The Joint Finance Committee voted to nix fee hikes Gov. Tony Evers proposed for those who operate large animal farms, pare back the additional positions he proposed to oversee them and funded the whole thing with a different approach. The
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $100,000 grant that will improve the shoreline at Bay Beach Amusement Park by constructing a new, ADA-accessible shoreline walk. Administered by the Department of Administration’s Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, this and
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) called for Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) members to reject a number of tax hike proposals included in Gov. Tony Evers’ budget when they gather for a vote this week. Specifically, the Committee should oppose
With the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee preparing to wrap up work on the state budget, Sens. LaTonya Johnson and Devin LeMahieu on Sunday’s episode of “UpFront” debated the committee’s actions on transportation funding and Medicaid expansion. The JFC last week
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael Dwyer’s retirement, effective September 25, 2019. The new judge
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed executive order #29 relating to a proclamation that the Rainbow Pride Flag be flown over the east wing of the State Capitol building and throughout the state of Wisconsin in recognition of
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest from the Joint Finance Committee, Senate votes on abortion bills and Ben Wikler’s election as state Dem chair.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week announced more than $100,000 in grants to support the quality of life and foster economic development to protect and improve the Great Lakes resources in Wisconsin’s coastal communities. Administered by the
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Committee to Celebrate the Centennial of Wisconsin’s Ratification of the 19th Amendment and its Chair, First Lady Kathy Evers, today announced the launch of a new website to share resources about events and
(MADISON) – State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) today issued a statement in light of the news that Governor Tony Evers has issued Executive Order No. 29 declaring that a rainbow flag will be raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol
Here are five reasons why Wisconsin should accept the federal funding for Medicaid expansion.
The Joint Finance Committee voted to nix fee hikes Gov. Tony Evers proposed for those who operate large animal farms, pare back the additional positions he proposed to oversee them and funded the whole thing with a different approach. The GOP plan, approved 12-4 along party lines, also included $8
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $100,000 grant that will improve the shoreline at Bay Beach Amusement Park by constructing a new, ADA-accessible shoreline walk. Administered by the Department of Administration’s Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, this and previously announced coastal grants will be used by local, state and
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) called for Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) members to reject a number of tax hike proposals included in Gov. Tony Evers’ budget when they gather for a vote this week. Specifically, the Committee should oppose seven provisions that aim to create conformity between the state
With the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee preparing to wrap up work on the state budget, Sens. LaTonya Johnson and Devin LeMahieu on Sunday’s episode of “UpFront” debated the committee’s actions on transportation funding and Medicaid expansion. The JFC last week scrapped Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed 8 cents-per-gallon gas tax increase,
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael Dwyer’s retirement, effective September 25, 2019. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2021. The application
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed executive order #29 relating to a proclamation that the Rainbow Pride Flag be flown over the east wing of the State Capitol building and throughout the state of Wisconsin in recognition of Pride Month beginning on Friday, June 7, 2019, and ending at
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest from the Joint Finance Committee, Senate votes on abortion bills and Ben Wikler’s election as state Dem chair.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week announced more than $100,000 in grants to support the quality of life and foster economic development to protect and improve the Great Lakes resources in Wisconsin’s coastal communities. Administered by the Department of Administration’s Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, these grants will
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Committee to Celebrate the Centennial of Wisconsin’s Ratification of the 19th Amendment and its Chair, First Lady Kathy Evers, today announced the launch of a new website to share resources about events and programming relating to the 19th amendment taking place across Wisconsin.
(MADISON) – State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) today issued a statement in light of the news that Governor Tony Evers has issued Executive Order No. 29 declaring that a rainbow flag will be raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol building and other state buildings for the first time in
Here are five reasons why Wisconsin should accept the federal funding for Medicaid expansion.