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The state and UW System could save almost $22 million if the Affordable Care Act’s health insurer fee is repealed, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. The agency today provided members of the Joint Finance Committee an overview of the
In opposition to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, state Dems are sending a letter to the state’s U.S. representatives tomorrow requesting they “do not support any legislation that would take affordable health care coverage away from our constituents.”
Wisconsin private school voucher payments would increase by $217 per student under Gov. Scott Walker’s budget for each year of the biennium, according to a Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo Dems released today. That means for grades K-8, total per-student voucher
State Superintendent Tony Evers’ campaign released its first two TV ads of the campaign today. Both knock opponent Lowell Holtz for a proposed deal that could have landed the challenger a six-figure, taxpayer-funded job. Without naming Holtz in either ad,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Superintendent Tony Evers’ campaign released its first two TV ads of the campaign today. Both knock opponent Lowell Holtz for a proposed deal that could have landed the challenger a six-figure,
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 FRWD From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker has three public appearances planned today, including an announcement in the state Capitol this afternoon about veteran grants. Ahead of that, Walker will travel to East Troy
The Dems’ top legislative leaders expressed optimism about their party’s 2018 chances, even as no clear gubernatorial candidate has emerged to challenge Gov. Scott Walker in his expected re-election bid. But the two, especially Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca, are
In response to Kwik Trip, Gov. Scott Walker added a provision to his budget that would save the company from having to collect the sales tax on the frozen pizzas it produces and then ships to convenience stores across the
Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to expand the use of body cameras in state prisons is drawing support from some of his critics, though they also say it’s not a perfect solution to preventing abuse. The state is already using body
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Increased accountability hoped for through more body camera use in state’s prisons Sales tax provision in Walker’s budget would benefit Kwik Trip Dem leaders look to
Dem Josh Kaul, a former federal prosecutor who was part of an effort last year challenging Wisconsin’s voter ID laws, says he is “seriously exploring” a run for attorney general, the office his mother held for one term more than
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 … — Dem Josh Kaul, a former federal prosecutor who was part of an effort last year challenging Wisconsin’s voter ID laws, says he is “seriously exploring” a run for
The Dane County Dem chair tells WisPolitics.com he plans to run for a vacancy on the DNC this summer, while the head of the Young Democrats of Wisconsin said in an interview he’s weighing a bid. Dane County Chair Michael
Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling today said the 17-year-olds who voted illegally across the state in the spring presidential primaries should not be prosecuted. Earlier this week, the state Elections Commission identified at least 60 cases of 17-year-olds voting illegally
Daniel Zimmerman, whose appointment as Veterans Affairs secretary was approved unanimously, told a committee he set “a new tone” at the department on his first day. The agency has come under fire for reports on substandard care at its King Veterans
DOT Secretary Dave Ross today pushed back against an effort to bring in additional transportation dollars, saying the state has “a spending problem, not a revenue problem.” Ross spoke at a Senate Committee on Transportation and Veterans Affairs meeting today.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Attorney Matt Flynn, who served as Dem state chair in the 1980s and ran unsuccessfully for Congress four times, tells WisPolitics.com he’s considering a bid for guv next year, saying Scott Walker
The Joint Finance Committee has locked in its schedule for public hearings on the budget, kicking things off April 3 at UW-Platteville and making several changes to tentative plans previously sent to committee members. After the Platteville hearing, the committee
The state and UW System could save almost $22 million if the Affordable Care Act’s health insurer fee is repealed, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. The agency today provided members of the Joint Finance Committee an overview of the guv’s call to move to a self-insurance model, along with
In opposition to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, state Dems are sending a letter to the state’s U.S. representatives tomorrow requesting they “do not support any legislation that would take affordable health care coverage away from our constituents.” The letter, which was circulated around the Legislature today for
Wisconsin private school voucher payments would increase by $217 per student under Gov. Scott Walker’s budget for each year of the biennium, according to a Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo Dems released today. That means for grades K-8, total per-student voucher funding would hit $7,540 in 2017-18 and $7,757 in 2018-19.
State Superintendent Tony Evers’ campaign released its first two TV ads of the campaign today. Both knock opponent Lowell Holtz for a proposed deal that could have landed the challenger a six-figure, taxpayer-funded job. Without naming Holtz in either ad, Evers references talks Holtz and fellow primary challenger John Humphries
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Superintendent Tony Evers’ campaign released its first two TV ads of the campaign today. Both knock opponent Lowell Holtz for a proposed deal that could have landed the challenger a six-figure, taxpayer-funded job. Without naming Holtz in either ad, Evers references
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 FRWD From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker has three public appearances planned today, including an announcement in the state Capitol this afternoon about veteran grants. Ahead of that, Walker will travel to East Troy High School to highlight his K-12 budget proposal and participate
The Dems’ top legislative leaders expressed optimism about their party’s 2018 chances, even as no clear gubernatorial candidate has emerged to challenge Gov. Scott Walker in his expected re-election bid. But the two, especially Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca, are pinning much of their hopes on a federal court decision
In response to Kwik Trip, Gov. Scott Walker added a provision to his budget that would save the company from having to collect the sales tax on the frozen pizzas it produces and then ships to convenience stores across the state. Steve Loehr, the company’s vice president of operations support,
Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to expand the use of body cameras in state prisons is drawing support from some of his critics, though they also say it’s not a perfect solution to preventing abuse. The state is already using body cameras for security staff at its two main juvenile facilities:
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Increased accountability hoped for through more body camera use in state’s prisons Sales tax provision in Walker’s budget would benefit Kwik Trip Dem leaders look to 2018, optimistic for a favorable redistricting ruling Week ahead Political
Dem Josh Kaul, a former federal prosecutor who was part of an effort last year challenging Wisconsin’s voter ID laws, says he is “seriously exploring” a run for attorney general, the office his mother held for one term more than a decade ago. Kaul, 36, declined comment beyond saying he
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 … — Dem Josh Kaul, a former federal prosecutor who was part of an effort last year challenging Wisconsin’s voter ID laws, says he is “seriously exploring” a run for attorney general, the office his mother held for one term
The Dane County Dem chair tells WisPolitics.com he plans to run for a vacancy on the DNC this summer, while the head of the Young Democrats of Wisconsin said in an interview he’s weighing a bid. Dane County Chair Michael Basford and Young Democrats Chair Luke Fuszard could square off
Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling today said the 17-year-olds who voted illegally across the state in the spring presidential primaries should not be prosecuted. Earlier this week, the state Elections Commission identified at least 60 cases of 17-year-olds voting illegally last spring, due to social media posts in the election
Daniel Zimmerman, whose appointment as Veterans Affairs secretary was approved unanimously, told a committee he set “a new tone” at the department on his first day. The agency has come under fire for reports on substandard care at its King Veterans Home, which is currently undergoing a state audit. But Zimmerman
DOT Secretary Dave Ross today pushed back against an effort to bring in additional transportation dollars, saying the state has “a spending problem, not a revenue problem.” Ross spoke at a Senate Committee on Transportation and Veterans Affairs meeting today. The committee approved his appointment 3-2, with Dem Sens. Dave
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Attorney Matt Flynn, who served as Dem state chair in the 1980s and ran unsuccessfully for Congress four times, tells WisPolitics.com he’s considering a bid for guv next year, saying Scott Walker has “corrupted government in Wisconsin.” Flynn, 69, ticked off a
The Joint Finance Committee has locked in its schedule for public hearings on the budget, kicking things off April 3 at UW-Platteville and making several changes to tentative plans previously sent to committee members. After the Platteville hearing, the committee will hit: State Fair Park in West Allis, April 5;