Sen. Jacque, Rep. Subeck: Introduce legislation to help individuals with disabilities and their families save for the future

Contact: Rep. Subeck, 608-266-7521; Sen. Jacque, 608-266-3512 Bill would open doors for participation by Wisconsin families in Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Accounts MADISON – Today Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Sen. André Jacque (R-DePere) introduced legislation that would implement an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts program in Wisconsin. ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts that may be used by individuals with disabilities and their families to save for future expenses such as education, housing, and transportation. ABLE enables these individuals and their families to save without impacting disability benefits. In 2016, Wisconsin passed legislation creating

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Women’s March Wisconsin: Stop playing politics with sexual assault kit legislation

Amy Dean, amy@womensmarchwi.com Whether or not we protect survivors of sexual assault should not be a decision left to one person. Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin saw what happened when one person – former Attorney General Brad Schimel – had the power to decide what to do with sexual assault test kits. He allowed thousands of untested kits to collect dust on shelves while survivors of sexual violence received no justice. Schimel began testing the kits only after his inaction was exposed. Assembly Bill 214 would prevent any future backlog of untested sexual assault kits. It would create a uniform process

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U.S. Sen.: Johnson honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) made the following remarks in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “Our Constitution begins with the statement of a goal: ‘We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union. …’ As much as any man, Dr. King’s courageous leadership and inspiring words furthered America’s realization of that worthy goal. On this day set aside to honor Dr. King, let us dedicate our efforts to America’s continuing perfection.”

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Sen. Jacque, Rep. Subeck: Introduce legislation to help individuals with disabilities and their families save for the future

Contact: Rep. Subeck, 608-266-7521; Sen. Jacque, 608-266-3512 Bill would open doors for participation by Wisconsin families in Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Accounts MADISON – Today Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Sen. André Jacque (R-DePere) introduced legislation that would implement an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts

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U.S. Sen.: Johnson honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) made the following remarks in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “Our Constitution begins with the statement of a goal: ‘We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union. …’ As much as any man,

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