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Vos apologizes for calling senators behind budget veto deal ‘terrorists’

On Monday, Oct 23, 2017
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Facing a bipartisan backlash, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has apologized for calling three GOP senators “terrorists,” saying it “goes against the guidelines I’ve sent for our chamber, and myself.” Still, the Rochester Republican on Monday continued to criticize the actions…

GOP senators in competitive districts average more than $100,000 in the bank ahead of 2018

On Friday, Jul 21, 2017
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Four GOP senators who are likely to be targeted in their re-election bids have an average of $104,000 each in their bank accounts as they gear up for 2018. But their warchests range from Sen. Terry Moulton’s some $34,000 in…

Fitz office: Heavy truck fee ‘probably dead’ in Senate after five members express opposition

On Friday, Jun 30, 2017
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Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald believes five of his GOP members coming out against a proposal to raise fees on heavy trucks means it’s “probably dead” in the Senate, a spokeswoman said today. But Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, the GOP Joint Finance…

GOP legislative leaders report progress on budget deal

On Tuesday, Jun 20, 2017
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GOP legislative leaders reported progress on hammering out a budget deal today but will meet again tomorrow as they work through major items like K-12 education, taxes and transportation. Participants’ spokespeople provided no specifics, though, and a notice for a…

GOP leaders announce Thompson Center at UW-Madison

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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Wisconsin Republicans today announced plans for a center at UW-Madison named after former Gov. Tommy Thompson, whose tenure was highlighted at an all-day symposium at the Capitol. They said the center would foster research into public policy and bring speakers…

Attorneys hired by GOP leaders for redistricting lawsuit have charged $41K so far

On Friday, May 12, 2017
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The attorneys hired by GOP leaders to represent the Legislature in the redistricting lawsuit have charged $41,470 for their legal work so far, according to documents released to WisPolitics.com through an open records request. Still, the lead firm on the case, which…

JFC co-chairs float possibility of separate transpo budget

On Thursday, May 11, 2017
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The co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee today floated the possibility of breaking transportation off from the budget as their caucuses remain at odds over how to fund road work for the next two years. But the guv and Senate…

Fitzgerald doesn’t ‘see the momentum’ for Assembly GOP transpo plan

On Wednesday, May 10, 2017
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The tension between Republicans on transportation funding hit a new level today, with Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald saying he doesn’t “see the momentum” for the new Assembly Republican plan. Assembly Republicans, meanwhile, said the Senate should lay out its…

Walker moves up his GOP convo speaking time to attend son’s graduation

On Monday, May 8, 2017
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Gov. Scott Walker will have his annual reception for GOP county chairs to open this weekend’s state convention. He also has double duty with his son, Alex Walker, graduating from UW-Madison on Saturday. Because of graduation, Walker will speak earlier…

State GOP Chair Courtney: Republicans focused on beating Baldwin in 2018

On Friday, May 5, 2017
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Since becoming state GOP chair in 2011, Brad Courtney has seen Scott Walker become the first governor in U.S. history to fend off a recall, Republicans expand their majorities in both houses of the Legislature and his party’s nominee win…

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