Badger and WILL: Publish a primer on occupational licensing

Brochure provides policymakers and public with research on how licensing affects workers and consumers CONTACT: Julie Grace, Badger Institute policy analyst, at 330-410-6212 or at julie@badgerinstitute.org Occupational licensing has exploded in recent years, and lawmakers are lobbied heavily every time a new license

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Gov. Evers: Signs six bipartisan bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed six bipartisan bills into law. The governor acted on the following bills:  Senate Bill 214, now 2020 Wisconsin Act 70: Makes comprehensive modifications to municipal ordinance enforcement and municipal court procedures to promote clarity, efficiency,

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Rep. Nygren: PFAS prevention bill passes Legislature

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Rep. Vining: On Passage of Assembly Bill 26

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Warren opens first Wisconsin campaign office

The campaign of Dem presidential hopeful Elizabeth opened its first Wisconsin office Tuesday in Madison. Dem state Rep. Greta Neubauer, who has endorsed Warren, was a special guest at the opening…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have

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Badger and WILL: Publish a primer on occupational licensing

Brochure provides policymakers and public with research on how licensing affects workers and consumers CONTACT: Julie Grace, Badger Institute policy analyst, at 330-410-6212 or at julie@badgerinstitute.org Occupational licensing has exploded in recent years, and lawmakers are lobbied heavily every time a new license is proposed. Since objective information can be hard to come

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WILL asks state Supreme Court to vacate stays in voter list case

Already rebuffed by the state Supreme Court once, the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty took a second crack Tuesday at getting the justices to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to force off the rolls thousands of voters who may have moved. The group today asked the state Supreme Court to vacate

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Gov. Evers: Signs six bipartisan bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed six bipartisan bills into law. The governor acted on the following bills:  Senate Bill 214, now 2020 Wisconsin Act 70: Makes comprehensive modifications to municipal ordinance enforcement and municipal court procedures to promote clarity, efficiency, and cost reduction.  Senate Bill 233, now 2020 Wisconsin Act

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Pence to visit Madison Jan. 28 for school choice event

Vice President Mike Pence will be at the Wisconsin Capitol Jan. 28 to address the Wisconsin School Choice Student Showcase, according to the White House. The event is organized by Hispanics for School Choice for National School Choice Week. The trip follows a rally Pence and President Trump did in

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Rep. Hesselbein: Middleton Athletes Recognized on the Assembly Floor

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Rep. Nygren: PFAS prevention bill passes Legislature

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Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations: Celebrates Senate passage of SB 527 the seclusion and restraint bill; urges Assembly action

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Rep. Vining: On Passage of Assembly Bill 26

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Rep. Steineke: Steineke, Assembly approve school-based mental health initiative

MADISON – Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) along with Assembly colleagues approved legislation today that will bring much-needed mental health resources to local school districts through a school-based mental health pilot program. Rep. Steineke authored Assembly Bill 644 alongside Senator Roth (R-Appleton) and Senator Darling (R-River Hills) to assist teachers, school counselors, and admin…

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Sen. Jacque: Two public safety bills pass state Senate

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Warren opens first Wisconsin campaign office

The campaign of Dem presidential hopeful Elizabeth opened its first Wisconsin office Tuesday in Madison. Dem state Rep. Greta Neubauer, who has endorsed Warren, was a special guest at the opening…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State

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