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Marsy’s Law, the recently passed constitutional amendment to strengthen crime victim rights in Wisconsin, was endorsed by 145 chiefs of police, 57 county sheriffs, and the state’s most prominent law enforcement associations. But how will the law be applied to victims of police brutality?
They’re definitely up since state Supreme Court ruling, and a faster rate than the nation.
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Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald demanded Gov. Tony Evers identify the staffer who secretly recorded their May 14 conversation with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, say who authorized the taping and provide details on disciplining staff. Evers last week said he
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement RENEW Wisconsin From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee is meeting today for the first time since February with an agenda that includes four proposed settlements submitted by the Department of Justice. The committee
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald today demanded Gov. Tony Evers identify the staffer who secretly recorded their May 14 conversation with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, say who authorized the taping and provide
National media reported over the weekend that U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, is among those who have been interviewed by Biden’s team in the presumptive nominee’s search for a running mate. The New York Times described Baldwin as a “lower-profile”
Time to face reality and expand Medicaid. Circumstances have changed.
Is the U.S. ready to have an honest talk with itself?
If Wisconsin wants to make lasting and impactful reforms to policing and ensure that it is always and only oriented toward public safety, the state should consider extending Act 10 to police unions.
Milwaukee Police aren’t using bullets and billy clubs on protesters. But that’a low bar by which to measure improvement.
If ever there were a time when the university needed a firm hand on the wheel, this is it. The country and Wisconsin are facing a triple whammy: the virus pandemic, an economic collapse of historic proportions, and social unrest that is sweeping the nation. As a result, the university is also in a tailspin.
Marsy’s Law, the recently passed constitutional amendment to strengthen crime victim rights in Wisconsin, was endorsed by 145 chiefs of police, 57 county sheriffs, and the state’s most prominent law enforcement associations. But how will the law be applied to victims of police brutality?
They’re definitely up since state Supreme Court ruling, and a faster rate than the nation.
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Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald demanded Gov. Tony Evers identify the staffer who secretly recorded their May 14 conversation with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, say who authorized the taping and provide details on disciplining staff. Evers last week said he was unaware the call was being recorded and declined to
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement RENEW Wisconsin From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee is meeting today for the first time since February with an agenda that includes four proposed settlements submitted by the Department of Justice. The committee will also review a plan from the Department of Administration
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald today demanded Gov. Tony Evers identify the staffer who secretly recorded their May 14 conversation with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, say who authorized the taping and provide details on disciplining staff. Evers last week said he was
National media reported over the weekend that U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, is among those who have been interviewed by Biden’s team in the presumptive nominee’s search for a running mate. The New York Times described Baldwin as a “lower-profile” candidate who is among those “advancing steadily.” The Associated Press,
Time to face reality and expand Medicaid. Circumstances have changed.
Is the U.S. ready to have an honest talk with itself?
If Wisconsin wants to make lasting and impactful reforms to policing and ensure that it is always and only oriented toward public safety, the state should consider extending Act 10 to police unions.
Milwaukee Police aren’t using bullets and billy clubs on protesters. But that’a low bar by which to measure improvement.
If ever there were a time when the university needed a firm hand on the wheel, this is it. The country and Wisconsin are facing a triple whammy: the virus pandemic, an economic collapse of historic proportions, and social unrest that is sweeping the nation. As a result, the university is also in a tailspin.