Ways and Means

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Celebrates Committee Passage of Her Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act

Moore, Carey Lead Bipartisan Effort to Strengthen Foster Youth Program

Representatives Gwen Moore and David Schweikert Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Tribal Communities

Bill to eliminate Wisconsin’s income tax on overtime receives Assembly hearing

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on AGOA

Wisconsin Lawmaker Says He Received Death Threats For Comments On Bill Blocking Pride Flags

Lawmaker claims he was told he needs to be 'Charlie Kirk'd' after comments.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Maternal Health Workforce

Lawmakers Debate ‘No Tax on Tips’ After Cutting It from Evers’ Budget

The policy echoes a provision in President Donald Trump's signature tax and immigration law

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Ways and Means Committee in Marathan Rules Committee Consideration of Republicans’ Big Bonanza for Billionaires

Republicans Block Vote on Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s Amendment to Direct Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration to Monitor DOGE’s Activity and Report to Congress

Readout of Meeting between Speaker Johnson and Reps. Chu, Moore on DOGE Access to Americans’ Info, Tax Dollars

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Elected Vice Ranking Member of Ways and Means Committee, Appointed to Subcommittees on Social Security, Tax Policy, and Work and Welfare

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore was elected by her colleagues to serve as the Vice Ranking Member of the United States House Committee on Ways and Means.

Speaker Vos Announces Assembly Standing Committee Membership

Rep. Gwen Moore Believes Trump’s Tax Plan Will Require Votes From Some Democrats

With small margins in House and Senate, Moore says Republicans will need to work with Democrats to enact changes.

Moore, Smucker Introduce Bipartisan Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports Passage of Critical Child Welfare Legislative Package

Moore, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Child Welfare Services

Representatives Gwen Moore and David Schweikert Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Native Communities

Today, Representatives Gwen Moore and David Schweikert introduced the Tribal Tax Investment and Reform Act, legislation to ensure tribal governments can access, on an equal basis with state and local governments, tax programs and economic incentives to empower tribal nations to better meet the economic needs of their members and communities.

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore Headlines Newsmaker Luncheon

GOP Proposal Would Give Businesses Tax Credits For Paying For Child Care

Proposal would encourage businesses to create their own daycares or pay for outside providers.

Bill Would Strip Conservation Tax Credits From Farmers With Solar Installations

GOP proposal aim to close "loophole."

Graying Demographics Drive GOP Tax Cut

Tax cut for retirees, who have the highest turnout in elections, adds new wrinkle.

Republicans Advance Income Tax Cut

Evers promises a veto, calling it a financially 'irresponsible' bill.

Constitutional Amendment Would Require Supermajority For Wisconsin Tax Increases

Republican-led proposal is pending before the Legislature.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Family-Supporting Careers in Maternal Health

Assembly Passes Bill To Overhaul How Reading Is Taught

DPI gives support after changes. Plus: Pharmacists could prescribe birth control, alcohol regulations overhauled.

Vos Pushed to End Technical Colleges Taxing Authority

Amendment's author was unknown. Drafting files show Assembly Speaker requested it.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Omnibus Package With Key Investments

Following House passage of the final 2023 appropriations government funding package, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

Moore, Sánchez, Miller Introduce Bill to Protect Survivors of Sexual Violence from Unexpected Medical Costs

Legislature Fails to Address Pension Crisis

400,000 seniors in Wisconsin will be living in poverty by 2030, state Task Force warned.

Bill Gives Every Child a Savings Account

Bipartisan bill creates ‘401Kids’ accounts seeded with $25, managed by state investment board.

Wisconsin’s Congressman Priest

Fr. Robert Cornell loved rock music and served two terms as a Democratic congressman.

Stimulus Bill Provides Major Funding to Local Governments

Bill will funnel millions into local services, housing assistance, health care, childcare tax credits and unemployment.

Vos Pandemic Plan Sets Up Political Battle

Speaker Robin Vos releases plan and includes provisions that strip power from the governor.

Youth Voter Turnout May Decide 2020 Election

Study says voters aged 18-29 could have more impact in Wisconsin than any state. Will they turn out?

Rep. Kalan Haywood II joins WHEDA Board

County Sales Tax Legislation Gets Hearing

Bill supported by local business leaders allows hike in county sales tax for local purposes.

Ryan’s New Foundation Will Fight Poverty

Janesville-based American Idea Foundation will promote free market, kick-started with $7 million in campaign funds.

Not Leaving Due to Trump, Sensenbrenner Says

Retiring congressman reflects on long career and why he’s retiring now.

Evers, Moore Target Prescription Drugs

Skyrocketing costs at issue.“Like taking on the NRA,” says a consumer activist.

How Ryan “Sold His Soul” to Trump

New book details the tough choices Paul Ryan had to make as House Speaker.

Representative McGuire Appointed to Assembly Committees

"These committee appointments will allow Representative McGuire to be a voice for the issues that make a difference to the people of Kenosha."

Rep. Moore Announces Cancer in Remission

"Today, as Ways and Means Democrats gear up our fight to restore quality, affordable coverage for all Americans, I feel the time is right to announce that, for the last 10 months, I have battled Small Cell Lymphoma."

Rep. Moore Nominated for Prestigious Ways and Means Committee

"I am honored to have gained the support of my colleagues to be impaneled on the Ways and Means Committee."

Kalan R. Haywood II Sworn in as the Youngest Elected Official in Wisconsin During Inauguration Ceremony Held at the Wisconsin State Capitol

"It is an extreme honor and privilege to be duly elected to serve the people of the 16th Assembly District."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Legislation Calling on President Trump, Future Presidential Nominees to Release Tax Returns

Measure would give insight into foreign deals, increase transparency

Rep. Sargent Statement on Child Tax Rebate and Annual Sales Tax Holiday

"This is a one-time sales tax holiday and a one-time $100-check to be delivered right before an election—if that doesn’t scream ‘election-year gimmick,’ I don’t know what does."

Republican Bill Limits Wheel Tax

Local wheel taxes increased 73% in 2017; bill requires referendum approval.

Republican Bill Second-Guesses, Restricts Local Governments

Assembly bill would add restrictions to local governments raising money for transportation projects

Rep. Spreitzer named to tax review committee

Wisconsin, along with the rest of the United States, has learned that trickle-down economics do not work.

National Association of Social Workers, Wisconsin Chapter to Present State Representative Jonathan Brostoff with Public Service Award

Representative Brostoff has organized against regulatory bills that could threaten social work and other professions.

Remembering Jerry Kleczka, a True Public Servant

Former Congressman Kleczka dedicated his life to serving his community, even after his 35 years in elected office

Dear GOP, It’s Not Working

Wisconsin on verge of recession, Assembly GOP must take up middle class tax cut legislation

Rep. Barca Announces Democratic Committee Assignments for Upcoming Legislative Session

“I am excited about the wealth of experience, dedication and talent our Democratic members will bring to their respective committees”

8 Reasons Wisconsin Has National GOP Clout

Few states have such power in Republican presidential politics.

Wisconsin’s Republican Kingmakers

They are playing key roles in nominating process, and are out to avoid mistakes of 2012 -- and help Walker.

Is Paul Ryan Becoming a Moderate?

Yet another “new” Ryan, this time ready to make bargains with Obama.

The Greening of Milwaukee

Year by year, city Sustainability Director Matt Howard is helping transform Milwaukee.

Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session

Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.

Burke Gets Break

The Supreme Court granted a stay Friday, and Burke’s trial is postponed.