Finance committee to hold hearing, vote on Republican tax cut plan

MADISON — Republican lawmakers are set to begin a last-minute push to pass a $250 million income tax cut plan Monday with a public hearing and vote in the Legislature's powerful finance committee.Approval would clear the way for floor votes in the Senate on Wednesday and in the Assembly on Thursday, during its last floor period of the two-year legislative session.

Wisconsin Republicans propose $250 million income tax cut

MADISON — Assembly Republicans say they want to give you a $100 tax cut with the state's projected budget surplus.

Wisconsin Republicans propose tax cuts for farmers

MADISON — Wisconsin farmers would receive up to a $7,500 tax break this year under a bill that's part of a fast-moving package of proposals Assembly Republicans unveiled Monday to dovetail with Democratic Gov.

Regents OK $32.6 million in UW-Madison construction overruns

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved UW-Madison's request Friday to spend nearly $33 million to cover cost overruns on two construction projects despite complaints that the work has been mismanaged.The university is working to expand and remodel Babcock Hall, which houses the Department of Food Science and produces a variety of dairy products, including cheese and ice cream.

Wisconsin Republican leaders eyeing property, income tax cut

MADISON — Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature said Wednesday that they are looking at using some of a state surplus to cut income and property taxes while also paying down debt, although details of what may be put forward remain in flux.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he agreed with Senate Republicans “in general” about what taxes to cut.

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency in 3 counties in response to lakeshore flooding, damage

MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers signed on Friday, Jan. 31 Executive Order #68 declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties in response to lakeshore flooding and strong winter storms in the region.The storms, which occurred January 10-12, caused significant infrastructure damage in areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline.A State of Emergency declaration directs state agencies to assist those affected by the storms.

DNR board authorizes agency to begin drafting new water quality standards

MADISON — The board of the state Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday authorized the agency to start drafting new water quality standards for a range of pollutants, including PFAS.Gov.