Linda S. Janes: How Gov. Scott Walker can reform Wisconsin’s youth prisons

The recent injunction at Lincoln Hills creates an opportunity for change. The job isn’t easy, and the state must support the facilities by ensuring that they have the resources, training and guidance to do the job right. By taking advantage of this moment and relying on data and research-based solutions, the administration can transform the facility to a healthier, safer environment for all youth and staff.

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TUE PM Update: Ethics Commission, DOJ spar over Doe leak report

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Ethics Commission today countered DOJ’s investigation into leaks from the John Doe probes, saying the report failed to accurately describe the agency’s efforts to cooperate or the steps it took to secure records after replacing the GAB. But AG Brad

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Flynn Campaign: Matt Flynn responds to Scott Walker’s move to drug test food stamp recipients

For Immediate Release December 12, 2017 Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 Matt Flynn Responds to Scott Walker’s Move to Drug Test Food Stamp Recipients Democratic challenger calls it intrusive, wasteful, and offensive (Milwaukee) – Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today responded to the Walker Administration’s recent announcement that the state would

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Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum: Announcing the launch of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum

Contact:  Scott Coenen O: 608-210-3401 C: 920-471-7165 scoenen@wiscef.org Announcing the Launch of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum Conservative educational organization seeks to highlight “all of the above” approach to energy (Madison, WI) – Conservative community leaders gathered today at the Wisconsin State Capitol to announce the launch of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy

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University of Marquette: College official testifies in favor of Wisconsin Senate bill to create a state innovation fund

Contact: Joe DiGiovanni, Senior Communication Specialist (414) 288-6712 (O) (414) 331-7880 (M) joseph.digiovanni@marquette.edu Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Marquette University’s vice president for research and innovation on Tuesdaytestified before a state Senate committee in favor of a Senate bill that would create a state innovation fund to advance economic development. Dr. Jeanne Hossenlopp addressed

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Supports bill to curb internet sex trafficking

Contact: Christopher Krepich 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.—During today’s House Judiciary Committee mark up, Crime Subcommittee Chairman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) offered his support for H.R.1865, the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017. Sensenbrenner is a cosponsor of the bill. His remarks as reflected in the record can be found here:

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Milwaukee County Executive Abele: With sub-zero temperatures on the way, Milwaukee County helps keep homes warm with Energy Assistance

CONTACT: Melissa Moore Baldauff, Director of Communications 414.278.4216 Office 772.579.6936 Cell Melissa.Baldauff@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is urging Milwaukee County residents to stay warm this winter by applying for Energy Assistance, a federally funded program that provides eligible residents with a one-time annual payment to help make

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Linda S. Janes: How Gov. Scott Walker can reform Wisconsin’s youth prisons

The recent injunction at Lincoln Hills creates an opportunity for change. The job isn’t easy, and the state must support the facilities by ensuring that they have the resources, training and guidance to do the job right. By taking advantage of this moment and relying on data and research-based solutions, the administration can transform the facility to a healthier, safer environment for all youth and staff.

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