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I’m extremely disappointed Evers vetoed our common-sense tax cut for middle class taxpayers. Sending a portion of the surplus back to taxpayers should be an easy decision.
Governor Tony Evers has delivered his expected veto of the tax cut sent him by the GOP Legislature. This is good. Using one-time revenue to make permanent tax cuts is not sound.
Gov. Tony Evers’ new budget will include a proposal to prevent businesses from getting loans, grants or tax credits from the state jobs board if they move jobs outside of Wisconsin, the governor’s office tells WisPolitics.com. The guv’s plan also
WisPolitics.com is profiling some of the newly announced state agency heads. Our fourth installment features Department of Corrections Secretary Kevin Carr. Carr is a career law enforcement officer, most recently holding the position of U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced the appointment of Dawn Nemec as the new Vernon County Register of Deeds, replacing Konna Spaeth who resigned effective today. “Dawn Nemec possesses the experience and vision necessary to
(Note: Video was cut short due to technical problems) WisPolitics.com is profiling some of the newly announced agency heads. Our third installment features state Department of Financial Institutions Secretary Kathy Koltin Blumenfeld. Blumenfeld most recently served as executive vice president
In light of Gov. Tony Evers veto of the Legislature’s tax cut bill, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider which branch’s tax cut vision will prevail, or not. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Hard-working families in Wisconsin deserve a tax cut. But you also deserve for it to be done responsibly and to make sure we know how we’re going to pay for it in the future.
Gov. Tony Evers says his nearly $28 million budget plan to increase funding for women’s and infants’ health care will ensure “our state is strong and healthy.” The guv’s “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiative aims to expand access to preventative
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Governor Tony Evers issued Executive Order 12 exempting drivers of commercial motor vehicles transporting petroleum and propane from Wisconsin hours-of-service and weight requirements. The order comes in response to recent weather events that have
Contact: Matt Sande, Legislative Director 262.796.1111 ext. 13 Matt.S@ProLifeWI.org Anna DeMeuse, Communications Director 262.796.1111 ext. 12 Anna.D@ProLifeWI.org Madison – Governor Tony Evers announced today his intention to restore public funding to Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, the state’s largest abortion provider, as part
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin today filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop the unprecedented and illegal laws passed by Republicans during December’s lame-duck session. The laws, which stripped Governor Tony Evers and Attorney
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 Yesterday, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved several key projects across the state, including: Design and construction of UW-Milwaukee Sandburg Hall renovation project, UW-Platteville Boebel Hall addition and renovation phase II, and UW-River Falls Dairy Plant remodel;
Contact: Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 MADISON – Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) offered the following statement in response to the veto of Assembly Bill (AB) 4 yesterday by Governor Tony Evers. AB 4 is legislation that would have provided $340 million
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Governor Tony Evers today announced that his upcoming budget proposal will include a nearly $28 million investment in “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives aimed at improving women’s access to preventative care such as cancer screenings, health
I’m extremely disappointed Evers vetoed our common-sense tax cut for middle class taxpayers. Sending a portion of the surplus back to taxpayers should be an easy decision.
Governor Tony Evers has delivered his expected veto of the tax cut sent him by the GOP Legislature. This is good. Using one-time revenue to make permanent tax cuts is not sound.
Gov. Tony Evers’ new budget will include a proposal to prevent businesses from getting loans, grants or tax credits from the state jobs board if they move jobs outside of Wisconsin, the governor’s office tells WisPolitics.com. The guv’s plan also aims to up transparency and accountability at the Wisconsin Economic
WisPolitics.com is profiling some of the newly announced state agency heads. Our fourth installment features Department of Corrections Secretary Kevin Carr. Carr is a career law enforcement officer, most recently holding the position of U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Before that, he served in the Milwaukee County
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced the appointment of Dawn Nemec as the new Vernon County Register of Deeds, replacing Konna Spaeth who resigned effective today. “Dawn Nemec possesses the experience and vision necessary to serve Vernon County as the Register of Deeds,” Governor Evers
(Note: Video was cut short due to technical problems) WisPolitics.com is profiling some of the newly announced agency heads. Our third installment features state Department of Financial Institutions Secretary Kathy Koltin Blumenfeld. Blumenfeld most recently served as executive vice president of special operations at TASC. She replaces former Secretary Jay
In light of Gov. Tony Evers veto of the Legislature’s tax cut bill, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider which branch’s tax cut vision will prevail, or not. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Hard-working families in Wisconsin deserve a tax cut. But you also deserve for it to be done responsibly and to make sure we know how we’re going to pay for it in the future.
Gov. Tony Evers says his nearly $28 million budget plan to increase funding for women’s and infants’ health care will ensure “our state is strong and healthy.” The guv’s “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiative aims to expand access to preventative care, such as cancer screenings; support healthier pregnancies; reduce infant
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Governor Tony Evers issued Executive Order 12 exempting drivers of commercial motor vehicles transporting petroleum and propane from Wisconsin hours-of-service and weight requirements. The order comes in response to recent weather events that have closed terminals, the closure of the West Shore pipeline, industry
Contact: Matt Sande, Legislative Director 262.796.1111 ext. 13 Matt.S@ProLifeWI.org Anna DeMeuse, Communications Director 262.796.1111 ext. 12 Anna.D@ProLifeWI.org Madison – Governor Tony Evers announced today his intention to restore public funding to Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, the state’s largest abortion provider, as part of his state biennial budget proposal. His so-called “Healthy Women,
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin today filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop the unprecedented and illegal laws passed by Republicans during December’s lame-duck session. The laws, which stripped Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul of their traditional powers shortly after they
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 Yesterday, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved several key projects across the state, including: Design and construction of UW-Milwaukee Sandburg Hall renovation project, UW-Platteville Boebel Hall addition and renovation phase II, and UW-River Falls Dairy Plant remodel; Release of Building Trust Funds to complete the design of
Contact: Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 MADISON – Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) offered the following statement in response to the veto of Assembly Bill (AB) 4 yesterday by Governor Tony Evers. AB 4 is legislation that would have provided $340 million in middle class income tax relief for individuals and families
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Governor Tony Evers today announced that his upcoming budget proposal will include a nearly $28 million investment in “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives aimed at improving women’s access to preventative care such as cancer screenings, health exams, and STI testing, supporting healthier pregnancies and births, and