The Assembly today voted 68-31 on a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the state treasurer’s office, putting the question before voters in an April 2018 referendum. In addition to eliminating the office, the proposal would change the state constitution to replace
The Assembly is in session today to vote on an amendment nixing the state treasurer’s office. Members also will vote on legislation to ban local governments from requiring that companies bidding on public projects enter into project labor agreements, as well
The state Assembly today voted 85-13 to approve a “right to try” bill that would let terminally ill patients get treatments that have yet to win full FDA approval. The bill, AB 69, would let eligible patients access a treatment that
The state Assembly today unanimously passed a CBD oil bill that lawmakers said would provide relief to families who use the marijuana extract to treat their children’s seizures. The Assembly signed off 98-0 on SB 10, which passed the Senate
The state Assembly shot down a Dem amendment to a CBD oil bill that would’ve set up a process for letting people obtain medical marijuana. The bill would shield from state prosecution those who possess the cannabidiol marijuana extract, which is
The state Senate voted today to add juvenile correctional officers to the list of professionals who must report suspected child abuse even as Dems said it was an inadequate step to address problems at youth prisons in northern Wisconsin. SB
The state Senate again voted today to eliminate the office of the state treasurer, putting the constitutional amendment one step away from going to the voters for final say next spring. Dems objected to the amendment, with Sen. Kathleen Vinehout,
Both houses of the Legislature will be on the floor today, and the Assembly will take up “right to try” legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to get treatments that have yet to win full FDA approval. The Assembly
The Assembly today unanimously passed a bill to help Plymouth-based Masters Gallery Foods Inc. build a $30 million packaging and distribution facility in the village of Oostburg. The cheese producer aims to create 120 jobs at the planned 150,000-square-foot facility
The Senate passed the PLA bill 19-13 along party lines after a little more than an hour of discussion.
As discussion begins on the PLA bill, Dem senators lined up in opposition to the legislation, as few Republicans defended the bill. Decrying the bill as “anti-worker,” the Dems warned the legislation would roll back local control. They added the bill should not be a priority for the Senate.
Two amendments to the PLA bill were tabled as discussion on project labor agreements began. One amendment would have given preference to a contractor who is a minority business or a woman’s business. It was tabled following an 18-13 vote. Sen. Lena
The Senate has gaveled back in after a short recess and will take up the project labor agreements bill. The PLA bill, authored by Rep. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, and Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Brookfield, would prohibit local governments from requiring companies bidding on
The Senate voted today 31-1 to pass a CBD oil bill and pushed back discussion on project labor agreements legislation until later this afternoon. The PLA bill will be taken up following a noon break for a Black History Month event in the Capitol
Union backers during a public hearing Tuesday said the latest example of the GOP’s attack on workers is a bill that bans the state and local governments from requiring project labor agreements on construction bids. But Republicans and non-union firms
Gov. Scott Walker today called for expanding work requirements under the state’s food stamps program to able-bodied adults with school-age children as well as those receiving housing assistance. Walker made the announcement in Milwaukee as part of a statewide tour
The Senate voted unanimously today for a bill that would help Plymouth-based Masters Gallery Foods Inc. build a $30 million packaging and distribution facility in the village of Oostburg. Sen. Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, said the jobs would pay a start
The Senate voted 21-12 today to approve a new package of rules to govern the 2017-18 session. The changes includes eliminating a requirement that a committee chair who decides to hold a hearing to schedule the hearing as early as
Gov. Scott Walker’s state campaign is releasing a digital ad and online petition today as he ups the ante in the fight over revenue increases for transportation. The petition includes a message from the guv that he made a promise
wo key senators in last session’s debate over CBD oil have reached a deal in principle, their offices said. The legislation would shield from local prosecution those who have CBD oil to treat seizures. Still, tweaks may be needed before
The Assembly today voted 68-31 on a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the state treasurer’s office, putting the question before voters in an April 2018 referendum. In addition to eliminating the office, the proposal would change the state constitution to replace the treasurer with the lieutenant governor on the Board of
The Assembly is in session today to vote on an amendment nixing the state treasurer’s office. Members also will vote on legislation to ban local governments from requiring that companies bidding on public projects enter into project labor agreements, as well as a bill that would change the expiration dates on concealed
The state Assembly today voted 85-13 to approve a “right to try” bill that would let terminally ill patients get treatments that have yet to win full FDA approval. The bill, AB 69, would let eligible patients access a treatment that has yet to get approval from the FDA but has
The state Assembly today unanimously passed a CBD oil bill that lawmakers said would provide relief to families who use the marijuana extract to treat their children’s seizures. The Assembly signed off 98-0 on SB 10, which passed the Senate last month. The bill, which now heads to the guv’s
The state Assembly shot down a Dem amendment to a CBD oil bill that would’ve set up a process for letting people obtain medical marijuana. The bill would shield from state prosecution those who possess the cannabidiol marijuana extract, which is used to treat seizures. Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison, sought to
The state Senate voted today to add juvenile correctional officers to the list of professionals who must report suspected child abuse even as Dems said it was an inadequate step to address problems at youth prisons in northern Wisconsin. SB 35, approved via voice vote, was proposed following reports of
The state Senate again voted today to eliminate the office of the state treasurer, putting the constitutional amendment one step away from going to the voters for final say next spring. Dems objected to the amendment, with Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, pointing to the duties that have been stripped away
Both houses of the Legislature will be on the floor today, and the Assembly will take up “right to try” legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to get treatments that have yet to win full FDA approval. The Assembly calendar also includes the CBD oil bill, which would shield
The Assembly today unanimously passed a bill to help Plymouth-based Masters Gallery Foods Inc. build a $30 million packaging and distribution facility in the village of Oostburg. The cheese producer aims to create 120 jobs at the planned 150,000-square-foot facility within the next two to three years, with the possibility
The Senate passed the PLA bill 19-13 along party lines after a little more than an hour of discussion.
As discussion begins on the PLA bill, Dem senators lined up in opposition to the legislation, as few Republicans defended the bill. Decrying the bill as “anti-worker,” the Dems warned the legislation would roll back local control. They added the bill should not be a priority for the Senate. But Republicans pushed back, saying the bill merely increases options
Two amendments to the PLA bill were tabled as discussion on project labor agreements began. One amendment would have given preference to a contractor who is a minority business or a woman’s business. It was tabled following an 18-13 vote. Sen. Lena Taylor spoke on behalf of the amendment, urging her fellow
The Senate has gaveled back in after a short recess and will take up the project labor agreements bill. The PLA bill, authored by Rep. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, and Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Brookfield, would prohibit local governments from requiring companies bidding on their construction projects to enter into project labor agreements. Check
The Senate voted today 31-1 to pass a CBD oil bill and pushed back discussion on project labor agreements legislation until later this afternoon. The PLA bill will be taken up following a noon break for a Black History Month event in the Capitol Rotunda. The Senate is expected to reconvene at 1:30 p.m. The
Union backers during a public hearing Tuesday said the latest example of the GOP’s attack on workers is a bill that bans the state and local governments from requiring project labor agreements on construction bids. But Republicans and non-union firms countered that AB 24 encourages competition in the bidding process
Gov. Scott Walker today called for expanding work requirements under the state’s food stamps program to able-bodied adults with school-age children as well as those receiving housing assistance. Walker made the announcement in Milwaukee as part of a statewide tour to unveil what he’s calling Wisconsin Works for Everyone. The
The Senate voted unanimously today for a bill that would help Plymouth-based Masters Gallery Foods Inc. build a $30 million packaging and distribution facility in the village of Oostburg. Sen. Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, said the jobs would pay a start salary of $18 an hour and asked for unanimous support
The Senate voted 21-12 today to approve a new package of rules to govern the 2017-18 session. The changes includes eliminating a requirement that a committee chair who decides to hold a hearing to schedule the hearing as early as practicable. Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, proposed four amendments today, including
Gov. Scott Walker’s state campaign is releasing a digital ad and online petition today as he ups the ante in the fight over revenue increases for transportation. The petition includes a message from the guv that he made a promise he would not increase taxes and “I’ve kept my word.”
wo key senators in last session’s debate over CBD oil have reached a deal in principle, their offices said. The legislation would shield from local prosecution those who have CBD oil to treat seizures. Still, tweaks may be needed before a draft can be released to address the DEA’s decision