TUE PM Update: Evers says budget likely to include ‘first step’ toward legalizing medical marijuana

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers says his first budget will likely include a “first step” toward legalizing medical marijuana. The governor addressed board members of the Wisconsin Technology Council today at the Madison office of Exact Sciences. He was introduced by Exact Sciences CEO Kevin Conroy, who was named to Evers’ transition team in N… 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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DSPS: Secretary-designee Crim announces leadership team appointments

Contact: DSPS Newsroom, (608) 266-6795 DSPSNewsroom@wisconsin.gov Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dawn B. Crim announced the first appointments to her leadership team today. Nia Trammell has been appointed to serve as deputy secretary. She will serve as the chief operating officer for the agency, providing managerial oversight across the agency’s divisions. Previous to holding this position, she served as the Senior Administrative Law Judge for the Office of Worker’s Compensation Hearings with the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals, where she adjudicated cases, trained judges, and provided operational leadership support. In

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Rep. Felzkowski: Announces listening sessions

CONTACT: Rep. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – Representative Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) and Sen. Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) will be hosting listening sessions in the district this month: “Senator Tiffany and I are eager to hear input from our constituents on their legislative priorities for this new session. We will be listening to your ideas for legislation and your thoughts on how we can continue to improve our district and our state.” The listening sessions will be held on Jan. 25 at: Tomahawk Public Library 12:30-1:30 p.m. Antigo City Hall Council 3:30-4:30 p.m. “If you are unable to make the date or times of

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Reintroduces the Disability Integration Act

Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.— — Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI-05) and Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reintroduced companion versions of the Disability Integration Act to help ensure the full integration of Americans with disabilities into communities across the nation. Advocacy groups, including the Center for Disability Rights, ADAPT, and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), joined lawmakers for a press conference to highlight its importance to the disability community. Rep. Sensenbrenner offered the following statement: “I apologize that I cannot be with you today, as I am currently recovering from hip surgery. I want to pass along my thanks for all of

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Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: Communities receive $3.7 million for projects

CONTACT:  Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 MADISON – Today, the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) unanimously approved slightly more than $3.7 million in State Trust Fund Loans to support twelve community projects in Wisconsin. The BCPL approved the following loans: Village of Brandon, Fond du Lac County / Purchase dump truck / $20,000 City of Chilton, Calumet County / Finance pass-through development loans / $788,000 Town of Christiana, Vernon County / Purchase dump truck / $175,000 Village of Elm Grove, Waukesha County / Finance village hall HVAC system / $1,000,000 Town of Fredonia, Ozaukee County / Purchase fire truck

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Passes key state Senate committee

Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com Second consideration of bipartisan victims’ rights legislation approved by Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Legislation to update Wisconsin’s state Constitution to ensure equal rights for crime victims has cleared a key State Senate committee in the first weeks of the 2019 legislative session. Introduced for second consideration as  Assembly Joint Resolution 1/Senate Joint Resolution 2, the proposal, known as Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, was authored by State Senators Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) and State Representatives Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) with more than 50 listed cosponsors from both sides

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Rep. Subeck: Stands up for democracy; joins colleagues in introducing fresh start for Wisconsin legislation

CONTACT: Michael Tierney, 608-266-7521 (office)  MADISON – State Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) joined her Assembly Democratic Colleagues in introducing a package of good government bills today that will provide a fresh start for Wisconsin during this legislative session. “The people of Wisconsin want clean and open government, and fairness in the political process,” Representative Subeck said.  “I agree, and that is why we are introducing a package of bills to restore open, transparent government and pro-democracy policies that put people first.” The bills are focused on four simple principles: Redistricting Reform -Wisconsinites have a constitutional right to choose and be fairly

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Rep. Shankland: To hold office hours on Saturday

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland (608) 267-9649 Location will be at the Stevens Point Area Winter Farmers Market STEVENS POINT – Representative Katrina Shankland (D–Stevens Point) is pleased to announce her upcoming office hours this Saturday, January 19 at the Stevens Point Area Winter Farmers Market. Rep. Shankland hosts office hours every month around the 71st Assembly District to hear from her constituents. Members of the public are invited to join Rep. Shankland to share their questions and concerns about any matters facing state government. Feel free to stay for all or part of it! Saturday, January 19 10 a.m. –

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Cain campaign: Municipal Judge Cain receives endorsement of Ozaukee County DA Gerol

Contact: cainforjudge@gmail.com Cedarburg– Mid-Moraine Municipal Court Judge Steve Cain announced the endorsement of Ozaukee County District Attorney Adam Gerol. Gerol has served as District Attorney for almost ten years and is a resident of Mequon. “I am honored and humbled to receive the endorsement of Adam,” commented Cain. “Adam is an outstanding District Attorney. Adam works tirelessly to keep Ozaukee County safe and is widely respected by the legal community. Adam and I share a great respect for Ozaukee County and its justice system.” “Steve Cain is an extremely fine lawyer, well versed in the real work we do in

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AG Kaul: Announces judgment requiring Milwaukee County health care provider Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Inc. to pay $360,000 in forfeitures, fees and costs related to hazardous waste

MADISON — Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced that his office has obtained a judgment against Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Inc., requiring it to pay $360,000 in forfeitures, court costs, surcharges, and attorney fees for violations of Wisconsin’s hazardous waste statutes and regulations at the Froedtert Hospital located in Milwaukee County.  According to the complaint, Froedtert violated state law by improperly disposing of pharmaceutical hazardous waste as solid waste from at least 2013 until 2016. The complaint also alleged that Froedtert violated state regulations by failing to properly prepare manifests for, and keep records of, hazardous waste solvents; provide adequate

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Rep. Magnafici: Testifies in support of protecting insurance coverage for Wisconsin residents with preexisting conditions

CONTACT: Rep. Gae Magnafici (608) 266-2365 MADISON – Representative Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) testified in support of protecting insurance coverage for Wisconsin residents with preexisting conditions before the Assembly Committee on Health. Rep. Magnafici is a co-author of the legislation, which is Assembly Bill 1. The following is her prepared testimony. Throughout my 35-year career as a nurse working primarily in pediatrics, I have seen firsthand the heartbreaking effects of patients losing their insurance coverage because of their preexisting conditions. Living with preexisting conditions has become a dark reality for many Wisconsinites. It is stressful enough to live with a debilitating

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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Finishes 2018 with nearly a half-billion dollars in single family lending

Contact: Kevin Fischer, WHEDA, 414-227-2295 or 608-354-3580, kevin.fischer@wheda.com Largest amount of WHEDA lending since 2008 housing crisis Madison – In calendar year 2018, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) provided mortgages to 3,918 individuals and families totaling $497.6 million. This is the best WHEDA single family lending volume since 2007, just before the housing crisis hit in 2008. “This is an amazing accomplishment,” said WHEDA Single Family Director David Rouse. “Wisconsin families that have purchased new homes now have a better opportunity to achieve success and prosperity. Furthermore, these new homeowners will help strengthen the state’s economy.” WHEDA’s

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Congressional Progressive Caucus applauds court decision on 2020 census citizenship question

Contact: Ron Boehmer, 202-225-2906 Vedant Patel, 202-379-6013 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement on the federal court decision blocking the Trump Administration’s decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. “Political ploys, like questioning citizenship and immigration status, have no place in the census. The U.S. Census is critical to our democracy and we applaud U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman for upholding the law and checking this administration’s unlawful and harmful policy practices that suppress participation. “Instead of creating barriers that limit participation in the

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DSPS: Secretary-designee Crim announces leadership team appointments

Contact: DSPS Newsroom, (608) 266-6795 DSPSNewsroom@wisconsin.gov Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dawn B. Crim announced the first appointments to her leadership team today. Nia Trammell has been appointed to serve as deputy secretary. She will serve as the chief operating officer for the

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Rep. Felzkowski: Announces listening sessions

CONTACT: Rep. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – Representative Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) and Sen. Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) will be hosting listening sessions in the district this month: “Senator Tiffany and I are eager to hear input from our constituents on their legislative priorities for this new session. We will be listening

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Reintroduces the Disability Integration Act

Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.— — Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI-05) and Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reintroduced companion versions of the Disability Integration Act to help ensure the full integration of Americans with disabilities into communities across the nation. Advocacy groups, including the Center for Disability Rights, ADAPT, and the American Association

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Passes key state Senate committee

Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com Second consideration of bipartisan victims’ rights legislation approved by Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Legislation to update Wisconsin’s state Constitution to ensure equal rights for crime victims has cleared a key State Senate committee in the first weeks of the 2019 legislative session. Introduced

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Rep. Subeck: Stands up for democracy; joins colleagues in introducing fresh start for Wisconsin legislation

CONTACT: Michael Tierney, 608-266-7521 (office)  MADISON – State Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) joined her Assembly Democratic Colleagues in introducing a package of good government bills today that will provide a fresh start for Wisconsin during this legislative session. “The people of Wisconsin want clean and open government, and fairness in

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Rep. Shankland: To hold office hours on Saturday

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland (608) 267-9649 Location will be at the Stevens Point Area Winter Farmers Market STEVENS POINT – Representative Katrina Shankland (D–Stevens Point) is pleased to announce her upcoming office hours this Saturday, January 19 at the Stevens Point Area Winter Farmers Market. Rep. Shankland hosts office hours

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AG Kaul: Announces judgment requiring Milwaukee County health care provider Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Inc. to pay $360,000 in forfeitures, fees and costs related to hazardous waste

MADISON — Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced that his office has obtained a judgment against Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Inc., requiring it to pay $360,000 in forfeitures, court costs, surcharges, and attorney fees for violations of Wisconsin’s hazardous waste statutes and regulations at the Froedtert Hospital located in Milwaukee

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Rep. Magnafici: Testifies in support of protecting insurance coverage for Wisconsin residents with preexisting conditions

CONTACT: Rep. Gae Magnafici (608) 266-2365 MADISON – Representative Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) testified in support of protecting insurance coverage for Wisconsin residents with preexisting conditions before the Assembly Committee on Health. Rep. Magnafici is a co-author of the legislation, which is Assembly Bill 1. The following is her prepared testimony.

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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Finishes 2018 with nearly a half-billion dollars in single family lending

Contact: Kevin Fischer, WHEDA, 414-227-2295 or 608-354-3580, kevin.fischer@wheda.com Largest amount of WHEDA lending since 2008 housing crisis Madison – In calendar year 2018, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) provided mortgages to 3,918 individuals and families totaling $497.6 million. This is the best WHEDA single family lending volume

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Congressional Progressive Caucus applauds court decision on 2020 census citizenship question

Contact: Ron Boehmer, 202-225-2906 Vedant Patel, 202-379-6013 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement on the federal court decision blocking the Trump Administration’s decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. “Political ploys, like questioning citizenship

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