Leader Ethics Wisconsin: Endorses Final-Five voting legislation

LeaderEthics-Wisconsin, a nonpartisan/nonprofit organization committed to promoting ethical leadership among elected officials, is endorsing the Final-Five Voting legislation in Wisconsin. “We believe this is a serious effort, designed to curtail some of the hyper-partisanship we are seeing in politics today”, says Executive

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces bill to protect American workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Scott Peters (D-CA), Peter Meijer (R-MI), and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) today re-introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Workforce Mobility Act, a bill that would help American workers by limiting employers’ ability to force employees to sign non-compete agreements. The

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DNR: Lake Michigan whitefish virtual meeting March 11

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be developing new regulations for the lake whitefish commercial industry. To gain stakeholder participation from a wide variety of sources, the DNR will host a virtual public meeting to hear

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Lasry campaign: Kenosha County Executives endorse Alex Lasry

Kenosha – Alex Lasry announced today the endorsements of current Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser and former Kenosha County Executive John Collins. “I am proud to endorse Alex Lasry to be Wisconsin’s next U.S. Senator,” said County Executive Jim Kreuser. “I know Alex will be good for Kenosha County and

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Leader Ethics Wisconsin: Endorses Final-Five voting legislation

LeaderEthics-Wisconsin, a nonpartisan/nonprofit organization committed to promoting ethical leadership among elected officials, is endorsing the Final-Five Voting legislation in Wisconsin. “We believe this is a serious effort, designed to curtail some of the hyper-partisanship we are seeing in politics today”, says Executive Director of LeaderEthics-Wisconsin, Lee Rasch. “We are encouraged that the

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: To resume enforcement of fire sprinkler requirement in multi-family dwellings

MADISON, Wis. –  On April 19, 2021, the Department of Safety and Professional Services will resume enforcing a code provision that requires fire sprinkler systems in certain multi-family dwellings. Any building plans submitted to the department (or municipalities with delegated authority to review plans on behalf of the department) or delivered

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces bill to protect American workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Scott Peters (D-CA), Peter Meijer (R-MI), and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) today re-introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Workforce Mobility Act, a bill that would help American workers by limiting employers’ ability to force employees to sign non-compete agreements. The companion legislation was introduced yesterday in the Senate by Senators

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Gov. Evers: Reappoints PSC Chairperson Valcq and Commissioner Huebner

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the reappointment of Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq for an additional two-year term as Chairperson and Commissioner Tyler Huebner to a full six-year term as Commissioner to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC). Chairperson Valcq was first appointed as a Commissioner to the PSC in

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Dept. of Health Services: Launches COVID-19 vaccine provider map

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) released a new resource aimed at helping people connect with vaccine providers. The Wisconsin COVID-19 vaccine provider map is designed to improve transparency in the vaccine distribution process, by identifying where vaccine is being sent across the state. It is also intended to help Wisconsinites

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U.S. Reps. Pocan and Grothman: Pass Amendment Adding Ice Age Trail to National Park System

Contact: Usamah Andrabi, 832-878-4839 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Glenn Grothman (WI-06) passed a bipartisan amendment in Congress officially making Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail a part of the National Park System—which will provide the Ice Age Trail with improved management resources and access to additional federal funding. The 1,200-mile long Trail travels through 31

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DNR: Lake Michigan whitefish virtual meeting March 11

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be developing new regulations for the lake whitefish commercial industry. To gain stakeholder participation from a wide variety of sources, the DNR will host a virtual public meeting to hear from anyone interested in Lake Michigan whitefish and discuss the

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