Gov. Evers: Creates Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443     MADISON – Governor Tony Evers has signed executive order #11 establishing a Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving in Wisconsin. “Caregivers provide critically important services and are often the unsung heroes, supporting and caring for friends and

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‘Wisconsin and the World’ conference

Contact: Melissa Anderson, andersonmk@ripon.edu, 920-748-8365 or 608-658-9997 RIPON — “Wisconsin and the World,” featuring leading experts in national security, international relations, foreign policy, domestic energy and economics, will be held April 13 at Ripon College. Presenters include former CIA Director

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Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance open meeting

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has posted an open meeting notice. See the details of the meeting at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/OpenMtgNotices.aspx. MEETING: Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund/Wisconsin Health Care Liability Insurance Plan Claims Committee Meeting DATE:                   Thursday, February 21, 2019

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Republican legislators: Call for criminal justice reform

Contact: Tyler Clark (507) 822-0172 La Crosse – Local law enforcement leaders today joined area Republican lawmakers to unveil a package of initiatives focused on improving the criminal justice system. These initiatives present comprehensive reforms that directly address an individual’s

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Gov. Evers: Creates Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443     MADISON – Governor Tony Evers has signed executive order #11 establishing a Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving in Wisconsin. “Caregivers provide critically important services and are often the unsung heroes, supporting and caring for friends and loved ones so they can stay in their homes and

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League of Women Voters Milwaukee public program on immigration policies

Contacts: Eloisa Gómez, chair, Latinx Voter Outreach Team/Comité por el Voto Latino, 414-294-0555 or gomez.eloisa11@gmail.com; Peggy Creer, president 414-232-1138 or peggy.creer@gmail.com League of Women Voters March 2 Public Program: Immigration Policies – DACA and Keeping Families Together Milwaukee – Immigration reform is the topic of a public information forum presented

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on Governor Evers’ plan to legalize medical marijuana and decriminalize marijuana

Contact: Rep. Greta Neubauer, 608-237-9166 Rep.Neubauer@legis.wisconsin.gov MADISON – Today. Governor Tony Evers announced his plan to legalize marijuana for medical use and decriminalize marijuana under 25 grams in his proposed 2019-2020 biennial budget. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response. “Last fall, Racinians spoke loud and clear

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‘WisBiz: The Show’: Features software code group, Tech Metrics and latest Tom Still commentary

Contact: Tom Still or Julie Johnson at 608-442-7557 To learn more online: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Sean Roberts, director of state government affairs for code.org, a national group working in states such as Wisconsin to build the supply of young adults who are

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State Bar of Wisconsin: Statement on criminal justice package

CONTACT: Lisa Roys State Bar of Wisconsin (608) 250–6128 lroys@wisbar.org The State Bar of Wisconsin issued the following statement in response to the press conference today on criminal justice budget initiatives: The State Bar strongly supports pay progression for assistant district attorneys and public defenders, an increase in the rate

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‘Wisconsin and the World’ conference

Contact: Melissa Anderson, andersonmk@ripon.edu, 920-748-8365 or 608-658-9997 RIPON — “Wisconsin and the World,” featuring leading experts in national security, international relations, foreign policy, domestic energy and economics, will be held April 13 at Ripon College. Presenters include former CIA Director Jim Woolsey, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson and retired U.S.

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Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance open meeting

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has posted an open meeting notice. See the details of the meeting at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/OpenMtgNotices.aspx. MEETING: Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund/Wisconsin Health Care Liability Insurance Plan Claims Committee Meeting DATE:                   Thursday, February 21, 2019 TIME:                   10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. LOCATION:         Office of the

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Rep. Sanfelippo: Slams Gov. Evers’ plan for marijuana decriminalization

Contact: Rep. Joe Sanfelippo Rep.Sanfelippo@legis.wi.gov 608.266.0620 Sanfelippo cites overwhelming scientific research on health dangers of marijuana Madison, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers announced plans to include a proposal in his budget to decriminalize the use of marijuana and legalize it for medical purposes. In response to the Governor’s call for

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Republican legislators: Call for criminal justice reform

Contact: Tyler Clark (507) 822-0172 La Crosse – Local law enforcement leaders today joined area Republican lawmakers to unveil a package of initiatives focused on improving the criminal justice system. These initiatives present comprehensive reforms that directly address an individual’s access to a fair trial and re-entry into the workforce.

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Evers pushes marijuana proposal as Republicans raise doubts

Gov. Tony Evers says 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, which Evers plans to address as part of his upcoming budget. He

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