Gov. Scott Walker said today he’s glad House Republicans are looking to repeal the Affordable Care Act since “Obamacare is collapsing.” But he did not fully back the House GOP plan to replace the Affordable Care Act. The bill, released
The Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe says it’s planning to withhold a nearly $1 million payment to the state, claiming state officials are violating tribal compacts by letting the Ho-Chunk continue to expand a gaming facility near Wausau. It’s the latest development in
Chancellors at several UW System campuses say they’re open to Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to bring performance-based funding to UW, but they say lots of details will need to be worked out. In pitching the idea, Walker points to the
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association has produced ads for members to oppose the guv’s plan to give state agencies the option to meet some official publishing requirements through online posting. In announcing the budget proposal, the guv’s office said the move
The state Elections Commission today warned local clerks the guv’s budget proposal would have “significant impacts on critical services” the agency provides such as delays in reviewing nomination papers. Federal funds through the Help America Vote Act now cover 22
Rep. Dale Kooyenga says his suggestion that the state let UW raise tuition to keep up with inflation or household income increases is aimed at starting a conversation about a sustainable tuition policy. Kooyenga, R-Brookfield, is the latest in the
Gov. Scott Walker, speaking from the White House lawn, pledged Republicans would replace Obamacare with a system that works, even though doing nothing might be the best thing to do politically. Walker, who was at the White House as part
Gov. Scott Walker ramped up the time he spent away from state business in the months leading up to the general election, a WisPolitics.com review of his calendars show. From September to November, more than 600 hours in Walker’s calendars
Gov. Scott Walker urged attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference near Washington, D.C., to keep pressing forward with reforms in the face of protests. The Republican guv and chair of the RGA Thursday recounted the protests surrounding Act 10
Gov. Scott Walker today announced DFI Secretary Lon Roberts will replace Phil Montgomery on the PSC after the former GOP state lawmaker’s term ends next month. Walker also announced Department of Financial Institutions Deputy Secretary Jay Risch will replace Roberts
Gov. Scott Walker and AG Brad Schimel today pushed for U.S. Senate Dems to give President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, an up-or-down vote. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has said Gorsuch would need to clear the 60-vote
Gov. Scott Walker downplayed concerns from lawmakers who’ve been skeptical of his proposal to self-insure state employees, calling the expected savings an “incredible amount” that would be re-invested in public schools. Walker told reporters Tuesday that lawmakers would have to replace the expected two-year savings of $60 million if they nixed the plan.
Walker today lauded GOP U.S. House members for scheduling a vote to undo a rule restricting states’ ability to drug test unemployment insurance claimants. “Over and over again, employers are telling us of their dramatic needs for people who are
Gov. Scott Walker is proposing to let the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. give out business loans again after the current budget phases out WEDC’s main loan program.
Items for possible changes include, for instance, Walker’s request to add $649 million into K-12 schools, cut tuition at the UW System by 5 percent in the second year of the budget, borrow for his transportation plan and cut certain taxes.
Republican legislative leaders say they may make major tweaks to Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget in the coming months, possibly shifting money to address lawmakers’ priorities. “I like the way the governor laid it out,” said Senate Majority Leader Scott
The Group Insurance Board today voted to move forward with self-insuring state employees, just hours before Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to deliver his budget address. The decision, which board members approved 10-1, would need approval from the state’s Joint
The Group Insurance Board today voted to move forward with self-insuring state employees, just hours before Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to deliver his budget address. The GIB’s recommendation, which board members approved 10-1, would need approval from the state’s
Gov. Scott Walker today proposed a $140 million boost to the UW System, including a plan that would freeze tuition for in-state undergrads in the first year before cutting it 5 percent the next. The tuition plan, which Walker unveiled
Gov. Scott Walker today said his next budget will look to eliminate the waitlist for a long-term care program that helps children with developmental and physical disabilities and children with severe emotional issues. Walker, who’s giving his budget address tomorrow, made
Gov. Scott Walker said today he’s glad House Republicans are looking to repeal the Affordable Care Act since “Obamacare is collapsing.” But he did not fully back the House GOP plan to replace the Affordable Care Act. The bill, released yesterday, has come under fire from some conservative groups for
The Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe says it’s planning to withhold a nearly $1 million payment to the state, claiming state officials are violating tribal compacts by letting the Ho-Chunk continue to expand a gaming facility near Wausau. It’s the latest development in the disagreement on the expansion of Ho-Chunk’s facility in Wittenberg,
Chancellors at several UW System campuses say they’re open to Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to bring performance-based funding to UW, but they say lots of details will need to be worked out. In pitching the idea, Walker points to the example of the state’s tech colleges, where he introduced a
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association has produced ads for members to oppose the guv’s plan to give state agencies the option to meet some official publishing requirements through online posting. In announcing the budget proposal, the guv’s office said the move was aimed at creating new efficiencies, pointing out in fiscal
The state Elections Commission today warned local clerks the guv’s budget proposal would have “significant impacts on critical services” the agency provides such as delays in reviewing nomination papers. Federal funds through the Help America Vote Act now cover 22 of the agency’s 31.75 full-time-equivalent positions, according to the memo.
Rep. Dale Kooyenga says his suggestion that the state let UW raise tuition to keep up with inflation or household income increases is aimed at starting a conversation about a sustainable tuition policy. Kooyenga, R-Brookfield, is the latest in the Legislature to raise concerns over Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed tuition
Gov. Scott Walker, speaking from the White House lawn, pledged Republicans would replace Obamacare with a system that works, even though doing nothing might be the best thing to do politically. Walker, who was at the White House as part of NGA meetings, said if Republicans did nothing over the
Gov. Scott Walker ramped up the time he spent away from state business in the months leading up to the general election, a WisPolitics.com review of his calendars show. From September to November, more than 600 hours in Walker’s calendars were designated as “hold time,” similar to the amount of
Gov. Scott Walker urged attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference near Washington, D.C., to keep pressing forward with reforms in the face of protests. The Republican guv and chair of the RGA Thursday recounted the protests surrounding Act 10 in Wisconsin in 2011, comparing them to the current round
Gov. Scott Walker today announced DFI Secretary Lon Roberts will replace Phil Montgomery on the PSC after the former GOP state lawmaker’s term ends next month. Walker also announced Department of Financial Institutions Deputy Secretary Jay Risch will replace Roberts as head of the agency. Before becoming DFI secretary a
Gov. Scott Walker and AG Brad Schimel today pushed for U.S. Senate Dems to give President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, an up-or-down vote. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has said Gorsuch would need to clear the 60-vote filibuster hurdle to get a vote on the floor. But
Gov. Scott Walker downplayed concerns from lawmakers who’ve been skeptical of his proposal to self-insure state employees, calling the expected savings an “incredible amount” that would be re-invested in public schools. Walker told reporters Tuesday that lawmakers would have to replace the expected two-year savings of $60 million if they nixed the plan.
Walker today lauded GOP U.S. House members for scheduling a vote to undo a rule restricting states’ ability to drug test unemployment insurance claimants. “Over and over again, employers are telling us of their dramatic needs for people who are ready to work and able to pass a drug test,”
Gov. Scott Walker is proposing to let the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. give out business loans again after the current budget phases out WEDC’s main loan program.
Items for possible changes include, for instance, Walker’s request to add $649 million into K-12 schools, cut tuition at the UW System by 5 percent in the second year of the budget, borrow for his transportation plan and cut certain taxes.
Republican legislative leaders say they may make major tweaks to Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget in the coming months, possibly shifting money to address lawmakers’ priorities. “I like the way the governor laid it out,” said Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau. “It’s just, I know the Legislature is probably
The Group Insurance Board today voted to move forward with self-insuring state employees, just hours before Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to deliver his budget address. The decision, which board members approved 10-1, would need approval from the state’s Joint Finance Committee once the contracts are drawn up. The board
The Group Insurance Board today voted to move forward with self-insuring state employees, just hours before Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to deliver his budget address. The GIB’s recommendation, which board members approved 10-1, would need approval from the state’s Joint Finance Committee once the contracts are drawn up. GIB
Gov. Scott Walker today proposed a $140 million boost to the UW System, including a plan that would freeze tuition for in-state undergrads in the first year before cutting it 5 percent the next. The tuition plan, which Walker unveiled during a tour of three campuses today, would be backfilled
Gov. Scott Walker today said his next budget will look to eliminate the waitlist for a long-term care program that helps children with developmental and physical disabilities and children with severe emotional issues. Walker, who’s giving his budget address tomorrow, made the announcement at a Wisconsin Counties Association meeting in Madison