THU PM Update: Evers re-appoints 67 after lame-duck ruling

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Tony Evers today moved to re-appoint many of the people he sought to pull off state boards and commissions last week even as the attorney for GOP lawmakers suggested the guv was violating an “unambiguous court order” in doing so. In all, Evers announced 67 appointments, all of whom were on the list of 82 he rescinded last week … Please log in to access subscriber content.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 *

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Statement on the observation of National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Tomorrow, the country will come together to observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement: “Today and every day, we honor the service and sacrifice of Wisconsin’s Vietnam War Veterans. Many of our Vietnam Veterans were treated poorly when they returned home, and we need to continue to rectify that,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “All of our Servicemembers and Veterans have earned and deserve our upmost respect. National Vietnam War Veterans Day is another important way to honor the brave men and women who defend our freedoms.” In

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WisPolitics Midday: Mar. 28, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Rulings for both sides in the lawsuits surrounding the “lame duck legislation” passed last year. Announcements starting for candidates in the NEXT WI Supreme Court election. New TV ads released in the current race for the WI Supreme Court.

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Disability Rights Wisconsin: Turn out the disability vote April 2nd

Contact: Barbara Beckert Barbara.beckert@drwi.org 414-292-2724 The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is working to ensure a strong turnout of voters with disabilities at the polls, and to address barriers that voters with disabilities may encounter when exercising this important civil right. People with disabilities accounted for over 35 million eligible voters in 2016, according to Rutgers University. That figure jumps to over 62 million eligible voters when you count family members in the same household – over 25% of eligible voters. Although the impact of the disability vote is significant, voter participation among people with disabilities decreased in recent presidential elections

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Explore Wisconsin’s role in the Suffrage Movement at a new exhibit in the State Capitol Rotunda

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society recently installed a large paneled exhibit, “The Women’s Hour Has Struck, Wisconsin: The First State to Ratify the 19th Amendment,” in the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda. The exhibit, which centers on the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote features images and copies of original documents in the Society’s’ vast collection. It explores the origins of the movement, a suffrage timeline, the 1912 referendum, Wisconsin’s role in the ratification, how the 19th amendment was passed, important Wisconsin women to the suffrage moment and the aftermath. “Not everyone

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Announces $4.3 million grant to Arcadia to protect businesses from flooding

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Arcadia – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced that the city of Arcadia received a $4.3 million grant from the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The grant will be used to improve storm water management infrastructure and prevent flooding to commercial areas. “Wisconsinites are strong, but the damage done by repetitive flooding takes a toll on local businesses and Wisconsin families. This grant from the Department of Commerce will give Arcadia’s storm water management system the updates it needs to protect the city from flood damage, and give economic security to workers and businesses

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Democrats vote against Duffy’s amendment to keep marijuana away from schools

Contact: Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in the House Financial Services Committee, Democrats voted down Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy’s amendment to prevent financial institutions for providing financial assistance to cannabis-related businesses that are near schools. Read the Amendment HERE or below. “SEC. 10. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FINANCIAL SERV- ICES TO CANNABIS-RELATED LEGITIMATE BUSINESSES LOCATED IN CERTAIN AREAS. “A depository institution may not provide financial services to a cannabis-related legitimate business that is located within 1000 feet of a school, youth center, public park, child care facility, housing facility owned by a public housing authority, civic center, or designated ‘‘drug-free’’ zone.” Click HERE to

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Sen. Darling, Rep. Nygren: JFC Co-Chairs announce budget public hearings

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 MADISON – On Thursday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), the Co-Chairs of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee, released the following times and locations for public hearings on the 2019-21 State Budget: Friday, April 5 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Pontiac Convention Center 2809 North Pontiac Drive Janesville, WI Wednesday, April 10 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Oak Creek Community Center 8580 South Howell Avenue Oak Creek, WI Monday, April 15 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) University of Wisconsin-River Falls University Center Riverview Ballroom #260

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Joins bipartisan push for trauma-informed care, joins TIC Caucus

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil co-authored a bipartisan letter calling for federal funds to address trauma-informed care. Steil also joined the Trauma-Informed Care Caucus spearheaded by former Wisconsin First Lady Tonette Walker and co-chaired by Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08). “Trauma-informed care gives Southeast Wisconsin the knowledge and tools to better serve the most vulnerable in our community. Wisconsin is a national leader in trauma-informed care thanks to the work of Mrs. Tonette Walker,” said Steil.“This critical funding will allow schools and communities to support children and families dealing with trauma. It also gives states the ability to innovate

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THU PM Update: Evers re-appoints 67 after lame-duck ruling

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Tony Evers today moved to re-appoint many of the people he sought to pull off state boards and commissions last week even as the attorney for GOP lawmakers suggested the guv was violating an “unambiguous court order” in doing so. In all,

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WisPolitics Midday: Mar. 28, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Rulings for both sides in the lawsuits surrounding the “lame duck legislation” passed last year. Announcements starting for candidates in the NEXT WI Supreme Court election. New TV ads released in the current race for the WI Supreme Court.

Read More »

Disability Rights Wisconsin: Turn out the disability vote April 2nd

Contact: Barbara Beckert Barbara.beckert@drwi.org 414-292-2724 The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is working to ensure a strong turnout of voters with disabilities at the polls, and to address barriers that voters with disabilities may encounter when exercising this important civil right. People with disabilities accounted for over 35 million eligible voters

Read More »

Wisconsin Historical Society: Explore Wisconsin’s role in the Suffrage Movement at a new exhibit in the State Capitol Rotunda

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society recently installed a large paneled exhibit, “The Women’s Hour Has Struck, Wisconsin: The First State to Ratify the 19th Amendment,” in the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda. The exhibit, which centers on the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, giving women the

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Announces $4.3 million grant to Arcadia to protect businesses from flooding

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Arcadia – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced that the city of Arcadia received a $4.3 million grant from the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The grant will be used to improve storm water management infrastructure and prevent flooding to commercial areas. “Wisconsinites are

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Democrats vote against Duffy’s amendment to keep marijuana away from schools

Contact: Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in the House Financial Services Committee, Democrats voted down Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy’s amendment to prevent financial institutions for providing financial assistance to cannabis-related businesses that are near schools. Read the Amendment HERE or below. “SEC. 10. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FINANCIAL SERV- ICES TO CANNABIS-RELATED

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Sen. Darling, Rep. Nygren: JFC Co-Chairs announce budget public hearings

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 MADISON – On Thursday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), the Co-Chairs of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee, released the following times and locations for public hearings on the 2019-21 State Budget:

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Joins bipartisan push for trauma-informed care, joins TIC Caucus

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil co-authored a bipartisan letter calling for federal funds to address trauma-informed care. Steil also joined the Trauma-Informed Care Caucus spearheaded by former Wisconsin First Lady Tonette Walker and co-chaired by Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08). “Trauma-informed care gives Southeast Wisconsin the knowledge and

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