The Kavanaugh nomination proceedings have sent women and survivors of sexual violence a harmful message — that if you’ve been harassed or assaulted, your pain doesn’t matter if it gets in the way of a man’s goals.
Charter schools excel and the racial and economic achievement gap remains.
Wigderson and Scaffidi discuss the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court and whether Gov. Scott Walker is really behind in the guv’s race.
Problems may go back a decade and mayor deserves much blame, some alderman say.
Contact: Neil Sroka nsroka@democracyforamerica.com 847-219-8491 Democracy for America: Backs Evers, Whitmer, and Gilchrist in final 2018 Gov., Lt. Gov. endorsements BURLINGTON, Vt. — Today, Democracy for America (DFA) announced its endorsements of Tony Evers for Governor of Wisconsin and Gretchen Whitmer for Governor of Michigan. The grassroots progressive group also formally backed Garlin Gilchrist for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, who Whitmer brought on to her ticket and DFA members have proudly supported in his previous race for Detroit City Clerk. Chair Jim Dean on DFA’s endorsements of Evers, Whitmer, and Gilchrist: “All across the country this year, Democrats are blessed with candidates for Governor
AG Schimel: Task force on elder abuse recommends legislation, resources for law enforcement to fight elder abuse MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel announced his Task Force on Elder Abuse is recommending new legislation, agency action, and resources for law enforcement to fight elder abuse in Wisconsin. According to data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), from 2001 to 2017, reported allegations of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and requests for information about elder abuse increased 160% in Wisconsin. In August 2017, Attorney General Schimel created the Task Force on Elder Abuse to develop recommendations and resources
Kimberly-Clark, which previously said it wanted lawmakers to act on an incentive package by Sept. 30, now says it will wait to see the results of an extraordinary session next month before making any decisions on closing a plant in the Fox Valley. But it remained unclear if Senate Republicans would be able to muster the 17 votes needed for the bill, and Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, D-La Cros… 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
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org WisDems: Former corrections secretary: Brad Schimel “botched” Lincoln Hills probe Schimel’s Investigation Anticipated to Take “Four to Eight Weeks” Punted to FBI After Five Months MADISON — In a follow up to breaking news that Scott Walker lied about his knowledge of the crisis at Lincoln Hills, a new WSAW investigation has shined light on Brad Schimel’s serious neglect of the Lincoln Hills crisis. New documents show that Brad Schimel failed to swiftly investigate claims of abuse and refused to communicate findings with the DOC that could potentially prevent future abuse. From the investigation: DOJ staff agree[ed] to
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Oct. 12: WisPolitics.com explores the state of research investment in Wisconsin Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Innovation Accelerator in Wauwatosa on Friday Oct. 12 for a discussion of the state of research investment in Wisconsin. This event is part of the Wisconsin Science… 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.
The Kavanaugh nomination proceedings have sent women and survivors of sexual violence a harmful message — that if you’ve been harassed or assaulted, your pain doesn’t matter if it gets in the way of a man’s goals.
Charter schools excel and the racial and economic achievement gap remains.
Wigderson and Scaffidi discuss the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court and whether Gov. Scott Walker is really behind in the guv’s race.
Problems may go back a decade and mayor deserves much blame, some alderman say.
Contact: Neil Sroka nsroka@democracyforamerica.com 847-219-8491 Democracy for America: Backs Evers, Whitmer, and Gilchrist in final 2018 Gov., Lt. Gov. endorsements BURLINGTON, Vt. — Today, Democracy for America (DFA) announced its endorsements of Tony Evers for Governor of Wisconsin and Gretchen Whitmer for Governor of Michigan. The grassroots progressive group also formally backed Garlin Gilchrist
AG Schimel: Task force on elder abuse recommends legislation, resources for law enforcement to fight elder abuse MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel announced his Task Force on Elder Abuse is recommending new legislation, agency action, and resources for law enforcement to fight elder abuse in Wisconsin. According to
Kimberly-Clark, which previously said it wanted lawmakers to act on an incentive package by Sept. 30, now says it will wait to see the results of an extraordinary session next month before making any decisions on closing a plant in the Fox Valley. But it remained unclear if Senate Republicans
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org WisDems: Former corrections secretary: Brad Schimel “botched” Lincoln Hills probe Schimel’s Investigation Anticipated to Take “Four to Eight Weeks” Punted to FBI After Five Months MADISON — In a follow up to breaking news that Scott Walker lied about his knowledge of the crisis at Lincoln Hills,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Oct. 12: WisPolitics.com explores the state of research investment in Wisconsin Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Innovation Accelerator in Wauwatosa on Friday Oct. 12 for a discussion of the state of research investment in Wisconsin. This event is part of the