MacIver News Service – The Senate Labor committee voted against repealing Wisconsin’s prevailing wage law on Thursday, but Committee Chair, Sen. Steve Nass, says it could still be scheduled for a floor debate. The Senate Organization Committee will make that determination. Nass biggest concern is that the measure could be watered down during the subsequent debate. Read More Prevailing Wage Repeal Fails in Committee, Could Still Reach Senate Floor
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Even With Changes, Prevailing Wage Tough Sale in Senate
MacIver News Service – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made it known last week he does not support repealing wage. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald told reporters the hearings this week have muddied the waters on the issue. He doesn’t know if he can mobilize the 17 votes needed to pass it on the floor. Read More Even With Changes, Prevailing Wage Tough Sale in Senate
Costly Prevailing Wage Law One Step Closer to Repeal?
MacIver News Service – The Senate Committee on Labor spent all day Tuesday hearing testimony on a bill that would repeal the state’s prevailing wage law. After eight hours of testimony, the committee is expected to vote on the bill on Thursday. Read More Costly Prevailing Wage Law One Step Closer to Repeal?
Nass Fires Back at Blank Over Cuts at UW-Madison
On Friday, UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank released an updated statement on the university’s plan for anticipated state budget cuts. But the announcement lacked specific details according to one critic. Read More Nass Fires Back at Blank Over Cuts at UW-Madison
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Highlights Abuse of IRIS Program
MacIver Budget Blog – A number of legislators showed up to the Wisconsin Conservative Action Conference to talk about their budget priorities and voice a few of their concerns. With a friendly crowd at hand, Republican leaders revealed their true feelings on hot button issues such as UW funding and the growth of Medicaid. Read More Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Highlights Abuse of IRIS Program