Sen. Wirch: Statement on SB267 vote

Madison – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement following today’s Senate Labor Committee vote on Senate Bill 267 (SB267): “As originally written, this bill would have provided much-needed relief to families hard hit by the pandemic.  My office

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Sen. Pfaff: Voices support for DATCP Sec-des. Romanski, urges confirmation

Contact: Jake Andrejat, jake.andrejat@legis.wi.gov, (608) 266-5490 (Madison, WI) – This morning, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture and Tourism Committee, participated in a public hearing on the confirmation of Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary-designee

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Sen. Wirch: Statement on SB267 vote

Madison – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement following today’s Senate Labor Committee vote on Senate Bill 267 (SB267): “As originally written, this bill would have provided much-needed relief to families hard hit by the pandemic.  My office has spoken with and assisted hundreds of people coping with

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Wisconsin Technology Council: ‘WisBiz: The Show’ spotlights Art Harrington of Godfrey Kahn, tech metrics and coming events

MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features noted environmental and energy attorney Art Harrington of Godfrey Kahn. Harrington discusses the challenges of PFAS chemical compound regulation, autonomous vehicle prospects and energy innovation. In addition, Tom Still gives an update on “Vision 2020: A Model Wisconsin Economy,” which

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Sen. Pfaff: Voices support for DATCP Sec-des. Romanski, urges confirmation

Contact: Jake Andrejat, jake.andrejat@legis.wi.gov, (608) 266-5490 (Madison, WI) – This morning, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture and Tourism Committee, participated in a public hearing on the confirmation of Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary-designee Randy Romanski. After the hearing, Senator Pfaff released the following

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DOJ: State’s Drug Take Back Collection #2 in the Country; Collects Over 60,000 lbs. of Unwanted Medications to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that at Drug Take Back Day, held on April 24, 2021, Wisconsin had a total collection of 60,632 lbs. Wisconsin had the second largest Drug Take Back collection in the country this year. “Wisconsin is once again one of the top states

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DOJ: AG Kaul Recognizes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is calling attention to the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Wisconsin on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day. The day is a reminder to help combat the abduction, homicide, violence and trafficking of Indigenous women. “Today

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Gov. Evers: Grants 18 pardons, brings total pardons granted to 192

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 18 pardons. The Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually on April 9, 2021, and applicants the Board recommended for pardon were forwarded to Gov. Evers for final consideration. To date, the governor has granted 192 pardons.

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WED News Summary: VP Harris touts Biden’s infrastructure plan in Milwaukee; GOP state lawmakers call on Evers to help secure southern border

**************************************** MONDAY: State Sens. Taylor and Wanggaard to Headline Newsmaker Lunch Hour on Policing Reforms Join the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com for a virtual Newsmaker Lunch Hour featuring state Sens. Lena Taylor and Van Wanggaard, who will discuss a bipartisan proposal for a legislative package of policing reforms for

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