Senate committee backs constitutional amendment to eliminate state treasurer’s office

A state Senate committee today voted 3-1 to back a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the state treasurer's office. GOP Sens. David Craig, Duey Stroebel and Dan Feyen voted for the amendment, while Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, was the lone vote against. Dem Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, left the hearing prior to the vote in the Senate Committee on Financial Services, Constitution and ...