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As the Trump Administration and others try to contract the federal government support for environmental and climate change efforts, new leadership is needed. MidAmerica Clean Future Alliance has been developing ideas and programs and recruiting those new leaders.
A legitimate concern is how some professionals are using their pass-through entities to turn what should be salary or wage income into pass-through income to obtain the SALT and 20% deductions. That could easily be resolved without the new provisions in both the House and Senate bills that make other pass-throughs less competitive with C-Corps.
The Senate can make targeted changes to certain provisions in the House bill in order to ensure the final package is maximally effective at supporting manufacturing investment here in the U.S. These changes include protecting manufacturers’ ability to deduct interest on business loans.
Bill kept his ego in check and laughed off our presidential speculation. He knew his way around the White House as well, or better, than anyone in American media, and he was much more interested in checking and balancing our commanders in chief than in trying to become one himself.
TOP STORIES Evers, Republican leaders reach a deal on large elements of a state budget… includes a $1.3 billion tax cut plan that would expand the state’s second-lowest tax bracket, exempt some retirement income from taxation, eliminate the residential utilities
MADISON — After the Governor and legislative leaders reached an agreement to pass a state budget, State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “We worked alongside Wisconsinites to imagine a state where everyone has great public schools, affordable
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding budget negotiations: “Fair maps and more Democratic voices in the legislature have made a real difference in this budget process. I am thankful that Governor Evers
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin National Guard is scheduled to support numerous community events throughout the state this week in celebration of our nation’s independence. The 132nd Army Band will perform in Waunakee July 1 and Platteville July 3, and march in Independence
MADISON — After three months of negotiations with GOP leaders, Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has reached a tentative bipartisan budget agreement with Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), and Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) that
The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee plans to approve a $2.5 billion capital budget that would close the prison in Green Bay by 2029 and include many of the changes to the state prison system that Dem Gov. Tony Evers had proposed, the co-chairs said today.
MADISON, WI – This morning it was announced that Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Governor Evers successfully negotiated a tentative budget deal with Republican leadership in both houses. The agreement includes necessary investments in child care, public K-12 schools,
MADISON, Wis. — The following are the statements of A Better Wisconsin Together on Governor Evers’ announcement that he has reached a bipartisan agreement on the 2025-27 state budget: “Thanks to Governor Evers’ leadership and the efforts of legislative Democrats, the
MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced that testing by the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has cleared Westside Academy, after lead risks were addressed by renovation and painting at the school. “We are working
Madison, Wisconsin (July 1, 2025) – Justice Jill J. Karofsky today officially began her term as Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, following her election by colleagues to lead the Court for the remainder of the current two-year term,
Franklin, WI – The 80% Coalition is non-partisan and is comprised of advocacy, business, education, faith-based, professional and service organizations committed to pushing back against hate and urging our legislators at the state and federal levels to pass commonsense gun
MADISON, Wis. – Whether your Independence Day celebrations include fireworks, barbecues, pools, or parties, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Celebrating the holiday and safety go hand in hand,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. “I encourage
RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Root River Parks in the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 2025. The Root River Parks are composed of Island, Riverside, Cedar Bend, and Washington Parks.
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Sharing the road with commercial motor vehicles (CMV) requires special consideration. Large trucks and buses have larger blind spots, limited maneuverability and require more time to stop, making driver awareness and patience critical for a safe transportation system. “Our local
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As the Trump Administration and others try to contract the federal government support for environmental and climate change efforts, new leadership is needed. MidAmerica Clean Future Alliance has been developing ideas and programs and recruiting those new leaders.
A legitimate concern is how some professionals are using their pass-through entities to turn what should be salary or wage income into pass-through income to obtain the SALT and 20% deductions. That could easily be resolved without the new provisions in both the House and Senate bills that make other pass-throughs less competitive with C-Corps.
The Senate can make targeted changes to certain provisions in the House bill in order to ensure the final package is maximally effective at supporting manufacturing investment here in the U.S. These changes include protecting manufacturers’ ability to deduct interest on business loans.
Bill kept his ego in check and laughed off our presidential speculation. He knew his way around the White House as well, or better, than anyone in American media, and he was much more interested in checking and balancing our commanders in chief than in trying to become one himself.
TOP STORIES Evers, Republican leaders reach a deal on large elements of a state budget… includes a $1.3 billion tax cut plan that would expand the state’s second-lowest tax bracket, exempt some retirement income from taxation, eliminate the residential utilities sales tax and create a film tax credit capped at
MADISON — After the Governor and legislative leaders reached an agreement to pass a state budget, State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “We worked alongside Wisconsinites to imagine a state where everyone has great public schools, affordable child care, and the freedom to thrive. This budget agreement
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding budget negotiations: “Fair maps and more Democratic voices in the legislature have made a real difference in this budget process. I am thankful that Governor Evers and my Senate Democratic colleagues were at the negotiating table
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin National Guard is scheduled to support numerous community events throughout the state this week in celebration of our nation’s independence. The 132nd Army Band will perform in Waunakee July 1 and Platteville July 3, and march in Independence Day parades in West Allis July 2, and both Oconomowoc and Defor… Please log in
MADISON — After three months of negotiations with GOP leaders, Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has reached a tentative bipartisan budget agreement with Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), and Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) that will provide nearly $1.4 billion in spendable revenue for K-12
The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee plans to approve a $2.5 billion capital budget that would close the prison in Green Bay by 2029 and include many of the changes to the state prison system that Dem Gov. Tony Evers had proposed, the co-chairs said today.
MADISON, WI – This morning it was announced that Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Governor Evers successfully negotiated a tentative budget deal with Republican leadership in both houses. The agreement includes necessary investments in child care, public K-12 schools, and the Universities of Wisconsin, in addition to $137.5 million
MADISON, Wis. — The following are the statements of A Better Wisconsin Together on Governor Evers’ announcement that he has reached a bipartisan agreement on the 2025-27 state budget: “Thanks to Governor Evers’ leadership and the efforts of legislative Democrats, the working people and middle class families of Wisconsin have been
MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced that testing by the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has cleared Westside Academy, after lead risks were addressed by renovation and painting at the school. “We are working hard to get our schools ready for students this fall,
Madison, Wisconsin (July 1, 2025) – Justice Jill J. Karofsky today officially began her term as Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, following her election by colleagues to lead the Court for the remainder of the current two-year term, which runs through April 30, 2027. Her assumption of the
Franklin, WI – The 80% Coalition is non-partisan and is comprised of advocacy, business, education, faith-based, professional and service organizations committed to pushing back against hate and urging our legislators at the state and federal levels to pass commonsense gun violence prevention legislation. The Coalition derives its name from the
MADISON, Wis. – Whether your Independence Day celebrations include fireworks, barbecues, pools, or parties, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Celebrating the holiday and safety go hand in hand,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. “I encourage everyone to take a moment to review their safety plans
RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Root River Parks in the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 2025. The Root River Parks are composed of Island, Riverside, Cedar Bend, and Washington Parks. They were established from 1905 through 1912 in Racine, Racine
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Sharing the road with commercial motor vehicles (CMV) requires special consideration. Large trucks and buses have larger blind spots, limited maneuverability and require more time to stop, making driver awareness and patience critical for a safe transportation system. “Our local communities and economies rely on safe and efficient commercial transportation,”
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