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State schools superintendent challenger Lowell Holtz is going up on radio around the state with an appeal to Wisconsin moms. The 60-second ad also features GOP Sens. Leah Vukmir and Alberta Darling, as well as Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, R-Oak Creek.
Nicole Schneider, the research officer with Green Bay Area Catholic Education and daughter-in-law of the former Schneider Trucking head, is considering a bid for the U.S. Senate, according to two GOP sources with knowledge of her discussions. Schneider did not
Republican backers of a federal balanced budget amendment said today it’s needed to help address the nation’s historically high debt levels. But critics said the move is unnecessary and could limit spending during times of financial emergency or war. Sen.
A Senate committee voted 3-2 along party lines on a bill today that would roll back Department of Natural Resources oversight of high-capacity wells. The vote was done by paper ballot, rather than by holding an in-person executive session, meaning
Joint Finance has wrapped up for the day after hearing from DSPS Secretary Laura Gutierrez, who said the agency wants to eliminate unnecessary licensing requirements and “remove barriers” to entering the workforce. JFC Dems said they were alarmed with Gov.
JFC Dems today hammered at the Department of Corrections, though they credited Secretary Jon Litscher for making significant progress on several issues. Litscher highlighted some of those improvements, particularly in improving staff training, verbal de-escalation of incidents and boosting psychological
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — DOA Secretary Scott Neitzel today defended the guv’s call to move state employees to a self-insurance model as Joint Finance Committee members raised concerns the projected savings will not materialize. Neitzel, who
Chief Justice Pat Roggensack made a pitch today to the Joint Finance Committee to increase judicial pay, but nix the plan Gov. Scott Walker laid out to give judges a raise. She also urged lawmakers to reject his call to
Lawmakers on both sides said they have deep reservations on Walker’s self-insurance proposal, questioning Department of Employee Trust Funds officials on whether the agency’s savings estimates will pan out. Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Brookfield, noted a consultant had estimated that the
DOA Secretary Scott Neitzel today defended the guv’s call to move state employees to a self-insurance model as Joint Finance Committee members raise concerns the projected savings will not materialize. Neitzel, who was first to testify before the committee as
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 6: WisPolitics.com 2018 Election Cycle Preview This happy hour event in Madison previews the political landscape in advance of the 2018 elections for governor and U.S. Senate with the Cook Political Report’s Jennifer Duffy,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — GOP Sen. Dave Craig and Rep. Mary Felzkowski are proposing legislation that would allow Wisconsin residents to carry a concealed weapon without first obtaining a permit. It also
Dan Kohl, the nephew of former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, is considering a bid against GOP U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman next year, according to a source with knowledge of the talks. Kohl has been working for J Street, which bills
Dem state Rep. Cory Mason said today he plans to run for Racine mayor in a special election, saying it would give him a better opportunity to affect change in his hometown. Mayor John Dickert announced today he is resigning
A new TV ad from the progressive Greater Wisconsin Committee praising Evers started today in Green Bay and Milwaukee. The 30-second ad touts “increased academic standards” and graduation rates across the state during Evers’ tenure as superintendent, as well as
State Superintendent Tony Evers’ campaign says he raised $217,616 in the run-up to the April 4 election, more than doubling what challenger Lowell Holtz pulled in over the same period. Evers’ campaign also said he will report $74,634 in cash
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Superintendent Tony Evers’ campaign says he raised $217,616 in the run-up to the April 4 election, more than doubling what challenger Lowell Holtz pulled in over the same period. Evers’ campaign
The Joint Finance Committee signed off eliminating the requirement that minors aged 16 or 17 obtain a child work permit over Dem objections it would remove protections to make sure minors aren’t exploited. Under the bill, which passed 12-4, those
The Joint Finance Committee unanimously backed a series of bills today designed to combat opioid addiction after shooting down several Dem amendments. That included one from Rep. Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, that would have directed the state to accept the Medicaid
The Joint Finance Committee today 12-4 rejected using $346,100 from the Stewardship Fund to help buy 102.5 acres in Dane County after GOP members raised objections to the price. The Stewardship money would be used along with local funds for
State schools superintendent challenger Lowell Holtz is going up on radio around the state with an appeal to Wisconsin moms. The 60-second ad also features GOP Sens. Leah Vukmir and Alberta Darling, as well as Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, R-Oak Creek. They cite Holtz’s backing of school choice, his support of
Nicole Schneider, the research officer with Green Bay Area Catholic Education and daughter-in-law of the former Schneider Trucking head, is considering a bid for the U.S. Senate, according to two GOP sources with knowledge of her discussions. Schneider did not return an email sent to her GRACE address. Her profile
Republican backers of a federal balanced budget amendment said today it’s needed to help address the nation’s historically high debt levels. But critics said the move is unnecessary and could limit spending during times of financial emergency or war. Sen. Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield, has been one of the national leaders
A Senate committee voted 3-2 along party lines on a bill today that would roll back Department of Natural Resources oversight of high-capacity wells. The vote was done by paper ballot, rather than by holding an in-person executive session, meaning no discussion was held prior to the vote. The bill
Joint Finance has wrapped up for the day after hearing from DSPS Secretary Laura Gutierrez, who said the agency wants to eliminate unnecessary licensing requirements and “remove barriers” to entering the workforce. JFC Dems said they were alarmed with Gov. Scott Walker’s proposals to exempt those who complete some apprenticeship programs from
JFC Dems today hammered at the Department of Corrections, though they credited Secretary Jon Litscher for making significant progress on several issues. Litscher highlighted some of those improvements, particularly in improving staff training, verbal de-escalation of incidents and boosting psychological offerings at its two main youth facilities: Lincoln Hills and
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — DOA Secretary Scott Neitzel today defended the guv’s call to move state employees to a self-insurance model as Joint Finance Committee members raised concerns the projected savings will not materialize. Neitzel, who was first to testify before the committee as three days
Chief Justice Pat Roggensack made a pitch today to the Joint Finance Committee to increase judicial pay, but nix the plan Gov. Scott Walker laid out to give judges a raise. She also urged lawmakers to reject his call to move the Judicial Commission under the Supreme Court’s purview and
Lawmakers on both sides said they have deep reservations on Walker’s self-insurance proposal, questioning Department of Employee Trust Funds officials on whether the agency’s savings estimates will pan out. Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Brookfield, noted a consultant had estimated that the state could lose $100 million in switching to self-insurance. Walker’s
DOA Secretary Scott Neitzel today defended the guv’s call to move state employees to a self-insurance model as Joint Finance Committee members raise concerns the projected savings will not materialize. Neitzel, who was first to testify before the committee as three days of agency briefings kick off, acknowledged some state
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 6: WisPolitics.com 2018 Election Cycle Preview This happy hour event in Madison previews the political landscape in advance of the 2018 elections for governor and U.S. Senate with the Cook Political Report’s Jennifer Duffy, Marquette Law pollster Charles Franklin and “Rewind” analysts JR Ross
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — GOP Sen. Dave Craig and Rep. Mary Felzkowski are proposing legislation that would allow Wisconsin residents to carry a concealed weapon without first obtaining a permit. It also would eliminate the state’s school gun free zone law, though
Dan Kohl, the nephew of former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, is considering a bid against GOP U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman next year, according to a source with knowledge of the talks. Kohl has been working for J Street, which bills itself as The Political Home for Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace Americans, in
Dem state Rep. Cory Mason said today he plans to run for Racine mayor in a special election, saying it would give him a better opportunity to affect change in his hometown. Mayor John Dickert announced today he is resigning this summer to become president of the Great Lakes and
A new TV ad from the progressive Greater Wisconsin Committee praising Evers started today in Green Bay and Milwaukee. The 30-second ad touts “increased academic standards” and graduation rates across the state during Evers’ tenure as superintendent, as well as his “focus on career and technical education to prepare our
State Superintendent Tony Evers’ campaign says he raised $217,616 in the run-up to the April 4 election, more than doubling what challenger Lowell Holtz pulled in over the same period. Evers’ campaign also said he will report $74,634 in cash on hand. Holtz, who has regularly trailed Evers for fundraising,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Superintendent Tony Evers’ campaign says he raised $217,616 in the run-up to the April 4 election, more than doubling what challenger Lowell Holtz pulled in over the same period. Evers’ campaign also said he will report $74,634 in cash on hand.
The Joint Finance Committee signed off eliminating the requirement that minors aged 16 or 17 obtain a child work permit over Dem objections it would remove protections to make sure minors aren’t exploited. Under the bill, which passed 12-4, those under 16 would still need to obtain a work permit.
The Joint Finance Committee unanimously backed a series of bills today designed to combat opioid addiction after shooting down several Dem amendments. That included one from Rep. Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, that would have directed the state to accept the Medicaid expansion offered under the Affordable Care Act. Gov. Scott Walker
The Joint Finance Committee today 12-4 rejected using $346,100 from the Stewardship Fund to help buy 102.5 acres in Dane County after GOP members raised objections to the price. The Stewardship money would be used along with local funds for the purchase. The state obtained two appraisals for the land,