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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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 7

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest from the Joint Finance Committee, Senate votes on abortion bills and Ben Wikler’s election as state Dem chair.

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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 subscriber

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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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Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 31

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest on Joint Finance Committee actions and Justice Daniel Kelly announcing plans to run for a full 10-year term, as well as a look ahead to the Dem state convention.

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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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Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 24

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest on budget deliberations, Gov. Tony Evers vowing to veto four abortion bills and a roundup on the state GOP convention.

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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: 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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 7

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest from the Joint Finance Committee, Senate votes on abortion bills and Ben Wikler’s election as state Dem chair.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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 for

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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

Read More »

Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 31

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest on Joint Finance Committee actions and Justice Daniel Kelly announcing plans to run for a full 10-year term, as well as a look ahead to the Dem state convention.

Read More »

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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Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 24

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest on budget deliberations, Gov. Tony Evers vowing to veto four abortion bills and a roundup on the state GOP convention.

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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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