THU News Summary: Clarke to DHS; special counsel in Russia probe

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/thu-news-summary-clarke-to-dhs-special-council-in-russia-probe/ STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Local government – Agribusiness – Demographics – Economic development – Education – Elections – Environment – Labor –

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DC Wrap: May 12-18

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Walker creates committee on automated vehicles

Walker announced today he has signed an executive order creating a committee to advise him on the testing and operation of automated vehicles. The Steering Committee on Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Testing and Deployment will be chaired by DOT Secretary

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GOP lawmakers introduce bill to combat child neglect

Two GOP lawmakers introduced legislation today that aims to provide prosecutors with “additional tools to fight child neglect,” according to the bill authors. The legislation comes from Sen. Rob Cowles, R-Green Bay, and Cody Horlacher, R-Mukwonago, and has gained the

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Clarke says he’s leaving post to take Trump DHS job

Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke, who announced in a radio interview today he’s leaving his post to join the Trump administration, said he has several people in mind to replace him. A Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman did not confirm Clarke’s

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THU News Summary: Clarke to DHS; special counsel in Russia probe

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Clarke says he’s headed to DHS, Walker to pick replacement

Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke, who announced in a radio interview today he’s leaving his post to join the Trump administration, said he has several people in mind to replace him. A Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman did not confirm Clarke’s appointment. Clarke told conservative talk show host Vicki McKenna while

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THU AM Update: Schimel to appeal ‘cocaine mom’ law decision

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — AG Brad Schimel says he plans to appeal a decision from a federal judge striking down a law that let state officials detain pregnant women who abuse alcohol and drugs. U.S. District Judge James Peterson ruled last month

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DC Wrap: May 12-18

This is the 11th sample of a weekly DC Wrap product from WisPolitics.com. Let us know your feedback: info@wispolitics.com.

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Walker creates committee on automated vehicles

Walker announced today he has signed an executive order creating a committee to advise him on the testing and operation of automated vehicles. The Steering Committee on Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Testing and Deployment will be chaired by DOT Secretary Dave Ross, or his designee. Others who will serve on

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GOP lawmakers introduce bill to combat child neglect

Two GOP lawmakers introduced legislation today that aims to provide prosecutors with “additional tools to fight child neglect,” according to the bill authors. The legislation comes from Sen. Rob Cowles, R-Green Bay, and Cody Horlacher, R-Mukwonago, and has gained the backing of Attorney General Brad Schimel, who says the bill

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Bill punishes adults for allowing underage drinking on property

A bill targeted at adults who let underage people drink alcohol on their property might be too broad, according to an expert and lobbyist who testified on the legislation today. Still, others before the Assembly Committee on State Affairs this afternoon spoke highly of the bill,from GOP Rep. André Jacque

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Ryan warns against ‘rushing to judgment’ on Russia investigation

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, suggested some of the leaks that have hit President Trump were politically motivated and said he expects former FBI Director James Comey to testify before Congress. Ryan pledged Congress will be “responsible, sober and focus only on gathering the facts” in its oversight role with

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AFP digital ad backs Walker plan to nix state property tax

Americans for Prosperity’s new digital ad says “some legislators won’t budge” on Gov. Scott Walker’s call to eliminate the state property tax. “They should stand with Governor Walker and put more money back in your pocket,” the narrator says. In the ad, the narrator says Wisconsin has one of the

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Clarke says he’s leaving post to take Trump DHS job

Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke, who announced in a radio interview today he’s leaving his post to join the Trump administration, said he has several people in mind to replace him. A Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman did not confirm Clarke’s appointment. Clarke told conservative talk show host Vicki McKenna while

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