Dept. of Revenue: Collections, November FY2019

CONTACT:  608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)   Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY18 FY19 % change FY18 FY19 % change         Individual Income          575,418          625,240 8.7%      2,967,844

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Speaker Ryan: Excerpts from farewell address

CONTACT AshLee Strong 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will deliver his farewell address at 1:00 p.m. ET today at the Library of Congress. Following are excerpts from the address, which you can watch live on Speaker.gov: On the accomplishments of

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James Rowen: The WI GOP’s little men launched a long game. Let’s beat them.

Every election loser knows the drill: you take the stage, speak into the microphone, concede to the winner, tough it all out and move on, because the people had spoken and that’s how that game is played and completed. Refusing to do so, and then changing the rules and the import of the result out of spite, and in service to your often secret financial backers, is a serious and dangerous thing to do.

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Drew Slocum: The ROI of D&I: How diversity and inclusion fuels innovation and productivity in the workplace

Over the last 50 years, the United States has passed legislation outlawing discrimination based on religion, race, gender, sexual orientation and political affiliation. Yet, as the racial and ethnic composition of the country continues to change, and the disruptive business landscape requires new skills and unique perspectives in the workforce, it’s no longer enough for companies to simply remain within the laws.

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One Wisconsin Now: History repeats with latest post-election Republican attack of early voting

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Attack on Voter Rights Launched Just Days After Suffering Statewide Election Losses in 2012 and 2018 MADISON, Wis. — Mere days after losing every statewide office on the ballot in the November 2018 election, Wisconsin Republicans began drafting legislation to restrict voting. The Wisconsin

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Dept. of Revenue: Collections, November FY2019

CONTACT:  608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)   Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY18 FY19 % change FY18 FY19 % change         Individual Income          575,418          625,240 8.7%      2,967,844      3,161,216 6.5%           General Sales &

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Speaker Ryan: Excerpts from farewell address

CONTACT AshLee Strong 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will deliver his farewell address at 1:00 p.m. ET today at the Library of Congress. Following are excerpts from the address, which you can watch live on Speaker.gov: On the accomplishments of this Congress: Three years ago, when we last gathered in

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WED News Summary: Evers’ first cabinet picks; Ryan’s farewell triggers debate about his legacy

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James Rowen: The WI GOP’s little men launched a long game. Let’s beat them.

Every election loser knows the drill: you take the stage, speak into the microphone, concede to the winner, tough it all out and move on, because the people had spoken and that’s how that game is played and completed. Refusing to do so, and then changing the rules and the import of the result out of spite, and in service to your often secret financial backers, is a serious and dangerous thing to do.

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Drew Slocum: The ROI of D&I: How diversity and inclusion fuels innovation and productivity in the workplace

Over the last 50 years, the United States has passed legislation outlawing discrimination based on religion, race, gender, sexual orientation and political affiliation. Yet, as the racial and ethnic composition of the country continues to change, and the disruptive business landscape requires new skills and unique perspectives in the workforce, it’s no longer enough for companies to simply remain within the laws.

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Grubb campaign: Judge Grubb submits nomination signatures

BELOIT, Wis. – Yesterday, Rock County Circuit Court Judge Derrick Grubb submitted over 350 signatures to the Wisconsin Elections Commission in support of his candidacy to get on the ballot for the spring election. The Commission requires 200 signatures. Judge Grubb said, “I am proud to have a strong showing

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