The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) has wrapped up its work on the 2019-21 state budget. With an amended budget approved by JFC, the budget now goes to the full Legislature for approval before the June 30 fiscal year deadline. After budget passage in the full Legislature, the budget will go to Gov. Tony Evers, who has six days to act on the bill. The governor has the option to sign the budget, veto the entire budget, or line-item veto certain provisions.
Last Update
Jun. 26, 2019
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Monitoring
Wisconsin has been a leader in fighting the nationwide opioid abuse crisis. In response to Wisconsin’s opioid overdose epidemic, Gov. Scott Walker created the Governor’s Task Force on Opioid Abuse. The Task Force, chaired by Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette) and Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, meets regularly, hears from stakeholders, and reports policy recommendations to the governor and legislature. Nygren has led the legislative effort to combat Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic with his Heroin, Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) agenda starting in the 2013-14 session and continuing into 2018.
Last Update
Dec. 19, 2018
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Monitoring
Offices to be elected include one U.S. Senate seat, all eight U.S. Congressional seats, governor, attorney general, odd state Senate districts, and all state Assembly districts.
Last Update
Nov. 7, 2018
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Monitoring
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The Senate plans to pass and send the final #wibudget to Gov. Evers today. Click here for a budget update straight… twitter.com/i/web/status/11438…