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Split Senate committee OK’s new REINS Act

A split Senate committee today signed off on a revised REINS Act, while an Assembly committee now plans to take up the new version next week. The Senate Committee on Government Operations, Technology and Consumer Protection voted 3-2 to add

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THU PM Update: GOP campus speech bill draws controversy; Kind on NATO

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A new Republican bill would require the UW System to adopt a policy on freedom of expression and sanction students who “interfere with the rights of others” to hear from a controversial speaker. The bill, authored by Rep. Jesse Kremer, R-Kewaskum, would

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THU News Summary: Walker praises Trump action on Canada trade; Ryan on Trump’s tax plan

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday, May 4: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Medicaid in Transition” The WisPolitics.com lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, May 4 features a “Medicaid in Transition” panel discussing proposed changes to the federal-state Medicaid program. Panelists: – Michael Heifetz, state of Wisconsin Medicaid director – John …

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Split Senate committee OK’s new REINS Act

A split Senate committee today signed off on a revised REINS Act, while an Assembly committee now plans to take up the new version next week. The Senate Committee on Government Operations, Technology and Consumer Protection voted 3-2 to add provisions supported by Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, and

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WED News Summary: Dairy trade dispute; Walker signs bill approving 5-year concealed carry permits

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday, May 4: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Medicaid in Transition” The WisPolitics.com lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, May 4 features a “Medicaid in Transition” panel discussing proposed changes to the federal-state Medicaid program. Panelists: – Michael Heifetz, state of Wisconsin Medicaid director – John …

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Top GOP leaders show support for REINS Act substitute amendment

The Legislature’s top two GOP leaders have signed off on a substitute amendment for the REINS Act. It would allow lawmakers to permanently object to a proposed rule to prevent the agency from going forward with it. Currently, if the Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules objects to

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Trump’s favorable rating at 40 percent in Wisconsin

President Trump’s favorable rating is upside down in Wisconsin three month into his term, according to a new poll. The survey of 713 likely midterm voters in Wisconsin found 40 percent have a favorable view of the president, while 47 percent do not. It was part of a research project

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JFC to take up courts, Insurance, Employment Relations on Monday

The Joint Finance Committee will take up the court system, Insurance and Employment Relations when it meets Monday for its first executive session on the budget. That includes the Judicial Commission, which Gov. Scott Walker wants to put under the control of the state Supreme Court, and the Judicial Council,

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TUE News Summary: Walker says there’s ‘more than enough revenue’ for transportation

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday, May 4: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Medicaid in Transition” The WisPolitics.com lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, May 4 features a “Medicaid in Transition” panel discussing proposed changes to the federal-state Medicaid program. Panelists: – Michael Heifetz, state of Wisconsin Medicaid director – John …

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TUE AM Update: Legislative leaders on board with REINS Act changes

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The Legislature’s top two GOP leaders have signed off on a substitute amendment for the REINS Act. It would allow lawmakers to permanently object to a proposed rule to prevent the agency from going forward with it. Currently,

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