U.S. Rep. Kind: Helps introduce legislation to protect Hmong and Lao refugees from deportation

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) and colleagues have introduced the Hmong and Lao Refugee Deportation Prohibition Act of 2020 to stop the Trump administration from deporting individuals to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (P.D.R.) for 72 months while individuals with Final Orders for Removal have their immigration cases reassessed. The Trump administration is currently negotiating with the Lao P.D.R. on a repatriation agreement that would deport at least 4,700 individuals to Laos. Congresswoman McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement: “I’m proud to represent the largest Hmong community in the U.S. The remarkable contributions of our Hmong and Lao neighbors keep our community

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Supports legislation to protect Hmong and Lao refugees from deportation

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) supported legislation led by Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), the Hmong and Lao Refugee Deportation Prohibition Act of 2020, to stop the Trump administration from deporting individuals to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (P.D.R.) for 72 months while individuals with Final Orders for Removal have their immigration cases reassessed. The Trump administration is currently negotiating with the Lao P.D.R. on a repatriation agreement that would deport at least 4,700 individuals to Laos. “Wisconsin has a long tradition of welcoming immigrants and refugees. Milwaukee is no different and I am proud that many immigrants and refugees have called our city home. I

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Gov. Evers: Signs bills increasing State Trooper pay, OWI offenses, other legislation

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 18 bills. The governor signed the following bills:  Senate Bill 819, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 104: Ratifies the collective bargaining agreement for State Patrol troopers and inspectors in the public safety employees bargaining unit for fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-19 and proposes a series of new pay structures that would be effective retroactively with a total base pay increase that is equivalent to approximately 9.9 percent, though the biennial base wage increase varies by individual. “State troopers work tirelessly to keep our communities safe and secure, often working long days with little gratitude,”

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WisPolitics Midday – February 28, 2020

Stricter gun laws won’t happen for Wisconsin after Milwaukee shooting The DNC host committee hires two new leaders who will start next week About 200,000 voters that are suspected to have moved will remain on the Wisconsin voter list

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U.S. Sens. Johnson, Peters: Ask DHS, HHS for information on possible vulnerabilities in our medical supply chain

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Gary C. Peters (D-Mich.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter Thursday to Acting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Chad F. Wolf and Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to request information about the security and stability of our medical supply chains in the event of a coronavirus outbreak in the United States.   The senators wrote, “In our February 12th committee roundtable regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), some of the most disconcerting revelations involved the insecurity of our medical supply

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ACLU of Wisconsin: Statement on Appeals Court ruling blocking attempted voter purge

MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin released the following statement regarding a Wisconsin appeals court ruling blocking an effort to remove voters from the rolls.   “The ACLU of Wisconsin believes we should make it easier to vote, not harder,” said Chris Ott, ACLU of Wisconsin executive director. “We appreciate today’s ruling to leave existing voter registrations alone, and we thank our allies… 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

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Rep. Hintz: Remembers the Oshkosh 94

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Attends briefing on coronavirus

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil attended a congressional-wide briefing on the coronavirus by public health and infectious disease experts. “Today’s briefing provided an update on the Administration’s efforts to combat the coronavirus. Protecting our communities will require federal, state, and local officials to work together. I support Congress movingly quickly to provide funding to fight this disease. Anyone in Southeast Wisconsin wanting up-to-date information should visit cdc.gov,” said Steil. At the briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, stressed the need for additional coronavirus testing kits. Health officials also noted that the public can keep themselves

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Clean Wisconsin & Sierra Club: Challenge gas plant approval

MADISON, WI —Clean Wisconsin and the Sierra Club filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court on Friday asking for review of the Public Service Commission’s decision to approve construction of a large gas power plant proposed for a site in Superior, Wisconsin. “This project poses significant  environmental threats, including depletion of groundwater, loss of wetlands, and increased carbon dioxide emissions,” said Katie Nekola, General Counsel for Clean Wisconsin. “If Wisconsin intends to meet Gov. Evers’ carbon reduction goals, we cannot afford to build more fossil fuel power plants.” Dairyland Power and Minnesota Power have proposed to build a $700

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Dept. of Transportation: Gov. Evers announces $40.5 million in harbor grants

Governor Tony Evers today announced grants totaling $40,565,780 for eight harbor maintenance and improvement projects in Wisconsin. Improvements will promote shipbuilding, waterborne freight and assist economic development in local communities and statewide. “Wisconsin has the unique advantage of being surrounded by water on three sides, with a vital commercial port and harbor system,” says Governor Evers. “With the 2019-2021 budget we committed to investing in this critical asset. These grants strengthen the link between our transportation infrastructure and the success of three critical state industries: agriculture, manufacturing and shipbuilding. Ultimately, it all results in strong communities.” “The ripple effect of

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Helps introduce legislation to protect Hmong and Lao refugees from deportation

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) and colleagues have introduced the Hmong and Lao Refugee Deportation Prohibition Act of 2020 to stop the Trump administration from deporting individuals to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (P.D.R.) for 72 months while individuals with Final Orders for Removal have their immigration cases reassessed. The Trump administration

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Supports legislation to protect Hmong and Lao refugees from deportation

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) supported legislation led by Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), the Hmong and Lao Refugee Deportation Prohibition Act of 2020, to stop the Trump administration from deporting individuals to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (P.D.R.) for 72 months while individuals with Final Orders for Removal have their immigration cases reassessed. The Trump

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WisPolitics Midday – February 28, 2020

Stricter gun laws won’t happen for Wisconsin after Milwaukee shooting The DNC host committee hires two new leaders who will start next week About 200,000 voters that are suspected to have moved will remain on the Wisconsin voter list

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Rep. Hintz: Remembers the Oshkosh 94

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Attends briefing on coronavirus

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil attended a congressional-wide briefing on the coronavirus by public health and infectious disease experts. “Today’s briefing provided an update on the Administration’s efforts to combat the coronavirus. Protecting our communities will require federal, state, and local officials to work together. I support Congress movingly quickly to

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Clean Wisconsin & Sierra Club: Challenge gas plant approval

MADISON, WI —Clean Wisconsin and the Sierra Club filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court on Friday asking for review of the Public Service Commission’s decision to approve construction of a large gas power plant proposed for a site in Superior, Wisconsin. “This project poses significant  environmental threats, including

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Dept. of Transportation: Gov. Evers announces $40.5 million in harbor grants

Governor Tony Evers today announced grants totaling $40,565,780 for eight harbor maintenance and improvement projects in Wisconsin. Improvements will promote shipbuilding, waterborne freight and assist economic development in local communities and statewide. “Wisconsin has the unique advantage of being surrounded by water on three sides, with a vital commercial port

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