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A legislative push to revamp a transportation commission that’s only met six times over the last 17 years was squashed this week by Gov. Scott Walker’s veto pen. The Transportation Projects Commission, which last met Dec. 1, 2014, still lists
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the REPORT: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/fri-report-walker-vetoes-move-to-revamp-transportation-projects-commission/ TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Walker vetoes move to revamp Transportation Projects Commission Budget’s tax changes would impact out-of-state income, Kwik Trip yogurt,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** REGISTER NOW: Sept. 26 luncheon, ‘The Future of NAFTA and Trade’ Join WisPolitics for lunch at the Madison Club on Tuesday, Sept. 26 for a discussion on the future of NAFTA and trade. Panelists include
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker will make three stops across the state tomorrow to highlight the biennial budget’s K-12 funding. Walker will start at Chippewa Falls Middle School, then head
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker signed a nearly $76 billion two-year state budget today in Neenah as he touted the state’s investment in education — from the elementary level through tech colleges and the
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan today railed against the health care bill being considered by the GOP-run Senate, saying it puts at risk coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, said at a news conference in Madison the
Lawmakers of both parties today raised concerns over a set of bills that punish people who participate in riots, saying they could lead to peaceful protesters being charged with a felony by attending a protest that turns violent. Rep. John
State Superintendent Tony Evers later says he would “absolutely” call on the Legislature to override a veto of the Assembly GOP plan to boost low-spending school districts, saying it’s the “biggest one for schools.” The provision for low-spending districts, now
State Superintendent Tony Evers today used his annual State of Education speech to champion road funding solutions and knock Gov. Scott Walker for not accepting the Medicaid expansion. Evers, who’s running for guv next year as a Dem, also swung
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** REGISTER NOW: Sept. 26 luncheon, ‘The Future of NAFTA and Trade’ Join WisPolitics for lunch at the Madison Club on Tuesday, Sept. 26 for a discussion on the future of NAFTA and trade. Panelists include
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin Hospital Association From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker will sign the biennial budget today at Tullar Elementary School in Neenah. He announced 99 vetoes ahead of today’s signing, including wiping out an Assembly
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker plans to use his veto pen to kill an item giving lawmakers more input on the board that makes decisions on state employee’s health care, a plan to boost
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin today demanded a “clean” bill to shield undocumented immigrants from deportation as he touted the ways those individuals contributed to the state’s economy. President Trump earlier this month ordered an end to the Deferred Action for
Millennial lawmakers who are members of the new Wisconsin State Future Caucus today pitched it as a way to find bipartisan solutions on issues like technology and entrepreneurship. Rep. Amanda Stuck, D-Appleton, said the caucus launched today will encourage millennials
Certain aspects of the Foxconn bill’s expedited appellate court process could be unconstitutional, according to attorneys from the state’s Legislative Council. The memo, which was requested by Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, came a day after Gov. Scott Walker signed
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, today continued to slam three GOP senators who received a package of veto assurances in exchange for their budget votes, calling them renegades who had to go to the guv because they’re so bad at
Gov. Scott Walker today announced 99 vetoes, including a plan lawmakers inserted in the budget to boost low-spending school districts. The provision would have adjusted the revenue limits for low-spending districts, now at $9,100 per student, to increase spending to
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker, head of the RGA, has joined 14 other GOP governors in praising an Obamacare repeal bill that the Senate is weighing. The bill, whose authors
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he expressed frustration to Scott Walker that the guv enabled three senators to hijack the budget by promising them vetoes in exchange for their support. Still, the speaker said he expects to sign off on
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he expressed frustration to Scott Walker that the guv enabled three senators to hijack the budget by promising them vetoes in exchange for their support. Still, the
A legislative push to revamp a transportation commission that’s only met six times over the last 17 years was squashed this week by Gov. Scott Walker’s veto pen. The Transportation Projects Commission, which last met Dec. 1, 2014, still lists a former lawmaker among its 15 members. And two legislators
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the REPORT: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/fri-report-walker-vetoes-move-to-revamp-transportation-projects-commission/ TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Walker vetoes move to revamp Transportation Projects Commission Budget’s tax changes would impact out-of-state income, Kwik Trip yogurt, beekeepers… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** REGISTER NOW: Sept. 26 luncheon, ‘The Future of NAFTA and Trade’ Join WisPolitics for lunch at the Madison Club on Tuesday, Sept. 26 for a discussion on the future of NAFTA and trade. Panelists include Consul Julian Adem, Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee, and Consul
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker will make three stops across the state tomorrow to highlight the biennial budget’s K-12 funding. Walker will start at Chippewa Falls Middle School, then head to Mosinee Middle School’s library and fabrication lab before ending
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker signed a nearly $76 billion two-year state budget today in Neenah as he touted the state’s investment in education — from the elementary level through tech colleges and the UW System. Addressing a gym at a Neenah elementary school
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan today railed against the health care bill being considered by the GOP-run Senate, saying it puts at risk coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, said at a news conference in Madison the bill repeals the Affordable Care Act but “does not provide
Lawmakers of both parties today raised concerns over a set of bills that punish people who participate in riots, saying they could lead to peaceful protesters being charged with a felony by attending a protest that turns violent. Rep. John Spiros, R-Marshfield, said he’ll work with lawmakers to tighten up
State Superintendent Tony Evers later says he would “absolutely” call on the Legislature to override a veto of the Assembly GOP plan to boost low-spending school districts, saying it’s the “biggest one for schools.” The provision for low-spending districts, now capped at $9,100 per student, would have boosted their revenue
State Superintendent Tony Evers today used his annual State of Education speech to champion road funding solutions and knock Gov. Scott Walker for not accepting the Medicaid expansion. Evers, who’s running for guv next year as a Dem, also swung at Republicans over not prioritizing public school funding. His address
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** REGISTER NOW: Sept. 26 luncheon, ‘The Future of NAFTA and Trade’ Join WisPolitics for lunch at the Madison Club on Tuesday, Sept. 26 for a discussion on the future of NAFTA and trade. Panelists include Consul Julian Adem, Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee, and Consul
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin Hospital Association From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker will sign the biennial budget today at Tullar Elementary School in Neenah. He announced 99 vetoes ahead of today’s signing, including wiping out an Assembly GOP plan to boost low-spending school districts. The provision for
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker plans to use his veto pen to kill an item giving lawmakers more input on the board that makes decisions on state employee’s health care, a plan to boost low-spending districts and the creation of a state prosecutor board.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin today demanded a “clean” bill to shield undocumented immigrants from deportation as he touted the ways those individuals contributed to the state’s economy. President Trump earlier this month ordered an end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, calling on Congress to act within six
Millennial lawmakers who are members of the new Wisconsin State Future Caucus today pitched it as a way to find bipartisan solutions on issues like technology and entrepreneurship. Rep. Amanda Stuck, D-Appleton, said the caucus launched today will encourage millennials “to work together across the state,” while Rep. Adam Neylon,
Certain aspects of the Foxconn bill’s expedited appellate court process could be unconstitutional, according to attorneys from the state’s Legislative Council. The memo, which was requested by Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, came a day after Gov. Scott Walker signed the $3 billion incentive package for the Taiwanese technology company.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, today continued to slam three GOP senators who received a package of veto assurances in exchange for their budget votes, calling them renegades who had to go to the guv because they’re so bad at negotiating with their caucus. Vos today signed the budget, a
Gov. Scott Walker today announced 99 vetoes, including a plan lawmakers inserted in the budget to boost low-spending school districts. The provision would have adjusted the revenue limits for low-spending districts, now at $9,100 per student, to increase spending to $9,300 per student in 2017-18 and $9,400 in 2018-19. The
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker, head of the RGA, has joined 14 other GOP governors in praising an Obamacare repeal bill that the Senate is weighing. The bill, whose authors include U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, would eliminate Affordable Care
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he expressed frustration to Scott Walker that the guv enabled three senators to hijack the budget by promising them vetoes in exchange for their support. Still, the speaker said he expects to sign off on the budget tomorrow, a step needed before Walker can add
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he expressed frustration to Scott Walker that the guv enabled three senators to hijack the budget by promising them vetoes in exchange for their support. Still, the speaker said he expects to sign off on the budget