MON PM Update: Schimel says testing complete on targeted rape kits, five remain

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — AG Brad Schimel announced today tests have been completed on all the rape kits he targeted for analysis more than three months ago. Still, the figure — which only includes kits that were designated for testing before June 1 — doesn’t count an additional five kits that were identified and submitted by agencies for analysis af… 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    

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University of Wisconsin-Stout: Record amount in scholarships awarded to 420 students

Contacts Jerry Poling, Assistant Director, 715-232-2384 Brett Roseman, University Photographer, 715-232-5516 University Communications 715-232-2381 News Center Stout University Foundation provides $850,000, including 16 new awards Menomonie, Wis. — Stout University Foundation has awarded a record amount in scholarships, including 16 new awards, to students at University of Wisconsin-Stout. More than $850,000 was given to 420 students at a recent program and reception at the Memorial Student Center. Many donors attended, including representatives of named scholarships who met the recipients of their awards. The 16 new scholarships were established by individuals, corporations and organizations. One of them was the Minnesota Prestress

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on introduction of first Minibus Conference Report

AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement on the introduction of the first Minibus Conference Report: “This bipartisan legislation will help America’s veterans and bolster our national security. It provides for the largest dollar amount in the history of the VA, including the resources to implement critical reforms that will improve care. And it provides vital resources to support the infrastructure projects that form the foundation of our national security. We prioritize rebuilding military infrastructure, strengthening nuclear weapons and cyber security programs, and research and development funding to further our energy independence.  “This final bill

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Reardon campaign fundraiser

Please join for a Dueling Pianos Event in honor of  Assembly Candidate Echo Reardon with special guest  Representative Warren Petryk  Friday, Sept. 21 Naples Room at the Holiday Inn 4751 Owen Ayres Court Eau Claire, WI  6:30-9:30 p.m. Appetizers and Cash Bar Host Levels  Gold: $1000  Silver: $500 Bronze:$250  Suggested contribution: $100 Please make checks payable to:  Reardon for Assembly 355 Gilbert Ave. Eau Claire, WI 54701

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Sen. Feyen: To hold office hours in the Town of Nepeuskun

Madison—State Senator Dan Feyen(R-Fond du Lac), will be holding office hours in the district next week in the Town of Nepeuskun. 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 share their ideas and concerns regarding our state government with me,” said Feyen. Senator Feyen will also be meeting with the elected officials in these municipalities

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UW-Milwaukee: Exceeds $200 million campaign goal, pushes on

MILWAUKEE _ The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has made history by raising more than $200 million for its university-wide fundraising effort – Made in Milwaukee, Shaping the World: The Campaign for UWM. The campaign, which will continue through June 30, 2019, is raising support for student success, research excellence and community engagement. “This is an extraordinary accomplishment, and I am grateful to all our alumni, close friends and supporters who have contributed to our campaign,” Chancellor Mark Mone said. “The enthusiasm and generous support of our donors allowed us to reach this milestone and gives us great momentum during the final

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USDA: Partners with Menominee County to support opioid treatment, prevention and recovery services in Wisconsin  

Contact: Jessica Mancel | (715) 345-7669 | jessica.mancel@wi.usda.gov $150,000 Awarded to Menominee County Human Services Department STEVENS POINT, Wis., Sept. 10, 2018 – Wisconsin Rural Development State Director Frank Frassetto announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is partnering with rural communities in 22 states to support opportunities for opioid prevention, treatment and recovery. “The Centers for Disease Control revealed that deaths from drug overdoses in rural areas have now surpassed drug overdose death rates in urban areas,” Frassetto said. “USDA is approaching the opioids misuse crisis with a dedicated urgency because it impacts quality of life, economic opportunity and rural prosperity.”

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Kaul campaign: DNA testing delay in double homicide case ‘completely unacceptable,’ according to Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge

MADISON — On Friday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that “a judge has drastically reduced bail for the defendant in a Milwaukee double homicide and blasted the State Crime Lab for the delay he says forced the move.” According to the Journal Sentinel article, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge David Borowski said, “For it to take more than three months, almost four months to have a DNA result on a homicide case, is completely unacceptable.” The article also quoted Judge Borowski’s statement that, “[i]f there’s any form of triage in the crime lab, it was done backward or not at

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WisDems: Schimel waits until 2 months before tough re-election bid to finishing testing of rape kit backlog

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org In first two years in office, Schimel tested only 9 of 6,000 plus kits MADISON — Attorney General Brad Schimel, who managed to test only 9 rape kits in his first two years in office, is declaring victory today nearly four years after he was first made aware of Wisconsin’s over 6,000 untested rape kits. “In the years it took Brad Schimel to simply do his job, survivors of sexual violence were denied justice and violent offenders were allowed to walk the streets of our communities,” said Courtney Beyer, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson. “Schimel doesn’t

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End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: Annual gala to feature live music, aerial dance performance, awards honoring champions of domestic violence prevention and more

CONTACT: Chase Tarrier with End Domestic Abuse WI chaset@endabusewi.org, 608.237.3985 Madison — This week, End Domestic Abuse WI (End Abuse), the coalition representing the domestic violence victim service providers across the state, will hold its annual Soar Above fundraising gala in Madison, Wisconsin. The event, which will take place on Thursday, September 13th from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Monona Terrace, is open to the public and all proceeds will support End Abuse’s work to support survivors and serve the 73 domestic violence programs throughout Wisconsin. “Each year Soar Above is one of our most important and dynamic

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Sen. Taylor: Responds to Walker’s Twitter rant, ‘We Need Leadership, Not a Twitter Fight’

Michelle Bryant: (608)-266-5810 (MADISON) –Last week, Governor Scott Walker took to Twitter and criticized NFL players and those who support them for their decision to peacefully protest against police brutality. Following the event, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) made the following statement: “So Governor Walker didn’t have time to defend Harley-Davidson, but he has time to blow dog whistles. While draping himself in the ignorance of Donald Trump’s themes of racial division, bigotry and disregard for the rights of others to peacefully protest, Walker’s calls to be honorable and stand up ring hollow. Because when police officers have made egregious decisions,

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University of Wisconsin-Stout: Record amount in scholarships awarded to 420 students

Contacts Jerry Poling, Assistant Director, 715-232-2384 Brett Roseman, University Photographer, 715-232-5516 University Communications 715-232-2381 News Center Stout University Foundation provides $850,000, including 16 new awards Menomonie, Wis. — Stout University Foundation has awarded a record amount in scholarships, including 16 new awards, to students at University of Wisconsin-Stout. More than

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on introduction of first Minibus Conference Report

AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement on the introduction of the first Minibus Conference Report: “This bipartisan legislation will help America’s veterans and bolster our national security. It provides for the largest dollar amount in the history of the VA, including the resources

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Reardon campaign fundraiser

Please join for a Dueling Pianos Event in honor of  Assembly Candidate Echo Reardon with special guest  Representative Warren Petryk  Friday, Sept. 21 Naples Room at the Holiday Inn 4751 Owen Ayres Court Eau Claire, WI  6:30-9:30 p.m. Appetizers and Cash Bar Host Levels  Gold: $1000  Silver: $500 Bronze:$250  Suggested contribution: $100 Please make

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Sen. Feyen: To hold office hours in the Town of Nepeuskun

Madison—State Senator Dan Feyen(R-Fond du Lac), will be holding office hours in the district next week in the Town of Nepeuskun. 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

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UW-Milwaukee: Exceeds $200 million campaign goal, pushes on

MILWAUKEE _ The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has made history by raising more than $200 million for its university-wide fundraising effort – Made in Milwaukee, Shaping the World: The Campaign for UWM. The campaign, which will continue through June 30, 2019, is raising support for student success, research excellence and community

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USDA: Partners with Menominee County to support opioid treatment, prevention and recovery services in Wisconsin  

Contact: Jessica Mancel | (715) 345-7669 | jessica.mancel@wi.usda.gov $150,000 Awarded to Menominee County Human Services Department STEVENS POINT, Wis., Sept. 10, 2018 – Wisconsin Rural Development State Director Frank Frassetto announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is partnering with rural communities in 22 states to support opportunities for opioid prevention, treatment

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End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: Annual gala to feature live music, aerial dance performance, awards honoring champions of domestic violence prevention and more

CONTACT: Chase Tarrier with End Domestic Abuse WI chaset@endabusewi.org, 608.237.3985 Madison — This week, End Domestic Abuse WI (End Abuse), the coalition representing the domestic violence victim service providers across the state, will hold its annual Soar Above fundraising gala in Madison, Wisconsin. The event, which will take place on

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