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Wisconsin Senator's Flood Resilience Bill Signed into Law
Madison, Wis. — Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Cameron) expressed his pride as his Flood Resilience Bill, aimed at improving wetlands to manage flooding, was signed into law this week."We in the north are all too familiar with flooding, which is one of the most frequent and costly natural disasters in Wisconsin," Senator Quinn stated, highlighting the urgent need for proactive measures in addressing flooding challenges.Senator Quinn emphasized the necessity for a new approach, stating, "A new approach was needed." The bill, officially known as Senate Bill 222 and now...
School Safety Bill Signed into Law in Wisconsin
Madison, Wis. — Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Cameron) is proud that his bill to continue funding for the Office of School Safety (OSS) was signed into law earlier today."The Office of School Safety is an essential tool to prevent threats in our schools," Quinn said. "This week in Barron County we saw an example of just how important it is for the services provided by the Office of School Safety to remain in place."On Monday, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department acted on a tip received from the state school tip line Speak Up, Speak Out, concerning a potential threat...