Wisconsin’s weak gun laws enable gun traffickers, and other criminals and dangerous individuals to purchase, possess, and use guns in crimes in cities, towns, and neighborhoods outside Wisconsin.
The state Senate kicked off today’s floor period by approving 31 appointments, including JFC Co-chair Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, and former GOP state Rep. Rob Kreibich, of New Richmond, to the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program Board for terms through 2021. All of the appointments but one were unanimous, though Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, jokingly said “no” at first when he was asked to vote on Darling’s appointment. Darling also sat out her confirmation vote. Thomas Schreibel, of Hartland, was confirmed 30-3 as a Waukesha County representative on the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District Board, which oversees the
Madison—State Senator Dan Feyen(R-Fond du Lac), will be holding office hours at his district office in Fond du Lac on Wednesday November 1st . The office is located in the lobby of the Fond du Lac Police Department at 126 N. Main St. in Fond du Lac. The Senator will be available to meet individually with constituents from the 18th Senate District to discuss issues that are important to them, or to field requests for assistance from the Senator. “This is a great opportunity for those that I serve to meet with me one-on-one. Constituents are invited to attend and
The proposed Marsy’s Law has the understandable goal of codifying victims’ rights in the Wisconsin state constitution, but much of this bill is unworkable and some of it is unconstitutional.
How much longer we can survive really depends on whether or not USDA decides that organic rules need to be followed by everyone — no matter how big their farm is, or what country they farm in.
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County is offering residents opportunities to celebrate and promote recycling by taking part in state and nationwide campaigns. Starting November 1, residents can take advantage of free recycling facility tours and online opportunities to learn about recycling. These events lead up to America Recycles Day on November 15. “America Recycles Day is an opportunity to remind residents about the environmental and economic benefits of recycling,” said Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. “Not only does recycling conserve natural resources, it provides tax relief and job growth in Waukesha County.” Recycling Facility Tours Two opportunities are provided for
CONTACT Peter Skopec, WISPIRG (847) 687-7229 (m) peter@wispirg.org MADISON – The State Senate is scheduled to vote today on SB48, a bipartisan bill intended to give communities across Wisconsin more tools to address the issue of lead in drinking water. SB48 would allow water utilities to help pay for removal of lead service lines – the single biggest source of lead contamination of drinking water. The Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG) urged Senators to pass the bill, citing the urgent need to protect Wisconsin children from lead exposure. “The health of our children depends on safe drinking water,” said
State Senator Luther Olsen and State Senator LaTonya Johnson’s bi-partisan effort to invest in early childhood education opportunities is an exciting step in the right direction. Their bill supporting the Reach Out and Read model (SB 449) encourages and supports family reading for children as young as six months old. With the support of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Public Schools this evidence based, independent peer-reviewed early education model will engage adults around children, increasing educational outcomes for our youth. Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in children’s development during the critical years of early learning between birth
Contact: Ed Taylor, Director of Strategic Communications 608-663-2333 Madison, Wis. (October 31, 2017) – Edgewood College is pleased to invite Greater Madison to the next opportunity in our School of Business Executive Speaker Series: Women in Leadership. This panel discussion will take place 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Thursday, November 16, 2017, in Anderson Auditorium. The event is free. Business executives will share their insights on such topics as workplace gender equality, mentoring and preparing women to business leadership positions, opportunities and challenges in executive leadership facing business women, and more. Panelists include Ms. Joanne Holland, Chief Financial Officer, Access
Wisconsin’s weak gun laws enable gun traffickers, and other criminals and dangerous individuals to purchase, possess, and use guns in crimes in cities, towns, and neighborhoods outside Wisconsin.
The state Senate kicked off today’s floor period by approving 31 appointments, including JFC Co-chair Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, and former GOP state Rep. Rob Kreibich, of New Richmond, to the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program Board for terms through 2021. All of the appointments but one were unanimous, though
Madison—State Senator Dan Feyen(R-Fond du Lac), will be holding office hours at his district office in Fond du Lac on Wednesday November 1st . The office is located in the lobby of the Fond du Lac Police Department at 126 N. Main St. in Fond du Lac. The Senator will
The proposed Marsy’s Law has the understandable goal of codifying victims’ rights in the Wisconsin state constitution, but much of this bill is unworkable and some of it is unconstitutional.
How much longer we can survive really depends on whether or not USDA decides that organic rules need to be followed by everyone — no matter how big their farm is, or what country they farm in.
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County is offering residents opportunities to celebrate and promote recycling by taking part in state and nationwide campaigns. Starting November 1, residents can take advantage of free recycling facility tours and online opportunities to learn about recycling. These events lead up to America Recycles Day on
CONTACT Peter Skopec, WISPIRG (847) 687-7229 (m) peter@wispirg.org MADISON – The State Senate is scheduled to vote today on SB48, a bipartisan bill intended to give communities across Wisconsin more tools to address the issue of lead in drinking water. SB48 would allow water utilities to help pay for removal
State Senator Luther Olsen and State Senator LaTonya Johnson’s bi-partisan effort to invest in early childhood education opportunities is an exciting step in the right direction. Their bill supporting the Reach Out and Read model (SB 449) encourages and supports family reading for children as young as six months old.
Contact: Ed Taylor, Director of Strategic Communications 608-663-2333 Madison, Wis. (October 31, 2017) – Edgewood College is pleased to invite Greater Madison to the next opportunity in our School of Business Executive Speaker Series: Women in Leadership. This panel discussion will take place 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Thursday, November