Walker issues partial veto of sex offender bill

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed 41 measures into law on Wednesday, while issuing a partial veto to Assembly Bill 539, which made changes related to the supervised release and representation of sexually violent persons. Walker’s objections to the measure had to do with the proposed changes in how the sexually violent offenders would be released. […] Source: WRN.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Juneau County Circut Court Judge Questions and Answers Audio from Wednesday’s Forum

              What personal and professional qualities, and what life experiences, make you qualified for the bench? http://www.wrjc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/a.mp3 If someone were to ask you whether you will impose lenient or harsh sentences on offenders, what do you tell them? http://www.wrjc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/b.mp3 Each candidate has stated they wish to start special courts (examples include drug, alcohol, veteran, ect.) How do you propose funding these programs? How will its success be measured? http://www.wrjc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/c.mp3 As Judge, what do you see as your role in helping the community address public health concerns like drug addiction? What, if any, direct involvement do you think a Judge should have in addressing this

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Kendall Man in Serious Condition After One Vehicle Crash

A Kendall man is in serious condition after a one vehicle accident in Norwalk, last Thursday.  37 year old Raymond Shawley was traveling eastbound on highway71 when his vehicle swerved right before abruptly swerving left, causing him to drive off the roadway.  His 2003 Chevy Trailblazer came to rest in a field over a creek.  Monroe County authorities reported his injuries as “possibly life threatening”. Shawley was not wearing a seatbelt.  The crash remains under investigation. Source: WRJC.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Perkins Stepping Down, Revels Will Make another Bid for Monroe County Sheriff

Monroe County will have a new Sheriff in 2019.  Current Sheriff Scott Perkins announced he will not seek re-election in the fall race.  Perkins stated health concerns and wanting to spend more time with his family as reasons not to run for another term.  Perkins defeated Wes Revels in a close 2014 election.  Revels will make another bid to become Monroe County Sheriff this fall.  Revels has scheduled his announcement for Thursday April 5th, at the Hampton Inn of Tomah. Revels served as Tomah Police Chief from 2008-2013.  He currently works at First Choice Realty in Tomah. Source: WRJC.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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