Chali Pittman

1 week ago | civicmedia.us | Chali Pittman |Teri Barr |Adam Hess |James Kelly

The state Supreme Court has struck a blow to the Republican-led Legislature, saying lawmakers can’t hold up the Attorney General from finalizing settlements in some lawsuits. In a decision issued Tuesday, the court said when the lawsuit involves things like civil enforcement — things like environmental protection, consumer protection, financial regulation, and medical assistance programs — the state’s top prosecutor doesn’t need to ask for permission to move forward.

3 weeks ago | civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |James Kelly |Jo Ann Krulatz |Chali Pittman

MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of states won a court order that blocks the Trump Administration from eliminating Wisconsin programs that provide social services. A Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) news release details that the administration is ordered to restore programs and members of AmeriCorps, a national program that aims to address the needs of various communities.

3 weeks ago | civicmedia.us | Savanna Tomei |James Kelly |Jo Ann Krulatz |Chali Pittman

MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled a charity doesn’t have to pay state unemployment taxes, overruling a previous decision by Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. According to the State Journal, the Catholic Charities Bureau has paid Wisconsin unemployment taxes for about 50 years, even though other faith groups are exempt. State officials argued the group didn’t quality for that exemption because its work doesn’t include religious teachings and it’s largely funded by the public.

3 weeks ago | civicmedia.us | James Kelly |Jo Ann Krulatz |Chali Pittman |Lucas Hunt

WISCONSIN (CIVIC MEDIA) – Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) are highlighting the economic impact of the state’s dairy industry in honor of Dairy Month. According to DATCP data, the dairy industry contributes over $50 billion to the state’s economy and supports over 120,000 jobsWisconsin has more dairy farms than any other state in the country, and about 80 percent of the milk produced is exported.

3 weeks ago | civicmedia.us | Jo Ann Krulatz |Chali Pittman |Lucas Hunt |Jimmie Kaska

MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – A bill to provide a film tax credit in Wisconsin and establish a state film office is ready to be voted on by the Senate after being approved by the chamber committee. Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers remarked that the state has lost out on a lot of opportunities because productions don’t want to film in the state due to a lack of a film credit.