Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs Representative Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam and Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green are taking the reins of the biennial budget process now that the Governor has shared his vision. Although they say there are areas of agreement, solutions to some of the state’s biggest challenges will look quite different in a Republican […]
Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs Representative Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam and Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green are taking the reins of the biennial budget process now that the Governor has shared his vision. Although they say there are areas of agreement, solutions to some of the state’s biggest challenges will look quite different in a Republican […]
On March 1, 2023, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their annual legislative conference. This program features events from day 2 and coverage includes the following: 8:30 a.m. – Call to Order and Welcome Mark D. O’Connell, WCA President & CEO 8:35 a.m. – Legislative Leadership Roundtable The Honorable Robin Vos, Assembly Speaker The Honorable Melissa […]
On February 28, 2023, the Wisconsin Counties Association will host their annual legislative conference. This program features events from day 1 and includes coverage on the following: 9:00 a.m. – Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance Lance Pliml, Chair, WCA Board of Directors 9:05 a.m. – Legislative Annual Video and Opening Remarks Mark D. O’Connell, WCA […]
On February 27, 2023, with the election for mayor of the city of Madison approaching, the Wisconsin Policy Forum, Downtown Madison Inc., and the Hoan Group hosted a general election debate exploring the city’s challenges and opportunities. Candidates include: Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and former Madison School Board president Gloria Reyes with moderator Jason Stein. Candidates […]
Increasing funding to local governments – sometimes referred to as shared revenue – is shaping up to be a featured cornerstone of bipartisan agreement in the next biennial budget – but agreement is not expected without significant compromise. Shared revenue has remained flat for the past decade – and local officials say stagnant funding, combined […]
Increasing funding to local governments – sometimes referred to as shared revenue – is shaping up to be a featured cornerstone of bipartisan agreement in the next biennial budget – but agreement is not expected without significant compromise. Shared revenue has remained flat for the past decade – and local officials say stagnant funding, combined […]