Assembly Republicans approve nearly $3 billion tax cut plan
The Assembly today approved 64-35 along party lines a nearly $3 billion tax cut, despite a vow by Gov. Tony Evers to veto the proposal.
Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023
Assembly sends $98.7 billion GOP budget to Evers
The Assembly approved 63-34 along party lines a $98.7 billion two-year budget that would pump more money into K-12 education, raises for state employees and transportation projects.
Thursday, Jun 29, 2023
Senate Republicans move to set up vote on Wolfe nomination as election administrator
The GOP-controlled state Senate sought late Wednesday night to pull Meagan Wolfe’s position as the state’s top elections official before the body, even though the Elections Commission deadlocked on whether to renominate her as agency administrator.
Wednesday, Jun 28, 2023
Senate passes GOP budget that cuts taxes, reduces UW aid
The state would reduce income taxes by $3.5 billion, fund a boost in shared revenue and cut $32 million in state aid for the UW System under a $98.7 billion state budget that cleared the state Senate today.
Wednesday, Jun 28, 2023
Senate sends bill to change literacy instruction to Evers’ desk
The Senate today approved a bill to turn Wisconsin’s approach to literacy into a phonics-based program in an attempt to improve reading.
Wednesday, Jun 28, 2023
Assembly adjourns without taking up tech college funding bill
The Assembly did not take up a bill that was on today’s calendar to move the Wisconsin Technical College System off the property tax rolls and replace that money with more state aid. AB 2 was initially introduced to repeal the
Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023
Assembly approves alcohol regulation overhaul on 90-4 bipartisan vote
The Assembly today approved 90-4 legislation to overhaul Wisconsin’s three-tiered alcohol industry and create a new Division of Alcohol Beverages within the Department of Revenue.
Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023
Assembly passes bill allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control pills
The Assembly 82-11 today passed a bill to allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control pills without a doctor’s approval. AB 176 now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023
Assembly passes reading education bill with bipartisan support
The Assembly today approved 67-27 a bill to change the way Wisconsin schools teach reading, sending the measure to the Senate.
Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023
Legislature signs off on boost to choice, charter schools
Choice, charter and special needs students would be in line for significant boosts in the state-funded vouchers they receive, under legislation that cleared the Legislature late Thursday.
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2023
Legislature approves shared revenue bill with Dem help in Senate
Legislation to pump an additional $275 million into state aid for local governments cleared a major hurdle today as six Dem senators joined 15 Republicans in backing a deal GOP leaders struck with Dem Gov. Tony Evers.
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2023
Legislature approves series of housing-related bills
The Assembly today approved a slate of workforce housing bills to address Wisconsin’s housing shortage.
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2023
Assembly passes package of GOP bills aiming to streamline professional licensing
The Assembly today passed a package of seven bills Republicans said will streamline professional licensing processes, while Dems argued DSPS needs more staff to do its job.
Wednesday, Jun 7, 2023
Senate signs off on unemployment bills
The Senate today signed off on a host of changes to the state’s unemployment program that backers have argued would help address Wisconsin’s labor shortage.
Wednesday, Jun 7, 2023
Senate approves parole commission changes on bipartisan vote
Wisconsin’s Parole Commission would have to publicly post the names of those granted release from prison, as well as those who had their parole revoked, under legislation that cleared the Senate today.
Wednesday, Jun 7, 2023
