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Lt. Governor Takes Part in Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows Program PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Lt Gov Office Press   
Tuesday, 17 December 2019 10:37

educationLt. Gov. Mandela Barnes goes to Washington, D.C. to participate in bipartisan education policy fellowship program with 22 other high-ranking state leaders.


MADISON – Last week, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes took part in The Hunt Institute’s Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows program, the nation’s premier education policy fellowship, in Washington, D.C. The program brought together a group of bipartisan state leaders who will examine state-level education policy over the next nine months.

Lt. Gov. Barnes joined a network of 90 Fellows over five cohorts and was one of 23 high-ranking state leaders who began the program Dec. 11-13 in the nation’s capital.

mandela-barnes“It was an honor to be invited to be part of the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows program and have the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation about education policy,” Lt. Gov. Barnes said. “As a staunch advocate for our public schools, I look forward to learning how to better craft policies that not only support our public schools but the health and well-being of children and families. More children will succeed in the classroom when we achieve economic justice and have access to things like health care, housing, and transportation.”

During their time together in D.C., Cohort 6 Fellows explored the importance of K-12 standards and assessments, school funding, early learning, and effective teachers and school leaders along with some of the nation’s leading experts in education, policy, and politics. Fellows also participated in a local school visit to Thurgood Marshall Academy.

Along with Lt. Gov. Barnes, the 2019-20 Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows also included:

  • Delegate Lashrecse Aird (D-VA)
  • State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler (R-ND)
  • State Sen. Deanna Ballard (R-NC)
  • State Superintendent Jillian Balow (R-WY)
  • State Sen. Regina Barrow (D-LA)
  • Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT)
  • Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R-GA)
  • Board of Regents Fred DuVal (D-AZ)
  • Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (R-SC)
  • State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick (R-MO)
  • Lt. Gov. Mike Foley (R-NE)
  • Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist (D-MI)
  • Attorney General Gurbir Grewal (D-NJ)
  • State Rep. Ken King (R-TX)
  • State Sen. Dave Lent (R-ID)
  • State Treasurer Fiona Ma (D-CA)
  • Lt. Gov. Howie Morales (D-NM)
  • Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell (R-OK)
  • State Sen. Patricia Rucker (R-WV)
  • Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D-IL)
  • Fmr. State Senator Billie Sutton (D-SD)
  • State Sen. Max Wise (R-KY)

“Launching the next group of Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows is always motivating as we welcome a new group of influential state leaders who are determined to challenge the status quo in education,” Dr. Javaid Siddiqi, The Hunt Institute’s President & CEO, said.

Unique to this program, Fellows had access to The Hunt Institute’s bipartisan network of former governors who have established reputations for working across the aisle and improving public education. The governors who joined the Fellows during the program included Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ); Gov. Jim Douglas (R-VT); Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. (D-NC); Gov. Tom Kean (R-NJ); Gov. Martin O’Malley (D-MD); and Gov. Bob Wise (D-WV).

Counted among Fellow Alumni are Gov. Kate Brown of Oregon, Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa, Gov. Brad Little of Idaho, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Gov.-Elect Tate Reeves of Mississippi and U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada. Five Fellows are currently running for governor – Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox (UT-Cohort 1), Attorney General Tim Fox (MT-Cohort 5), Attorney General Mark Herring (VA-Cohort 1) and Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin (AK-Cohort 3).

“We are looking forward to continuing working with our sixth cohort of Fellows – a group of leaders who share the goal of improving education through thoughtful policy,” Gov. Hunt, the program’s co-founder, said. “If we expect our education systems to improve, we must be strategic and bold in our actions.”

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 December 2019 10:54
 
Lawmakers pile on the spending in $1.4 trillion deal PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Tuesday, 17 December 2019 10:29

tax-planWASHINGTON, D.C. - Lawmakers added $24.7 billion in emergency and “off-book” spending to a nearly $1.4 trillion package as they sought to settle differences and finish the congressional appropriations bills for the fiscal year.

The White House and Congress had reached a $1.37 trillion deal in July that increased defense spending by $22 billion and domestic spending by $12 billion.

But the final deal brings the sum total to $1.394 trillion, and includes emergency funding for natural disasters, the 2020 census, medical funding and other priorities.

Read the developing report here

 
New Legislative Package to “Disrupt Disparities” Proposed PDF Print E-mail
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Written by BOWEN PRESS   
Monday, 16 December 2019 16:37

jailedRepresentatives Bowen and Crowley will host round-table at UWM to discuss further steps to end the disparities in Wisconsin.

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Democrats tell court they need Mueller grand jury documents for impeachment trial PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Monday, 16 December 2019 16:24

muellerClaim Barr led Department of Justice is trying to avoid disclosing grand-jury material needed for the House’s impeachment of President Trump and the Senate’s trial.

Last Updated on Monday, 16 December 2019 16:53
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Democrats get the health care fight they want with prescription drug bill PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Saturday, 14 December 2019 15:22

affordablecareDemocrats, progressive groups plan to spotlight Speaker Pelosi’s sweeping bill as central piece in 2020 health messaging.


WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats looking for a health care fight in 2020 have found a key marker with the House drug pricing bill.

The White House said the bill would impose “price controls” and indicated President Trump would issue a veto if it gets to his desk.

But lowering drug prices polls consistently as one of the top issues for voters, and Democrats and progressive groups plan to spotlight Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) sweeping bill as the central piece to their health messaging in 2020.

Read the full story here

 
LWV-WI Will Fight Court Order to Purge Voters PDF Print E-mail
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Written by League of Women Voters WI, Erin Grunze   
Saturday, 14 December 2019 14:45

voter-primariesLeague of Women Voters of Wisconsin working on options to halt Friday's court order in Ozaukee County to purge over 234,000 voters from rolls statewide.

Last Updated on Saturday, 14 December 2019 15:20
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Overflow Household Trash Collection December 23-28 PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Green Bay Mayor's Office Press   
Saturday, 14 December 2019 14:13

xmas-tree-lightingGREEN BAY, WI - During the week of December 23–December 28, 2019, City of Green Bay residents may place up to FOUR (4) 32-gallon plastic bags of “overflow” household trash next to your City-issued trash cart (if your cart is full) for free curbside collection. The “overflow” trash bags must be placed at the curb by 6 A.M. on your collection day.

The following items will NOT be collected:

  • NO bulk household items, including sofas, couches, loveseats, tables, chairs, desks, mattresses, box springs, beds, entertainment centers, grills, ladders, mowers, exercise equipment, lawn/patio furniture, cribs, swing sets, bikes, lawn & holiday display items, etc.
  • NO electronics
  • NO construction, remodeling, or demolition waste
  • NO appliances
  • NO move-out debris

If any of these items are left at the curb, they will be picked up and charged accordingly.

City of Green Bay residents may bring bulk household items (as described above) to the drop-off sites listed below. PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTRONICS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AT THE DROP-OFF SITES.

Construction, remodeling, demolition waste, household trash, move-out debris, and recycling items are NOT allowed at these locations.

BE PREPARED TO SHOW YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE/PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN THE CITY.

EAST SIDE LOCATION
1820 Mills Street
Green Bay, WI 54302
(Enter from Deckner Avenue)

WEST SIDE LOCATION
519 S. Oneida Street
Green Bay, WI 54303
(Enter from Redwood Drive)

Hours of Operation: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m., 2nd & 3rd Saturdays of each month 7 a.m.–12 p.m.

Residents also have the option to take their waste including construction, remodeling, and demolition waste, to the Brown County Transfer Station located at 3734 West Mason Street. Dumping fees will apply. For hours and current pricing, please visit Brown County’s website at www.browncountyrecycling.org.

For more information, residents may contact the Department of Public Works-Operations Division at (920) 448-3535 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, the City’s Automated Phone Line at (920) 492-3731, visit our Facebook page, or visit the City’s website at www.greenbaywi.gov/publicworks.

 
Trump, China announce 'Phase One' trade deal PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Friday, 13 December 2019 14:27

trump-tariffsNo specifics released on agricultural purchases, but deal would scrap a new round of 15 percent tariffs scheduled to go into effect on Sunday.

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Democrats approve impeachment of Trump in Judiciary vote PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Friday, 13 December 2019 12:08

aoi-gop-vote-1213Democrats approve two articles of impeachment against Trump in Judiciary Committee by straight 23-17 party line vote.

Last Updated on Friday, 13 December 2019 12:30
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Wisconsin Democrats Introduce Bills to Protect Property Taxpayers PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Jon Erpenbach Press. State Senator 27th District   
Thursday, 12 December 2019 12:19

school-bus-kidsLegislation attempts to reverse the increasing bill for the costly school choice and voucher programs at the expense of public schools.

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House Judiciary Committee debates articles of impeachment PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Thursday, 12 December 2019 10:41

aoi-debate-1212The facts behind Trump's abuse of power and obstruction of Congress are presented as Republicans attempt to shout them down.

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