May 2019

Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Washburn County Circuit Court Judge

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Washburn County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Eugene D. Harrington’s retirement, effective August 2, 2019. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2020. The application form for this position can be found on the “Apply to Serve” page on Gov. Evers’ website at evers.wi.gov. Click the application form link for “Judge or Justice” and send a completed application toGOVJudicialAppointments@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on June 14, 2019. Potential applicants with questions

Rep. Macco: Supports investments made in K-12 public schools

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Rep. Sanfelippo: Road to Sustainability Package merits consideration

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Dairy Farmers of WI election results announced

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Wisconsin Independent Business: 42 percent increase in taxpayer funded work awarded to out-of-state contractors

Thursday, May 30, 2019

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Sen. Shilling, Rep. Hintz: Democratic lawmakers demand action to protect Wisconsin farmers

Thursday, May 30, 2019

WisPolitics Midday: May 30, 2019

Thursday, May 30, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: DOJ report says the effort to clear past assault kits led to delays in ongoing cases. Assembly committee approves a pair of bills that stiffens penalties for drunk driving.

Abele campaign: Six state legislative Democrats endorse Chris Abele for re-election

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Rep. Vining: Appointed to Task Force on Adoption

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Calls on Congress to protect DREAMers

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Rep. Plumer: Appointed to adoption task force

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Sen. Tiffany Statement on Hunting Fee Increase

Thursday, May 30, 2019

THU News Summary: Sexual assault kit tests delayed hundreds of active cases

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** June 13: WisPolitics.com luncheon: The future of transportation funding in Wisconsin Transportation funding has become one of the key debating points in the two-year state budget making its way through the Legislature. Gov. Tony Evers proposed an 8-cent-a gallon increase in the gas tax plus while getting rid of the… 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

DOJ report: Effort to clear sexual assault kit backlog delayed testing in nearly 350 active cases

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Efforts by the state crime lab to trim a backlog of untested sexual assault kits led to delays in testing DNA in nearly 350 active cases, a new Department of Justice report says. The state began to clear that backlog — which peaked at over 6,800 untested kits, some of which dated back to the 1980s — after the DOJ in 2015 received a $4 million federal grant. While most of the work has been outsou… 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

Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Introduces new hires

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Contact: Katie Crawley May 30, 2019 608-266-4611 Today, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced three new hires: two Deputy Mayors and an Executive Assistant. “I am excited to announce these new employees in the Mayor’s Office as we continue to build a strong team to support smart, effective government and policymaking in Madison,” said Mayor Rhodes-Conway. “Everyone in my office will focus on collaboration, equity and community engagement, in addition to being assigned to one of my specific priorities including housing, transit and climate resilience.” Dr. Linda Vakunta joins the Mayor’s Office to assist with housing and human services with more