ACLU of Wisconsin: Commends Gov. Evers for vetoing prison expanding legislation

MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin today commended Governor Tony Evers on his decision to veto a package of bills that would have exacerbated mass incarceration, diminished public safety, forced the construction of new state prisons, and cost billions in taxpayer dollars. More than two thousand Wisconsinites signed a petition opposing the practice of crimeless revocation and sent messages to Governor Evers urging him to veto a package of prison expanding bills.   “The ACLU of Wisconsin thanks Governor Evers for using his veto power to stop this harmful collection of bills that would have doubled-down on failed approaches to

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 28

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of a GOP tax bill, the latest polls, the appointment of Paul Knapp to lead the Wisconsin Nation Guard and more.

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2020 DNC host committee announces new leadership

The Milwaukee committee hosting the Democratic National Convention has hired two new leaders after firing its top executives earlier this month over allegations they created a hostile work environment. Raquel Filmanowicz will serve as chief executive officer, overseeing the committee’s fundraising operations, volunteer recruitment and venue organization plans. And Paula Penebaker was hired to be t… 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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Keynote speech at health policy forum to highlight equity agenda

Mia Keeys, director of health equity policy and advocacy with the American Medical Association, is promising a fun and interactive keynote for next week’s La Follette School’s Health Policy Forum. Keeys’ experiences and knowledge of health policy will set the stage for a message on the national narrative of health policy and equity, how it affects people locally and how it applies globally. “I’ll also be speaking specifically to the students who are on the public affairs track,” Keeys told WisBusiness.com. “Whatever choice they make in terms of their path in life with respect to public affairs will have an

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FRI AM Update: 2020 DNC host committee announces new leadership

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Edge Messaging From WisPolitics.com … — The Milwaukee committee hosting the Democratic National Convention has hired two new leaders after firing its top executives earlier this month over allegations they created a hostile work environment. Raquel Filmanowicz will serve as chief executive officer, overseeing the committee’s fundrai… 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.

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Coronavirus a ‘big focus’ of 2020 DNC planning, Milwaukee health official says

A public health official in Milwaukee says the novel coronavirus has become a larger part of the planning process for the upcoming Democratic National Convention. “From our plan meetings to the exercises we’re conducting around preparedness for the event, this is a valuable conversation that’s entering into things,” said Dr. Nick Totaro, city preparedness coordinator in charge of DNC preparations. “It’s already entered into the planning process, but now it’s a big focus.” More than 50,000 visitors are expected for this summer’s event, taking place in mid-July. At a panel discussion hosted this week in Milwaukee, Totaro said a dozen

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Dem Radio Address

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Weekly GOP Radio Address

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 28

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of a GOP tax bill, the latest polls, the appointment of Paul Knapp to lead the Wisconsin Nation Guard and more.

Read More »

2020 DNC host committee announces new leadership

The Milwaukee committee hosting the Democratic National Convention has hired two new leaders after firing its top executives earlier this month over allegations they created a hostile work environment. Raquel Filmanowicz will serve as chief executive officer, overseeing the committee’s fundraising operations, volunteer recruitment and venue organization plans. And Paula

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Keynote speech at health policy forum to highlight equity agenda

Mia Keeys, director of health equity policy and advocacy with the American Medical Association, is promising a fun and interactive keynote for next week’s La Follette School’s Health Policy Forum. Keeys’ experiences and knowledge of health policy will set the stage for a message on the national narrative of health

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FRI AM Update: 2020 DNC host committee announces new leadership

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Edge Messaging From WisPolitics.com … — The Milwaukee committee hosting the Democratic National Convention has hired two new leaders after firing its top executives earlier this month over allegations they created a hostile work environment. Raquel Filmanowicz will serve as chief executive officer, overseeing the

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Dem Radio Address

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Weekly GOP Radio Address

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