GOP JFC nixes Evers’ CAFO fee hike

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

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Gov. Evers: Announces $100,000 coastal grant for Green Bay

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

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 7

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.

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Sen. Carpenter: “Thank you Governor Evers”

(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

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GOP JFC nixes Evers’ CAFO fee hike

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

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Gov. Evers: Announces $100,000 coastal grant for Green Bay

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

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WMC: Encourages JFC to reject Gov. Evers’ $365 million tax hike plan

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

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

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

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 7

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.

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Gov. Evers: Announces grants for Wisconsin’s coastal communities

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

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Gov. Evers: Announces 19th Amendment Centennial Web Portal with First Lady

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.

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Sen. Carpenter: “Thank you Governor Evers”

(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

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