WED PM Update: Schimel announces new school safety grants; Door Co. key in Frostman’s 1st SD win

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — AG Brad Schimel today announced 20 school districts across the state are getting nearly $1.4 million in new school safety grant funding. The news comes after Schimel earlier this month announced the state’s first recipient of a grant: Kenosha Unified School District, which is getting nearly $890,000 for building safety improvem… 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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Voces de la Frontera: Given a chance to pass the Dream Act, Paul Ryan again sides with white supremacists

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org Both of the bills Ryan has said he will allow votes on would lead to the separation of millions of immigrant families, and must be defeated Racine, Wisconsin – On Tuesday, US Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announced that he will schedule votes in the near future on two cruel anti-immigrant bills that provide no guaranteed protections… 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.

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Helps pass bills addressing Wisconsin’s drug crisis

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Bills are part of Rep. Kind’s 2018 Drug Epidemic Action Plan La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind voted in favor of a number of bills addressing the growing opioid and drug crisis in Wisconsin and across the country. The bills reflect the priorities included in Rep. Ron Kind’s Drug Epidemic Action Plan, which he recently introduced. “Combating Wisconsin’s drug epidemic requires all of us to come together to break the cycle of addiction,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “Wisconsin healthcare providers, treatment centers, and law enforcement officials are working hard to end Wisconsin’s cycle of opioid and drug

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AG Schimel: Recognizes Appleton school resource officer for preventing tragedy

APPLETON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel presented Top Cop and Appleton Police Department Officer Jack Taschner, a school resource officer at Appleton East High School, with a certificate at the Wisconsin School Resource Officer Conference on Wednesday for his efforts that prevented a tragedy in April 2017. “Officer Jack Taschner is a hero who prevented a tragedy and his leadership is an example of the benefit school resource officers can provide a campus community,” said Attorney General Brad Schimel. “Even though I’m recognizing Officer Taschner as a ‘Top Cop’ today, the students, faculty, and parents of Appleton East High School have

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Rep. Edming: Appointed to Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations

Contact:  Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Legislative Council announced appointments to the 2018 Legislative Study Committees.  Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) was selected to serve on the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations for a second time.  Rep. Edming also served on the special committee in 2016. “I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve on this important committee again this session,” said Rep. Edming.  “I have the privilege of representing one of Wisconsin’s 11 tribal nations in the legislature, and I look forward to working with committee members to develop ideas to improve

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Rep. Sargent: DOJ neglect, mishandling of sexual assault kits prompts third audit request

Contact: Britt Cudaback, britt.cudaback@legis.wi.gov, 308-440-2939 Exposé released today highlighted alarming practices for sexual assault kit testing in Wisconsin MADISON –State Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) submitted an official request today to have the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) conduct an audit of the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) sexual assault kit back… 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.

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Announces 2018 summer office hours

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced the schedule for summer office hours across Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District. Outreach staff from Pocan’s district office will be present at each event, where they will work directly with constituents to answer questions and help address concerns with federal agencies – including those regarding the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the Social Security Administration, and passports. All constituents are invited to attend and no RSVP is required. Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District 2018 Summer Office Hours Monday, June 18 Reedsburg Public Library: 370 Vine Street, Reedsburg, WI 53959 (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM) Cobblestone Coffee House: 239 North Iowa

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Dane County Exec. Parisi: County increases access to fish lake, wins award and granted money

All Efforts Highlight County Commitment to Fishing And Lake Access Today Dane County Executive Joe Parisi opened a new boat landing at the Lussier County Park. In addition to the new boat landing, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff awarded the Dane County Land and Water Resource Department a Fisheries Management External Partner Award and the Fishing Expo awarded Dane County $50,000 for to continue planning for a boat launch on Crystal Lake. “I am proud of this new boat launch that will allow more people to enjoy the wonderful beauty of Fish Lake,” said Dane County Executive Joe Parisi.

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Flynn campaign: Matt Flynn outlines legal strategy to stop Foxconn

Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 Gubernatorial candidate and attorney calls the deal “costly, corrupt, and unconstitutional” (Madison) – Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today made the following statement outlining his strategy to stop the disastrous Foxconn deal. “Over the past two months I have held five public hearings on the disastrous Foxconn deal and had hundreds of conver… 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.

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Supports House initiatives to combat opioid epidemic

CONTACT: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Supports House initiatives to combat opioid epidemic Washington, D.C.—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) offered the following statement after the House passed thirty-five bipartisan bills to combat the opioid crisis: Rep. Sensenbrenner: “We are taking action to restore hope to communities and families all across our nation devastated by the opioid epidemic. These bills provide real help for the millions of Americans who are struggling with addiction by providing additional treatment, increasing efforts that prevent people from becoming addicted, and ramping up enforcement to stop the flow of drugs into our neighborhoods.”   The House passed the following

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WisDems: Wisconsin again votes for change from Gov. Walker and the Republican agenda

In a 27 point swing from Governor Walker’s performance in 2014, Democrat Caleb Frostman won SD1, a district Democrats haven’t held in 40 years. In both SD1 and AD 42, Democrats Frostman and Ann Groves Lloyd also dramatically over-performed last night in districts Donald Trump won by double digits. Governor Walker made every effort to avoid these special elections, and with good reason. They represent even more bad news for his re-election campaign. His massive cuts to schools and roads, and his willingness to allow pollution in our drinking water were major issues in both races. Last night’s race results

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Helps pass bills addressing Wisconsin’s drug crisis

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Bills are part of Rep. Kind’s 2018 Drug Epidemic Action Plan La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind voted in favor of a number of bills addressing the growing opioid and drug crisis in Wisconsin and across the country. The bills reflect the priorities included in

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Rep. Edming: Appointed to Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations

Contact:  Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Legislative Council announced appointments to the 2018 Legislative Study Committees.  Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) was selected to serve on the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations for a second time.  Rep. Edming also served on the special committee

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Rep. Sargent: DOJ neglect, mishandling of sexual assault kits prompts third audit request

Contact: Britt Cudaback, britt.cudaback@legis.wi.gov, 308-440-2939 Exposé released today highlighted alarming practices for sexual assault kit testing in Wisconsin MADISON –State Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) submitted an official request today to have the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) conduct an audit of the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) sexual assault kit back…

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Announces 2018 summer office hours

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced the schedule for summer office hours across Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District. Outreach staff from Pocan’s district office will be present at each event, where they will work directly with constituents to answer questions and help address concerns with federal agencies – including those regarding

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Flynn campaign: Matt Flynn outlines legal strategy to stop Foxconn

Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 Gubernatorial candidate and attorney calls the deal “costly, corrupt, and unconstitutional” (Madison) – Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today made the following statement outlining his strategy to stop the disastrous Foxconn deal. “Over the past two months I have held five public hearings on

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Supports House initiatives to combat opioid epidemic

CONTACT: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Supports House initiatives to combat opioid epidemic Washington, D.C.—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) offered the following statement after the House passed thirty-five bipartisan bills to combat the opioid crisis: Rep. Sensenbrenner: “We are taking action to restore hope to communities and families all across our nation devastated

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