Wisconsin Guard: No problem with Illinois rep's criticism of Evers' troop withdrawal at border
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard has decided an Illinois congressman who serves as a Guard member did nothing wrong when he criticized Gov.
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard has decided an Illinois congressman who serves as a Guard member did nothing wrong when he criticized Gov.
Milwaukee Co. supervisor introduces resolution supporting licenses for illegal immigrants
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez has introduced a resolution calling for Milwaukee County to endorse Governor Tony Evers' budget proposal that would allow people in the country illegally to obtain driver's licenses and identification cards.The resolution supports "provisions in the 2019-2021 Biennial Wisconsin State Budget or a standalone bill for full driver license access to all Wisconsin residents regardless of fines imposed or immigration status."The resolution calls for the "restoration of access to driver's licenses for all Wisconsin residents regardless of immigration status" and the "cessation of suspending driver's licenses for those unable to pay fines or minor non-driving offenses."It will be considered by the Milwaukee County Board's Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee Thursday, March 7 at 1 p.m.A news release said prominent community and government leaders were expected to attend the hearing, including Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas, and Christine Neuman-Ortiz, executive director of Voces de la Frontera, an immigrant advocacy organization.The release noted the public is always welcome at County Board committee meetings to provide public comment.The meeting takes place at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.Governor Evers said the move would make Wisconsin roads and communities safer and strengthen the state's economy and families.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez has introduced a resolution calling for Milwaukee County to endorse Governor Tony Evers' budget proposal that would allow people in the country illegally to obtain driver's licenses and identification cards.The resolution supports "provisions in the 2019-2021 Biennial Wisconsin State Budget or a standalone bill for full driver license access to all Wisconsin residents regardless of fines imposed or immigration status."The resolution calls for the "restoration of access to driver's licenses for all Wisconsin residents regardless of immigration status" and the "cessation of suspending driver's licenses for those unable to pay fines or minor non-driving offenses."It will be considered by the Milwaukee County Board's Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee Thursday, March 7 at 1 p.m.A news release said prominent community and government leaders were expected to attend the hearing, including Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas, and Christine Neuman-Ortiz, executive director of Voces de la Frontera, an immigrant advocacy organization.The release noted the public is always welcome at County Board committee meetings to provide public comment.The meeting takes place at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.Governor Evers said the move would make Wisconsin roads and communities safer and strengthen the state's economy and families.
Governor Evers says dust needs to settle on budget proposal
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Gov. Tony Evers' cabinet pick had 2005 felony child abuse charge
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
Gov. Tony Evers releases note Scott Walker left him after initially refusing
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
Should undocumented immigrants be allowed to obtain driver's licenses? Gov. Evers says yes
MADISON -- Should people who are in the United States illegally be allowed to obtain driver's licenses?
MADISON -- Should people who are in the United States illegally be allowed to obtain driver's licenses?
Gov. Evers wants to expand DMV hours for voter IDs
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Gov. Evers hits the road to promote budget proposal: 'We have things that need to be addressed'
RACINE COUNTY -- The road to passing Gov.
RACINE COUNTY -- The road to passing Gov.
Read it: Reaction to Governor Evers' budget proposal
MADISON -- Gov.
MADISON -- Gov.
Republicans call Gov. Evers' plan 'liberal wish list'
MADISON -- Republican legislative leaders say Democratic Gov.
MADISON -- Republican legislative leaders say Democratic Gov.
Highlights of Gov. Evers' state budget proposal
MADISON — Highlights of the two-year Wisconsin budget proposal released Thursday by Gov.
MADISON — Highlights of the two-year Wisconsin budget proposal released Thursday by Gov.
Gov. Evers' budget proposal gives IDs to people in US illegally
MADISON -- Gov.
MADISON -- Gov.
Gov. Evers wants in-state tuition rates for all -- regardless of immigration status
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers is calling for people living in Wisconsin illegally, to receive in-state tuition rates at University of Wisconsin System schools.At a press conference touting Milwaukee Area Technical College's plan to expand education opportunities for students of Hispanic heritage on Wednesday, Feb. 27, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett told the crowd that should include all students regardless of immigration status.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers is calling for people living in Wisconsin illegally, to receive in-state tuition rates at University of Wisconsin System schools.At a press conference touting Milwaukee Area Technical College's plan to expand education opportunities for students of Hispanic heritage on Wednesday, Feb. 27, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett told the crowd that should include all students regardless of immigration status.
MADISON — Gov.
National Guard probing Illinois congressman's criticism of Evers' withdrawal of troops from border
MADISON — Wisconsin National Guard officials said Tuesday they're looking into whether to punish an Illinois congressman who belongs to the Wisconsin detachment for criticizing Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin National Guard officials said Tuesday they're looking into whether to punish an Illinois congressman who belongs to the Wisconsin detachment for criticizing Gov.
Gov. Evers to propose nonpartisan redistricting process as part of budget proposal
MADISON — Democratic Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Wisconsin Gov.
Gov. Tony Evers' 1st budget sets up fight with Republicans
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Gov. Evers withdraws Wisconsin National Guard troops from southern border
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Report: Replacing aging prison near Green Bay may cost $500M
ALLOUEZ — Lawmakers and economic development officials are calling on the state to replace a century-old prison in the Green Bay area, but the plan could cost taxpayers up to $500 million, consultants said.Almost 30 percent of the Green Bay Correctional Institution in Allouez is in need of replacement, including two major housing units that are more than 95 years old, according to a study conducted by Minnesota-based architects BWBR and consulting engineers Mead & Hunt.
ALLOUEZ — Lawmakers and economic development officials are calling on the state to replace a century-old prison in the Green Bay area, but the plan could cost taxpayers up to $500 million, consultants said.Almost 30 percent of the Green Bay Correctional Institution in Allouez is in need of replacement, including two major housing units that are more than 95 years old, according to a study conducted by Minnesota-based architects BWBR and consulting engineers Mead & Hunt.