Suicide prevention task force urges release of hotline money

The Speakers Task Force on Suicide Prevention is now calling on the Joint Finance Committee to release $220,000 already budgeted for a suicide hotline. This comes after earlier considering new legislation that would’ve allocated the money, but with added reporting requirements. The original approach raised concerns it would delay the HOPELine receiving the money, which has yet to be released by JFC. But while it dropped the suggestion of a new bill, the task force report still recommends JFC tweak the funding. It would send it through the Department of Health Services, which the task force wants to make the

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WED PM Update: Suicide prevention task force urges release of hotline money

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Speakers Task Force on Suicide Prevention is now calling on the Joint Finance Committee to release $220,000 already budgeted for a suicide hotline. This comes after earlier considering new legislation that would’ve allocated the money, but with added reporting requirements. The original approach raised concerns it would del… 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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Rep. Tusler: Legislators seek big catch with lifetime fishing license

Madison – Today, State Representatives Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) and Don Vruwink (D-Milton), and Senators Pat Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) announced a proposal that would create a lifetime fishing license for Wisconsin residents, just days before National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 28th. “This is an opportunity for people of all ages to get outdoors and develop a lifetime hobby,” said Rep. Tusler. “This lifetime license option is great for avid fishermen or as a gift for a young family member.” “For many young men and women, fishing is in their blood,” Vruwink said. “A lifetime license is

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Rep. Tittl: Joins colleagues in announcing suicide prevention proposals

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao: Announces $50.5 million infrastructure grants to Wisconsin airports

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $986 million in airport infrastructure grants, the fifth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States. “This significant investment in airport improvements in Wisconsin will fund construction and rehabilitation projects that will help maintain high levels of safety in U.S. aviation,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The following airports will receive grants: Appleton International, $4,728,600 – to expand a runway. Chippewa Valley Regional, $1,345,682 – to rehabilitate a runway and taxiway. LaCrosse Regional, $3,426,668 –

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Rep. Ron Kind: Introduces the CURD Act, protects quality of cheese

Washington, DC— Today Rep. Ron Kind introduced the bipartisan Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act, which would create a formal definition of “natural cheese” to ensure consumers are fully informed when purchasing cheese. “Folks here in Wisconsin are proud of the high quality, international award-winning, delicious cheese made in the state,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “Ensuring Wisconsin cheese can continue to be labeled as “natural cheese” will give customers the information they need to continue buying the quality Wisconsin cheese their families have used for generations.” “We are thankful to Congressman Kind and Senator Johnson for introducing the CURD Act. This legislation makes it clear that cheesemakers in Wisconsin

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Newsradio 620 WTMJ hosts ‘WTMJ 2020’

A day with the most influential names in Wisconsin on the biggest topics of 2020 MILWAUKEE, WIS. (September 23, 2019) – Newsradio 620 WTMJ will host a signature live broadcast event on September 30th called “WTMJ 2020,” presented by Annex Wealth Management, Accunet Mortgage and Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, and sponsored by Professional Construction Inc. WTMJ 2020 will take place in The Northern Lights Theater at the Potawatomi Hotel and Casino from 9 AM to 6 PM and is free to the public to come and go throughout the day. Fans can expect to hear compelling content from movers and

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Wisconsin Hospital Association: Praises committee action to protect health care professionals

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Newsradio 620 WTMJ: To host “WTMJ 2020”

A day with the most influential names in Wisconsin on the biggest topics of 2020 MILWAUKEE, WIS. (September 23, 2019) – Newsradio 620 WTMJ will host a signature live broadcast event on September 30th called “WTMJ 2020,” presented by Annex Wealth Management, Accunet Mortgage and Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, and sponsored by Professional Construction Inc. WTMJ 2020 will take place in The Northern Lights Theater at the Potawatomi Hotel and Casino from 9 AM to 6 PM and is free to the public to come and go throughout the day. Fans can expect to hear compelling content from movers and

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Rep. Joan Ballweg: Suicide prevention task force release final recommendations

Madison… Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan), Chair of the Speaker’s Task Force on Suicide Prevention and Representative Steve Doyle (D-Onalaska), task force vice-chair, released the interim report of the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Suicide Prevention today at a press conference. “In 2017, 918 individuals died by suicide in Wisconsin. Nearly 5,000 others made a suicide attempt. It’s clear we must do more,” said Rep. Ballweg. “The charge of this task force was to evaluate the current resources for suicide prevention in our state and identify opportunities to target and assist at-risk individuals in a bipartisan fashion. Our finalized interim report and

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Senate Committee: Approves tougher drunk driving bills

Madison – Wisconsin is a step closer to safer roads. On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety unanimously approved six bills authored by State Senator Alberta Darling and State Representative Jim Ott to help curb drunk driving. Representative Ott says he hopes the bills will help deter drunk driving. “I do think it will cause some people to change their behavior and make the decision ‘I don’t want to be in that situation,’ and not get behind the wheel.” There were approximately 22,000 convictions for drunken driving offenses in Wisconsin in 2017. The six bills passed by

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: funding to expand flight-training programs for veterans wins committee approval

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal funding supported by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to expand flight-training services for veterans to become commercial airline pilots passed the Senate Appropriations Committee last week. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Baldwin successfully secured $1 million in federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to increase opportunities for veterans seeking careers as airline pilots. The Appropriations legislation will next go before the full Senate for a vote. “America’s veterans have bravely served our nation and we have a shared responsibility to make sure their service and

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Tiffany campaign: Western Wisconsin legislators support Tom Tiffany

MINOCQUA, WI – Just weeks after announcing his run for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, State Senator Tom Tiffany announced several endorsements from elected leaders in Western Wisconsin. These endorsements include: State Representatives Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls), Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser), State Representative Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond), and Romaine Quinn (R-Barron). “Senator Tiffany has a solid track record of standing up for rural Wisconsin. His business experience and ability to get things done is much needed in Washington,” said Representative Romaine Quinn. “I’m confident he is the best candidate to deliver results for Western and Northern Wisconsin.” “There is a lot of dysfunction

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Suicide prevention task force urges release of hotline money

The Speakers Task Force on Suicide Prevention is now calling on the Joint Finance Committee to release $220,000 already budgeted for a suicide hotline. This comes after earlier considering new legislation that would’ve allocated the money, but with added reporting requirements. The original approach raised concerns it would delay the

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WED PM Update: Suicide prevention task force urges release of hotline money

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Speakers Task Force on Suicide Prevention is now calling on the Joint Finance Committee to release $220,000 already budgeted for a suicide hotline. This comes after earlier considering new legislation that would’ve allocated the money, but with added reporting requirements. The

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Rep. Tusler: Legislators seek big catch with lifetime fishing license

Madison – Today, State Representatives Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) and Don Vruwink (D-Milton), and Senators Pat Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) announced a proposal that would create a lifetime fishing license for Wisconsin residents, just days before National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 28th. “This is an opportunity for

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao: Announces $50.5 million infrastructure grants to Wisconsin airports

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $986 million in airport infrastructure grants, the fifth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States. “This significant investment in airport improvements in Wisconsin will fund construction

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Rep. Ron Kind: Introduces the CURD Act, protects quality of cheese

Washington, DC— Today Rep. Ron Kind introduced the bipartisan Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act, which would create a formal definition of “natural cheese” to ensure consumers are fully informed when purchasing cheese. “Folks here in Wisconsin are proud of the high quality, international award-winning, delicious cheese made in the state,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “Ensuring

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Newsradio 620 WTMJ hosts ‘WTMJ 2020’

A day with the most influential names in Wisconsin on the biggest topics of 2020 MILWAUKEE, WIS. (September 23, 2019) – Newsradio 620 WTMJ will host a signature live broadcast event on September 30th called “WTMJ 2020,” presented by Annex Wealth Management, Accunet Mortgage and Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, and

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Newsradio 620 WTMJ: To host “WTMJ 2020”

A day with the most influential names in Wisconsin on the biggest topics of 2020 MILWAUKEE, WIS. (September 23, 2019) – Newsradio 620 WTMJ will host a signature live broadcast event on September 30th called “WTMJ 2020,” presented by Annex Wealth Management, Accunet Mortgage and Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, and

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Rep. Joan Ballweg: Suicide prevention task force release final recommendations

Madison… Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan), Chair of the Speaker’s Task Force on Suicide Prevention and Representative Steve Doyle (D-Onalaska), task force vice-chair, released the interim report of the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Suicide Prevention today at a press conference. “In 2017, 918 individuals died by suicide in Wisconsin. Nearly 5,000

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Senate Committee: Approves tougher drunk driving bills

Madison – Wisconsin is a step closer to safer roads. On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety unanimously approved six bills authored by State Senator Alberta Darling and State Representative Jim Ott to help curb drunk driving. Representative Ott says he hopes the bills will help deter

Read More »

U.S. Sen. Baldwin: funding to expand flight-training programs for veterans wins committee approval

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal funding supported by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to expand flight-training services for veterans to become commercial airline pilots passed the Senate Appropriations Committee last week. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Baldwin successfully secured $1 million in federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2020 Transportation,

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Tiffany campaign: Western Wisconsin legislators support Tom Tiffany

MINOCQUA, WI – Just weeks after announcing his run for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, State Senator Tom Tiffany announced several endorsements from elected leaders in Western Wisconsin. These endorsements include: State Representatives Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls), Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser), State Representative Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond), and Romaine Quinn (R-Barron). “Senator Tiffany

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