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 clergy, Sen. Lena Taylor of Milwaukee and Reps. Chr… 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

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Pade campaign: Businessman & Kenosha native Josh Pade announces campaign for Congress in WI-01

Media Contact: Anton Sederquist ((608) 770-6887 or agsederq@gmail.com) or Kyle Johnson ((609) 321-3244 or kyleaveryjohnson95@gmail.com) Pade brings deep business experience & an outsider perspective to campaign Family ties to district date back to the 1830’s; grandmother worked as a Rosie the Riveter Pade pledges to refuse corporate PAC money Kenosha, WI – Businessman and Kenosha native Josh Pade today announced his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. Pade brings a proven record of success in business, a demonstrated commitment to public service and a deep family history in Racine County that dates back to the 1830’s. Josh Pade

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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 youth justice reform, so it was critical that we appoint a DJC leader who has a passion for being a champion for our state’s most vulnerable populations,” said Secretary-Designee Carr. “Ron not only has passion for this work, he has a proven track record to match.” Past winner of a

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Office here to help Wisconsin farmers dealing with crop loss from severe weather

Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov La Crosse, WI—Rep. Ron Kind is encouraging folks to contact his office for help securing assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) following months of extreme weather—including flooding, freezing rain, and extreme cold—that has caused crop loss for farmers in Wisconsin. At the end of July, the USDA announced that farms in the primary counties and those counties contiguous to such primary counties may be considered for certain assistance from the Farm Service Agency (FSA), including FSA emergency loans. The programs available to farmers can only be utilized if the Farm Service Agency

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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 kid’s physical health, accessing health care, understanding immunization requirements, accessing free or reduced school meals for qualified students, finding childcare services, supporting children living with mental health challenges, and encouraging healthy social behavior during the school year. “A kid’s ability to succeed in the classroom can be impacted by both

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Rep. Anderson: Introduces legislation to create a statewide fund for victims of gun violence

Contact: Joshua Miller Joshua.Miller@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 237-9147 Fitchburg – In the aftermath of the recent mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas that left at least 31 people dead and more than 50 wounded, Representative Jimmy Anderson along with Senator Lena Taylor is introducing legislation to create a fund within the Department of Justice to aid victims with costs related to an incidence of gun violence. It will be funded by imposing a tax on firearm manufacturers of 0.5 percent of the manufacturer’s list price for each firearm sold in the state. Rep. Anderson released the following statement regarding

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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, Texas and other states in front of the Tennessee State Capitol today, to urge lawmakers in state legislatures across the U.S. to pass strong gun violence prevention laws. The press conference was held in response to the recent mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas “Families should not

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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 steps to protect the lives of young viewers. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of middle and high school students using e-cigarettes rose from 2.1 million in 2017 to 3.6 million in 2018. “Reducing tobacco imagery in video content can lead to reduced tobacco use,”

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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 have come together to support each other and express their gratitude for the National Guard as recovery efforts continue. Elements of the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard mobilized to Polk, Barron, and Langlade counties in response to Executive Order 35 issued July 21, which declared a statewide state of

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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, along with opportunities available for businesses. See more on the event here.

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WED News Summary: Evers signs ‘design-build’ bill; Evers, GOP leaders to meet on gun violence

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – White house – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Civil liberties – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Economy – Education – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Mining – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Real estate – Retail – Technology – Telecommunications – Tourism – Transportation – Editorials – Column… 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.

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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.

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