WisPolitics Midday – August 7, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov Evers and Republican leaders are working to set up a meeting next week regarding gun violence. Evers Administration embraces cost-cutting measure that a DOT  secretary was opposed to a

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Event to focus on 2020 DNC business opportunities

A Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce event set for Aug. 16 is to focus on what the 2020 Democratic National Convention means for businesses. The event features Liz Gilbert, president of the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee. She is to discuss

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Dan O’Donnell: Much ado about something

One of the most tiresome and predictable refrains in the wake of a national tragedy is a call to “do something.” Generally speaking, this nebulous “something” is never clearly defined but nonetheless failure to do it is perceived as unacceptable.

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WED PM Update: Bill would end civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse, require clergy to report abuse allegations

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin’s civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases would be eliminated and clergy would be required to report allegations of sexual or physical assault against a child, under legislation Dem lawmakers unveiled today. Flanked by survivors of sexual assault by

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DOC: Secretary-Designee Carr appoints Ron Hermes as new Division of Juvenile Corrections administrator

Contact: Strategic Communications Office: 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON, WI – Today, the Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary-Designee Kevin Carr announced the appointment of Ron Hermes as the new Division of Juvenile Corrections (DJC) Administrator. Hermes will begin the role on August 19, 2019. “Our state is at a transformative crossroads for

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Gov. Evers: Launches back to school health resource for parents

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today launched a back to school webpage for parents to learn about resources to ensure their kids and families have a healthy start to the school year. The Department of Health Services’ (DHS) webpage contains essential information for parents about promoting

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Rep. Subeck: Joins Ohio, Texas state lawmakers in call for swift passage of strong state gun laws to stop gun violence

CONTACT: Lisa Subeck, 608-266-7521(office) (Nashville, TN) Today, State Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) joined fellow state lawmakers from across the U.S. to call for passage of commonsense state laws to stop gun violence. Subeck, a member of the American State Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention (ASLGVP), stood with legislative colleagues Ohio,

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WisPolitics Midday – August 7, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov Evers and Republican leaders are working to set up a meeting next week regarding gun violence. Evers Administration embraces cost-cutting measure that a DOT  secretary was opposed to a year ago. Former Gov Scott Walker joins another board.

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WisDOJ: Attorney General Kaul joins bipartisan coalition of 43 Attorneys General urging video streaming industry to protect young viewers from tobacco

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general in urging the streaming industry to limit tobacco use in their video content. Due to the growing use of tobacco products amongst teens, the attorneys general urge the streaming industry to take proactive

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Wisconsin National Guard Release: Communities, National Guard rally together to recover from devastating storms

CONTACT: Capt. Joe Trovato | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3048 To view html content with hi-res photos, copy and paste the following link in your browser: http://dma.wi.gov/DMA/news/2019news/19111 by Staff Sgt. Alexandria Hughes BALSAM LAKE, Wis. — Residents of Northern Wisconsin affected by the severe weather that swept across the state July 19-20

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Event to focus on 2020 DNC business opportunities

A Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce event set for Aug. 16 is to focus on what the 2020 Democratic National Convention means for businesses. The event features Liz Gilbert, president of the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee. She is to discuss the goals, mission and mechanics of the convention more broadly,

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Dan O’Donnell: Much ado about something

One of the most tiresome and predictable refrains in the wake of a national tragedy is a call to “do something.” Generally speaking, this nebulous “something” is never clearly defined but nonetheless failure to do it is perceived as unacceptable.

Read More »