Wisconsin Firearm Owners: Statement of support for Right to Carry Bill
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2017
JFC Dems today hammered at the Department of Corrections, though they credited Secretary Jon Litscher for making significant progress on several issues. Litscher highlighted some of those improvements, particularly in improving staff training, verbal de-escalation of incidents and boosting psychological
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — DOA Secretary Scott Neitzel today defended the guv’s call to move state employees to a self-insurance model as Joint Finance Committee members raised concerns the projected savings will not materialize. Neitzel, who
Contact: Toni Angelini, 732-642-0815 toni.angelini@nfib.org MADISON (March 28, 2017): In a hearing today, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) encouraged lawmakers to support Senate and Assembly Joint Resolution 21, calling for a convention of the states for the purpose of
Chief Justice Pat Roggensack made a pitch today to the Joint Finance Committee to increase judicial pay, but nix the plan Gov. Scott Walker laid out to give judges a raise. She also urged lawmakers to reject his call to
Companies young and old gathered in Waukesha for the Wisconsin Technology Council’s Tech Summit, bringing diverse perspectives together with the goal of collaboratively solving problems in the technology sphere. Nearly 50 emerging companies met with more established names, including GE
American Family Insurance is undertaking the largest solar panel rooftop installation ever in Wisconsin, putting in close to 4,500 solar panels at its national headquarters building in Madison. A Madison-based commercial solar developer, SunPeak, is partnering with American Family on
Lawmakers on both sides said they have deep reservations on Walker’s self-insurance proposal, questioning Department of Employee Trust Funds officials on whether the agency’s savings estimates will pan out. Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Brookfield, noted a consultant had estimated that the
Meeting to focus on final design improvements of WIS 136 (Old US 12) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southwest Region in Madison is announcing a public involvement meeting to discuss final design concepts including construction staging for the
Contact: Sen. Marklein, (608) 266-0703 Marklein seeks improved approach to negotiating stewardship purchases. MADISON – On Monday, March 27, 2017, the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) rejected a $346,045 Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant to fund half the cost of 102.5 acres of land
Contact: Sen. Larson, 608.266.7505 Madison, WI – Today, Senator Larson released the following statement in response response to the decision made by Republican legislators to blindly ignore public safety concerns by introducing legislation to put more handguns into the hands of teenagers; circumvent
The Water Quality Task Force is inviting Milwaukee citizens to attend special Saturday public community listening sessions regarding the health impacts of lead in water service lines, as well as the findings and recommendations of the Task Force. Task Force Chair Alderman Jim Bohl said the
The Water Quality Task Force is inviting Milwaukee citizens to attend special Saturday public community listening sessions regarding the health impacts of lead in water service lines, as well as the findings and recommendations of the Task Force. Task Force Chair Alderman Jim Bohl said the
Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715-471-0398 dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com On March 21, the Lincoln County Board voted 18-4 in favor of a resolution supporting a nonpartisan process for drawing fair legislative maps. “Lincoln County Democrats and Republicans stood together and said our system for drawing
Contact: Rep. David Bowen, (608) 266-7671 MILWAUKEE – Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on GOP legislation introduced today that would allow the concealed carry of firearms without a permit: “This is just the next step in the
Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130 donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Public comments are open through April 5 on a proposed pesticide registration for a special local need in Wisconsin, allowing lima bean growers to use Reflex® to control two weed species. The registration
JFC Dems today hammered at the Department of Corrections, though they credited Secretary Jon Litscher for making significant progress on several issues. Litscher highlighted some of those improvements, particularly in improving staff training, verbal de-escalation of incidents and boosting psychological offerings at its two main youth facilities: Lincoln Hills and
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — DOA Secretary Scott Neitzel today defended the guv’s call to move state employees to a self-insurance model as Joint Finance Committee members raised concerns the projected savings will not materialize. Neitzel, who was first to testify before the committee as three days
Contact: Toni Angelini, 732-642-0815 toni.angelini@nfib.org MADISON (March 28, 2017): In a hearing today, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) encouraged lawmakers to support Senate and Assembly Joint Resolution 21, calling for a convention of the states for the purpose of enacting a balanced federal budget. “Small business owners in Wisconsin
Chief Justice Pat Roggensack made a pitch today to the Joint Finance Committee to increase judicial pay, but nix the plan Gov. Scott Walker laid out to give judges a raise. She also urged lawmakers to reject his call to move the Judicial Commission under the Supreme Court’s purview and
Companies young and old gathered in Waukesha for the Wisconsin Technology Council’s Tech Summit, bringing diverse perspectives together with the goal of collaboratively solving problems in the technology sphere. Nearly 50 emerging companies met with more established names, including GE Healthcare, Rockwell Automation, Aurora Healthcare, Johnson Controls and Exact Sciences,
American Family Insurance is undertaking the largest solar panel rooftop installation ever in Wisconsin, putting in close to 4,500 solar panels at its national headquarters building in Madison. A Madison-based commercial solar developer, SunPeak, is partnering with American Family on the project, which is expected to finish up in two
Lawmakers on both sides said they have deep reservations on Walker’s self-insurance proposal, questioning Department of Employee Trust Funds officials on whether the agency’s savings estimates will pan out. Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Brookfield, noted a consultant had estimated that the state could lose $100 million in switching to self-insurance. Walker’s
Meeting to focus on final design improvements of WIS 136 (Old US 12) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southwest Region in Madison is announcing a public involvement meeting to discuss final design concepts including construction staging for the improvement of WIS 136 (Old US 12) from Terrytown Road
Contact: Sen. Marklein, (608) 266-0703 Marklein seeks improved approach to negotiating stewardship purchases. MADISON – On Monday, March 27, 2017, the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) rejected a $346,045 Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant to fund half the cost of 102.5 acres of land in Dane County known as the Nelson tract. The Department
Contact: Sen. Larson, 608.266.7505 Madison, WI – Today, Senator Larson released the following statement in response response to the decision made by Republican legislators to blindly ignore public safety concerns by introducing legislation to put more handguns into the hands of teenagers; circumvent safety training for concealed carry; and open the door for
The Water Quality Task Force is inviting Milwaukee citizens to attend special Saturday public community listening sessions regarding the health impacts of lead in water service lines, as well as the findings and recommendations of the Task Force. Task Force Chair Alderman Jim Bohl said the sessions will be held on Saturday, April 1 at North Division High School,
The Water Quality Task Force is inviting Milwaukee citizens to attend special Saturday public community listening sessions regarding the health impacts of lead in water service lines, as well as the findings and recommendations of the Task Force. Task Force Chair Alderman Jim Bohl said the sessions will be held on Saturday, April 1 at North Division High School,
Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715-471-0398 dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com On March 21, the Lincoln County Board voted 18-4 in favor of a resolution supporting a nonpartisan process for drawing fair legislative maps. “Lincoln County Democrats and Republicans stood together and said our system for drawing these lines is fundamentally flawed and needs to be changed,”
Contact: Rep. David Bowen, (608) 266-7671 MILWAUKEE – Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on GOP legislation introduced today that would allow the concealed carry of firearms without a permit: “This is just the next step in the ridiculous Republican effort to make Wisconsin communities less safe. To
Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130 donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Public comments are open through April 5 on a proposed pesticide registration for a special local need in Wisconsin, allowing lima bean growers to use Reflex® to control two weed species. The registration would help growers control Palmer amaranth and nightshade. Palmer amaranth