Rep. Snyder: Lends a hand in fight to end homelessness

Madison, WI – Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) continued his support on Tuesday for initiatives to end and prevent homelessness in Wisconsin. Rep. Snyder assisted in authoring the legislative package that was heard on the Assembly Floor Tuesday afternoon called “A Hand

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Sen. Shilling: Commemorates Juneteenth

MADISON – On this day in 1865, freedom from slavery became a reality for thousands of African-Americans living in Galveston, Texas. Although the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect two years prior during the midst of the Civil War, a few

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Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus: Juneteenth Day Milwaukee

MADISON, WI – The  issued the following statement regarding Juneteenth Day 2019, a day of celebration and empowerment for African American communities around the world. “This year, we celebrate the 48th annual Northcott Neighborhood House Juneteenth Day Parade and Festival. Juneteenth Day is

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Budget BLOG

Nass says he’s a “no” on JFC budget

Whitewater Republican Sen. Steve Nass today publicly announced he will vote against the budget approved by the GOP-led Joint Finance Committee last week. “I simply can’t deceive the taxpayers by voting for a budget that creates a significant structural deficit,

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Sen. Taylor: Reflects on Juneteenth Day

For more information, contact: Jaxson Whittle: (608) 266-5810 (MILWAUKEE) – Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) took part in the annual Juneteenth Day parade and festivities in Milwaukee. Taylor is one of the observance’s biggest advocates, as this year marks a

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American Immigration Council, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: Class action lawsuit seeks to challenge USCIS’ failure to respond to FOIA requests for immigration case files

American Immigration Council www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/news Northwest Immigrant Rights Project www.nwirp.org WASHINGTON—Three immigration attorneys and two immigrants filed a class action lawsuit today in federal court in San Francisco challenging the Department of Homeland Security and its component agencies’ nationwide practice of

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Rep. Snyder: Lends a hand in fight to end homelessness

Madison, WI – Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) continued his support on Tuesday for initiatives to end and prevent homelessness in Wisconsin. Rep. Snyder assisted in authoring the legislative package that was heard on the Assembly Floor Tuesday afternoon called “A Hand for the Homeless”, which included eight bills to reduce and

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Sen. Shilling: Commemorates Juneteenth

MADISON – On this day in 1865, freedom from slavery became a reality for thousands of African-Americans living in Galveston, Texas. Although the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect two years prior during the midst of the Civil War, a few states including Texas did not adhere to the proclamation. On

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Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus: Juneteenth Day Milwaukee

MADISON, WI – The  issued the following statement regarding Juneteenth Day 2019, a day of celebration and empowerment for African American communities around the world. “This year, we celebrate the 48th annual Northcott Neighborhood House Juneteenth Day Parade and Festival. Juneteenth Day is the oldest celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the

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Budget BLOG

Nass says he’s a “no” on JFC budget

Whitewater Republican Sen. Steve Nass today publicly announced he will vote against the budget approved by the GOP-led Joint Finance Committee last week. “I simply can’t deceive the taxpayers by voting for a budget that creates a significant structural deficit, generates the largest property tax hikes in a decade, contains

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Sen. Taylor: Reflects on Juneteenth Day

For more information, contact: Jaxson Whittle: (608) 266-5810 (MILWAUKEE) – Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) took part in the annual Juneteenth Day parade and festivities in Milwaukee. Taylor is one of the observance’s biggest advocates, as this year marks a decade since she co-authored and passed legislation making Juneteenth a

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American Immigration Council, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: Class action lawsuit seeks to challenge USCIS’ failure to respond to FOIA requests for immigration case files

American Immigration Council www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/news Northwest Immigrant Rights Project www.nwirp.org WASHINGTON—Three immigration attorneys and two immigrants filed a class action lawsuit today in federal court in San Francisco challenging the Department of Homeland Security and its component agencies’ nationwide practice of failing to timely respond to requests for immigration files under

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WED PM Update: Petersen praises UW officials, faculty for making case to JFC to boost university funding

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Newly elected UW Board of Regents President Drew Petersen gave credit to the system’s chancellors, provosts and faculty for helping to convince the Joint Finance Committee to make a “very strong investment” in Wisconsin’s public universities. In an interview with WisPolitics.com, Petersen

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Ginsburg, colleagues praise Abrahamson during farewell ceremony

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg praised retiring Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson as “the very best, the most courageous and sage, the least self-regarding” judge she had encountered. “As lawyer, law teacher and judge, she has inspired legions to follow in her way, to strive constantly to

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WED AM Update: Abrahamson tribute; Assembly GOP to meet on state budget

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Edge Messaging From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg praised retiring Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson as “the very best, the most courageous and sage, the least self-regarding” judge she had encountered. “As lawyer, law teacher and judge, she has

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