Bill Mc Coshen: The Life of a Lobbyist
What does a lobbyist do, and why are they important to the legislative process?
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Office Manuals
I’m setting up the new office for my company. Here are the employee handbooks. What am I missing? I’m open to suggestions.
Speaker Ryan’s Agenda is Trumped
Today in Washington, Speaker Paul Ryan and fellow house Republicans unveiled a plan to attack poverty “at its roots.” Ryan was ready to talk about the House GOP agenda. Instead, he had to talk about….
Rep. Steffen: Leads on $2.9 billion tax cut proposal
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) introduced legislation that would deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees. The package is estimated to cut the state’s tax burden by over $2.9 billion. The average filer will see a savings of $772, which represents about a 16% decrease in their tax burden. The proposal…
The Wheelercast Episode #14
Budget. Done. Foxconn. Done. What’s next for the Wisconsin Legislature? We’re technically into the time for the fall session, so when will they be back? Gywn Guenther of the Wheeler Report looks at these questions and more on today’s Wheelercast.
I joined the MartiniCast this week
I joined the fellas on the MartiniCast podcast this week…
Fact: Every Wisconsin Republican Lawmaker Who Supports Infrastructure Investment Rewarded with Re-Election
So, as you know, I support efforts to invest in our transportation infrastructure. I think it is a key component in economic development efforts in Wisconsin. All the job training programs and incentive grants in the world won’t mean didily if getting raw materials and manufactured goods to and from market becomes harder and harder…
The Wheelercast: Episode #15
The Foxconn incentive package and the Wisconsin state budget are both now law. What changes did the Governor’s veto pen bring, and what’s on tap for the Fall legislative session? The Wheeler Report’s Gwyn Guenther has the details. https://audioboom.com/posts/6333059-the-wheelercast-episode-15-09-25-17
Rep. Macco: It’s time to give your surplus back
MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement regarding the Republican-led “Returning Your Surplus” proposal in the Assembly. The package is estimated to cut Wisconsinites’ tax burden by over $2.9 billion, with the average filer seeing a savings of $772. “Today, the Wisconsin Assembly Republicans announced our plan to bring much-needed tax relief…
State of the Union Preview
Theo Keith of Fox 6 Milwaukee stopped by the Edge Messaging offices and production facility to get my read on the upcoming State of the Union speech tonight. President Trump has a lot of good news to tout, but as I explain, not all of it may be applicable to Wisconsin. Check out the segment here.