Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend, the town of Vernon and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
Goveror Walker's Weekly Radio Address: Addressing the Skills Gap
I have frequently heard from employers that they cannot find enough skilled workers to fill positions. The skills gap is a very real concern in Wisconsin and around the country, and the gap is only expected to increase. In the next ten years, approximately 70 percent of jobs will require some training beyond a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree.
Society of Actuaries Estimates Wisconsin's Insurance Claims To Increase 80% Under Obama Care
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) recently issued a report that insurers in Wisconsin will have to pay out an average of 80 percent more claims on individual health policies under ObamaCare. This is cost that will likely be passed on to consumers.
Location Change to Joint Committee on Finance Public Hearing on April 10, 2013
There are four public hearings scheduled for the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to hear members of the public testify to the committee about the 2013-2015 state budget. Members of the public are invited to attend the public hearings to testify or listen to the public testimony.
I am pleased to inform you that the first public hearing will be within Senate District 28. As a member of the Committee, I look forward to comments by constituents.
Joint Committee on Finance Public Hearings
Tax Extension Filings Due April 15, 2013
Taxpayers unable to meet the April 15, 2013, deadline for filing their 2012 taxes may request an additional six months to file their returns by requesting the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) for an extension. When filing for an extension with the IRS, an automatic extension will be granted by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR). An additional one percent interest is added to your tax bill for each month after April 15, 2013. Here is a link to IRS information about filing for an extension: http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc304.html
Joint Finance Committee Public Hearing Schedule Announced
There are four public hearings scheduled for the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to hear members of the public testify to the committee about the 2013-2015 state budget. Members of the public are invited to attend the public hearings to testify or listen to the public testimony.
