JFC denies DSPS position request, approves GOP tax cut bill

The GOP-run Joint Finance Committee today shot down along party lines the Evers administration’s request for more positions to help process credential requests at the Department of Safety and Professional Services.

JFC also voted 11-4 along party lines on a $3 billion GOP bill seeking to reduce the state’s third-highest income tax bracket while expanding an existing break on retirement income.

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MON PM Update: Queensland resigns as Senate chief clerk

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Chief Clerk Mike Queensland, who was placed on leave last month amid an investigation, has resigned, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said. The Oostburg Republican didn’t provide any details of the

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TUE News Summary: Shankland expected to launch CD3 bid this morning; Dem voters sue to block absentee ballot witness signature requirement

STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Civil liberties – Consumer protection – Courts – Education – Elections – Health care – Law and order – Media – Military – Regulation – Taxes – Technology – Transportation – Columns TOP STORIES Shankland

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MON PM Update: Sources: Shankland getting into 3rd CD race

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Rep. Katrina Shankland is expected to enter the race for the Dem nomination in the 3rd CD, according to multiple Dem sources. Shankland has been calling donors and others indicating she is launching a bid, the sources said. She has a

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FRI AM Update: Evers office slams GOP committee vote against four NRB picks

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement A Better Wisconsin Together From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers’ office is knocking a Senate committee’s vote against confirming four of his nominations to the Natural Resources Board. The only appointment the Senate Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage Committee voted to advance via paper

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THU AM Update: State Supreme Court rejects suit seeking to bar Assembly impeachment proceedings against justices

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — The state Supreme Court has rejected a suit by two backers of liberal Janet Protasiewicz who wanted an emergency order preventing the Assembly from conducting impeachment proceedings against any Wisconsin justice. The court issued a short order

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WED AM Update: Ryan says government funding fracas makes House Republicans look like ‘fools’ who ‘can’t govern’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement A Better Wisconsin Together From WisPolitics.com … — Former Speaker Paul Ryan said House Republicans’ failure to approve bills to keep the federal government open makes them look like “fools” who “can’t govern.” He also predicted Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will face a motion

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JFC denies DSPS position request, approves GOP tax cut bill

The GOP-run Joint Finance Committee today shot down along party lines the Evers administration’s request for more positions to help process credential requests at the Department of Safety and Professional Services.

JFC also voted 11-4 along party lines on a $3 billion GOP bill seeking to reduce the state’s third-highest income tax bracket while expanding an existing break on retirement income.

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TUE AM Update: Baldwin calls on Menendez to resign; JFC meets today

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, today called on U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., to resign following his indictment on bribery charges. During comments in his hometown yesterday, Menendez rejected calls to step down, saying the $480,000 in cash

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MON PM Update: Queensland resigns as Senate chief clerk

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Chief Clerk Mike Queensland, who was placed on leave last month amid an investigation, has resigned, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said. The Oostburg Republican didn’t provide any details of the allegations against Queensland or of his resignation in a short

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