Rep. Tranel: Supports bail reform amendment

MADISON, WI – Rep. Tranel and colleagues on both sides of the aisle voted (74-23) in support of the bail reform constitutional amendment (SJR 2) that would have the State of Wisconsin join 48 other states that allow courts to

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Rep. Allen: Votes for public safety

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) voted to pass SJR 2, which would amend the Wisconsin State Constitution to allow judges to consider public safety in the setting of bail.    “As a government, our chief responsibility is to

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Rep. Tranel: Supports bail reform amendment

MADISON, WI – Rep. Tranel and colleagues on both sides of the aisle voted (74-23) in support of the bail reform constitutional amendment (SJR 2) that would have the State of Wisconsin join 48 other states that allow courts to consider more relevant factors regarding the “dangerousness” of defendants arrested

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Dept. of Justice: Dane County Man convicted of sexual assault

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Kevin J. McDowell, age 39, of Madison, Wisconsin, was convicted on Friday, January 13 by a Dane County jury of Second Degree Sexual Assault by Use of Force for an assault which occurred in 2017. A sentencing hearing will be

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Rep. Allen: Votes for public safety

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) voted to pass SJR 2, which would amend the Wisconsin State Constitution to allow judges to consider public safety in the setting of bail.    “As a government, our chief responsibility is to protect public safety. Our constituents expect that of us,” said

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UW-Whitewater: Dr. Corey A. King named new chancellor of UW-Whitewater

MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Corey A. King, Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Student Affairs at UW-Green Bay, has been named the 18th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, which has campus locations in Whitewater and Rock County. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved King’s appointment, following a recommendation

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Weekly Dem radio address: Sen. Agard talks about the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/230119DemAddress.m4a Hi, this is Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. January 22nd will mark the 50th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court ruling of Roe v. Wade, making abortion a constitutionally protected right for nearly fifty years. We should be commemorating, not memorializing the 50th anniversary of

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Cheesemakers roll out policy agenda, call for more state funding

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is calling on state lawmakers to boost funding for an ag exports program and grants for dairy processors.  The organization yesterday released its policy priorities for 2023, which also include food labeling, transportation regulations, broadband expansion and efforts to address the workforce shortage.  WCMA Executive

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THU PM Update: Assembly approves putting bail amendment, public benefits question on April ballot

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Republican-controlled Assembly today approved putting on the April ballot a constitutional amendment to overhaul the state’s bail system and an advisory referendum on work search requirements for public assistance. The Senate approved the measures on Tuesday. The Legislature will have until

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