Evers appoints Knapp to lead Wisconsin National Guard

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Brig. Gen. Paul Knapp to lead the Wisconsin National Guard. Knapp is a Wisconsin native and current Whitefish Bay resident who has not served in the Wisconsin National Guard but boasts more than 25 years of experience with the Air Force and Air Force Reserve. He currently serves as the mobilization assistant to the commander of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. He commands the joint battle staff aboard the Airborne Nuclear Command Post. “Being appointed as the Wisconsin Adjutant General by Governor Evers is a dream job for this kid from Antigo, Wisconsin, who

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Dallman campaign: Green Lake County Republican Party Chairman considering run for 41st Assembly District

Green Lake, WI. . . Green Lake County Republican Party Chairman, Alex Dallman, announced today that he is considering a run for the 41st Assembly District. “The opportunity to serve the constituents of the 41st Assembly District would be an honor and a privilege,” said Dallman. “Having grown up and lived in this district for my entire life, I have a deep connection to the area and the people living here. I plan to make a final decision after careful consideration and discussion with my family and closest friends.” The 41st Assembly District is currently held by State Representative Joan Ballweg, who announced

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Gov. Evers: Announces $4.9 million Harbor Grant to support Wisconsin agricultural exports

MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $4.9 million Harbor Assistance Program grant to support the construction of a new agricultural commodity bulk vessel transload facility at Port Milwaukee. The $31.3 million facility, the first of its kind on the Great Lakes, is being constructed at the port by the DeLong Company. The transload facility will initially export dried distillers grain, an animal feed supplement that is a byproduct of Wisconsin’s ethanol industry. The terminal also will be able to handle other bulk grains such as soybeans, corn and wheat in the future. “The diversity of Wisconsin’s agriculture industry is our strength,

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TUE AM Update: Senate Committee to take up community supervision mental health bill; Ethics Commission meets

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Edge Messaging From WisPolitics.com … — The Senate Health and Human Services Committee votes today on a bill that would expand mental health services to offenders under community supervision. SB 593 would require the Department of Corrections to expand telehealth mental health services to certain, more rural, parts of the state. DO… 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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DNR: Three People Die In Snowmobiling Accidents Over The Weekend

CONTACT: DNRPress@Wisconsin.gov or (608) 266-3143 MADISON, Wis. – Three people died while snowmobiling in Wisconsin this weekend, bringing the total to 17 deaths for the season. With snow in the forecast and more still on the ground, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is again reminding snowmobilers to sled safely. February is often the deadliest month for snowmobilers. There are now nine snowmobile fatalities so far this February. Alcohol, excess speed, driver inexperience or operator error are the leading causes of snowmobile fatalities. There were 16 snowmobile fatalities in 2019. Eleven of those involved operation on public trails and roadways while four incidents occurred on frozen waterways. Winter’s fluctuating temperatures, snowfalls and snowmelts have

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Evers appoints Knapp to lead Wisconsin National Guard

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Brig. Gen. Paul Knapp to lead the Wisconsin National Guard. Knapp is a Wisconsin native and current Whitefish Bay resident who has not served in the Wisconsin National Guard but boasts more than 25 years of experience with the Air Force and Air Force Reserve.

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TUE AM Update: Senate Committee to take up community supervision mental health bill; Ethics Commission meets

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Edge Messaging From WisPolitics.com … — The Senate Health and Human Services Committee votes today on a bill that would expand mental health services to offenders under community supervision. SB 593 would require the Department of Corrections to expand telehealth mental health services to certain,

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DNR: Three People Die In Snowmobiling Accidents Over The Weekend

CONTACT: DNRPress@Wisconsin.gov or (608) 266-3143 MADISON, Wis. – Three people died while snowmobiling in Wisconsin this weekend, bringing the total to 17 deaths for the season. With snow in the forecast and more still on the ground, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is again reminding snowmobilers to sled safely. February is often the deadliest

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