Criminal justice interests band together to push $70 million budget package

Criminal justice interests are banding together for the first time to push a $70 million package that would add assistant DAs, create new positions in the state crime lab and boost the reimbursement rate for private attorneys who serve as public defenders. Much of what the coalition is seeking was detailed in budget requests submitted to the Walker administration. But the Department of Justice, co… 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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Criminal justice interests band together to push $70 million budget package

Criminal justice interests are banding together for the first time to push a $70 million package that would add assistant DAs, create new positions in the state crime lab and boost the reimbursement rate for private attorneys who serve as public defenders. Much of what the coalition is seeking was detailed in budget requests submitted to the Walker administration. But the Department of Justice, co… 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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Tenant Resource Center: Concludes appeal proceedings, upholds termination of former executive director

Contact: Jordan Krieger, jordan@tenantresourcecenter.org Madison, WI – Today, the Tenant Resource Center Board of Directors announced the rejection of an appeal by former executive director, Brenda Konkel. The board, in accordance with the organization’s bylaws and in dedication to the long-term interests of the Tenant Resource Center (TRC), terminated Brenda Konkel for cause on October 26, 2018. The board limited its public comments out of respect for the organization’s appeals process. “The board did not take this decision lightly, as we recognize Brenda Konkel’s significant service to tenants and housing-insecure community members,” said Pearl Foster, president of the board. “However,

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Gov. Walker: Wisconsin state Capitol Christmas tree arrives in Madison

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today the selection and harvest of the 2018 State Capitol Christmas Tree. The balsam fir, which measures between 35 and 40 feet, was donated by Don and Mary Miller and harvested earlier this month in Plainfield. “Thank you to Don and Mary Miller for donating this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree. We are inviting elementary school students from across the state to send ornaments showcasing America’s Dairyland as the theme,” Governor Walker said. “We look forward to celebrating Wisconsin’s dairy industry during the wonderful Christmas season.” The 2018 State Capitol

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Gov. Walker: Governor and first lady will kick off the holiday season by lighting the Christmas tree at the Wisconsin executive residence on Sunday

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker and First Lady Tonette Walker are inviting families to attend the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Wisconsin Executive Residence on Sunday, November 25, 2018. “There is no better way to celebrate the start of the holiday season than to spend it with your family and friends,” said Governor Walker. “It is a blessing to be able to share our holiday traditions with so many Wisconsin families.” The public is invited to attend the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the residence. Those attending should

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Tenant Resource Center: Concludes appeal proceedings, upholds termination of former executive director

Contact: Jordan Krieger, jordan@tenantresourcecenter.org Madison, WI – Today, the Tenant Resource Center Board of Directors announced the rejection of an appeal by former executive director, Brenda Konkel. The board, in accordance with the organization’s bylaws and in dedication to the long-term interests of the Tenant Resource Center (TRC), terminated Brenda

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Gov. Walker: Governor and first lady will kick off the holiday season by lighting the Christmas tree at the Wisconsin executive residence on Sunday

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker and First Lady Tonette Walker are inviting families to attend the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Wisconsin Executive Residence on Sunday, November 25, 2018. “There is no better way to celebrate the start of the holiday season than

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