Assembly passes sexual assault kit bill

A divided Assembly voted along party lines to move forward with a bill that would put guidelines in place for the collection, testing and storage of sexual assault kits.  But Dems accused Assembly GOP lawmakers of playing politics with a

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WisDems: Republican party struggles to recruit new candidates

LA CROSSE – Despite being rejected by voters in three straight elections (2010, 2011 & 2016), Republicans announced Dan Kapanke is once again running for office. As a previously recalled GOP politician with a history of ethics violations and out-of-touch views, Kapanke’s candidacy is the latest sign of Republican struggles

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Rep. Rodriguez: Supports consumer protection and public safety reforms

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her legislative Republican colleagues in supporting a variety of bills aimed at fighting crime in Wisconsin. The legislation addresses many goals of the legislature, including promoting consumer protection, making our roads safer and keeping our communities safe.   Legislation relating to consumer

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Assembly sends OWI bill, four others to Evers’ desk

A bill that would raise mandatory minimum prison sentences for fifth- and sixth-offense drunk driving offenses is on its way to the governor’s desk.   Under current law, a person convicted for a fifth or sixth time of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated must be fined at least $600 and

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Assembly passes sexual assault kit bill

A divided Assembly voted along party lines to move forward with a bill that would put guidelines in place for the collection, testing and storage of sexual assault kits.  But Dems accused Assembly GOP lawmakers of playing politics with a similar bipartisan proposal by adding “poison pill” provisions such as

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