Business groups praise Walker’s budget proposal
Wisconsin business groups are applauding Gov. Scott Walker’s biennial budget proposal.
In the budget plan unveiled Wednesday, Walker proposes increasing the cap on investments that companies...
Republican leaders say Walker’s budget could face major tweaks
Republican legislative leaders say they may make major tweaks to Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget in the coming months, possibly shifting money to address...
Walker seeking $592 million tax, fee cut in upcoming budget
Gov. Scott Walker previewed a piece of his state budget this afternoon, announcing he is calling for a $592 million cut in taxes and...
State board approves self-insurance recommendation
The Group Insurance Board today voted to move forward with self-insuring state employees, just hours before Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to deliver his...
Walker unveils $140 million boost for UW, including tuition cut
Gov. Scott Walker today proposed a $140 million boost to the UW System, including a plan that would freeze tuition for in-state undergrads in...
Walker looks to eliminate long-term care waitlist for children
Gov. Scott Walker today said his next budget will look to eliminate the waitlist for a long-term care program that helps children with developmental...
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Walker calls for boost in state aid for rural schools
Gov. Scott Walker today proposed a boost in funding for rural schools through sparsity aid, higher reimbursements for their transportation costs and an investment...
Audit: Price tag for highways skyrockets after DOT fails to account for inflation
The state underestimated by $3.8 billion the costs for major highway work completed over the past decade or still in progress, often because it...
Thompson backs Walker’s welfare plan, calls for bipartisan support
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson is recounting his welfare reform battles from two decades ago in voicing support for Gov. Scott Walker's "Wisconsin Works for...
Assembly GOP leaders to seek $300 million tax cut paired with revenue boost for...
A day after the release of new positive revenue projections, Assembly GOP leaders called Thursday for a $300 million tax cut as part of...
LFB ups tax collection projections by $454.6 million
The Legislative Fiscal Bureau gave the budget a boost today, both in how much money the Capitol will have to play with in 2017-19...
Walker promises to provide UW state aid to cover tuition cut
Gov. Scott Walker said today he would provide the UW System additional state aid to cover his proposed tuition cuts for resident undergrads.
Walker declined...
