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Rep. Knudson expects some increase in state aid for schools

May 16, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Area News – State Rep. Dean Knudson told the small group of people who attended his listening session Saturday at the Hudson Area Library that he expects a modest increase in state funding for schools in the 2013-15 budget. Continue Reading

Government and Political Roundup: Dems announce their package to reform WEDC

May 16, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Democrats have come out with their own package for reforming the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Continue Reading

Government and Political Roundup: Final approval given to reduce powers of Milwaukee County Board

May 15, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin lawmakers have given their final approval to a bill that reduces the powers of the Milwaukee County Board. Continue Reading

State Political and Government News: Dalai Lama to speak before state legislature

May 14, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin News — The Dalai Lama plans to speak to Wisconsin legislators today. A 45-minute address is scheduled in the state Assembly chamber around three this afternoon. If you don’t have the Wisconsin Eye channel on your cable system, you can see the Dalai Lama’s address online at the Wisconsin Eye Web site. Continue Reading

Letter from Sen. Harsdorf: Reform and refocus Wisconsin’s job agency

May 13, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

This week brought Wisconsin more good news as we work to improve our state’s finances and encourage job creation. Continue Reading

Government and Political Roundup: New landlord laws expected to be approved

May 13, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

The Wisconsin Assembly is expected to vote tomorrow on a bill to let landlords dispose of any property left behind by evicted tenants, unless both sides agree otherwise in writing. Continue Reading

Letter from Rep. Petryk: Increased funding request for K-12 Education

May 10, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

In a collaborative effort I, along with 12 of my colleagues from the Assembly, are requesting that the Joint Finance Committee review and increase funding for Wisconsin’s K-12 public education. Continue Reading

Government and Political Roundup: One year of funding for the WEDC, not two

May 10, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

The state Legislature’s finance committee has endorsed only one year of funding for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Continue Reading

Letter from Sen. Harsdorf: New tax collection figures show revenues growth

May 9, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

“Today’s updated revenue estimates are encouraging and a positive development as we work on the state budget. Continue Reading

Letter from Rep. Kind: Kind introduces the Balancing Act

May 9, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Rep. Sam Farr (D-CA) held an event today to introduce the Balancing Food, Farm, and Environment Act (the Balancing Act), legislation that updates the Farm Bill’s conservation title to reflect the needs of today’s agricultural system and a new set of federal government priorities. Continue Reading