GWAAR: Eliminate existing voting barriers, don’t create new ones

Wisconsin: — Voting is a high priority for older adults. Despite a strong desire to vote, as people age, there are often barriers standing between their desire to vote and being able to vote. State Assembly members are scheduled to vote Tuesday on several pieces of legislation that will make voting more difficult for older adults and people with disabilities. The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc. (GWAAR) opposes the following bills included on this week’s Assembly calendar:  AB192, SB 204/AB 201, SB 205/AB 179, SB 212/AB 198. “Health conditions, disabilities, lack of transportation, limited broadband access and a

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MON PM Update: Investigators find differential treatment at DOJ but do not substantiate discrimination claims

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Independent investigators did not substantiate racial and sexual discrimination claims against Deputy AG Eric Wilson as he denies allegations from the head of the Division of Law Enforcement Services. Two UW System administrators acting as independent investigators issued reports, which were heavily redacted before being made p… 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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U.S. Rep Kind: Highlights child tax credit monthly payments for Wisconsin families starting in July

06-21-21 Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Rep. Ron Kind Highlights Child Tax Credit Monthly Payments for Wisconsin Families Starting in July La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind is highlighting that advance monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit of up to $300 per month per child will begin July 15 and go through December, thanks to the American Rescue Plan. 45,200 households, covering 90.5% of all children, in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District could receive up to $300 per month per child for the months of July-December and more after filing their taxes next year. Nearly all Wisconsin families should get their monthly

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Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of former State Representative Ann Hraychuck

June 21, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Representative Ann Hraychuck   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tues., June 22, 2021, in honor of former State Representative Ann Hraychuck, who passed away on June 6, 2021, at the age of 69. “By all accounts, Ann Hraychuck was a kind, compassionate, and dynamic person, deeply committed to her family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors,” said Gov. Evers. “Her loss will surely leave a hole in her community and in

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Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance: Joint Finance Committee failed to lead and invest in children

OCONOMOWOC — Terri Phillips, Executive Director of the Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance, has released the following statement on the state budget action affecting K-12 education that the Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee took last Thursday: “Late last week, the Joint Finance Committee chose property tax relief and tax cuts over investing in opportunities for children whose lives have been upended by a global pandemic. With close to $6 billion in anticipated revenue over the next biennium, the JFC had “A Golden Opportunity for Wisconsin”, according to the non-partisan Wisconsin Policy Forum. Committee members decided not to embrace the opportunity to invest

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Wolf Harvest Advisory Committee meeting June 22

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s Wolf Harvest Advisory Committee will convene Tuesday, June 22, to provide input on the fall 2021 wolf harvest season. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has prepared a preliminary wolf population estimate to inform the discussion and aid committee members as they provide input on the upcoming wolf harvest season to open Nov. 6. The 2021 Wolf Harvest Advisory Committee represents a variety of government agencies, non-governmental organizations, tribal interests, and conservation groups. The committee has the sole responsibility of providing input to the department during the development of a fall 2021 wolf season recommendation. The committee will

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MON PM Update: Investigators find differential treatment at DOJ but do not substantiate discrimination claims

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Independent investigators did not substantiate racial and sexual discrimination claims against Deputy AG Eric Wilson as he denies allegations from the head of the Division of Law Enforcement Services. Two UW System administrators acting as independent investigators issued reports, which were heavily

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