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Governor Applauds SEOC's Response to COVID-19 Pandemic PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Wednesday, 24 June 2020 09:55

coronavirus-office-closed-wiSEOC marks 100 days of activation, accomplishments essential to statewide efforts.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 June 2020 10:25
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Evers on Madison Protests Last Night PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Wednesday, 24 June 2020 09:43

madison-violence-102320Violence against any person—whether in the middle of the street in broad daylight, at home trying to sleep, going for a run, or happening upon a protest as was the case last night—is wrong.


MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement regarding last night’s protests in Madison:

tony-evers“What happened in Madison last night presented a stark contrast from the peaceful protests we have seen across our state in recent weeks, including significant damage to state property. I want to be clear: violence against any person—whether in the middle of the street in broad daylight, at home trying to sleep, going for a run, or happening upon a protest as was the case last night—is wrong. It should never be tolerated. Any single act of injustice against one person is less justice for all of us, and the people who committed these acts of violence will be held accountable. My thoughts are with Sen. Carpenter who was among the individuals attacked last night and wish him a quick recovery.

We also cannot allow ourselves to forget the reason why these protests began: because of the murder of George Floyd, of Breonna Taylor, of the many Black lives taken before them, and because racism and structural inequality still pervade this country. Our cause and our purpose must continue to be the pursuit of the promise of an equitable, just, and fair state and country, and we cannot delay delivering on these promises any longer.

We are assessing the damage to state property, including the State Capitol building, the surrounding area, and the Tommy G. Thompson Center. Both “Forward” and Col. Hans Christian Heg statues have been recovered. The Capitol Police Department responded to attempts to breach the State Capitol and were able to prevent additional penetration of the building. Additional resources from the Wisconsin State Patrol were also dispatched to provide support to the Madison Police Department.

We are prepared to activate the Wisconsin National Guard to protect state buildings and infrastructure and are continuing to work with local law enforcement to understand their response to last night’s events and their plan to respond to similar events in the future.”

 
Aging in Rural Wisconsin PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31   
Wednesday, 24 June 2020 09:07

door-county-peopleSen. Jeff Smith writes about the existing challenges farmers face when aging in rural Wisconsin.

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New Policing Accountability and Transparency Reforms in Wisconsin PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Friday, 19 June 2020 15:44

george-floyd-protest-milwEvers, Barnes call for bipartisanship in first step toward dismantling racism in a state consistently ranked among the worst in racial disparities.

Last Updated on Saturday, 20 June 2020 13:20
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AFSCME Wisconsin Offers Statement of Solidarity Honoring Juneteenth PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 19 June 2020 12:49

juneteenth-flag-buffalo-soldiersJuneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in America and must be used for all citizens to reflect on how we continue racial justice efforts in our lives and communities.


MILWAUKEE - AFSCME Wisconsin applauds Milwaukee County Executive Order #20-15 initiated by County Executive David Crowley and Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson. This Executive Order officially recognizes Juneteenth as a floating holiday for all county employees.

george-floyd-protest-milwJuneteenth, which celebrates the end of slavery in America, commemorates the centuries-long violent struggle for freedom and dignity faced by Black Americans.

AFSCME Wisconsin echoes County Executive Crowley’s sentiment that the Juneteenth holiday must be used as means for citizens and stakeholders to reflect on how we continue racial justice efforts in our lives and communities. AFSCME Wisconsin remains a devoted partner in the effort to achieve racial equity through access to excellent public services in every Milwaukee neighborhood, abolishing economic inequalities prevalent in Black communities and workplaces, and achieving earnest investment in employees and civic spaces.

AFSCME Wisconsin President Paul Spink stated, “every fourth of July, American workers are given the day to celebrate our hard-won freedoms and honor our history. We must do the same, every June 19th, to recognize the date on which those freedoms were extended to Black Americans. AFSCME Wisconsin is proud to support the measures honoring Juneteenth by County Executive Crowley and Chairwoman Nicholson.”

We call on all other Wisconsin municipalities and the State of Wisconsin to follow the lead of Milwaukee County, establishing Juneteenth as the holiday it rightfully deserves.

 
Sen. Tammy Baldwin discusses small business funds in virtual event PDF Print E-mail
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Written by WisDems Press, Philip Shulman   
Friday, 19 June 2020 11:28

coronavirus-small-businessWisconsin Senator is calling for more transparency from the Trump administration during the pandemic and supports a second round of small business loans.

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Wisconsin Boys & Girls Clubs Pledge Action Against Racial Inequity PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Boys & Girls Clubs, Andrew Gussert   
Friday, 19 June 2020 11:05

boys-girls-club-chippewaExecutive Committee Supports Defined Action Steps Over Canned Statement.


Madison, WI — At their state executive committee meeting Thursday, Chief Executive Officers from across Wisconsin voted to support a list of actions steps, stating “It is time to do the work of dismantling systemic racism.” Wisconsin clubs serve more youth per person than any other state in the country, with 154 locations across 58 cities. Over 144,000 youth use their sites every year, and seven out of every ten club kids from across the state come are a racial or ethnic minority.

“Clubs have been offering safe spaces for kids for over 160 years, but we cannot enable them to reach their full potential when they are witnessing communities being torn apart over whose lives matter,” said State Director Andy Gussert. “We need our youth to know: You matter, your dreams matter, and your life matters.”

“This is a pivotal moment in our history. Everyone has the opportunity to choose how they participate, but no one has the choice of whether or not they are a participant,” said Karen DeSanto, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of West-Central Wisconsin. “Statements against racism are hollow when void of action.”

“We need real results beyond canned clichés, hashtags and social media memes,” said Kathy Thornton-Bias, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee. “We best serve our youth tomorrow through meaningful and sustained actions today.”

“We must plan, strategize, organize and mobilize around policies to change to address racial disparities,” said Michael Johnson, Dane County Boys & Girls Clubs. “We need to work with our mayors, county officials and law enforcement to review use of force policies and report out on real reforms.”

“We will look deeply and challenge ourselves, our team members and our Boards to recognize and understand the built-in advantages of being White in our society,” said Greg Lemke-Rochon, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley.  “Our work will not be easy, but we are committed ensuring all our young people have an equitable chance to reach their full potential.”

Clubs serve more Wisconsin youth than any other organization outside of our public school system. They also serve two million meals and snacks to youth every year at no cost. Two of every three youth are on reduced school lunch programs, and two of every five are from a single parent household.  You can find the Club CEO pledge to Take Action in Response to Racial Inequality at https://www.bgcwisconsin.org/new-page-2.

Last Updated on Saturday, 20 June 2020 11:14
 
Task Force on Climate Change Announces Details for First Two Listening Sessions PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Lt Gov Office Press   
Friday, 19 June 2020 10:27

mandela-barnes-cctfListening sessions, scheduled for Tuesday, June 23 and Saturday, June 27, are completely open to the public.


MADISON— On Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change will host its first two virtual listening sessions to hear how Wisconsinites are being impacted by climate change and to hear potential solutions elected officials can adopt. Lt. Gov. Barnes and task force members will be virtually present to listen to the public.

These listening sessions will be loosely modeled after the listening sessions Gov. Evers held on his first biennial budget, and they will include presentations, as well as opportunities for participants to break into groups and provide commentary and recommendations. The first listening session will highlight local sustainability champions and include presentations from the City of River Falls, the City of Milwaukee, and representatives from the UW System. While presentations will be focused on local leadership, commentary on any issues related to climate change is welcome during group discussion. Details about presenters for the second listening session will be announced soon.

The listening sessions are completely open to the public, and all Wisconsinites are encouraged to attend—particularly those from low-income communities and communities of color.

Members of the public wishing to participate in either of the first two listening sessions are strongly encouraged to register in advance. Links to registration forms, along with the Zoom link and call-information for the listening sessions, is copied below.

WHO: Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change
WHAT: Listening Sessions #1 and #2
WHEN: Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Register: bit.ly/3fAn2sr)
Saturday, June 27, 2020, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. (Register: bit.ly/3dcxQLT)
WHERE: Zoom Link: bit.ly/37C7dyM
OR Call: 1 (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 365 565 6200
Password: 219745

In addition to the virtual listening sessions, the public is welcome to submit written commentary and recommendations via the task force’s recently launched website, ClimateChange.wi.gov.

Last Updated on Saturday, 20 June 2020 11:04
 
Supreme Court blocks Trump plan to end DACA program PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Friday, 19 June 2020 10:01

daca-arizonaEstimated 1.3 million childhood arrivals safe for now, Roberts casts deciding vote.

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Bolton exposé makes Trump figure of mockery PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Friday, 19 June 2020 09:46

donald-trumpSays President is a fool who Pompeo called "so full of shit.”

Last Updated on Saturday, 20 June 2020 09:59
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State Will Send Out Absentee Ballot Requests to 2.7 Million Voters PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Wisconsin Senate, Jay Wadd   
Friday, 19 June 2020 08:22

gb-voteGood news for our democracy and for the health and safety of our residents during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, says Senator Hansen.

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