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Evers announced he will be directing $10 million in federal funding to the new Office of Violence Prevention, so the office can begin its work, and support grants to reduce crime, prevent gun violence and efforts to increase community safety. Evers will also include more funding for gun violence prevention in his biennial budget proposal.
From WisPolitics … — Wisconsin’s state and local tax burden dropped to another record low in 2024, accounting for 9.62% of personal income, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. That’s down from 9.92% in 2023, which
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Evers today signed an executive order creating a new Office of Violence Prevention, which will send $10 million to such efforts statewide after a deadly school shooting in Madison last month. Evers announced he will
The amendment cleared the Senate along a similar party line vote last week with all Republicans in favor and all Dems opposed. It now goes to voters for a statewide referendum April 1.
TOP STORIES GOP challengers start to line up as Gov. Evers considers 2026 run for 3rd term… a congressman [Tiffany], a Whitefish Bay manufacturing businessman [Berrien, ex-Navy Seal] and suburban county executive [Schoemann] … have begun the conversations needed to
From WisPolitics … — Agency staff recommends the Elections Commission reject a challenge to state superintendent candidate Jeff Wright’s nomination papers that argued he should be knocked off the ballot for failing to include “Wisconsin” on two sections of his
From WisPolitics … — Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel is launching a $1.1 million TV buy starting tomorrow, the first paid media effort of his campaign. Meanwhile, the liberal group A Better Wisconsin Together is up with what it
TOP STORIES State Building Commission approves funding for UW-Madison engineering building… approves revised proposal to shift unspent funds … new proposal broke the $70M [UWEC left-over] into two chunks, requiring two votes.* unanimously sent $29M to engineering building [total cost:
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says Senate Republicans will “pull out all the policy issues right away” when Gov. Tony Evers introduces his budget plan.
From WisPolitics … — Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says Senate Republicans will “pull out all the policy issues right away” when Gov. Tony Evers introduces his budget plan. “It’s not a policy vision for the governor,” LeMahieu said on
Quotes of the Week Today I’m announcing a provision I’ll be including in the budget to require the legislation to give the people of Wisconsin a pathway to enshrine the will of the people.- Gov. Tony Evers on his proposal
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ push to get a voter ID amendment on the spring ballot, Gov. Tony Evers’ binding ballot initiative proposal, Inauguration Day at the state Capitol, the state Supreme Court race and more.
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Monex USA Chief Economist John Min shares insights on the U.S. economy as well as global trends.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s alcohol-related deaths more than tripled since 1999… Midwest region had the largest spike, a 2.5-fold increase … In 1999, alcohol-induced deaths among Wisconsinites totaled 356. By 2020, that number had risen to 1,077. [CDC-defined as a range
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers has declared an energy emergency in response to severe regional cold weather, noting in an executive order its impact on distribution of residential heating fuel. Yesterday’s release announcing the order notes multiple suppliers
The proposal, if approved Tuesday as expected, would add a question to the April ballot asking voters to enshrine the voter ID requirement in the state constitution, ensuring the current law could not be overturned.
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, today voted to advance a GOP bill aiming to bolster border security and combat crimes perpetrated by noncitizens, despite having “major concerns” about the legislation. The Laken Riley Act cleared a
TOP STORIES Senate passes voter ID measure, clearing way for final passage in Assembly next week… During debate on the Senate floor Wednesday afternoon, Republicans and Democrats squared off, with Democrats questioning why there hasn’t been any action on issues
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, discusses her priorities for the legislative session and working with Republican leadership.
From WisPolitics … — Wisconsin’s nominal personal income growth is projected to go up 5.2% for 2024 before growth moderates to 4.1% in 2025 and 4.4% in 2026, according to the state Department of Revenue. The agency recently released its
Evers announced he will be directing $10 million in federal funding to the new Office of Violence Prevention, so the office can begin its work, and support grants to reduce crime, prevent gun violence and efforts to increase community safety. Evers will also include more funding for gun violence prevention in his biennial budget proposal.
From WisPolitics … — Wisconsin’s state and local tax burden dropped to another record low in 2024, accounting for 9.62% of personal income, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. That’s down from 9.92% in 2023, which also set a record after state and local taxes accounted
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Evers today signed an executive order creating a new Office of Violence Prevention, which will send $10 million to such efforts statewide after a deadly school shooting in Madison last month. Evers announced he will be directing $10 million in federal funding to the new
The amendment cleared the Senate along a similar party line vote last week with all Republicans in favor and all Dems opposed. It now goes to voters for a statewide referendum April 1.
TOP STORIES GOP challengers start to line up as Gov. Evers considers 2026 run for 3rd term… a congressman [Tiffany], a Whitefish Bay manufacturing businessman [Berrien, ex-Navy Seal] and suburban county executive [Schoemann] … have begun the conversations needed to launch campaigns. … [Tiffany] is primarily focused on passing the
From WisPolitics … — Agency staff recommends the Elections Commission reject a challenge to state superintendent candidate Jeff Wright’s nomination papers that argued he should be knocked off the ballot for failing to include “Wisconsin” on two sections of his filings. A Racine voter filed the challenge last week, arguing
From WisPolitics … — Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel is launching a $1.1 million TV buy starting tomorrow, the first paid media effort of his campaign. Meanwhile, the liberal group A Better Wisconsin Together is up with what it called a mid six-figure buy accusing Schimel of being soft
TOP STORIES State Building Commission approves funding for UW-Madison engineering building… approves revised proposal to shift unspent funds … new proposal broke the $70M [UWEC left-over] into two chunks, requiring two votes.* unanimously sent $29M to engineering building [total cost: $419.8M] and $5.4M to UW-Stout, $10.5M to UW-Whitewater.* 5-3 shifted
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says Senate Republicans will “pull out all the policy issues right away” when Gov. Tony Evers introduces his budget plan.
From WisPolitics … — Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says Senate Republicans will “pull out all the policy issues right away” when Gov. Tony Evers introduces his budget plan. “It’s not a policy vision for the governor,” LeMahieu said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “But
Quotes of the Week Today I’m announcing a provision I’ll be including in the budget to require the legislation to give the people of Wisconsin a pathway to enshrine the will of the people.- Gov. Tony Evers on his proposal to give Wisconsinites a process to make and repeal laws
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ push to get a voter ID amendment on the spring ballot, Gov. Tony Evers’ binding ballot initiative proposal, Inauguration Day at the state Capitol, the state Supreme Court race and more.
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Monex USA Chief Economist John Min shares insights on the U.S. economy as well as global trends.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s alcohol-related deaths more than tripled since 1999… Midwest region had the largest spike, a 2.5-fold increase … In 1999, alcohol-induced deaths among Wisconsinites totaled 356. By 2020, that number had risen to 1,077. [CDC-defined as a range of short- and long-term conditions such as alcoholic liver diseases,
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers has declared an energy emergency in response to severe regional cold weather, noting in an executive order its impact on distribution of residential heating fuel. Yesterday’s release announcing the order notes multiple suppliers are experiencing long lines at fuel terminals and needing to
The proposal, if approved Tuesday as expected, would add a question to the April ballot asking voters to enshrine the voter ID requirement in the state constitution, ensuring the current law could not be overturned.
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, today voted to advance a GOP bill aiming to bolster border security and combat crimes perpetrated by noncitizens, despite having “major concerns” about the legislation. The Laken Riley Act cleared a procedural vote 84-9, the first step toward a final vote
TOP STORIES Senate passes voter ID measure, clearing way for final passage in Assembly next week… During debate on the Senate floor Wednesday afternoon, Republicans and Democrats squared off, with Democrats questioning why there hasn’t been any action on issues such as gun safety or the high cost of living
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, discusses her priorities for the legislative session and working with Republican leadership.
From WisPolitics … — Wisconsin’s nominal personal income growth is projected to go up 5.2% for 2024 before growth moderates to 4.1% in 2025 and 4.4% in 2026, according to the state Department of Revenue. The agency recently released its November 2024 economic forecast, which shows last year’s personal income