Rep. Nygren: Attends Mental Health America legislative panel

Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), author of 30 bipartisan bills aimed at combating Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic released the following statement: “Today I had the honor to speak at the Mental Health America Regional Policy

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Sen. Shilling: Democrats take action to improve public safety

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 In Wake of Mass Shootings Democrats Push for Background Checks MADISON – After another uptick in deadly mass shooting deaths, Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) are introducing legislation that would close

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on Hong Kong protests

Contact: Ben Voelkel ben_voelkel@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the following Wednesday regarding the ongoing protests in Hong Kong: “Freedom-loving people around the world stand in support of the

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Sen. Taylor: Realities of anti-shackling bill evoke emotion

For more information, contact: Aidan McMorrow, 608-266-5810 (MADISON) – Today Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) testified before Wisconsin’s Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety in support of SB 316, commonly known as the Anti-Shackling Bill. Originally introduced in 2017, the

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Rep. Subeck: Joins Governor Evers, democratic colleagues introducing Universal Background Check legislation

CONTACT: Rep. Lisa Subeck, 608-266-7521(office) MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D – Madison) stood with Governor Tony Evers, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Democratic Legislators supporting universal background checks for all firearm purchases. She released the following statement regarding today’s introduction of legislation to close

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Rep. Gruszynski: Supports criminal background checks for gun purchases

Contact: Representative Staush Gruszynski 608-266-0616 MADISON – Representative Staush Gruszynski (D-Green Bay) joined Governor Tony Evers, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Democratic legislators at the State Capitol for the introduction of universal criminal background check legislation authored by Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Representative Melissa Sargent

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Department of Public Instruction: Awards nearly $4 million to support students outside of school hours

Thursday, August 15, 2019 Contact: DPI Media Line, (608) 266-3559, media.inquiries@dpi.wi.gov MADISON — Students at 35 public and private schools across Wisconsin will benefit from new 21st Century Community Learning Center grants awarded by the Department of Public Instruction. The grants support programs that provide academic support and youth development

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Rep. Nygren: Attends Mental Health America legislative panel

Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), author of 30 bipartisan bills aimed at combating Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic released the following statement: “Today I had the honor to speak at the Mental Health America Regional Policy Council Meeting. I was honored to be recognized as the

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Sen. Shilling: Democrats take action to improve public safety

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 In Wake of Mass Shootings Democrats Push for Background Checks MADISON – After another uptick in deadly mass shooting deaths, Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) are introducing legislation that would close the gun show loophole that enables individuals with criminal convictions

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Rep. Sargent: Close the background check loophole in Wisconsin- a pragmatic solution to a fixable problem

Contact: Representative Melissa Sargent Email: Rep.Sargent@legis.wi.gov Phone: (608)-266-0960 MADISON –Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) issued the following statement to announce the release of LRB-3949, regarding closing the background check loophole in Wisconsin. “Everyone deserves to live in a safe community and without the fear of gun violence. Yet, here in Wisconsin,

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Gov. Evers: Wisconsin Democrats announce Universal Background Checks bill, call on Republicans to act

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes, Attorney General Kaul join Rep. Sargent and Sen. Johnson in supporting universal background checks. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, and Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined Rep. Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) and Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) announcing LRB-3949,

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on Hong Kong protests

Contact: Ben Voelkel ben_voelkel@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the following Wednesday regarding the ongoing protests in Hong Kong: “Freedom-loving people around the world stand in support of the courageous citizens of Hong Kong as they struggle to maintain

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Sen. Taylor: Realities of anti-shackling bill evoke emotion

For more information, contact: Aidan McMorrow, 608-266-5810 (MADISON) – Today Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) testified before Wisconsin’s Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety in support of SB 316, commonly known as the Anti-Shackling Bill. Originally introduced in 2017, the bill failed to gain needed support to become law. Taylor

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Sen. Taylor: Bill outlawing sexual contact while in custody moves forward

For more information, contact: Oliver Cardona: 608-266-5810 (MADISON) – Today, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety held a public hearing on Senate Bill 104, prohibiting law enforcement officers from having sexual contact with persons under their custody. Author of the bill, Senator Taylor (D-Milwaukee) gave impassioned testimony about

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