GOP lawmakers circulating 5 election-related bills

GOP lawmakers are circulating five election-related bills, including one that would allow the Joint Finance Committee to punish four state agencies if they failed to comply with certain elections laws. The bills that began circulating yesterday also include one from

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Legislative Black Caucus kicks off Black History Month

Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes spoke against those who would “rewrite history” during the Legislative Black Caucus’ Black History Month kickoff. Barnes argued during yesterday’s event that Black Americans face many of the same issues they have fought against over the

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Milwaukee-area companies adjusting pay ranges to attract talent

In a recent survey of Milwaukee-area companies, 90 percent of responding organizations said they’ve adjusted employee pay ranges for 2022 to help with recruitment. The survey was conducted earlier this month by human resources firm MRA, which has offices in Waukesha as well as in Illinois and Minnesota. It tapped

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GOP lawmakers circulating 5 election-related bills

GOP lawmakers are circulating five election-related bills, including one that would allow the Joint Finance Committee to punish four state agencies if they failed to comply with certain elections laws. The bills that began circulating yesterday also include one from Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, and Assembly Speaker Robin

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WED AM Update: Committee to hold public hearing today on bail amendment

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — GOP Rep. Cindi Duchow, co-author of a constitutional amendment that would alter how judges consider a defendant’s criminal history in setting bail, says backers are working on further revisions to the proposal to ensure it targets violent offenders

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Legislative Black Caucus kicks off Black History Month

Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes spoke against those who would “rewrite history” during the Legislative Black Caucus’ Black History Month kickoff. Barnes argued during yesterday’s event that Black Americans face many of the same issues they have fought against over the years and are still struggling to be heard and seen

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TUE PM Update: GOP lawmakers circulating 5 election-related bills

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP lawmakers today began circulating five election-related bills, including one that would allow the Joint Finance Committee to punish four state agencies if they failed to comply with certain elections laws. The bills also include one from Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu,

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Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition report highlights growth in 2021

The Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition’s latest annual report shows the group’s membership swelled to more than 110 last year.  Coalition CEO Kathy Henrich highlighted the group’s updated priorities in an introductory message. These include attracting talent and businesses — with Henrich noting that acquisition is “faster than organic growth” —

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