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Wisconsin State Capitol

Assembly Committee Approves Emergency Transport Bill

The Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Mental Health considered and approved Assembly Bill 633 – Transport for Emergency Detention. The bill would clarify that law enforcement…
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2020 Milwaukee County Executive Forum – Register Now

  Register NOW for the Milwaukee County Executive Candidate Forum at Space is Limited. Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Forum begins at 3 PM IndependenceFirst, 540…
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Milwaukee limits plastic straw distribution

Bars and restaurants cannot automatically distribute single-use plastic straws, beginning April 14, 2020, under a new rule in the city of Milwaukee. Milwaukee’s Common Council…
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TASC Donates $1000 to DRW on Giving Tuesday

Disability Rights Wisconsin was surprised with a gift of $1,000 on Giving Tuesday by Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC). The donation was made in honor…
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New Videos on Serving as a Poll Worker

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (WDVC) has a new video to encourage voters with disabilities to consider serving as a poll worker, sometimes called an…
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