Gov. Evers: Signs dozens of bills aimed at improving community safety, reducing crime across Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed dozens of bills aimed at improving community safety, reducing crime, and supporting crime victims across Wisconsin. Among legislation Gov. Evers enacted today include bills to invest $10 million to support crime victims, including sexual assault and domestic abuse survivors; create a state Human Trafficki…

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Sen. Knodl: Putting the breaks on reckless driving

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RNC organizers preparing for wide range of security threats

Organizers for this year’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee are preparing for a wide range of possible security threats, ranging from relatively minor disruptions to attacks on critical infrastructure and communications.  Andy Bochman, senior grid strategist for Idaho National Laboratory’s

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Rep. Maxey: New law signed to empower victims and their families

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Sen. James: Celebrates signing of bills to protect children and victims

Madison – Today, Governor Evers signed into law several bills authored by Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) that will work to protect Wisconsin’s vulnerable, including children and victims of crime. The passed legislation includes measures to allow child victims of human trafficking to testify in private for their safety and

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Gov. Evers: Signs dozens of bills aimed at improving community safety, reducing crime across Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed dozens of bills aimed at improving community safety, reducing crime, and supporting crime victims across Wisconsin. Among legislation Gov. Evers enacted today include bills to invest $10 million to support crime victims, including sexual assault and domestic abuse survivors; create a state Human Trafficki… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

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Sen. Knodl: Putting the breaks on reckless driving

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Farmers for Sustainable Food, Edge: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative member Sandy Larson speaks at USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities event

FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. — Edge member Sandy Larson of Larson Acres presented yesterday at a United States Department of Agriculture Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities event. She spoke about the values important to her every day on her family’s farm: quality, pride and family and how these values are reinforced in

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Dept. of Workforce Development: February local employment and unemployment data released

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for February 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary

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Dept. of Revenue: Patty Mayers Appointed Assistant Deputy Secretary

Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca announced this week that he has appointed Patty Mayers to serve as the department’s Assistant Deputy Secretary, effective March 25, 2024. “Having directed communications for two large public-facing state agencies, Patty brings strategic communications experience to this position.  A key member of our senior

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RNC organizers preparing for wide range of security threats

Organizers for this year’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee are preparing for a wide range of possible security threats, ranging from relatively minor disruptions to attacks on critical infrastructure and communications.  Andy Bochman, senior grid strategist for Idaho National Laboratory’s National and Homeland Security directorate, discussed security measures for the

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Dept. of Public Instruction: Allocates nearly $12M to support school districts in meeting students’ mental health needs

MADISON — As students continue facing growing mental health challenges, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced it has allocated nearly $12 million in federal funding to local education agencies across the state to help meet their unique individual needs. The Stronger Connections competitive grant is part of the Bipartisan

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