Assembly GOP divided over banning bump stocks

ASSEMBLY GOP DIVIDED OVER BANNING BUMP STOCKS Assembly Republicans have been debating the prospect of one of their members introducing legislation that would ban bump stocks — a possibility that has sharply divided the caucus. Several Madison Dems earlier this

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Rock County Job Center hiring event

HIRING EVENT SET FOR ROCK COUNTY JOB CENTER ON NOVEMBER 9 Rock County Job Center 1900 Center Avenue Janesville, WI 53545 Thursday, November 9, 2017 1 p.m.-4p.m. A Hiring Event (Job Fair) is set for Thursday, November 9, 2017 from

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Wisconsin Jewish Federation: Statement on anti-discrimination order

CONTACT: Elana Kahn Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation 414-403-3705 (cell) WISCONSIN JEWISH FEDERATIONS STATEMENT ON ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ORDER October 27, 2017 – The Milwaukee and Madison Jewish Federations commend Governor Walker for signing Executive Order #261 today.

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Assembly GOP divided over banning bump stocks

ASSEMBLY GOP DIVIDED OVER BANNING BUMP STOCKS Assembly Republicans have been debating the prospect of one of their members introducing legislation that would ban bump stocks — a possibility that has sharply divided the caucus. Several Madison Dems earlier this month introduced legislation that would ban the possession, use and

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Rise Together Empowering Youth: “Just say no” didn’t work

Trump Declares Opioid Addiction Crisis a ‘Public Health Emergency’ Yesterday, President Donald Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency and said the U.S. must confront “the worst drug crisis in American history.”  It can not be ignored that the Presidents declaration is a sign of progress and we can

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Gov. Walker: Invites students to decorate the State Capitol Christmas Tree

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2017 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839   Governor Walker Invites Students to Decorate the State Capitol Christmas Tree   MADISON – Governor Walker asked art teachers, parents, and children across Wisconsin to help decorate the 2017 State Capitol Christmas Tree. This year, the Capitol Christmas Tree theme will

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Rock County Job Center hiring event

HIRING EVENT SET FOR ROCK COUNTY JOB CENTER ON NOVEMBER 9 Rock County Job Center 1900 Center Avenue Janesville, WI 53545 Thursday, November 9, 2017 1 p.m.-4p.m. A Hiring Event (Job Fair) is set for Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. at the Rock County Job Center, 1900 Center

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Wisconsin Jewish Federation: Statement on anti-discrimination order

CONTACT: Elana Kahn Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation 414-403-3705 (cell) WISCONSIN JEWISH FEDERATIONS STATEMENT ON ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ORDER October 27, 2017 – The Milwaukee and Madison Jewish Federations commend Governor Walker for signing Executive Order #261 today. The order makes Wisconsin the 24th state to take action against

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Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation: Winter weather to impact Friday afternoon commute

Release date: October 27, 2017 For more information, contact: Brian DeNeve, Traffic Operations Public Information Manager brian.deneve@dot.wi.gov, (414) 227-2162 Winter weather to impact Friday afternoon commute Snow and mixed precipitation in season’s first major snowfall As the first major snowfall occurs in parts of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds

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Walker Campaign: Governor Walker unveils rural agenda for Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2017 Contact: Joe Fadness media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] — In case you missed it, on Thursday Governor Scott Walker unveiled a new eight step agenda to support rural Wisconsin and to keep moving the state forward. The agenda included increased investments in broadband access, sparsity aids and more, to

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Gov. Walker: Reaffirms support for Israel, prohibits discriminatory boycotts of Israel in state contracting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2017 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839   Governor Walker Reaffirms Support for Israel, Prohibits Discriminatory Boycotts of Israel in State Contracting   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker issued Executive Order #261 today prohibiting state agencies from contracting with any business entity that discriminates against Israel. The executive

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