MON PM Update — 18 Feb. 2019 From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today said his plan to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana would help address “racial disparities, economic inequity, and cycles of poverty” statewide. This came
Contact: (608) 267-7669 Milwaukee—Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on Gov. Evers plan to legalize medical marijuana, decriminalize small amounts of marijuana and expunge the records of those convicted with possession of small amounts of marijuana: “I’m so
Rep. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – Earlier today, Wisconsin Assembly Republicans introduced a package of budget initiatives designed to reform the criminal justice system in Wisconsin. Rep Felzkowski (R-Irma) expressed her support for these reforms designed to keep communities
MILWAUKEE — Joanne Lipman, best-selling author and former USA Today editor-in-chief, will deliver a keynote address titled “After #MeToo: What’s Next” at Marquette University’s Alumni Memorial Union, Monaghan Ballroom, 3rd floor on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 3:30 p.m. She will
Contact: Shannon Webb, phone 608-318-0700 or email shannon@incontrolwisconsin.org Employing Young Adults with Barriers: Finding Workforce Solutions, A Community Conversation Stevens Point – The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities, Wisconsin Promise, a program administered by the Department of Workforce
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers highlights his plan to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. Assembly Republicans pitch plan to fund new Assistant DA positions.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul took action last week on the federal level to protect Wisconsin consumers. Attorney General Kaul commented, “The Wisconsin Department of Justice takes seriously its role in protecting consumers and taxpayers. Last week, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI–“Governor Evers is doing the right thing for Wisconsinites by moving forward to legalize medical marijuana. Families in Wisconsin deserve the right to legally access medical marijuana to alleviate a wide variety of symptoms related to medical conditions, such
For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement concerning Governor Evers’ marijuana proposal that was released to the media. “Without having specific details, his proposal appears to go too far.
Contact: (608) 266-2540 Madison – Rep. Born joined his Assembly Republican colleagues to call on Governor Evers to include a number of criminal justice initiatives in his upcoming budget. Lawmakers came together at six locations across the state to outline
CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison – Today, Assembly Republicans announced a package of criminal justice investments they hope to work on with Governor Tony Evers during the biennial budget process. In a series of press conferences across
For more information, please contact: Nick Novak, 608.258.3400 State Chamber Urges Gov. Evers to Rethink Path to Legalization MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state’s largest business association – urged Gov. Tony Evers on Monday to rethink
Contact: Lisa Olson 608-277-7477 Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) is pleased to support LRB-1947, which provides for the licensure of dental therapists in Wisconsin as one way of improving access to oral health care in
Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov 608-266-5490 MADISON – Governor Evers and Democratic legislators are pushing to expand access to comprehensive care through the use of medical marijuana. In his 2019-21 State Budget, Gov. Evers plans to include provisions to legalize physician-supervised
Contact: Rep. Steineke (608) 266-2401 GREEN BAY – Assembly Republicans from northeast Wisconsin gathered alongside area law enforcement leaders today for a press conference to unveil a package of criminal justice initiatives. The comprehensive reforms aim to improve the system
For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) is calling for a comprehensive package of criminal justice reforms to be included in the governor’s budget proposal. Assembly Republicans put forward these proposals at six press
MON PM Update — 18 Feb. 2019 From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today said his plan to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana would help address “racial disparities, economic inequity, and cycles of poverty” statewide. This came as part of the administration’s rollout of a marijuana overhaul,
Contact: (608) 267-7669 Milwaukee—Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on Gov. Evers plan to legalize medical marijuana, decriminalize small amounts of marijuana and expunge the records of those convicted with possession of small amounts of marijuana: “I’m so thankful to the governor and my fellow legislators who have
Rep. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – Earlier today, Wisconsin Assembly Republicans introduced a package of budget initiatives designed to reform the criminal justice system in Wisconsin. Rep Felzkowski (R-Irma) expressed her support for these reforms designed to keep communities safe: “The Assembly Republicans just announced our support for common
MILWAUKEE — Joanne Lipman, best-selling author and former USA Today editor-in-chief, will deliver a keynote address titled “After #MeToo: What’s Next” at Marquette University’s Alumni Memorial Union, Monaghan Ballroom, 3rd floor on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 3:30 p.m. She will also sign copies of her best-selling book, That’s What She
Contact: Shannon Webb, phone 608-318-0700 or email shannon@incontrolwisconsin.org Employing Young Adults with Barriers: Finding Workforce Solutions, A Community Conversation Stevens Point – The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities, Wisconsin Promise, a program administered by the Department of Workforce Development, and Opportunity Development Centers, Inc. (ODC) are hosting a
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers highlights his plan to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. Assembly Republicans pitch plan to fund new Assistant DA positions.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul took action last week on the federal level to protect Wisconsin consumers. Attorney General Kaul commented, “The Wisconsin Department of Justice takes seriously its role in protecting consumers and taxpayers. Last week, Wisconsin signed on to a letter in support of rules that
Milwaukee, WI–“Governor Evers is doing the right thing for Wisconsinites by moving forward to legalize medical marijuana. Families in Wisconsin deserve the right to legally access medical marijuana to alleviate a wide variety of symptoms related to medical conditions, such as cancer, glaucoma, and seizures. Patients that need medication should
For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement concerning Governor Evers’ marijuana proposal that was released to the media. “Without having specific details, his proposal appears to go too far. It makes it easier to get recreational marijuana and provides
Contact: (608) 266-2540 Madison – Rep. Born joined his Assembly Republican colleagues to call on Governor Evers to include a number of criminal justice initiatives in his upcoming budget. Lawmakers came together at six locations across the state to outline their priorities for the upcoming budget. Joining Rep. Born in
CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison – Today, Assembly Republicans announced a package of criminal justice investments they hope to work on with Governor Tony Evers during the biennial budget process. In a series of press conferences across the state, Assembly Republicans stated their intention to advocate for
For more information, please contact: Nick Novak, 608.258.3400 State Chamber Urges Gov. Evers to Rethink Path to Legalization MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state’s largest business association – urged Gov. Tony Evers on Monday to rethink his plan to decriminalize marijuana for recreational use. Not only
Contact: Lisa Olson 608-277-7477 Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) is pleased to support LRB-1947, which provides for the licensure of dental therapists in Wisconsin as one way of improving access to oral health care in Wisconsin. WPHCA is the member association for Wisconsin’s 17 Community
Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov 608-266-5490 MADISON – Governor Evers and Democratic legislators are pushing to expand access to comprehensive care through the use of medical marijuana. In his 2019-21 State Budget, Gov. Evers plans to include provisions to legalize physician-supervised access to medical marijuana, and remove barriers to cannabidiol (CBD
Contact: Rep. Steineke (608) 266-2401 GREEN BAY – Assembly Republicans from northeast Wisconsin gathered alongside area law enforcement leaders today for a press conference to unveil a package of criminal justice initiatives. The comprehensive reforms aim to improve the system from every angle, from fair and speedy trials to re-entry
For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) is calling for a comprehensive package of criminal justice reforms to be included in the governor’s budget proposal. Assembly Republicans put forward these proposals at six press conferences held around the state. The reforms make improvements throughout