Marquette University faculty and graduate workers: Hold May Day rally, celebrating workers and demanding the administration’s written commitment to fair process in the midst of unionizing efforts

CONTACT:  Rachel Mann, (202) 740-4020, Rachel.Mann@SEIU.org MILWAUKEE- Today Marquette University non-tenure track (NTT) faculty and graduate workers rallied to demand that the administration issue a written commitment to a fair process to form their union and avoid procedural challenges, delays,

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Wisconsin DATCP: Nomination period open for WI Soybean Board

Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, Communications Specialist 608-224-5041, richard.hummell@wi.gov MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Board. Producers who grow and sell soybeans in Districts 3, 4

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Racine Mayor Mason: City and partners announce collaborative effort to launch a federally qualified health clinic at Julian Thomas Elementary

CONTACT: Shannon Powell 262-636-9266 City and RUSD partner on location to promote wrap around services for Community School Model Racine – Today, City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason was joined by Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, Racine Unified School District (RUSD) Superintendent Dr. Eric Gallien, Gateway Technical College President Dr. Bryan

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on Chabad of Poway Synagogue shooting

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released the following statement on the shooting that took place at the Chabad of Poway Synagogue in California: “It goes without saying that the shooting in the Chabad of Poway Synagogue should be condemned in the strongest possible

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Voces de la Frontera: Thousands join Day Without Latinx and Immigrants strikes to restore driver licenses for all in Wisconsin

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 Photos here and here. Video here and here.   The Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda during the May 1st Day Without Latinxs & Immigrants. Photo: Voces de la Frontera, 5/1/2019.   MADISON, WISCONSIN – On Wednesday, May 1st, thousands of people marched on the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison as part of the

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THU News Summary: Evers signs bill naming I-41 interchange after Ellis; JFC to kill guv’s Medicaid expansion plan, pot proposal

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Local government – Agribusiness – Banking and investment – Civil liberties – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Elections – Foxconn – Health care – Iowa

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Marquette University faculty and graduate workers: Hold May Day rally, celebrating workers and demanding the administration’s written commitment to fair process in the midst of unionizing efforts

CONTACT:  Rachel Mann, (202) 740-4020, Rachel.Mann@SEIU.org MILWAUKEE- Today Marquette University non-tenure track (NTT) faculty and graduate workers rallied to demand that the administration issue a written commitment to a fair process to form their union and avoid procedural challenges, delays, or union-busting tactics. In a display of overwhelming support, the

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Rep. Kolste: Bipartisan group of legislators propose updates to Wisconsin’s Clean Indoor Air law

Legislation would add e-cigarettes and marijuana to existing indoor smoking prohibition Madison, WI – Today, Representatives Debra Kolste (Janesville) and Jeffrey Mursau (Crivitz) joined Senators Fred Risser (Madison) and André Jacque (De Pere), to introduce a bill that would add vapor products, such as e-cigarettes, and marijuana to the state’s indoor smoking

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Joins Rep. Krishnamoorthi to hold Middle Class Jobs Caucus roundtable on workforce development

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, co-chairs of the Middle Class Jobs Caucus, Bryan Steil (R-WI) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), held their first roundtable discussion titled Investing in America’s Workforce.   “I’ve heard from job creators in Southeast Wisconsin about the need to give our workers the resources and skills to fill

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Dane County: Awards over $139,933 in grants to local arts organizations

Contact: Ariana Vruwink 608-267-8823 Dane Arts Awards 69 Grants Supporting Arts and Cultural Activities Countywide with Public-Private Funds Dozens of local organizations that promote community arts, history, and culture are receiving “Dane Arts” grants, County Executive Joe Parisi and the Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission announced today. Sixty-five project

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Dairy Business Association: Wisconsin farm groups see Dairy Innovation Hub as vital to future

Contact: Jamie Mara, director of public relations Dairy Business Association (920) 209-3990 | jmara@dairyforward.com    State bill would boost investment in world-class research MADISON, Wis. — Calling the need for next-generation dairy research critical, five Wisconsin farm groups today urged state lawmakers to increase investment in scientists and supporting facilities at

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Rep. Subeck: During World Immunization Week, Rep. Subeck pledges support for eliminating personal conviction exemption for immunizations

CONTACT: Lisa Subeck, 608-266-7521(office) MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) pledged support for Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz’s (D-Oshkosh) proposal to eliminate the personal conviction exemption for immunizations. The proposal was unveiled during World Immunization Week (April 24-30), a week to promote the use of vaccines to protect people

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Wisconsin DATCP: Nomination period open for WI Soybean Board

Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, Communications Specialist 608-224-5041, richard.hummell@wi.gov MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Board. Producers who grow and sell soybeans in Districts 3, 4 and 5 are eligible to nominate producers or to be

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