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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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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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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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MON AM Update: Brooks on ‘UpFront’ says lawmakers may reduce local contribution in Brewers stadium maintenance bill

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs From WisPolitics.com … — Rep. Rob Brooks, co-author of the GOP’s $700 million Brewers ballpark maintenance bill, expects changes will be made to the current plan including a lower contribution from Milwaukee city and county governments. The

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THU AM Update: Coalition launches ads to back Brewers stadium funding

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement A Better Wisconsin Together From WisPolitics.com … — A coalition of business and community leaders has launched a new digital campaign to back public funding for the Milwaukee Brewers stadium. The Home Crew Coalition said its ads will run statewide on digital platforms, including on

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WED AM Update: Senate committee takes testimony on abortion-related bills

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement Cap Times Idea Fest From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Republicans praised a package of bills abortion-related bills at a hearing late yesterday, while Senate Minority Leader Melissa Agard said the GOP won’t stop until it’s against the law to use the word “abortion.” “Abortion

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TUE PM Update: DPI moving forward with school spending transparency website

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Department of Public Instruction is moving forward with a website to disclose details of school spending after the Joint Finance Committee dropped an objection to including information on private schools. Someone on the committee anonymously objected to the proposal late last

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TUE AM Update: Republicans, Dems split on whether Judicial Commission ruling impacts Protasiewicz recusal request

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs From WisPolitics.com … — GOP lawmakers seeking liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz’s recusal from two redistricting suits argue a Judicial Commission decision clearing her of misconduct for comments on the campaign trail has no bearing on whether she

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