Rep. Udell: Dems release labor package

Madison, Wis. – Yesterday, Legislative Democrats introduced four bills in a Labor package entitled “Build a Stronger Wisconsin.” Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Union protections and the Labor Movement have always been the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Sept. 5

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the continuing dispute over legislative oversight of administrative rules, Dem state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez leaving the Dem caucus, the Legislature’s fall agenda and more.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Monitoring manure spill in Taylor County

Trappers Creek, A Tributary To The Black River, Impacted MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Taylor County. The spill impacted Trappers Creek, a tributary to the Black River, with dead fish observed in the creek. The spill happened

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Rep. Udell: Dems release labor package

Madison, Wis. – Yesterday, Legislative Democrats introduced four bills in a Labor package entitled “Build a Stronger Wisconsin.” Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Union protections and the Labor Movement have always been the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy and workforce. Ever since Walker stripped Wisconsin Unions of their

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Sen. Hutton: Circulates bill to eliminate state income tax on overtime

MADISON – State Sen. Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) is circulating legislation to eliminate Wisconsin’s income tax on overtime earnings, leading a coalition of legislators co-authoring the pro-worker proposal. The bill creates a state income-tax subtraction for overtime pay so that earnings over the normal rate of pay under the federal Fair

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Requests federal oversight of Milwaukee County Transit System following millions in losses

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) wrote to Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to strengthen oversight and accountability measures for local transit agencies following reports that Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) lost approximately $4 million in revenue in 2024 to bus evasion. Recent findings indicate MCTS riders skipped paying

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election results announced

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election results. The following soybean producers started their three-year terms as elected members of the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board on September 1, 2025: District 3: David Justman, PlattevilleAdams, Crawford, Grant, Juneau,

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Sept. 5

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the continuing dispute over legislative oversight of administrative rules, Dem state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez leaving the Dem caucus, the Legislature’s fall agenda and more.

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