Scott Bauer
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Madison, WI, United States
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Democrat challenges Rep. Van Orden in Wisconsin battleground as her party seeks to flip House
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrat Rebecca Cooke, a former small business owner and past member of the state’s economic development board, announced her ru... → Read More
Wisconsin governor’s 400-year veto angers opponents
Wisconsin governors have the most expansive partial veto power in the country because, unlike in other states, they can strike nearly any part of a budget bill. → Read More
Wisconsin governor’s 400-year veto angers opponents in state with long history of creative cuts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ partial veto that attempts to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years drew outrage and surpris... → Read More
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers scales back Republican tax cut, signs state budget
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed off on a two-year spending plan Wednesday after dramatically scaling back the size of a Republican income tax cut that would have moved the state closer to a flat rate. → Read More
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor scales back Republican tax cut, signs state budget
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed off on a two-year spending plan Wednesday after dramatically scaling back the size of a Republic... → Read More
Wisconsin Republicans’ spending plan sent to Democratic governor
A two-year spending plan that would cut income taxes across the board, increase funding for K-12 schools and cut the University of Wisconsin’s budget in a fight over diversity, equity and inclusion programming was sent to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday. → Read More
Wisconsin Republicans try to force vote on reappointment of nonpartisan election leader
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate, in a surprise move Wednesday night, proceeded with trying to force a vote on firing... → Read More
Wisconsin Republicans try to force a vote on the reappointment of a nonpartisan election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate, in a surprise move Wednesday night, proceeded with trying to force a vote on firing... → Read More
Tax cuts and University of Wisconsin funding up for state Senate vote
The 11th wealthiest taxpayers in Wisconsin, who earn more than $75 million a year, would each receive a $1.8 million tax cut. → Read More
Wisconsin Republicans pass plan to cut income taxes by 15% on average
The largest percentage point drop comes at the highest rate, paid by married couples who earn more than $405,550 or single people making more than $304,170. → Read More
Republicans vote to cut University of Wisconsin System’s budget by $32 million
Republican lawmakers voted to cut the University of Wisconsin System’s budget by $32 million on Thursday despite a projected record-high $7 billion state budget surplus, leaving the university nearly half a billion dollars short of what it requested. → Read More
Republicans to cut University of Wisconsin System’s budget by $32M in diversity programs spat
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican lawmakers will cut the University of Wisconsin System’s budget by $32 million despite a projected record-high $7 billi... → Read More
Wisconsin Assembly passes sweeping bill to overhaul liquor law
The massive overhaul to the laws affecting the production, distribution and sale of alcohol passed with broad bipartisan support. → Read More
Wisconsin governor signs bipartisan bill designed to prevent Milwaukee bankruptcy
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers called it a “historic day” before he signed a bipartisan bill on Tuesday that sends more m... → Read More
Wisconsin bill to regulate wedding barns and overhaul state liquor laws wins bipartisan support
Under the bill, wedding barns that host more than six events a year would have to obtain a Class B liquor license, which would allow them to serve beer and wine. → Read More
Wisconsin Republicans mum on potential UW budget cuts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Republican leaders weren’t saying Wednesday whether they would cut tens of millions of dollars from the University of... → Read More
Milwaukee bankruptcy avoidance plan up for approval in Wisconsin Legislature
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A plan to prevent Milwaukee from going bankrupt, struck between Republican lawmakers, leaders in the heavily Democratic city and ... → Read More
Wisconsin’s alcohol industry gets behind update, greater enforcement of laws
Wisconsin’s smallest craft brewers, including the maker of the popular Spotted Cow beer, large retailers like the Kwik Trip convenience store franchise and other producers, wholesalers and retailers are getting behind a rapidly moving proposal that would overhaul the state’s alcohol laws and lead to stricter enforcement efforts. → Read More
Republican Rep. Gallagher won’t run for US Senate in Wisconsin, leaving open GOP field in battleground state
Gallagher was the highest profile Republican said to be considering a run against Baldwin, who is seeking a third term after an 11-point win in 2018. → Read More
Bipartisan deal reached to save Milwaukee from bankruptcy
Milwaukee, the state’s largest city and a Democratic stronghold, faces an underfunded pension system. → Read More