Assembly adjourns after passing bills backed by municipalities

The state Assembly today passed bills to ease some processes for local governments before adjourning for the evening. Among the bills the Assembly passed today was AB 229, which gives local governments more flexibility in how they invest their surpluses. The chamber also passed SB 94, which changes how city mayors are

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Vos says he might add Bakery Freedom Act to next week’s session

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said today he might add to next week’s session his bill to eliminate licensing requirements for Wisconsin bakers. Vos, R-Rochester, made the comments as the Assembly took a break from its session so the Rules Committee could finalize next Wednesday’s calendar, which includes a bill punishing UW

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WED News Summary: Trump visit; reaction to shooting at GOP congressional baseball practice

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** June 22: WisPolitics.com luncheon: Secrets of the Capitol Building Join WisPolitics for lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, June 22. Hear from an historian and those who restored the iconic structure now celebrating its 100th anniversary. Panelists: – Laura Davis of Isthmus Architects, lead

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