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Personal Jurisdiction Bill, Senate Bill 9
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Senate Bill 9, the personal jurisdiction bill I have co-authored with Representative Amy Loudenbeck strengthens legal protections for victims of domestic abuse, child abuse, or harassment, and empowers Wisconsin law enforcement officers and courts to extend protections to these victims from abusers even if they do not live in Wisconsin. This measure provides security for victims who receive threatening or harassing messages via digital communication such as social media, email, or text. We live in a highly mobile, high-tech society and unfortunately harassment does not stop at state lines. We want to protect our citizens to the best of our ability. Victims of harassment should not have to second guess whether Wisconsin law can shield them from an abuser. This bill clarifies our current statutes and strengthens victims’ rights. Our proposal has received wide bipartisan support and will hopefully be one of the first bills Governor Walker signs into law. On February 18th, Assembly Bill 10, the companion bill to Senate Bill 9, was voted out of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. Assembly Bill 10, has already passed on a voice vote in the Assembly and is likely to pass the Senate on Tuesday, February 24th.
A copy of my press release can be found here: Click.
You can view the interview on TMJ4 here: Click.
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Opening of Wilmot Mountain New Tubing Run
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I had an awesome time at Wilmot Mountain in Salem with Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett and Senator Steve Nass to celebrate the opening of their new tubing run on Friday, February 6, 2015. (Photo: Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) pushing Secretary Stephanie Klett down the hill.)
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Eagle Scout Recognition Ceremony
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I was proud to present Eagle Scout Garrett Wilkins with a citation at his Eagle Scout recognition ceremony in Racine on Sunday, February 8th. (Photo: Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) with Troop 126).
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Visit with Chancellor Ford at UW-Parkside
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On Friday, February 13th, I visited Chancellor Debbie Ford at her office on the University of Wisconsin - Parkside campus. Photo (left to right): Mel Klinkner, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Chancellor Debbie Ford, Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and John Jaraczewski, Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement.
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Visit to Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints
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On Monday, February 16, 2015 I met with several leaders from Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints in Racine. Photo (left to right): Susan Boland, President, Mary Ouimet, Senior Vice President, Patient Services & Chief Nursing Officer, Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), Julie Hueller, Vice President of Operations- St. Luke's Campus, Paul Mason, Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints and Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group South Market.
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Toolamation Services, Inc. & TJH Manufacturing
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I attended a jobs announcement in Kenosha at the Toolamation Services, Inc. & TJH Manufacturing on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Photo (left to right): Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), Kenosha Alderman Keith Rosenberg- 9th District, Mayor Keith Bosman- City of Kenosha, Tony Deieso, President of Toolamation, Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser and Representative Samantha Kerkman (R-Salem).
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Gateway Technical College participated in the Technical College Showcase at the State Capitol on Tuesday, February 17th. The showcase highlights the incredible work technical colleges do, both in and out of the classroom. I met with veterans Michael Peterson of Racine and Juan Salazar of Kenosha. They spoke about the Wisconsin Fast Forward- Blueprint for Prosperity Grant and veteran support services offered at Gateway Technical College. Photo (left to right): Michael Peterson, Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Juan Salazar.
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I met with Tammy Rosenberg (right) of Pleasant Prairie and Susan Rudd (left) from Parallel Employment in Racine at my office in Madison on Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
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On Tuesday, February 17, 2015, Andrea Donegan of Burlington stopped by as part of Wisconsin School Counselors Legislative Day at the Capitol.
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