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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers is proposing an overhaul of how Wisconsin treats juvenile offenders, including moving almost all minors out of the adult criminal justice system and revamping
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — In his budget address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers will tell Wisconsinites to ignore those who say the state can’t make health care more affordable while fully funding schools and cutting taxes. What’s
In his budget address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers will tell Wisconsinites to ignore those who say the state can’t make health care more affordable while fully funding schools and cutting taxes. What’s more, Evers will argue the state also has
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set to
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — GOP lawmakers are planning a joint session of the Legislature this evening to hear Gov. Tony Evers’ virtual budget speech. Not many — if any — Dems are
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — After an adverse court ruling, the state’s Natural Resources Board today unanimously signed off on a February wolf hunt. The board had originally rejected establishing a hunt in a 4-3 vote last
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set to
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Outside groups have now spent $118,900 to back GOP Rep. John Jagler ahead of tomorrow’s primary for the open 13th SD, according to the latest filings. The Republican
Gov. Tony Evers today announced his budget will propose $329 million to help businesses and the workforce rebuild from the pandemic. That includes $200 million for small businesses through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. and a $100 million venture capital
Quotes of the Week I just think that this sends the wrong message that while the Legislature sat on its keister … now we’re waking up from a long slumber and the first thing we’re doing is second-guessing those who
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 18: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers’ budget will propose allowing counties to double the sales tax they can impose and permit more than two dozen municipalities to add a new sales
Gov. Tony Evers’ budget will propose allowing counties to double the sales tax they can impose and permit more than two dozen municipalities to add a new sales tax — if local voters approve. The state currently imposes a 5
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — JCRAR today advanced a measure designed to stop the Elections Commission from telling local clerks they can send absentee ballots to assisted care facilities without first having special voting deputies visit. Meanwhile,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 18: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — JCRAR today will initiate an action designed to stop the Elections Commission from telling local clerks they can send absentee ballots to assisted care facilities without first
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee voted 11-4 today to ensure Wisconsin businesses that received PPP loans aren’t taxed on the expenses they covered with the money, saving those businesses $419 million through mid-2023.
The Joint Finance Committee voted 11-4 today to ensure Wisconsin businesses that received PPP loans aren’t taxed on the expenses they covered with the money, saving those companies $419 million through mid-2023. That’s one of more than two dozens changes
The Joint Finance Committee voted along party lines today to use more than $65 million in federal COVID funds to reward districts that have been offering in-person instruction and encourage others to get kids back in the classroom. But the
Gov. Tony Evers today announced his budget will propose investing $150 million in mental health initiatives in addition to again seeking legislative approval to accept federal money to expand Medicaid. The $150 million includes $55 million for student mental health
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers is proposing an overhaul of how Wisconsin treats juvenile offenders, including moving almost all minors out of the adult criminal justice system and revamping the state’s approach to youth prisons. Evers said in his
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — In his budget address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers will tell Wisconsinites to ignore those who say the state can’t make health care more affordable while fully funding schools and cutting taxes. What’s more, Evers will argue the state also has the means
In his budget address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers will tell Wisconsinites to ignore those who say the state can’t make health care more affordable while fully funding schools and cutting taxes. What’s more, Evers will argue the state also has the means to support farmers, rural communities and small businesses
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set to run via webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — GOP lawmakers are planning a joint session of the Legislature this evening to hear Gov. Tony Evers’ virtual budget speech. Not many — if any — Dems are expected to attend in person. In setting the date for
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — After an adverse court ruling, the state’s Natural Resources Board today unanimously signed off on a February wolf hunt. The board had originally rejected establishing a hunt in a 4-3 vote last month. But a Jefferson County Circuit Court judge last week
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set to run via webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Outside groups have now spent $118,900 to back GOP Rep. John Jagler ahead of tomorrow’s primary for the open 13th SD, according to the latest filings. The Republican State Leadership Committee has upped its investment in the race
Gov. Tony Evers today announced his budget will propose $329 million to help businesses and the workforce rebuild from the pandemic. That includes $200 million for small businesses through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. and a $100 million venture capital fund. The venture capital program would be a new fund
Quotes of the Week I just think that this sends the wrong message that while the Legislature sat on its keister … now we’re waking up from a long slumber and the first thing we’re doing is second-guessing those who tried to keep the public safe. To call it Monday
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 18: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set to run via webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers’ budget will propose allowing counties to double the sales tax they can impose and permit more than two dozen municipalities to add a new sales tax — if local voters approve. The state currently imposes
Gov. Tony Evers’ budget will propose allowing counties to double the sales tax they can impose and permit more than two dozen municipalities to add a new sales tax — if local voters approve. The state currently imposes a 5 percent tax on most sales while allowing counties to add
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — JCRAR today advanced a measure designed to stop the Elections Commission from telling local clerks they can send absentee ballots to assisted care facilities without first having special voting deputies visit. Meanwhile, the Joint Audit Committee approved a review of the Nov.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 18: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set to run via webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — JCRAR today will initiate an action designed to stop the Elections Commission from telling local clerks they can send absentee ballots to assisted care facilities without first having a visit from special voting deputies. State law requires
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee voted 11-4 today to ensure Wisconsin businesses that received PPP loans aren’t taxed on the expenses they covered with the money, saving those businesses $419 million through mid-2023. That’s one of more than two dozens changes the bill
The Joint Finance Committee voted 11-4 today to ensure Wisconsin businesses that received PPP loans aren’t taxed on the expenses they covered with the money, saving those companies $419 million through mid-2023. That’s one of more than two dozens changes the bill would make to match state tax laws with
The Joint Finance Committee voted along party lines today to use more than $65 million in federal COVID funds to reward districts that have been offering in-person instruction and encourage others to get kids back in the classroom. But the plan wouldn’t impact the $617.5 million in federal COVID relief
Gov. Tony Evers today announced his budget will propose investing $150 million in mental health initiatives in addition to again seeking legislative approval to accept federal money to expand Medicaid. The $150 million includes $55 million for student mental health and expanding a program designed to address child psychiatry shortages.