WisPolitics Midday: June 14, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI Senate Majority Leader will meet next week with members to see where they stand on the budget. Assembly Speaker Vos’ thoughts on possible budget veto.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 12, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Lame Duck rulings by State Supreme Court. The Joint Finance Committee approves a $1.9 billion capital budget. A Republican Senator says it’s becoming more difficult by the day to vote for the state budget.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 11, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Republicans say cutting taxes for middle class still a priority. Sen Tammy Baldwin urging President Trump to not close a Northwoods job center. Conservative group opposes a mileage-based fee on drivers.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 7, 2019

In today’s Wispolitics Midday update: Budget Committee approves transportation funding deal. Top two Republicans in WI say they are working on additional reforms to control costs at the DOT.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 6, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: JFC is scheduled to take up transportation funding and taxes today with a goal of finishing by next week. Final numbers on Gov Scott Walker’s job creation plan. Republican lawmakers from WI question President Trump’s

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WisPolitics Midday: June 5, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Counties and Towns would receive a one-time bump in transpo funding in a package released by ten Republicans. JFC approves moving money from general funds into the Medicaid program. … Please log in to access

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WisPolitics Midday: June 4, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: UW System President Ray Cross pressed lawmakers to approve the capital budget. “Equality Agenda” unveiled today by lawmakers and LGBTQ activists. First responders call for increased funding for road repair in the DOT budget

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WisPolitics Midday: May 31, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: None of the Dem candidates running for President have been invited to speak at the state convention this weekend. JFC has made significant cuts to proposed Evers budget. LFB predicts higher transportation revenues than previously

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WisPolitics Midday: May 30, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: DOJ report says the effort to clear past assault kits led to delays in ongoing cases. Assembly committee approves a pair of bills that stiffens penalties for drunk driving.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 24, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: JFC Republicans and Democrats argue over $500m additional funding for K12. Speaker Robin Vos backs off of a claim regarding Gov. Evers. A Dane County judge files to run for Supreme Court  

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WisPolitics Midday: May 23, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: GOP lawmakers reach a deal to put $500m more into K12 education. We’ve learned more about the contracts signed with law firms hired by GOP to defend them against union challenges of Act 10. Brewers

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WisPolitics Midday: May 22, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Republican leaders open to providing more funding for special education. DOJ announces use for remaining money allocated to the Office of School Safety.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Speaker Vos is open to splitting the budget into two bills. Rep Pocan calls for impeachment proceedings to begin against President Donald Trump.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 20, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A recap of the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention. Dem lawmakers introduce automatic voter registration proposal. Ethics Commission looking for input on the performance of its Administrator.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 17, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: GOP run Joint Finance Committee votes to put more money into tech colleges and workforce development than Gov Evers asked for. VP Mike Pence visits Eau Claire. Republican state convention begins today in Oshkosh.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 14, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI Senate Majority Leader will meet next week with members to see where they stand on the budget. Assembly Speaker Vos’ thoughts on possible budget veto.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 12, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Lame Duck rulings by State Supreme Court. The Joint Finance Committee approves a $1.9 billion capital budget. A Republican Senator says it’s becoming more difficult by the day to vote for the state budget.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 11, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Republicans say cutting taxes for middle class still a priority. Sen Tammy Baldwin urging President Trump to not close a Northwoods job center. Conservative group opposes a mileage-based fee on drivers.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 7, 2019

In today’s Wispolitics Midday update: Budget Committee approves transportation funding deal. Top two Republicans in WI say they are working on additional reforms to control costs at the DOT.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 6, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: JFC is scheduled to take up transportation funding and taxes today with a goal of finishing by next week. Final numbers on Gov Scott Walker’s job creation plan. Republican lawmakers from WI question President Trump’s plan to increase tariffs.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 5, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Counties and Towns would receive a one-time bump in transpo funding in a package released by ten Republicans. JFC approves moving money from general funds into the Medicaid program. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com

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WisPolitics Midday: June 4, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: UW System President Ray Cross pressed lawmakers to approve the capital budget. “Equality Agenda” unveiled today by lawmakers and LGBTQ activists. First responders call for increased funding for road repair in the DOT budget

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WisPolitics Midday: May 31, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: None of the Dem candidates running for President have been invited to speak at the state convention this weekend. JFC has made significant cuts to proposed Evers budget. LFB predicts higher transportation revenues than previously predicted.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 30, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: DOJ report says the effort to clear past assault kits led to delays in ongoing cases. Assembly committee approves a pair of bills that stiffens penalties for drunk driving.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 24, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: JFC Republicans and Democrats argue over $500m additional funding for K12. Speaker Robin Vos backs off of a claim regarding Gov. Evers. A Dane County judge files to run for Supreme Court  

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WisPolitics Midday: May 23, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: GOP lawmakers reach a deal to put $500m more into K12 education. We’ve learned more about the contracts signed with law firms hired by GOP to defend them against union challenges of Act 10. Brewers stadium sales tax coming to an end?

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WisPolitics Midday: May 22, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Republican leaders open to providing more funding for special education. DOJ announces use for remaining money allocated to the Office of School Safety.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Speaker Vos is open to splitting the budget into two bills. Rep Pocan calls for impeachment proceedings to begin against President Donald Trump.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 20, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A recap of the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention. Dem lawmakers introduce automatic voter registration proposal. Ethics Commission looking for input on the performance of its Administrator.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 17, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: GOP run Joint Finance Committee votes to put more money into tech colleges and workforce development than Gov Evers asked for. VP Mike Pence visits Eau Claire. Republican state convention begins today in Oshkosh.

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