Sen. Taylor: Calls for focus on violence prevention

(MADISON) – Today, Governor Tony Evers called for a special session to address gun violence in Wisconsin.  Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) appreciates that the Governor is taking action to address the undeniable crisis our country is facing, and hopes this

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Rep. Allen: Statement on Executive Order #54

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MON PM Update: GOP leaders reject Evers’ call to act on ‘red-flag,’ background check bills in special session

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Legislature’s top two Republicans immediately rejected Gov. Tony Evers’ call to act on a “red-flag” law and universal background checks in a special session next month, vowing they will stand to protect Second Amendment rights. Evers, anticipating their stance, told reporters

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Seeks investigation into possible market manipulation regarding market bets timed to Trump’s comments on trade war & other geopolitical events

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined her colleagues in calling for federal authorities to investigate, protect our financial markets, and ensure no one is cashing in on material nonpublic information from the Trump administration, foreign nations, or other entities, after a number of suspicious trades raised red

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Gov. Evers: Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced 20 appointments to serve on the Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security. The task force was created through Executive Order #45 and is tasked with addressing the growing crisis of retirement security in the state of Wisconsin. State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski will serve as the chair

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Sen. Taylor: Calls for focus on violence prevention

(MADISON) – Today, Governor Tony Evers called for a special session to address gun violence in Wisconsin.  Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) appreciates that the Governor is taking action to address the undeniable crisis our country is facing, and hopes this is a start towards expansion of a holistic approach to

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Rep. Allen: Statement on Executive Order #54

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Rep. Neubauer: Supports special session on common sense gun safety reform

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order calling for a legislative Special Session on Common Sense Gun Safety Reform in Wisconsin, scheduled for November 7th, to address gun violence via legislation supporting universal background checks for gun purchases and extreme risk protection orders (ERPO). Rep. Greta

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Wisconsin Department of Justice: Drug Take Back Day is October 26

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that more than 277 local law enforcement agencies will be participating in Drug Take Back Day across the state on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back and drug disposal locations.

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Reacts to Gov. Evers special session announcement

[Madison, WI] — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement today regarding the special session announcement from Governor Evers: “Liberals across the country are upping their rhetoric in support of taking guns from law-abiding citizens. After the governor opened the door to a long-term plan of gun confiscation at his

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MON News Summary: Evers sets new 7th CD special election date; Barrett asks Trump to host G-7 in Milwaukee

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Wednesday: WisPolitics.com DC Breakfast with U.S. Rep. Moore, 2020 DNC CEO Solmonese U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, will talk at the WisPolitics.com DC breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to discuss her work on the House Ways and Means Committee and the Congressional Black Caucus. Joe

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