MON PM Update: Evers’ first executive orders bar discrimination, direct agencies to recognize, respect state employees

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — With the first executive order of his governorship, Dem Tony Evers called on state agencies to take “steps necessary” to curb discrimination and harassment based on factors such as age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, religion, veteran status and others. The order, one of two sig… 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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Rep. Stubbs: Sworn-in to Wisconsin state Assembly

Contact: Savion Castro 608-266-3784 MADISON – Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) was sworn in today for the 2019-2020 legislative session of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Stubbs was elected to serve the 77th Assembly District in 2018. Rep. Shelia Stubbs will be the first African American to represent Dane County in the Wisconsin State Legislature. “Today I was sworn in to my first term of the Wisconsin State Legislature. It will be an honor and privilege to serve the people of the 77th Assembly District in the Wisconsin State Assembly. I am excited to get to work to ensure that Wisconsin

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Rep. Dittrich: Sworn in as representative of the 38th Assembly District

Contact: Rep. Barb Dittrich, (608) 266-8551 MADISON – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) was sworn in as the state representative for Wisconsin’s 38th Assembly District this afternoon as the state Assembly convened to begin its 104thsession. Dittrich comes from the non-profit sector, having served as the Executive Director and later the Director of Advancement for a non-profit serving the parents of children with disabilities and chronic illnesses. She lives in Oconomowoc with her husband, Steve, and their three children. “As a lifelong resident of southeast Wisconsin, it is truly an honor to be representing the goals and interests of the 38th Assembly District,”

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Rep. Edming: Honored to continue serving the 87th District

Contact:  Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 MADISON – State Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) began his third term representing the 87th Assembly District when members of the 104th State Legislature were sworn into office this afternoon.  Edming was re-elected by the people of the 87th District this past November. “I am honored to begin my third term serving the people of the 87th District,” said Rep. Edming.  “As I often tell folks, this job is the best I have ever had.  I remain humbled by the trust that my fellow citizens continue to place in me to be their voice in Madison.” As was announced last month,

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Voces de la Frontera: Immigrant families celebrate Tony Evers’ inauguration & inclusion of driver licenses & tuition equity in Wisconsin budget

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 MADISON, WISCONSIN – Over 150 members and supporters of Voces de la Frontera held a press conference and rallied at the Wisconsin Capitol on Monday to celebrate Governor Tony Evers’ inauguration and to show support for Governor Evers’ plan to include the restoration of driver licenses and in-state college tuition for Wisconsin immigrant residents in the 2019 state budget. As officials and the public gathered for the inauguration ceremony for Evers, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, and other state elected officials, Voces held a press conference outside before entering the Capitol to chant and sing songs prior to the ceremony. Voces members from Milwaukee, Green Bay, Lake

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Rep. Katsma: Begins third term in state legislature

Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma, (608) 266-0656 Madison—Representative Terry Katsma (R–Oostburg) has begun serving his third two-year term representing Wisconsin’s 26th Assembly District in the state legislature. “I am honored that the people of Sheboygan County have chosen me again to be their voice,” said Rep. Katsma.  “Their needs and their issues continue to be my highest priority.” Rep. Katsma took the oath of office in the Assembly chambers of the State Capitol this afternoon at the official commencement of the 104th Wisconsin State Legislature. “Wisconsin’s future has never looked brighter,” said Rep. Katsma.  “Our economy is the strongest it has been

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Rep. Rodriguez: Begins fourth term in 104th Wisconsin State Legislature

Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez                                                                                 (608) 266-0610 MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) took the oath of office during an inauguration day ceremony Monday beginning her fourth term representing the 21st Assembly District in the 104th Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Rodriguez is one of 63 Republicans elected to the Assembly in the 2019-2020 legislative session.  “I’m humbled and proud to represent the 21st Assembly District in our state legislature and I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues in this challenging environment to serve my constituents. I hope to find common ground with the administration as we continue working to

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MON PM Update: Evers’ first executive orders bar discrimination, direct agencies to recognize, respect state employees

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — With the first executive order of his governorship, Dem Tony Evers called on state agencies to take “steps necessary” to curb discrimination and harassment based on factors such as age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, religion, veteran status

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Rep. Stubbs: Sworn-in to Wisconsin state Assembly

Contact: Savion Castro 608-266-3784 MADISON – Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) was sworn in today for the 2019-2020 legislative session of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Stubbs was elected to serve the 77th Assembly District in 2018. Rep. Shelia Stubbs will be the first African American to represent Dane County in

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Rep. Dittrich: Sworn in as representative of the 38th Assembly District

Contact: Rep. Barb Dittrich, (608) 266-8551 MADISON – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) was sworn in as the state representative for Wisconsin’s 38th Assembly District this afternoon as the state Assembly convened to begin its 104thsession. Dittrich comes from the non-profit sector, having served as the Executive Director and later the Director

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Rep. Edming: Honored to continue serving the 87th District

Contact:  Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 MADISON – State Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) began his third term representing the 87th Assembly District when members of the 104th State Legislature were sworn into office this afternoon.  Edming was re-elected by the people of the 87th District this past November. “I am honored to begin

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Voces de la Frontera: Immigrant families celebrate Tony Evers’ inauguration & inclusion of driver licenses & tuition equity in Wisconsin budget

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 MADISON, WISCONSIN – Over 150 members and supporters of Voces de la Frontera held a press conference and rallied at the Wisconsin Capitol on Monday to celebrate Governor Tony Evers’ inauguration and to show support for Governor Evers’ plan to include the restoration of driver licenses and in-state college tuition

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Rep. Katsma: Begins third term in state legislature

Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma, (608) 266-0656 Madison—Representative Terry Katsma (R–Oostburg) has begun serving his third two-year term representing Wisconsin’s 26th Assembly District in the state legislature. “I am honored that the people of Sheboygan County have chosen me again to be their voice,” said Rep. Katsma.  “Their needs and their issues

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Rep. Rodriguez: Begins fourth term in 104th Wisconsin State Legislature

Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez                                                                                 (608) 266-0610 MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) took the oath of office during an inauguration day ceremony Monday beginning her fourth term representing the 21st Assembly District in the 104th Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Rodriguez is one of 63 Republicans elected to the Assembly

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