TUE PM Update: Evers says budget will include steps to boost minimum wage, restore some DNR science positions

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers said today his budget will include steps toward increasing the minimum wage and the restoration of some science positions at the Department of Natural Resources. But he didn’t offer specifics in an interview at Marquette University Law School, even joking with host Mike Gousha that he told him “something secret…. 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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Department of Workforce Development: Comment period open on interagency Community Integrated Employment Plan

Contact: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 MADISON – The Departments of Workforce Development (DWD), Health Services (DHS) and Public Instruction (DPI) encourage stakeholders to submit comments about the state’s interagency plan to increase the number of working-age adults with disabilities in Wisconsin participating in competitive integrated employment (CIE). DWD’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is accepting feedback on the plan on behalf of DWD, DHS and DPI through Feb. 27, 2019. Comments may be submitted by email to [email protected], by fax to 608-266-1133, by phone to 800-442-3477, or by mail to: CIE Joint Plan Division of Vocational Rehabilitation P.O. Box 7852 Madison, WI 53707-7852

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Administrators of Nursing Education in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Nurses Association: Applaud Governor Evers’ creation of Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving in Wisconsin

Contact: Gina Dennik-Champion 608-228-3300 MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) and the Administrators of Nursing Education in Wisconsin (ANEW) want to express appreciation to Governor Evers for creating a Task Force on Caregiving in Wisconsin. “Nursing care delivered by registered nurses in many practice settings are dependent upon the availability of caregivers to support their practice. The quality and competence of caregivers requires education, training, direction and support provided by RNs,” states Linda Gobis, RN, MSN, JD., WNA President. Caregiver shortages are requiring RNs to perform the duties of the vacant caregiver position. This is undesirable as it

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Rep. Edming: Joins call for criminal justice reform

Contact:  Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 EAU CLAIRE – Yesterday, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) joined other Assembly Republicans from Western Wisconsin and area law enforcement leaders at a press conference to announce a criminal justice reform proposal and call on Governor Evers to include this plan in his 2019-21 State Budget proposal. “A strong criminal justice system is an important part of a free society,” said Rep. Edming.  “This proposal invests more resources to help strengthen our state’s criminal justice system which will allow for fairer and more effective administering of justice for all involved.” The initiatives that Assembly Republicans

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Rep. Kitchens: Supports criminal justice reform package

Contact: Rep. Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) is putting his support behind a package of initiatives that is expected to improve various aspects of the state’s criminal justice system, from access to a fair trial to the re-entry of ex-offenders into the workforce. “One of my top priorities as a legislator is to provide our law enforcement agencies and courts with the tools they need to ensure our neighborhoods are safe,” Kitchens said. “The proposals we announced this week will help accomplish that goal because they will allow for us to be tough,

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 19, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing again for a caretaker tax credit. Expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would drive up consumer costs according to a study released by conservative groups.

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Evers says budget will include steps toward minimum wage increase, restore DNR scientists

Gov. Tony Evers says his budget will include steps toward increasing the minimum wage and the restoration of some science positions at the Department of Natural Resources. But he didn’t offer specifics in an interview at Marquette University Law School Tuesday, even joking with host Mike Gousha that he told him “something secret.” Former Gov. Scott Walker and GOP lawmakers in 2015 approved reducin… 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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Department of Workforce Development: Comment period open on interagency Community Integrated Employment Plan

Contact: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 MADISON – The Departments of Workforce Development (DWD), Health Services (DHS) and Public Instruction (DPI) encourage stakeholders to submit comments about the state’s interagency plan to increase the number of working-age adults with disabilities in Wisconsin participating in competitive integrated employment (CIE). DWD’s Division of Vocational

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Administrators of Nursing Education in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Nurses Association: Applaud Governor Evers’ creation of Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving in Wisconsin

Contact: Gina Dennik-Champion 608-228-3300 MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) and the Administrators of Nursing Education in Wisconsin (ANEW) want to express appreciation to Governor Evers for creating a Task Force on Caregiving in Wisconsin. “Nursing care delivered by registered nurses in many practice settings are dependent upon

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Rep. Edming: Joins call for criminal justice reform

Contact:  Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 EAU CLAIRE – Yesterday, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) joined other Assembly Republicans from Western Wisconsin and area law enforcement leaders at a press conference to announce a criminal justice reform proposal and call on Governor Evers to include this plan in his 2019-21 State

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Rep. Kitchens: Supports criminal justice reform package

Contact: Rep. Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) is putting his support behind a package of initiatives that is expected to improve various aspects of the state’s criminal justice system, from access to a fair trial to the re-entry of ex-offenders into the workforce.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 19, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing again for a caretaker tax credit. Expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would drive up consumer costs according to a study released by conservative groups.

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