Tax credit bill for family caregivers in Wisconsin released
MADISON — A bipartisan proposal backed by AARP would create a $1,000 income tax credit for family members in Wisconsin who give care to qualified disabled and elderly people in their homes.The measure was unveiled Tuesday after a similar bill died last session.Republican Sen.
GOP lawmakers: Criminal justice system plan could ease backlog of cases without raising taxes
WAUKESHA -- Wisconsin Republicans are proposing changes to Wisconsin's criminal justice system -- changes they say could help relieve a backlog of cases.There is a push to hire more assistant district attorneys throughout the state to prosecute cases.
Gov. Evers to propose decriminalizing marijuana in budget
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Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff in honor of fallen DPW employee Bryan Rodriguez
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown in at half-staff as a mark of respect for Bryan Rodriguez, a City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works employee, who was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle while on duty on Feb. 8, 2019.The order is effective beginning at sunrise on Feb. 16 and ending at sunset on that date."Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Bryan Rodriguez, a dedicated employee for the City of Milwaukee and a devoted father, husband and member of the community," Gov.
Illinois Democrats ask Governor Evers to review Foxconn impact
MADISON — Illinois Democrats are asking Wisconsin Gov.
Republican tax cut bill heads to Governor Evers for likely veto
MADISON — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate sent a middle-class tax cut bill to Democratic Gov.
Governor Evers says gas tax increase recommendation likely
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Governor Evers taking a 'detour' with 'open for business' highway signs
MADISON — Wisconsin's new Democratic governor is having road signs that declared the state "open for business" turned into detour signs, drawing criticism from Republicans who say it's an apt metaphor for where his policies will take the state.Republican former Gov.
Governor Evers orders flags at half-staff in honor of fallen MPD officer
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers ordered flags to half-staff on Thursday, Feb. 7 in honor of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner.Rittner was shot near 12th and Manitoba on the city’s south side on Wednesday morning, Feb. 6.
Gov. Evers, Republicans offer competing income tax cut plans
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Gov. Evers says Virginia Gov. Northam should resign over racist photo in 1984 yearbook
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Gov. Evers says budget will include closing 'dark store' loophole: 'It should be fair for all'
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AG Josh Kaul signals he won't represent state in lame-duck lawsuit
MADISON — Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul is signaling he likely won't represent the state in the latest lawsuit challenging Wisconsin Republicans' lame-duck laws.The laws weaken both Kaul and Democratic Gov.