The Assembly has adjourned after passing several bills making changes to state public assistance programs. That included a bill, AB 240, that adds W-2 participants whose kids are habitually truant from school to a list of those who can face sanctions
The state Assembly today approved 61-35 a bill that would set up a pilot program adding work requirements for those who get federal housing vouchers. The bill would only affect able-bodied adults whose housing vouchers are managed by the Wisconsin Housing
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A Wisconsin driver who owns a typical sedan would pay $39 more in taxes on their fuel purchases annually, while the owner of an SUV would pay $54 more a year, under
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker signed Executive Order #242 today declaring a State of Emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions. Wisconsin is experiencing above average fire occurrence levels leading to a statewide wildfire threat.
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Racine – Governor Scott Walker joined Tourism Secretary, Stephanie Klett, as well as SC Johnson Chairman and CEO, Fisk Johnson, today at the SC Johnson headquarters in Racine for a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony
CONTACT: Senator Larson 608.266.7505 MADISON – Senator Chris Larson issued the following statement regarding GOP lawmakers’ hasty backpedaling on privacy protection. “When faced with even the possibility of discussion, let alone adoption of important internet privacy protections, Senate Republicans chose
MADISON – Today, the Legislature passed a joint resolution recognizing May 8 through 12 as National Teacher Appreciation Week in Wisconsin. Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) and Senator Alberta Darling (River Hills) introduced the resolution to honor the hardworking men and
JFC Co-chair John Nygren says the latest Legislative Fiscal Bureau projections showing flat revenues from earlier estimates is good news. The LFB today informed the Joint Finance co-chairs the state likely wouldn’t see additional revenues in the next few years
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
A Wisconsin driver who owns a typical sedan would pay $39 more in taxes on their fuel purchases annually, while the owner of an SUV would pay $54 more a year, under Rep. Dale Kooyenga’s transportation and tax plan. In
The state Assembly today passed a bill requiring juvenile correctional officers to report any child abuse they see while on the job, sending the bill to Gov. Scott Walker’s desk. The bipartisan bill follows lawsuits and a federal investigation into allegations
The Joint Finance Committee will start to work through the Department of Administration when it meets Tuesday. The committee, which next meets tomorrow, also will take up the Elections and Ethics commissions, the Department of Children and Families, and State
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Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, says the latest Fiscal Bureau projections showing flat revenues from earlier estimates is good news. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau today informed the Joint Finance co-chairs the state likely wouldn’t see additional revenues in the next few
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON- Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay), Co-Chairman of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, issued the following statement after 2017 Senate Bill 85 passed the Senate during today’s session: “With Senate Bill 85 passing
CONTACT: LaTonya Johnson 608.266.5580 MADISON – Today, Wisconsin State Senate Republicans voted to approve 2017 Assembly Bill 25, a bill that will roll-back child labor regulations. Wisconsin State Senator LaTonya Johnson (D – Milwaukee) – the ranking Democratic member on
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker honored fallen Milwaukee County law enforcement officers today during the annual Greater Milwaukee Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. “Every day, our law enforcement officers put their well-being and lives on the
A bill that would eliminate the requirement that minors aged 16 or 17 obtain a child work permit passed the Senate today on a 20-12 party-line vote, sending it to Gov. Scott Walker’s desk. But Dems protested the bill would have
The Assembly has adjourned after passing several bills making changes to state public assistance programs. That included a bill, AB 240, that adds W-2 participants whose kids are habitually truant from school to a list of those who can face sanctions from the Department of Children and Families. Rep. Joe Sanfelippo,
The state Assembly today approved 61-35 a bill that would set up a pilot program adding work requirements for those who get federal housing vouchers. The bill would only affect able-bodied adults whose housing vouchers are managed by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. WHEDA manages about 2,800 of the
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A Wisconsin driver who owns a typical sedan would pay $39 more in taxes on their fuel purchases annually, while the owner of an SUV would pay $54 more a year, under Rep. Dale Kooyenga’s transportation and tax plan. In addition, a
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker signed Executive Order #242 today declaring a State of Emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions. Wisconsin is experiencing above average fire occurrence levels leading to a statewide wildfire threat. “This is a precautionary measure we’re taking to help protect
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Racine – Governor Scott Walker joined Tourism Secretary, Stephanie Klett, as well as SC Johnson Chairman and CEO, Fisk Johnson, today at the SC Johnson headquarters in Racine for a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail. This 200-mile trail runs
CONTACT: Senator Larson 608.266.7505 MADISON – Senator Chris Larson issued the following statement regarding GOP lawmakers’ hasty backpedaling on privacy protection. “When faced with even the possibility of discussion, let alone adoption of important internet privacy protections, Senate Republicans chose to delay Assembly Bill 123, a bill that would start
MADISON – Today, the Legislature passed a joint resolution recognizing May 8 through 12 as National Teacher Appreciation Week in Wisconsin. Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) and Senator Alberta Darling (River Hills) introduced the resolution to honor the hardworking men and women who dedicate their lives to teaching. “This resolution is
JFC Co-chair John Nygren says the latest Legislative Fiscal Bureau projections showing flat revenues from earlier estimates is good news. The LFB today informed the Joint Finance co-chairs the state likely wouldn’t see additional revenues in the next few years beyond the growth the agency had projected in January. But
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 own proposal so lawmakers and the guv could “negotiate a
A Wisconsin driver who owns a typical sedan would pay $39 more in taxes on their fuel purchases annually, while the owner of an SUV would pay $54 more a year, under Rep. Dale Kooyenga’s transportation and tax plan. In addition, a married couple with one child and an income
The state Assembly today passed a bill requiring juvenile correctional officers to report any child abuse they see while on the job, sending the bill to Gov. Scott Walker’s desk. The bipartisan bill follows lawsuits and a federal investigation into allegations of mistreatment at the state’s Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake
The Joint Finance Committee will start to work through the Department of Administration when it meets Tuesday. The committee, which next meets tomorrow, also will take up the Elections and Ethics commissions, the Department of Children and Families, and State Fair Park on Tuesday. It also will take up Care
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Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, says the latest Fiscal Bureau projections showing flat revenues from earlier estimates is good news. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau today informed the Joint Finance co-chairs the state likely wouldn’t see additional revenues in the next few years beyond the growth LFB had projected in January. But
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON- Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay), Co-Chairman of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, issued the following statement after 2017 Senate Bill 85 passed the Senate during today’s session: “With Senate Bill 85 passing the Senate, we are one step closer to further accountability
CONTACT: LaTonya Johnson 608.266.5580 MADISON – Today, Wisconsin State Senate Republicans voted to approve 2017 Assembly Bill 25, a bill that will roll-back child labor regulations. Wisconsin State Senator LaTonya Johnson (D – Milwaukee) – the ranking Democratic member on the Senate Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and State-Federal Relations
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker honored fallen Milwaukee County law enforcement officers today during the annual Greater Milwaukee Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. “Every day, our law enforcement officers put their well-being and lives on the line to protect the citizens of Wisconsin,” Governor Walker said.
A bill that would eliminate the requirement that minors aged 16 or 17 obtain a child work permit passed the Senate today on a 20-12 party-line vote, sending it to Gov. Scott Walker’s desk. But Dems protested the bill would have negative effects on students and prioritizes labor and industries over children. Sen. LaTonya