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Governor Announces Gender-Neutral Options for Wisconsin Birth Certificates PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Tuesday, 29 June 2021 10:05

parenthood-same-sexCo-parent option added to traditional mother-father to reflect that families are diverse and all should be recognized equally and valued.

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Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for murder of George Floyd PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Friday, 25 June 2021 14:27

derek-chauvin-sentencedSince the criminal counts stemmed from one action — Chauvin killing Floyd — the sentence is based on only the second-degree murder conviction, the most serious of the crimes for which he was found guilty.

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Department of Justice sues Georgia over voting law PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Friday, 25 June 2021 14:06

merrick-garland-ag-thehillThe Georgia law, passed in March along party lines, imposes restrictions that voting rights groups say will fall most heavily on minorities

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Save the Bees with the Pollinator Protection Package PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Melissa Agard Press   
Friday, 25 June 2021 10:26

bee-pollinator-Legislators prioritize well-being of pollinators to ensure healthy ecosystems for generations

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 June 2021 10:41
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More Than $140 Million for Wisconsin's Tourism and Entertainment Industries PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Friday, 25 June 2021 10:14

door-county_bikingGovernor announces 'Bounce Back Better' grant availability in Lake Geneva.

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Republican Trojan Horse Forces Through Another Partisan Power Grab PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Chris Larson, State Senator, District 7   
Thursday, 24 June 2021 10:03

wi-fair-mapsState GOP continues gerrymandering to stay in power.

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 June 2021 10:11
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We Need to Better Connect PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31   
Wednesday, 23 June 2021 09:06

broadband-map-northwoodsSen. Jeff Smith provides an update on what’s been happening with broadband expansion efforts during the state budget process.

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Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Raising Juneteenth Flag at State Capitol PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Friday, 18 June 2021 11:07

juneteenth-flag-buffalo-soldiersFlag commemorating the trials Black Americans have overcome since the final slaves were freed on June 19, 1865 flown in Madison for second year in a row.

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Wisconsin Awarded $3 Million for Veterans Cemetery Expansion PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Friday, 18 June 2021 10:54

veterans-012015Money will go to expand the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at King, says Governor.


MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has been notified by the US Department of Veterans Affairs that it is awarding $3,320,300 to the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to expand the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at King.

tony-evers“Like all Wisconsinites, I am grateful for the service and sacrifice of our servicemembers,” Gov. Evers said. “As a state, we work diligently to ensure that veterans have access to benefits and services from the time they leave service to the moment they are laid to rest. Providing an honorable and dignified resting place for our veterans and the family members who supported them is the least we can do for our nation’s heroes.”

The grant will allow the WDVA to construct 428 pre-placed crypts, a flag assembly area, a committal service shelter, irrigation, and supporting infrastructure at the cemetery. These improvements will help ensure adequate resources for future burial needs.

“Our Wisconsin Veterans Cemeteries are beautiful and peaceful resting places,” WDVA Secretary Mary Kolar said. “We are happy to be able to make these improvements that will ensure that veterans and families will continue to be able to use these wonderful facilities for years to come.”

The King cemetery is Wisconsin’s first state veterans cemetery. It opened in June of 1888 with the burial of a Civil War veteran. In addition to veterans from the Civil War, it is the final resting place for veterans of the Indian Wars, Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Persian Gulf War, as well as peacetime veterans. More than 8,000 veterans and their dependents have been buried in the cemetery at King since its inception.

The WDVA operates three veterans memorial cemeteries located at King, Spooner, and Union Grove. Veterans, spouses, and dependent children may be eligible for burial or memorialization at Wisconsin’s veterans cemeteries. To determine eligibility, visit www.MyWisVets.com.

The WDVA submitted the funding request to the VA Veterans Cemetery Grant Program in May 2021.

 
Citizen Action Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on the ACA PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Citizen Action of Wisconsin Press   
Friday, 18 June 2021 10:24

affordable-care-actWork Remains to Establish Health Care as a Human Right, says Kraig.


Statewide: Following Thursday’s US Supreme Court ruling that leaves in place the Affordable Care Act, Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, issued this statement:

robert-kraig“The Supreme Court decision rejecting the latest attempt to overturn the Affordable Care Act gives a welcome reprieve to millions of Wisconsinites with preexisting conditions, or without good coverage at work, from losing their health care. While the popular Affordable Care Act provides basic health care protections, there is still much to be done to guarantee that every American has quality affordable health care, no matter what. Citizen Action of Wisconsin will continue to fight until health care is established as a human right, and everyone in Wisconsin receives the care they need, when they need it, without fear or financial hardship.”

 
Supreme Court upholds ObamaCare in 7-2 ruling PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Friday, 18 June 2021 10:21

affordablecareactLed by Texas, the GOP challengers focused on the ObamaCare tax penalty meant to induce the purchase of health insurance by most Americans.

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