Independent Business Association of Wisconsin: Presents Leah Vukmir, U.S. Senate candidate and Brett Healy, MacIver Institute

Contact: Judi Murphy, Murphy Associates P: 262-786-7424 E: judi@marketingwithmurphy.com Brookfield, Wis. – April 3, 2018 – The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW) presents Leah Vukmir, U.S. Senate Candidate and Brett Healy, MacIver Institute on Friday, April 20, 2018, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Event will be held at Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. A plated breakfast is served. Steve Kohlmann, Executive Director of IBAW, said, “This meeting is a great opportunity for the business community to hear from Vukmir and understand her position on everything from economics to immigration. Healy has close contacts to our representatives

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National Federation of Independent Businesses: Small business applauds legal reforms signed by governor

Contact: Bill G. Smith, Wisconsin State Director, 608-255-6083 (o), 608-516-9872 (cell),bill.smith@nfib.org. or Tony Malandra, Senior Media Manager, 415-640-5156,anthony.malandra@nfib.org Assembly Bill 773 will reduce the complexity, costs of civil lawsuits MADISON, Wis., April 3, 2018—NFIB, the state’ leading small-business association, applauded the signing of legislation, today, that makes some much-needed reforms to Wisconsin’s civil justice system. “This new law is of great importance to small business, the broader business community, and the people of Wisconsin who find themselves either a defendant or plaintiff in a civil lawsuit,” said Bill G. Smith, state director of the Wisconsin chapter of the National Federation of

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TUE PM Update: Clerks predict high turnout for today’s election, but weather’s impact uncertain

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Clerks around the state are predicting turnout will be up from past spring general elections, but are mixed about the impact weather could have as voters weigh a trip to the polls this evening. Meanwhile, election staffers said higher turnout could be driven by several factors, including local races, school referendum questions… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin’s dispatchers recognized for helping keep citizens safe

CONTACT: Lori Getter | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3239 MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker has declared April 8-14 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The week is designed to recognize Wisconsin’s dispatchers and communicators who play a vital role in public safety. Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general and Wisconsin’s Homeland Security advisor, joins the governor in thanking dispatchers for the important job they do. Last fall, the Office of Emergency Communications was created within the Department of Military Affairs to help coordinate interoperability programs in Wisconsin, including Next Generation 911 — programs that will provide new resources for dispatchers. “Dispatchers

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Rep. Neubauer: Joins Nationwide Effort to Recognize Impact of National Service

Rep. Greta Neubauer, 608-237-9166/Rep.Neubauer@legis.wi.gov Racine, WI– State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) joined thousands of state and local leaders across the country in a nationwide bipartisan initiative to highlight the impact of national service in tackling local problems. “National service members are a critical part of the Racine community,” said Rep. Neubauer “AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers make our community safer, stronger, and healthier. I was honored to attend UW Parkside’s event celebrating the hard work of our national service members. Thank you to all of our AmeriCorps and Senior Corps members and volunteers – you make Racine a better

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Milwaukee Ald. Stamper: City to mark national CDBG Week initiative during Wednesday event

Contact: Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II, (414) 286-2659 Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II said he is pleased to be participating in an event tomorrow (Wednesday, April 4) marking national “CDBG Week.” Alderman Stamper, chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee, said the weeklong initiative showcases the accomplished work through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. Tomorrow’s CDBG Week event will start at 2:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Welford Sanders Historic Lofts, 2821 N. 4th St. “The City of Milwaukee and its residents have been positively impacted in many ways by the HOME

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Institute for Justice: Wisconsin Becomes 15th State to Require Criminal Convictions to Forfeit Property, Under Flawed New Law

Contact: Nick Sibilla, Writer & Legislative Analyst, nsibilla@ij.org, (703) 682-9320 ext. 226 Institute for Justice: Wisconsin Becomes 15th State to Require Criminal Convictions to Forfeit Property, Under Flawed New Law Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed SB 61 today, a bill designed to reform the state’s civil forfeiture laws, which let the government permanently confiscate property without ever filing criminal charges. With the governor’s signature, Wisconsin becomes the 15th state to require a criminal conviction for most or all forfeiture cases, joining states like Minnesota and Ohio. SB 61 will enact the following reforms: Raise the standard of proof to clear and convincing evidence. Shift the burden of

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Rep. Subeck: Bi-Partisan Legislation to Update County Population Threshold Signed into Law

CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – Today, Governor Walker signed Assembly Bill 836, authored by Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), Representative Todd Novak (R- Dodgeville), Senator Luther Olsen (R- Ripon) and Senator Mark Miller (D-Monona). AB 836, now Act 207, updates references in state statutes to reflect current population numbers and prevent numerous laws designed specifically for Milwaukee County from being applied to Dane County. In the next census, Dane County will surpass 500,000 residents and would, without this change, be subject to laws written for application only in Milwaukee County, where for almost a century it has been

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Sen. Cowles: Farmer-Led Land Conservation Bill Signed into Law

Contact: Sen. Robert Cowles ~ (920) 448-5092//(608) 266-0484 MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2017 Assembly Bill 946, authored by Senator Cowles, Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and Governor Scott Walker, was signed into law: “Understanding that no one knows the land better than the farmers who cultivate it, the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program is working to improve Wisconsin’s water and soil quality by encouraging farmer-led conservation decision making and solutions. By organizing farmers with industry experts and sharing the cost of implementing land and water conservation strategies, more phosphorus will be contained in

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Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: Approves $3.6 million for community projects

CONTACT:  Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 MADISON – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) today approved $3.6 million in State Trust Fund Loans to support eight community projects in Wisconsin.  Board Chair Brad Schimel and Commissioner Doug La Follette voted in favor of the loans with Commissioner Matt Adamczyk voting against them. The BCPL approved the following loans: City of Manawa, Waupaca County / Finance TID #3 development and ancillary costs / $347,000 City of Manawa, Waupaca County / Finance water tower painting / $311,200 Town of Neenah, Winnebago County / Finance sanitary sewer assessment / $114,240 School District

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Reps. Rodriguez, Goyke: Bipartisan Alternative Drug Treatment Program Signed Into Law

Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (608) 266-0610 Rep. Evan Goyke (608) 266-0645 MADISON –Today, Gov.Walker signed Wisconsin Act 203, legislation that will pave the way for counties across the state to implement family drug treatment court programs. The legislation, authored by Representatives Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee), create the infrastructure for an alternative drug rehabilitation program that focuses on developing sober households. “All throughout the state and in every community we are witnessing the harmful effects of the drug epidemic, tearing families apart and depriving children of growing up in a loving, safe home,” said Rodriguez. “The family drug

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Rep. Kitchens: Statement on Gov. Walker Signing the Producer-Led Watershed Grant Bill

Contact: Rep. Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 MADISON– State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement after Governor Walker signed the Producer-Led Watershed Grant Bill into law: “I am delighted that Governor Walker has signed my Producer-Led Watershed Grant Bill, which I authored with Senator Rob Cowles (R- Green Bay). This important bill will increase the amount available for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants given out by DATCP by $500,000 each year in the 17-18 and 18-19 fiscal years. “Farmers are great problem solvers and they will play a vital role in solving our water problems. Grants such as these

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Rep. Loudenbeck: Three Loudenbeck Bills Signed Into Law

CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison – Today, three bills championed by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) were signed into law by Governor Scott Walker. Assembly Bills 659 (AB 659) and 848 (AB 848) were authored by Rep. Loudenbeck and became 2017 Wisconsin Acts 223 and 204, Assembly Bill 118 (AB 118) became 2017 Wisconsin Act 222 is the product of a Legislative Council Study Committee chaired by Rep. Loudenbeck. Act 222: is a product of the Legislative Study Committee on the Preservation of Burial Sites that Rep. Loudenbeck chaired during the summer of 2016. The Study Committee was

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Sen. Craig: Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Signed Into Law

State Sen. David Craig, (608) 266-5400 Madison, WI — Today, civil asset forfeiture reform legislation authored by Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) was signed into law. Civil asset forfeiture is a process by which the government can permanently take private property without a conviction. The bill requires a conviction for forfeitures – ensuring due process – and creates annual transparency reports of the program. “This is a great day for freedom and liberty in Wisconsin,” said Senator Craig. “With a conviction requirement for forfeitures and robust reporting by law enforcement, Wisconsin takes an important step towards ensuring that no

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Independent Business Association of Wisconsin: Presents Leah Vukmir, U.S. Senate candidate and Brett Healy, MacIver Institute

Contact: Judi Murphy, Murphy Associates P: 262-786-7424 E: judi@marketingwithmurphy.com Brookfield, Wis. – April 3, 2018 – The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW) presents Leah Vukmir, U.S. Senate Candidate and Brett Healy, MacIver Institute on Friday, April 20, 2018, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Event will be held at Wisconsin

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National Federation of Independent Businesses: Small business applauds legal reforms signed by governor

Contact: Bill G. Smith, Wisconsin State Director, 608-255-6083 (o), 608-516-9872 (cell),bill.smith@nfib.org. or Tony Malandra, Senior Media Manager, 415-640-5156,anthony.malandra@nfib.org Assembly Bill 773 will reduce the complexity, costs of civil lawsuits MADISON, Wis., April 3, 2018—NFIB, the state’ leading small-business association, applauded the signing of legislation, today, that makes some much-needed reforms to

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Rep. Neubauer: Joins Nationwide Effort to Recognize Impact of National Service

Rep. Greta Neubauer, 608-237-9166/Rep.Neubauer@legis.wi.gov Racine, WI– State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) joined thousands of state and local leaders across the country in a nationwide bipartisan initiative to highlight the impact of national service in tackling local problems. “National service members are a critical part of the Racine community,” said Rep.

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Institute for Justice: Wisconsin Becomes 15th State to Require Criminal Convictions to Forfeit Property, Under Flawed New Law

Contact: Nick Sibilla, Writer & Legislative Analyst, nsibilla@ij.org, (703) 682-9320 ext. 226 Institute for Justice: Wisconsin Becomes 15th State to Require Criminal Convictions to Forfeit Property, Under Flawed New Law Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed SB 61 today, a bill designed to reform the state’s civil forfeiture laws, which let the government permanently confiscate

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Rep. Subeck: Bi-Partisan Legislation to Update County Population Threshold Signed into Law

CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – Today, Governor Walker signed Assembly Bill 836, authored by Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), Representative Todd Novak (R- Dodgeville), Senator Luther Olsen (R- Ripon) and Senator Mark Miller (D-Monona). AB 836, now Act 207, updates references in state statutes to reflect current population

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Sen. Cowles: Farmer-Led Land Conservation Bill Signed into Law

Contact: Sen. Robert Cowles ~ (920) 448-5092//(608) 266-0484 MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2017 Assembly Bill 946, authored by Senator Cowles, Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and Governor Scott Walker, was signed into law: “Understanding that no one knows the land better than the

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Rep. Loudenbeck: Three Loudenbeck Bills Signed Into Law

CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison – Today, three bills championed by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) were signed into law by Governor Scott Walker. Assembly Bills 659 (AB 659) and 848 (AB 848) were authored by Rep. Loudenbeck and became 2017 Wisconsin Acts 223 and 204, Assembly Bill

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Sen. Craig: Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Signed Into Law

State Sen. David Craig, (608) 266-5400 Madison, WI — Today, civil asset forfeiture reform legislation authored by Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) was signed into law. Civil asset forfeiture is a process by which the government can permanently take private property without a conviction. The bill requires a conviction

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