WED PM Update: Planned Parenthood sues to overturn abortion restrictions

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Planned Parenthood is suing to overturn parts of a 2012 law that restricted women’s access to medication-induced abortions. The suit also seeks to overturn a provision in state law that only lets doctors perform an abortion. The suit, filed in federal court today in Madison, targets laws that prevent a nurse practitioner or nur… 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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Clean Wisconsin: High stakes for Wisconsin’s water

Contact:  Evan Feinauer, Staff Attorney, (608) 251-7020 ext. 21 or efeinauer@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin stressed the implications for Wisconsin’s water in two legal cases against the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that were certified to the State Supreme Court on Wednesday. “The Wisconsin Supreme Court now has the future of our water management in their hands,” said Evan Feinauer, Staff Attorney for Clean Wisconsin. “Both of these cases require the court to decide whether water will be protected for public benefit, or instead overused or polluted for the private gain of a

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Passes State Assembly Committee with overwhelming bipartisan support

Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com MADISON – Legislation to update Wisconsin’s state Constitution to ensure equal rights for crime victims has cleared legislative committees in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly and is now available for scheduling for a floor vote in each chamber. 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 of the aisle. The bill was approved

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Share your voice on a new state history museum

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Green Bay, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society will be visiting 40 communities in 2019 to hear from local residents about what they would like to see in a new, modern state history museum on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison and Green Bay will be the first stop on Thursday, January 31. “The new museum will be about more than bricks and mortar,” said Christian Overland, Ruth and Hartley Barker Director of the Wisconsin Historical Society. “The new museum will reach all 72 counties and represent all Wisconsinites. Communities will be able to share their

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Rep. Felzkowski: Local business nominated for Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year

Contact: Rep. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – Representative Felzkowski (R-Irma) expressed her excitement following the announcement that Mitchell Metal Products in Merrill was nominated for the 31st Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards: “I want to congratulate Mitchell Metal Products for the tremendous honor of this nomination. Manufacturing continues to be a cornerstone of our state and companies such as Mitchell Metal Products are vital to the continued success of rural Wisconsin’s business communities.” Mitchell Metal Products was established in 1954 as a family business and has grown to be an international supplier of high-quality metal products to manufacturers throughout

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to end sanctuary cities

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) has introduced the Ending Sanctuary Cities Act. This bill will put more pressure on states to follow federal laws by making them choose between receiving federal grant money and continuing to unlawfully harbor illegal immigrants. The Secretary of Homeland Security would be required to submit delinquent jurisdictions to Congress. Additionally, individual law enforcement officers in these “sanctuary cities” will be protected from discharge or discrimination from any state or local government “Our job is to keep Americans safe and our country secure, and so-called sanctuary cities impede our ability

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WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 16, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Surprising new fund-raising numbers in 2018 Gubernatorial race. An update on the campaign finance reports for the WI Supreme Court race. Marsy’s Law clears Senate committee.

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: Addressing homelessness through regional cooperation

MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin and other partners continue collaboration to connect individuals in encampments with permanent housing MILWAUKEE, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 – Following extensive regional cooperation to address the health, safety and housing needs of homeless individuals at outdoor encampments, Milwaukee County, the City of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin have made enormous progress in connecting individuals to permanent, supportive housing, County Executive Chris Abele announced on Wednesday. In recent months, a number of homeless residents had temporarily located near the interstate overpass at 6th and Clybourn Streets, drawing

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Leads Democrats in introducing bill to raise the minimum wage

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today joined House and Senate leadership to introduce the Raise the Wage Act of 2019. The bill would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour in 2024, index future minimum wage increases to median wage growth, and ensure all workers are paid at least the full federal minimum wage by phasing out the subminimum wages for tipped workers, youth workers, and workers with disabilities. Pocan joined U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor, Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Donald Norcross (NJ-01) in leading the introduction of the Raise the Wage

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Racine Common Council: Confirms Tara Coolidge as the next City Clerk

Contact: Shannon Powell 262.636.9266 Shannon.Powell@cityofracine.org Mayor Mason proud of the work Coolidge did as Deputy to earn promotion Racine – Last night, at the Racine Common Council meeting the Council approved the Mayoral appointment of Tara Coolidge as the City’s next City Clerk. “It is an honor to be selected to serve the City of Racine as City Clerk. As our City continues to grow and seizes on the opportunities before us, the Clerk’s office will strive to provide first class customer service, transparency and accountability with public records, and vows to continue the expansion of access to the ballot

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University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health: Innovative concept earns award from U.S. government

CONTACT:  Toni Morrissey (608) 263-3223 (608) 576-6456 tmorrissey@uwhealth.org                             Prototype app will be developed to help children with complex care needs MADISON, WI – A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin- School of Medicine and Public Health and the College of Engineering have won a share of a $100,000 award to develop technology for families caring at home for children with complex medical needs. The award comes from the Health Resources and Health Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau.  Only seven winners were selected nationally. Dr.

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WED PM Update: Planned Parenthood sues to overturn abortion restrictions

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Planned Parenthood is suing to overturn parts of a 2012 law that restricted women’s access to medication-induced abortions. The suit also seeks to overturn a provision in state law that only lets doctors perform an abortion. The suit, filed in federal court

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Clean Wisconsin: High stakes for Wisconsin’s water

Contact:  Evan Feinauer, Staff Attorney, (608) 251-7020 ext. 21 or efeinauer@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin stressed the implications for Wisconsin’s water in two legal cases against the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that were certified to the State Supreme Court on Wednesday. “The

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Passes State Assembly Committee with overwhelming bipartisan support

Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com MADISON – Legislation to update Wisconsin’s state Constitution to ensure equal rights for crime victims has cleared legislative committees in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly and is now available for scheduling for a floor vote in each chamber. Introduced for second consideration as  Assembly Joint Resolution

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Rep. Felzkowski: Local business nominated for Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year

Contact: Rep. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – Representative Felzkowski (R-Irma) expressed her excitement following the announcement that Mitchell Metal Products in Merrill was nominated for the 31st Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards: “I want to congratulate Mitchell Metal Products for the tremendous honor of this nomination. Manufacturing continues to

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to end sanctuary cities

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) has introduced the Ending Sanctuary Cities Act. This bill will put more pressure on states to follow federal laws by making them choose between receiving federal grant money and continuing to unlawfully harbor illegal immigrants. The Secretary of Homeland

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WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 16, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Surprising new fund-raising numbers in 2018 Gubernatorial race. An update on the campaign finance reports for the WI Supreme Court race. Marsy’s Law clears Senate committee.

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: Addressing homelessness through regional cooperation

MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin and other partners continue collaboration to connect individuals in encampments with permanent housing MILWAUKEE, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 – Following extensive regional cooperation to address the health, safety and housing needs of homeless individuals at outdoor encampments,

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Racine Common Council: Confirms Tara Coolidge as the next City Clerk

Contact: Shannon Powell 262.636.9266 Shannon.Powell@cityofracine.org Mayor Mason proud of the work Coolidge did as Deputy to earn promotion Racine – Last night, at the Racine Common Council meeting the Council approved the Mayoral appointment of Tara Coolidge as the City’s next City Clerk. “It is an honor to be selected

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