TUE PM Update: Walker to introduce school safety package by March 20

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker plans to introduce a comprehensive school safety package by March 20. The guv announced late last week he would seek to pass legislation addressing school safety after a school shooting in Florida that left 17 dead. Walker spokeswoman Amy Hasenberg today added the guv is working with legislative leaders to win… 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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Martin campaign: Announces endorsement of Milwaukee Teachers Education Association

Contact: Felesia Martin Email: [email protected] Phone: 414-745-9185 Milwaukee – Felesia Martin, candidate for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors District 7, announces the endorsement of her campaign by the Milwaukee Teachers Education Association (MTEA). “As a former student of MPS, I fully support public school teachers, assistants, administration and support staff. While the state of Wisconsin has chosen policies which demonize our hard-working teachers, I believe the best path forward includes involving the experience of MTEA. I will look to MTEA as a partner in understanding public education issues and how I can help increase positive educational outcomes in Milwaukee County”

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Rep. Considine: Announces spring listening sessions

CONTACT: Rep. Considine (608) 266-7746 Madison – Today, Rep. Dave Considine announced his upcoming spring legislative listening sessions. Constituents of the 81st Assembly District are welcome to come by to get an update on what’s happening in Madison, ask questions, and share ideas on how Rep. Considine can better represent them. Details are listed below. Please feel free to contact Rep. Considi… 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. Kitchens: Congratulates Door County Maritime Museum on JEM Grant

Contact: Rep. Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 MADISON – State Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Department of Tourism awarded a JEM (Joint Effort Marketing) grant to the Door County Maritime Museum: “I am thrilled to hear that the Door County Maritime Museum has received a JEM grant from the state. The Maritime Museum is an attraction that is one of the cornerstones of our region’s tourism. This partnership with the Department of Tourism will further enhance the Museum’s ability to attract visitors and promote their educational exhibits. The Department of Tourism JEM Grant Program

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Flynn campaign: Walker’s ‘welfare reform’ approach is punishment, not lifting people out of poverty

Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 (Milwaukee) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today made the following statement regarding Walker’s “welfare reform” plans. “Cutting food stamps, BadgerCare coverage, and other benefits might save the state money in the short term, but it will not make anyone’s lives better. The strings Walker wants to attach to benefits are intended to shame the recipients, not help them. We should focus instead on pulling people out of poverty rather than pushing them further towards destitution. “My approach to ‘welfare reform’ is economic opportunity. If we raise the minimum wage and reverse the anti-union

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Milwaukee Ald. Rainey: March Meter Madness assisting those who fell behind on energy bills

Contact: Ald. Khalif J. Rainey, (414) 286-2863 With the winter ban on utility disconnections ending in April—We Energies, Milwaukee County and community groups have been teaming up for March Meter Madness! Alderman Khalif J. Rainey says the initiative provides qualified residents with a one-time annual payment to make energy bills more affordable. This is based on the availability of program funds and ends when the funds are exhausted or on March 31. “This program can help prevent families from getting a disconnection notice when the moratorium ends next month,” said Alderman Rainey. “Since this benefit ends when the money is

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Milwaukee Ald. Rainey: BLMA Black Panther viewing and talk back

Contact: Ald. Khalif J. Rainey, (414) 286-2863  Two-hundred MPS students will attend a viewing Thursday of the film Black Panther, then participate in a Talk Back. In partnership with the MPS Black & Latino Male Achievement office, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey believes this movie is important for young people who rarely see images showing strong and heroic Black male characters. “When young people see movies portraying people that look like them, it becomes part of how they view themselves,” said Alderman Rainey, chair of theBlack Male Achievement Advisory Committee. Following the March 8, 10 a.m. showing at Marcus North Shore Cinema—Alderman Rainey and chaperones will discuss with the students some important themes

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Accepting proposals for up to $1.5 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward funds to prepare Wisconsin youth for nursing careers

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 DWD issues Request for Proposals for collaborative recruitment and retention projects; deadline is 2 p.m.Monday, April 16 Madison – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray Allen today announced up to $1.5 million in available Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) funds to help community-based organizations in a public-private partnership prepare Wisconsin middle and high school students for high-demand careers in the nursing profession. “Wisconsin’s healthcare system will continue to seek talented and qualified individuals to fill thousands of employment vacancies over the coming years, and it will take innovative and

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TUE PM Update: Walker to introduce school safety package by March 20

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker plans to introduce a comprehensive school safety package by March 20. The guv announced late last week he would seek to pass legislation addressing school safety after a school shooting in Florida that left 17 dead. Walker spokeswoman Amy

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Rep. Considine: Announces spring listening sessions

CONTACT: Rep. Considine (608) 266-7746 Madison – Today, Rep. Dave Considine announced his upcoming spring legislative listening sessions. Constituents of the 81st Assembly District are welcome to come by to get an update on what’s happening in Madison, ask questions, and share ideas on how Rep. Considine can better represent them. Details

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Rep. Kitchens: Congratulates Door County Maritime Museum on JEM Grant

Contact: Rep. Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 MADISON – State Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Department of Tourism awarded a JEM (Joint Effort Marketing) grant to the Door County Maritime Museum: “I am thrilled to hear that the Door County Maritime Museum has received

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Milwaukee Ald. Rainey: BLMA Black Panther viewing and talk back

Contact: Ald. Khalif J. Rainey, (414) 286-2863  Two-hundred MPS students will attend a viewing Thursday of the film Black Panther, then participate in a Talk Back. In partnership with the MPS Black & Latino Male Achievement office, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey believes this movie is important for young people who rarely see images showing strong and heroic Black

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Accepting proposals for up to $1.5 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward funds to prepare Wisconsin youth for nursing careers

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 DWD issues Request for Proposals for collaborative recruitment and retention projects; deadline is 2 p.m.Monday, April 16 Madison – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray Allen today announced up to $1.5 million in available Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF)

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