Rep. Edming and Sen. Petrowski: Bill to crackdown on poachers advances

Contact: Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 Sen. Jerry Petrowski (608) 266-2502 MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Environment and Forestry voted unanimously to recommend passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 416, authored by Rep. James Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Sen. Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon). AB 416 increases the wild animal protection surcharge for the poaching of trophy deer. “Deer hunting is one of Wisconsin’s most important sporting traditions,” said Rep. Edming. “When someone poaches a deer, they are taking away an opportunity from a law-abiding hunter. The higher penalties under AB 416 would provide a much stronger deterrent to the poaching

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Midwest Environmental Advocates: Amery-area conservationist Dave Clausen appreciated for public service and leadership

CONTACT: Stacy Harbaugh, Communications Director, (608)251-5047 x 1, [email protected] Kimberlee Wright, Executive Director, (608)251-5047 x 4, [email protected] MADISON, WI – Amery-area conservationist, retired veterinarian and former Natural Resources Board Chairman, Dave Clausen is being recognized for his commitment and volunteerism for Wisconsin-based nonprofit law center, Midwest Environmental Advocates. Dave Clausen joined the law center’s board in 2015 and has become a nonstop recruiter of support for the organization. Though retired from the Natural Resources Board, Dave continues working to connect people around Wisconsin who are concerned about the enforcement of clean water, air and land protection laws. “Dave is one

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Sen. Taylor: Parole troubles continue as GOP Judiciary members confirm Gabler

Contact: Jordan Krieger, 608-266-5810 (MADISON) – Today, the Republican members of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety voted to confirm Daniel Gabler as chairman of the Parole Commission. Chairman Gabler is responsible for the parole applications of 3,000 individuals, known as old law inmates, who were convicted prior to the 1998 Truth-in-Sentencing law. “In light of the testimony we heard months ago during the public hearing, I am disappointed that my GOP colleagues voted to confirm Mr. Gabler,” said Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee). “’The worst of the worst’, ‘killers and rapists,’ that’s how Mr. Gabler chose to paint

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THU PM Update: Dairy association, DNR reach settlement in lawsuit; AFP-Wisconsin plans $600k ad buy praising Walker

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Dairy Business Association and Department of Natural Resources have settled a lawsuit that claimed the agency is overstepping its regulatory authority. The lawsuit, which DBA first filed in Brown County Circuit Court at the end of July, alleged the DNR is enforcing new standards without having first gone through the rulemak… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Acting U.S. Attorney Anderson: Former employee of Beloit post office sentenced for theft of mail

CONTACT: AARON WEGNER OCTOBER 19, 2017 PHONE: (608) 264-5158 WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/WIW TTY: (608) 264-5006 MADISON, WIS. — Jeffrey M. Anderson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Tamara Donald, 39, Loves Park, Ill., was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William Conley to two years of probation for theft of mail. In addition, Donald was order to pay $117.87 to the victims in the case. Donald, formerly a postal support employee at the U.S. Post Office in Beloit, Wis., pleaded guilty to this charge on August 3, 2017. During an interview with federal investigators, Donald admitted

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Sens. Darling and Nygren: Wisconsin Workforce and Innovation Network for Success to expand industry clusters in the state

Contact(s): Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) 1-608-266-5120 Madison, Wisconsin — In Wisconsin, many successful industries work together in clusters. Companies in agriculture, biotechnology, energy, dairy, biohealth, water technology, and plastics use this arrangement to lower costs and increase productivity and innovation. On Thursday, State Senator Alberta Darling and State Representative Adam Neylon introduced the Wisconsin Workforce and Innovation Network for Success (WINS) Act which will encourage and expand industry clusters in our state. “This is a model that works for Wisconsin,” Darling said, “Our state is already a great place to do business and will

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Celebrates careers in Energy Week at Moraine Park Technical College

Contact: DWD Communications 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce Madison, Wisconsin – Today, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Assistant Deputy Secretary Dave Anderson joined high school and technical college students for a Careers in Energy Week event at Moraine Park Technical College’s Beaver Dam campus. Governor Walker proclaimed October 16th -20th as Careers in Energy Week throughout Wisconsin to raise awareness of the careers available to students in the state’s energy industry.   “Under Governor Walker, Wisconsin is continuing to add jobs and increase opportunities for youth entering our growing workforce,” Assistant Deputy Secretary Anderson said. “Careers in Energy Week provides

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Wisconsin Policy Research Institute: WPRI is now the Badger Institute

On its 30th anniversary, institute announces new, ambitious tax policy initiative, new magazine, fellows program and statewide events ​CONTACT: President Mike Nichols, (262) 389-8239 or [email protected]; or VP Michael Jahr, (262) 442-5208 or [email protected] The Wisconsin Policy Research Institute, the state’s oldest free-market think tank, has changed its name to theBadger Institute and announced a number of ambitious new initiatives — including a comprehensive review of the state’s tax policy. (Watch video featuring state luminaries discussing the institute’s impact and influence.) The new name and logo were unveiled Oct. 17 at the institute’s 30th Anniversary Dinner and will be introduced to Badger State residents in two dozen events throughout Wisconsin this

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Rep. Subeck: Testifies on bill to limit shackling of incarcerated women during labor and childbirth

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) will testify before the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety on Senate Bill 393, authored by Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) and Representative Subeck. SB 393 would restrict shackling of incarcerated women during labor and childbirth and would ensure incarcerated women have access to needed maternal support services including the supplies for pumping breast milk, postpartum health care, and testing for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. The legislation was introduced in response to reports of multiple incarcerated women being shackled while in labor in Milwaukee County. Federal facilities and 18 states already have

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Bill to build new private prison in Green Bay area gets public hearing

— Rep. David Steffen today pitched his proposal to let a private company build a new prison in the Green Bay area as a unique chance to save taxpayers money — and a win for local governments. But Democrats said the state shouldn’t build new prisons and instead focus on ways to reduce the number of inmates, particularly non-violent offenders. The prison, which the state would lease and operate, wou… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Rep. Edming and Sen. Petrowski: Bill to crackdown on poachers advances

Contact: Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 Sen. Jerry Petrowski (608) 266-2502 MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Environment and Forestry voted unanimously to recommend passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 416, authored by Rep. James Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Sen. Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon). AB 416 increases the wild animal protection

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Midwest Environmental Advocates: Amery-area conservationist Dave Clausen appreciated for public service and leadership

CONTACT: Stacy Harbaugh, Communications Director, (608)251-5047 x 1, [email protected] Kimberlee Wright, Executive Director, (608)251-5047 x 4, [email protected] MADISON, WI – Amery-area conservationist, retired veterinarian and former Natural Resources Board Chairman, Dave Clausen is being recognized for his commitment and volunteerism for Wisconsin-based nonprofit law center, Midwest Environmental Advocates. Dave Clausen

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Sens. Darling and Nygren: Wisconsin Workforce and Innovation Network for Success to expand industry clusters in the state

Contact(s): Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) 1-608-266-5120 Madison, Wisconsin — In Wisconsin, many successful industries work together in clusters. Companies in agriculture, biotechnology, energy, dairy, biohealth, water technology, and plastics use this arrangement to lower costs and increase productivity and innovation. On Thursday, State Senator

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Celebrates careers in Energy Week at Moraine Park Technical College

Contact: DWD Communications 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce Madison, Wisconsin – Today, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Assistant Deputy Secretary Dave Anderson joined high school and technical college students for a Careers in Energy Week event at Moraine Park Technical College’s Beaver Dam campus. Governor Walker proclaimed October

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Wisconsin Policy Research Institute: WPRI is now the Badger Institute

On its 30th anniversary, institute announces new, ambitious tax policy initiative, new magazine, fellows program and statewide events ​CONTACT: President Mike Nichols, (262) 389-8239 or [email protected]; or VP Michael Jahr, (262) 442-5208 or [email protected] The Wisconsin Policy Research Institute, the state’s oldest free-market think tank, has changed its name to theBadger Institute and announced a number of

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