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Budget Update
Submitted by Hamilton on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 10:45amThe Joint Finance Committee continues to vote on various parts of the budget. The committee has mostly voted on non-controversial items thus far, so this week’s session was a change of pace as the committee voted on some more weighty issues.
Video of the JFC hearing from WisconsinEye.
WEDC in the Hot Seat
Submitted by Hamilton on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 10:18amIn response to the Legislative Audit Bureau’s recent audit of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the public-private job-creation agency has faced increased scrutiny and its budget is in jeopardy.
Upcoming Budget Action
Submitted by Hamilton on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 10:06amJFC will meet twice in the coming week. The committee has announced it will vote on the following items:
New Revenue Estimates Show $500M Increase
Submitted by Hamilton on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:02pmNew revenue projections from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau show the state will take in $575 million more than expected over the next two years.
Assembly Advances Civil Justice Legislation
Submitted by Hamilton on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 3:56pmThe Wisconsin Assembly has passed three bills, AB 19, AB 27 and AB 139, that will improve Wisconsin’s litigation climate, making Wisconsin a more attractive place to do business.
Video of the floor debate is available from WisconsinEye.
