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Wisconsin State Senator Promotes Safe Haven Awareness Week, Turkey Hunting Season, and Conservation Congress Spring Hearings
State Senator Joan Ballweg spoke out in a video about Safe Haven Awareness Week, highlighting the importance of safe haven laws in Wisconsin. She emphasized the significance of these laws in preventing harm to newborns and shared her pride in the legislation she has worked on to ensure the safety of babies in the state. Senator Ballweg mentioned the use of baby boxes under the state's safe haven law and the requirement for instruction on safe haven laws in human growth and development classes.Regarding turkey hunting season in Wisconsin, the Department of Natural...
State Senator Joan Ballweg's Bills Supporting the 14th Senate District Signed into Law
State Senator Joan Ballweg announced today that seven bills supporting the 14th Senate District have been signed into law. Expressing her gratitude, Senator Ballweg stated, "Many of the bills signed today came from ideas in the 14th Senate District and will support our communities, business and local governments. It is an honor to have these bills signed."Among the bills signed into law are Senate Bill 67, which defines the decommissioning process for power plants, Senate Bill 363 supporting the metal casting industry, Senate Bill 431 updating dairy hauling regulations,...