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The state Department of Safety and Professional Services amassed a $47 million surplus — and agency call center service plummeted — while the Legislature rebuffed Gov. Tony Evers’ asks for more help
By Matthew DeFour for Wisconsin Watch.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for Wisconsin Watch-Public News Service Collaboration Republican lawmakers have authorized an audit of the state Department of Safety and Professional Services after years of rejecting Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ requests to add staff — a standoff that has led to long waits for licenses, a huge surplus of agency funds and frustrated applicants flooding legislative offices with pleas for help. Sara Wuorinen, 32, is one of those applicants. ...
A broad coalition of New Hampshire faith and community leaders is calling on state lawmakers to create a budget which serves the people. The New Hampshire Peoples' Budget Coalition said Gov. Chris Sununu's proposed two-year and nearly $15 billion budget does not address the needs of those struggling to get by on minimum wage, find housing or pay off student debt. ...
Assembly Regulatory Licensing Reform Committee Chair Rep. Shae Sortwell said it seems like the Department of Safety and Professional Services has made "significant progress," noting a decrease in complaints about licensing delays.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com ... -- Assembly Regulatory Licensing Reform Committee Chair Rep. Shae Sortwell said it see