
WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 21, 2019
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov weighs in on laws passed in the extra session that he says limits his powers. WI Realtors Assn withdraws its endorsement of a Supreme Court candidate.
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In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov weighs in on laws passed in the extra session that he says limits his powers. WI Realtors Assn withdraws its endorsement of a Supreme Court candidate.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: New details on corrections and transportation items in Gov. Tony Evers’ budget. Lawmakers reintroduce “dark store loophole” closure plan.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing again for a caretaker tax credit. Expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would drive up consumer costs according to a study released by conservative groups.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers highlights his plan to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. Assembly Republicans pitch plan to fund new Assistant DA positions.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Speaker Vos says there is “no reason to wait” on tax-cut bill. Rep Brian Steil broke with WI Republicans to support legislation to avoid another government shutdown. Presidential candidates to visit Wisconsin today and tomorrow.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The State Senate is taking up the GOP version of the Middle-Class Tax Cut. The Legislative Black Caucus and some Assembly Dems have changed their votes on the Assembly’s Black History Month resolution. Legislative Council

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers announces he will join group to uphold terms of the Paris Climate Agreement. Statewide graduation rate improves.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Another candidate emerges to chair Dem Party in Wisconsin. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announces a water quality task force. US Senator Ron Johnson’s thoughts on the possibility of another government shutdown.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: UW Board of Regents approves tuition increases. Speaker Robin Vos will not support a tax increase to pay for a middle-class tax cut.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Republicans approve their version of the middle-class tax cut. Fundraising numbers in the race for the WI Supreme Court. Tuition increases approved for UW by a Board of Regents committee.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Reaction to SOTU by Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Middle-class tax cut debate still happening between Gov and Republicans.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Atty Gen Josh Kaul won’t say if he will defend the state in the “Lame Duck Lawsuits” Gov Evers addresses the WI Counties Assn this morning and breaks news about the middle-class tax cut and

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Transportation Stakeholder Taskforce meets today in La Crosse. The 2018 per diem reports are out.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Evers administration says it’s time for an “honest conversation” about the budgetary challenges facing the state after the LFB lowers revenue projections. Foxconn pushes back on yesterday’s report that they are scaling back plans for

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: LFB predicts lower revenues than DOA. Historic cold hits Wisconsin. Foxconn changes focus of WI project.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Assembly Minority Leader makes appointment to WEDC board. Himself. Changes coming to “Cash Bail” system? Some lawmakers are backing a bipartisan bill to overhaul Wisconsin’s expungement process.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: AG Josh Kaul wants JFC to “promptly hold a vote” on his request to withdraw from Obamacare lawsuit. US Sen Ron Johnson clashes with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell over shutdown. Recap of Gov Evers’ Milwaukee

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A recap of Gov Evers’ State of the State and an update on his travel plans for today. Republican Senate leaders have not met to gauge support on preexisting conditions bill passed by the Assembly.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Assembly Republicans to introduce an amendment to the Pre-Existing Conditions bill. Gov Evers to deliver his first State of the State address.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Judge rules for OneWisconsin Now in free speech case. Committee approves hiring outside law firm to represent the legislature in lawsuits filed over legislation. Marsy’s law still under consideration.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov weighs in on laws passed in the extra session that he says limits his powers. WI Realtors Assn withdraws its endorsement of a Supreme Court candidate.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: New details on corrections and transportation items in Gov. Tony Evers’ budget. Lawmakers reintroduce “dark store loophole” closure plan.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing again for a caretaker tax credit. Expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would drive up consumer costs according to a study released by conservative groups.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers highlights his plan to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. Assembly Republicans pitch plan to fund new Assistant DA positions.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Speaker Vos says there is “no reason to wait” on tax-cut bill. Rep Brian Steil broke with WI Republicans to support legislation to avoid another government shutdown. Presidential candidates to visit Wisconsin today and tomorrow.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The State Senate is taking up the GOP version of the Middle-Class Tax Cut. The Legislative Black Caucus and some Assembly Dems have changed their votes on the Assembly’s Black History Month resolution. Legislative Council Study Committees’ Recommendations.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers announces he will join group to uphold terms of the Paris Climate Agreement. Statewide graduation rate improves.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Another candidate emerges to chair Dem Party in Wisconsin. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announces a water quality task force. US Senator Ron Johnson’s thoughts on the possibility of another government shutdown.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: UW Board of Regents approves tuition increases. Speaker Robin Vos will not support a tax increase to pay for a middle-class tax cut.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Republicans approve their version of the middle-class tax cut. Fundraising numbers in the race for the WI Supreme Court. Tuition increases approved for UW by a Board of Regents committee.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Reaction to SOTU by Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Middle-class tax cut debate still happening between Gov and Republicans.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Atty Gen Josh Kaul won’t say if he will defend the state in the “Lame Duck Lawsuits” Gov Evers addresses the WI Counties Assn this morning and breaks news about the middle-class tax cut and dark stores.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Transportation Stakeholder Taskforce meets today in La Crosse. The 2018 per diem reports are out.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Evers administration says it’s time for an “honest conversation” about the budgetary challenges facing the state after the LFB lowers revenue projections. Foxconn pushes back on yesterday’s report that they are scaling back plans for Wisconsin.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: LFB predicts lower revenues than DOA. Historic cold hits Wisconsin. Foxconn changes focus of WI project.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Assembly Minority Leader makes appointment to WEDC board. Himself. Changes coming to “Cash Bail” system? Some lawmakers are backing a bipartisan bill to overhaul Wisconsin’s expungement process.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: AG Josh Kaul wants JFC to “promptly hold a vote” on his request to withdraw from Obamacare lawsuit. US Sen Ron Johnson clashes with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell over shutdown. Recap of Gov Evers’ Milwaukee trip.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A recap of Gov Evers’ State of the State and an update on his travel plans for today. Republican Senate leaders have not met to gauge support on preexisting conditions bill passed by the Assembly. Former WI Lt. Gov has a new job.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Assembly Republicans to introduce an amendment to the Pre-Existing Conditions bill. Gov Evers to deliver his first State of the State address.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Judge rules for OneWisconsin Now in free speech case. Committee approves hiring outside law firm to represent the legislature in lawsuits filed over legislation. Marsy’s law still under consideration.