MON PM Update: Dem lawmakers reintroduce Economic Justice Bill of Rights

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem lawmakers today reintroduced their Economic Justice Bill of Rights they say will help address the state’s workforce shortage and improve Wisconsinites’ quality of life. Rep. Kristina Shelton, D-Green Bay, said the measure would create an equitable living income, union collective bargaining

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O’Marro campaign: Vilas County Circuit Court Judge candidate Meg O’Marro thanks growing list of endorsements in lead up to April 5 election

Eagle River, Wis., — Meg O’Marro, candidate for Vilas County Circuit Court Judge Branch 2 thanks her growing list of supporters heading into the Tuesday, April 5 election. A Wisconsin native and accomplished recent Vilas County Assistant Corporation Counsel, Meg O’Marro brings extensive trial experience and service to Vilas County. As

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Cooke campaign: Stevens Point fire fighters endorse Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s third district

Stevens Point, WI — Today, Stevens Point Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 484, announced their endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. They cited Rebecca’s values, leadership, and work ethic in their support for her candidacy. “Rebecca brings fresh ideas to the issues facing our Country and Wisconsin and will provide

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Reps. Shelton and Hong, Sen. Agard: Democratic legislators recommit to the Economic Justice Bill of Rights

MADISON – In a press conference from the Wisconsin State Assembly floor, legislative Democrats and community partners commended the reintroduction of Representative Kristina Shelton and Francesca Hong’s Economic Justice Bill of Rights, Assembly Joint Resolution 149, as a framework for progressive action in this next year. Among the resolution’s authors

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Sen. Felzkowski: Governor signs Felzkowski shoreland zoning bill into law

Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 867 into law, which was championed by Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk). This bill, which passed through the legislature with strong bi-partisan support, makes changes to shoreland zoning laws regarding viewing corridors and bridge construction. Viewing corridors for lake-front property, under current

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Van Orden campaign: endorsed by the Republican Jewish Coalition

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – The Republican Jewish Coalition announced this morning their endorsements of 14 candidates in key races around the country, including Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd District as one of the only 4 challengers receiving an endorsement. In the endorsement, RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks said

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Completes 3 listening sessions across Southeast Wisconsin

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) completed three listening sessions held throughout Southeast Wisconsin. “It is my priority to be available and accessible to residents in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. At each of the listening sessions today, we discussed issues including rising prices, public safety, Russia’s unjust invasion of Ukraine, and

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in Jefferson County

Depopulation efforts continue this week at the Jefferson County poultry farm infected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is coordinating with state and federal partners in this response. Additionally, DATCP has updated its HPAI incident webpage to include new resources on depopulation,

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City of Milwaukee: Celebrates Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and for the 5th straight year, the City of Milwaukee will be honoring notable women in the city’s history with a series of informational vignettes that will run on the front page of the city’s website and on the City Channel. The features began today –

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Marquette University: Class of 2021 reports 94% full-time employment, graduate school or other service position

MILWAUKEE —Marquette University reports that 94% of its 2020-21 bachelor’s degree recipients are either employed full-time or enrolled in graduate/professional school, part of a service program or are active military, according to the annual Undergraduate First-Destination Survey conducted by the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis. Marquette’s employment rate 10

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