019 as head of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and helped lead the agency through the COVID-19 pandemic and statewide staff shortages, has announced his retirement effective Friday, March 8. “The past five years have been

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Rep. Dittrich: Responds to Governor’s veto of tax refund

Madison –Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) responded to Friday’s announcement that the Governor had vetoed the Republican Legislature’s 3rd and final attempt at returning the large budget surplus to Wisconsin’s retirees and hardworking families: “To say I am disgusted would have to be the understatement of the year,” said Rep.

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Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Gov. Evers vetoes tax cuts for retirees

MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 1021, a bill that would have expanded the retirement income subtraction for those aged 65 and older. State Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) released the following statement. “The governor, through the power of his veto pen, has yet again proven he does

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