U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces Student and Teacher Safety Act

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today introduced the Student and Teacher Safety Act. This bill would allow schools more flexibility with existing federal funds to make physical safety improvements to campus facilities, support local education programs aimed at improving school safety and security and assist in coordination between schools and local law enforcement to identify threats. “Students and teachers have the right to feel safe in school. But, we still have work to do in preparing schools to properly identify and respond to violent individuals.” Said Grothman. “The Student and Teacher Safety Act will make it possible for our

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Senate Republicans rebuff attempt to add Kaepernick to Black History Month resolution

Dem Sens. Lena Taylor and LaTonya Johnson — the only African-Americans serving in the Senate — ripped into their white GOP colleagues today, questioning their audacity to dictate who was acceptable to honor on a resolution proclaiming February Black History Month. Taylor, D-Milwaukee, accused her GOP colleagues of believing they were best suited to decide for African-Americans who they should value and which forms of protest are acceptable as they rebuffed an attempt to restore former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick to the resolution. She recounted a long history of racial disparities in Wisconsin and the nation in challenging her GOP

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Rep. Nygren: Hosts local law enforcement meeting

Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), author of 30 bipartisan bills aimed at combating our states opioid epidemic released the following statement: “Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) and law enforcement from communities around Northeastern Wisconsin to discuss Michigan’s legalization of recreational marijuana and how it will impact border communities.” “Given our proximity to Michigan, I felt it was important to convene a meeting with law enforcement officials to gather input on the new challenges they will be facing and how we can support them as they continue

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Alliant Energy: Chairman and CEO Patricia L. Kampling announces retirement; John O. Larsen named new chairman and CEO, appointed to Board of Directors

Media contact: Scott Reigstad (608) 458-3145 Investor Relations contact: Susan Gille (608) 458-3956 MADISON, Wis. – February 13, 2019 – Alliant Energy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Patricia L. Kampling announced her intent to retire from the company effective July 1, 2019. Kampling has been with Alliant Energy since 2005 and has served as Chairman and CEO since 2012. The Board of Directors appointed Alliant Energy President and Chief Operating Officer John O. Larsen to succeed Kampling. Larsen was also appointed as a member of the Board of Directors effective February 13, 2019. Larsen will become Chief Executive Officer, President

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WILL: 1 Year Later: Religious-themed valentines STILL cannot be freely distributed at tech college

WILL produces new video showing Polly innocently handing out Valentines, files for summary judgment  The Story:  On Valentine’s Day 2018, officials at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (“NWTC”) stopped student Polly Olsen from peacefully distributing religiously-themed Valentines on campus. NWTC accused Polly of violating its “Public Assembly Policy,” which limits free speech to a tiny area of campus and requires advance permission from officials before the area may even be used. In response, WILL filed a federal lawsuit explaining that NWTC’s policy unconstitutionally restricts the First Amendment rights of its students. But another Valentine’s Day is almost here, and Polly still doesn’t

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Reps. Brandtjen and Dittrich: Legislators want age requirement to purchase vaping supplies

Rep. Brandtjen (608) 267-2367 Cell – (414) 915-8425 Madison- State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) along with State Representative Barb Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) and State Senator Andre Jacque (R-DePere) are introducing legislation aimed at restricting access to vaping supplies and other paraphernalia for minors under the age of 18. “Vaping has kids thinking that smoking is cool again,” said State Representative Janel Brandtjen. “We need to give law enforcement the necessary tools to curtail this trend,” she added. The legislation comes after law enforcement agencies and other municipal leaders have begun to voice their concerns about the alarming increase in youth

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WED PM Update: Dems slam Republicans over Black History Month resolution

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem Sens. Lena Taylor and LaTonya Johnson — the only African-Americans in the Senate — ripped into their white GOP colleagues today, challenging their “audacity” in dictating who was acceptable to be honored in a February Black History Month resolution. Taylor, D-Milwaukee, accused her GOP colleagues of believing they were be… 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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Dept. of Workforce Development: Secretary Frostman releases statement regarding Shopko closures 

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today received 11 Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notices (WARN) from Shopko Stores Operating Company, LLC, showing that over 575 hardworking Wisconsinites will lose their employment at 11 Shopko stores statewide. DWD Secretary-Designee Caleb Frostman released the following statement in response to the announced closures: “Shopko has been a Wisconsin institution for more than 50 years and these closures will undoubtedly change the fabric of multiple Wisconsin communities. The Department of Workforce Development has been in communication with Shopko officials to

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Clean Wisconsin: Statement on governor’s pledge for funding SWIGG study, well compensation grant program

Contact: Amber Meyer Smith, Vice President of Government Relations, (608) 251-7020 x16 or asmith@cleanwisconsin.org MADISON, WI — Amber Meyer Smith, Clean Wisconsin’s Vice President of Government Relations, made the following statement on Governor Evers’ proposal to spend $75,000 for the Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology (SWIGG) study and increase funding for the Well Compensation Grant Program: “Clean drinking water for everyone in our state means making sure families living with contaminated water are helped immediately. It means having water protections in place to prevent future pollution, and it means making an investment in adequate resources for those whose job it

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Hosts 2019 National History Day south central region event in Madison

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Madison, Wis. – The 2019 National History Day South Central Wisconsin regional contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Historical Society will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at University of Wisconsin – Madison. The 2019 theme is, “Triumph & Tragedy in History.” “The National History Day Wisconsin regional contests are a great way to showcase talent from area students,” said Jenny Kalvaitis, National History Day coordinator. “This program teaches students how to develop skills in writing and research as well as how to think critically.” This year’s theme, Conflict & Compromise in History, requires students

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Secretary-designee Frostman participants in Take Your Legislator to Work event on Capitol square

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce   Secretary job shadows five individuals with disabilities working at three downtown businesses MADISON – Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-Designee Caleb Frostman today participated in a Take Your Legislator to Work Event on Madison’s Capitol Square job shadowing five individuals who are employed in community-integrated settings earning minimum wage or above. All five individuals are former DWD Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) consumers and achieved their employment goals in part due to the supports provided by DVR and partner agencies. “Individuals with disabilities are a vital segment

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Dept. of Revenue: Franklin woman pleads guilty to felony tax evasion

CONTACT:  Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov Connie L. Larmon, formerly known as Connie L. Huggins, plead guilty in Milwaukee County court last week to two felony counts of Filing a False tax return, one felony count of Theft by Employee, and one felony count of Fraudulent use of a Credit Card.  Larmon, a Franklin resident, was sentenced to three years in prison and seven and a half years of probation for charges relating to tax evasion and embezzlement of $452,000 from her employer.  She was also sentenced to $406,000 in court ordered restitution to her former employer and $20,275

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End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: Armslist case to be heard by Wisconsin Supreme Court, domestic violence programs sign brief to increase accountability and justice

CONTACT: Chase Tarrier, Public Policy Coordinator End Domestic Abuse WI chaset@endabusewi.org, 608.237.3985 Madison — On Thursday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Yasmeen Daniel v. Armslist, LLC et al. In an amicus brief, over 40 victim advocacy organizations say the court’s decision could have life and death consequences for victims of domestic abuse. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence on behalf of Yasmeen Daniel against Armslist.com, the company that facilitated an illegal gun sale which led to the death of Daniel’s mother during the Azana Spa Shooting in

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Issue statement on U.S. Senate vote to reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org MADISON – In response to U.S. Senate passage of S. 47, the public lands package, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), among other provisions, Wisconsin Conservation Voters Executive Director Kerry Schumann issued this statement: “From the soaring mountaintops of the Rockies to your local Lion’s Park, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has been improving our country and communities since 1964. Be it Janesville or Racine, Dodgeville or Bayfield, the Ice Age Trail or the Apostle Islands – the LWCF

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces Student and Teacher Safety Act

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today introduced the Student and Teacher Safety Act. This bill would allow schools more flexibility with existing federal funds to make physical safety improvements to campus facilities, support local education programs aimed at improving school safety and security and assist in coordination between

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Rep. Nygren: Hosts local law enforcement meeting

Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), author of 30 bipartisan bills aimed at combating our states opioid epidemic released the following statement: “Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) and law enforcement from communities around Northeastern Wisconsin to discuss

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Alliant Energy: Chairman and CEO Patricia L. Kampling announces retirement; John O. Larsen named new chairman and CEO, appointed to Board of Directors

Media contact: Scott Reigstad (608) 458-3145 Investor Relations contact: Susan Gille (608) 458-3956 MADISON, Wis. – February 13, 2019 – Alliant Energy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Patricia L. Kampling announced her intent to retire from the company effective July 1, 2019. Kampling has been with Alliant Energy since 2005

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WILL: 1 Year Later: Religious-themed valentines STILL cannot be freely distributed at tech college

WILL produces new video showing Polly innocently handing out Valentines, files for summary judgment  The Story:  On Valentine’s Day 2018, officials at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (“NWTC”) stopped student Polly Olsen from peacefully distributing religiously-themed Valentines on campus. NWTC accused Polly of violating its “Public Assembly Policy,” which limits free speech

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WED PM Update: Dems slam Republicans over Black History Month resolution

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem Sens. Lena Taylor and LaTonya Johnson — the only African-Americans in the Senate — ripped into their white GOP colleagues today, challenging their “audacity” in dictating who was acceptable to be honored in a February Black History Month resolution. Taylor, D-Milwaukee,

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Secretary Frostman releases statement regarding Shopko closures 

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today received 11 Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notices (WARN) from Shopko Stores Operating Company, LLC, showing that over 575 hardworking Wisconsinites will lose their employment at 11 Shopko stores statewide.

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Clean Wisconsin: Statement on governor’s pledge for funding SWIGG study, well compensation grant program

Contact: Amber Meyer Smith, Vice President of Government Relations, (608) 251-7020 x16 or asmith@cleanwisconsin.org MADISON, WI — Amber Meyer Smith, Clean Wisconsin’s Vice President of Government Relations, made the following statement on Governor Evers’ proposal to spend $75,000 for the Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology (SWIGG) study and increase funding

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Hosts 2019 National History Day south central region event in Madison

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Madison, Wis. – The 2019 National History Day South Central Wisconsin regional contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Historical Society will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at University of Wisconsin – Madison. The 2019 theme is, “Triumph & Tragedy in History.” “The National History

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Secretary-designee Frostman participants in Take Your Legislator to Work event on Capitol square

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce   Secretary job shadows five individuals with disabilities working at three downtown businesses MADISON – Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-Designee Caleb Frostman today participated in a Take Your Legislator to Work Event on Madison’s Capitol Square job

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Dept. of Revenue: Franklin woman pleads guilty to felony tax evasion

CONTACT:  Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov Connie L. Larmon, formerly known as Connie L. Huggins, plead guilty in Milwaukee County court last week to two felony counts of Filing a False tax return, one felony count of Theft by Employee, and one felony count of Fraudulent use of a

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End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: Armslist case to be heard by Wisconsin Supreme Court, domestic violence programs sign brief to increase accountability and justice

CONTACT: Chase Tarrier, Public Policy Coordinator End Domestic Abuse WI chaset@endabusewi.org, 608.237.3985 Madison — On Thursday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Yasmeen Daniel v. Armslist, LLC et al. In an amicus brief, over 40 victim advocacy organizations say the court’s decision could have life and death

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Issue statement on U.S. Senate vote to reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org MADISON – In response to U.S. Senate passage of S. 47, the public lands package, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), among other provisions, Wisconsin Conservation Voters Executive Director Kerry Schumann

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