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Evers, Legislature Heading For Showdown Over Income Tax Cut
The Republican-controlled legislature is moving ahead with its plan for a middle class income tax cut. A bill passed out of committee last week and i…
7 years, 6 months ago
Capitol Notes: Foxconn Decides To Build LCD Screens In Mount Pleasant After All
There was a lot of drama last week involving Foxconn. The Taiwanese electronics giant said it would shift the focus of the huge plant it's building i…
7 years, 6 months ago
Capitol Notes: Will GOP Lawmakers Withdraw Wisconsin From The ACA Lawsuit?
Gov. Tony Evers raised eyebrows last week when he announced in his first State of the State address that he was directing Attorney General Josh Kaul …
7 years, 6 months ago
Capitol Notes: Gridlock Already In Madison?
New Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, is locking horns with Republicans in the state Legislature. In the last week, Evers rejected GOP plans for…
7 years, 7 months ago
Capitol Notes: Lame Duck Lawsuit, Evers & GOP Prepare For Talks
New Gov. Tony Evers got some help last week when a coalition of liberal-leaning groups filed a lawsuit which, if successful, would benefit him.
7 years, 7 months ago
Capitol Notes: Tony Evers Faces Challenges As Inauguration Day Dawns
Today is Inauguration Day in Wisconsin, and Tony Evers will be sworn-in as governor. The Democrat defeated Republican Incumbent Scott Walker last Nov…
7 years, 7 months ago
Capitol Notes: A Look Ahead To Political Stories Of 2019
In this New Year's edition of "Capitol Notes," we look ahead to the stories that'll likely top the headlines in 2019. It begins with the Jan. 7 inaug…
7 years, 7 months ago
Capitol Notes: Top Political Stories Of 2018
For our "Capitol Notes" conversation today, we're going to examine the year in politics. Probably the biggest story of 2018 — Republican Gov. Scott W…
7 years, 7 months ago
Capitol Notes: Evers' First Cabinet Picks; GOP Leader's Comments on Budget
Often, political news slows as the holidays approach. But that hasn't been the case this year. Democratic Governor-Elect Tony Evers has been busy ann…
7 years, 8 months ago
Capitol Notes: Why Did Gov. Scott Walker Leave Lame-Duck Legislation Intact?
Republican Gov. Scott Walker signed the lame-duck bills into law late last week. The measures weaken the powers of Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers. …
7 years, 8 months ago