![Nebraska delegates help pass TikTok bill; NU’s Morrill Hall to reopen [Video]](https://usanewsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mp_1290285_0_65f23315db1a2previewpng.png)
Nebraska delegates help pass TikTok bill; NU’s Morrill Hall to reopen
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![Wisconsin State Senate Floor Session [Video]](https://usanewsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mp_1280227_0_videoplaceholderjpg.jpg)
On March 12, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate will hold a floor session on the following: SB 172: establishing and operating community reentry centers; SB 374: Wisconsin and Minnesota income tax reciprocity; SB 616: a sales tax exemption for road-building equipment; SB 667: domestic asset protection trusts; SB 791: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electricvehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations bystate agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehicle charging; SB 822: local candidates filing campaign finance reports; SB 990: mandatory early literacy professional development; AJR 6: the appropriation authority of the legislature andthe allocation of moneys Wisconsin receives from the federal government (second consideration); SB 589: temporary limited easements for construction crane booms thatpass over adjacent real property; SB 823: registration of out-of-state health care providers to providetelehealth services; AJR 109: prohibiting governmental entity discrimination(first consideration); AJR 112: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (first consideration); Assembly Bill 29: a sales and use tax exemption for precious metal bullion; AB 34: restrictions on baiting deer in counties based on CWD or bovine tuberculosis; AB 232: directing school boards to provide instruction on HmongAmericans and Asian American; AB 377. Relating to: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsoredby public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants; AB 385: indication of Hmong veteran status on an operators license or identification card; AB 395: requirements for and insurance related to peer-to-peer motorvehicle sharing programs; AB 398: participants in clinical research trials; AB 548: requiring the Wisconsin Economic DevelopmentCorporation to create the Wisconsin-Ireland Trade Commission; AB 558: identification of the Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial onstate highway maps; AB 569: the location and operation of driver schools; AB 603: erecting highway signs for The Prairie School in RacineCounty; AB 610: waivers from immunization requirements at institutions ofhigher education; AB 627: various changes to the business development tax credit; AB 664: disclosures regarding content generated by artificialintelligence in political advertisements; AB 669: a liability exemption for motor vehicle sellers after sale; AB 793: modifying the tax treatment of college savings accounts andthe employee college savings account contribution credit; AB 910: remote sellers of cigars and pipe tobacco; AB 912: financial statements of registered charitable organizations; AB 917: the sale of counterfeit lighters and unsafe lighters; AB 918: various changes regarding the laws governing real estatepractice; AB 932: modifying the certification criteria to be a qualified newbusiness venture; AB 933: transferring the angel investment tax credit; AB 940: funding for victim services and domestic abuse services; AB 954: provisional licenses to practice medicine and surgery forinternationally trained physicians and physician assistants; AB 957: preemption of certain local animal ordinances; AB 960: emergency communications device location information; AB 964: local regulation of certain businesses operated by minors; AB 965: picketing or parading at the residence of a judge; AB 966: privacy protections for judicial officers; AB 967: withholding judicial security profiles from public access; AB 969: the county sale of tax-deeded lands; AB 973: mandatory training regarding human trafficking; AB 976: the testimony of a child in a criminal proceeding for a human trafficking crime; AB 978: creation of a Human Trafficking Council and requiring theestablishment of county sex trafficking task forces; AB 1013: healthy food incentive program; AB 1030: the regulation of deer hunting in the northern forest zone; AB 1050: position authorizations in the Office of School Safety; AB 1065: prohibiting University of Wisconsin System institutionsand technical colleges from using loyalty pledges and requiring them to make certaininformation publicly available; AB 1073: various changes to the workers compensation law; AB 1075: regional allocation of residential housing infrastructurerevolving loan; AB 1079: employment of direct-care employees by veterans homes; AB 1089: interest rates on late, nondelinquent taxes and onoverpayments; AB 1096: agricultural producer security council membership; AB 1097: renaming Lincoln County Correctional Institution LincolnCorrectional Institution; AB 1098: contributions by protective occupation participants andseparation from service for retirement benefits under the Wisconsin Retirement System; AB 1099. Relating to: updating an obsolete reference to the National Associationof Securities Dealers, Inc.; AB 1100: degree requirements for certain local health officers; AB 1101: the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories divisionadministrator; AB 1102: administration of well drilling, heat exchange drilling, andpump installing examinations; AB 1103: requirements for school breakfast reimbursement andrepealing a teaching license requirement; AB 1105: eliminating an obsolete provision relating to the statetreasurer; SJR 128: designating the month of March asEndosalpingiosis Awareness Month; SJR 129: honoring the 112th anniversary of the Girl Scoutsof the United States of America; SJR 132: recognizing May 1 of each year as St. Joseph theWorker Day in Wisconsin and recognizing and appreciating the dignity of all working men and women in Wisconsin; AJR 115: commemorating the 80th anniversary of D Day; AJR 126: reaffirming Wisconsins commitment to thestrengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Wisconsin and Taiwan; AJR 129: celebrating the 100th anniversary ofdiplomatic relations between Ireland and the United States; AJR 130: proclaiming May 17, 18, and 19, 2024,Syttende Mai Weekend
![Rare Disease Day 2024 | What is Rare Disease Day and how to get involved? [Video]](https://usanewsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mp_1239559_0_screenshot2024022811531165df6547eb385png.png)
Editor’s Note: Video above features Logan’s story from 2023 and the legacy he left in the Triad Rare Disease Day is a very special day that’s celebrated worldwide each year.What is Rare Disease Day?The day raises awareness for 10,000 rare diseases that impact over 300 million people globally, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). It’s also known as the rarest day of the year. It commemorates a global movement in an effort towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with rare diseases. Rare Disease Day is observed every year normally on Feb. 28 but will be celebrated on Feb. 29 because of the leap year this year. NORD is the official U.S. partner for Rare Disease Day. The nonprofit group works with its sister organization EURORDIS (Rare Diseases Europe) and others all around the world to host a number of events to raise awareness. Though Rare Disease Day is patient-led, everyone, including individuals, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, clinicians, policymakers, industry representatives and the general public, can participate in raising awareness.What’s Light Up For Rare?On Rare Disease Day, landmarks, monuments, buildings, bridges, businesses, government buildings, hospitals and homes all over the world will light up at night to support those living with rare diseases. Find out how to light up a landmark. What’s the “Show Your Stripes” social media campaign?On Rare Disease Day, those living with or families with loved ones battling rare diseases will share their stories and rare disease stripes by using the hashtags: #ShowYourStripes #RareDiseaseDay on social media sites.You can also share your Rare Disease story by clicking, here. Why is the Zebra the mascot for rare diseases?Show Your Stripes takes its cue from the zebra, the mascot of the rare disease community, which is known for its distinctive stripes. Showing your stripes means embracing ones uniqueness and expressing support for over 300 million people living with rare diseases worldwide, including more than 25 million Americans.When did Rare Disease Day begin? Since its creation in 2008, Rare Disease Day has played a critical part in building a global and diverse community all around the world, according to NORD.Officials said their purpose is to drive an international campaign that shines a light on the sickness and advocates for health equity for all those living with a rare disease. Find out more about Rare Disease DayTo learn more, visit the International Rare Disease Day site for additional information and resources.RESOURCESFind out about National Organization for Rare DisordersLiving with a rare disease:Resources, expert care, treatment optionsCheck the Rare Disease Database Managing your disease and diagnosis Search for a rare disease patient organization Help with financial assistance How to get emergency relief assistance Rare disease educational support What is Rare Disease Day? Find out more, here.Get involved to help the Rare Disease community.Donate to help the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)Check out the NORD Rare Disease Centers for Excellence
![Wisconsin State Senate Floor Session [Video]](https://usanewsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mp_1206290_0_videoplaceholderjpg.jpg)
On February 20, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate will hold a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 187: local government review of commercial building plans; Senate Bill 462: crisis urgent care and observation facilities; Senate Bill 789: fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies; Senate Bill 11: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs; Senate Bill 161: the Minnesota-Wisconsin tuition reciprocity agreement; Senate Bill 275: statutory recognition of specialized treatment court andcommercial court dockets; Senate Bill 316 / Assembly Bill 318: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions; Senate Bill 323: exempting personal property from the tax imposed on telephonecompanies; Senate Bill 335 / Assembly Bill 342: allowing school boards to employ a school district administrator who is not licensed by the department of public instruction; Senate Bill 408: public funds for substantially identical materials distributed bystate senators and representatives to the assembly prior to a general election; Senate Bill 413: highway setback areas and the Department of Transportationsauthority to approve subdivision plats; Senate Bill 439 / Assembly Bill 444: declaring discriminatory restrictions in instruments that affectreal property void and unenforceable and allowing an owner of real property to dischargeand release such a discriminatory restriction; Senate Bill 447 / Assembly Bill 450: ready-to-use glucagon rescue therapies in schools; Senate Bill 525: tinting windows on government-owned vehicles; Senate Bill 539: county assistance to certain nonprofit organizations; Senate Bill 592: reimbursement under the Medical Assistance program forcomplex rehabilitation technology wheelchair repairs and accessories; Senate Bill 608: a license to teach based on working as a paraprofessional in aschool district; Senate Bill 612: seasonally maintained highways; Senate Bill 613 / Assembly Bill 647: limiting the recovery of noneconomic damages from acommercial motor vehicle carrier; Senate Bill 617: indicia of registration for electric vehicles; Senate Bill 624 / Assembly Bill 492: method for establishing proof of financial responsibility for municipal solid waste facilities; payments for closure, long-term care, and corrective action costs for certain solid or hazardous waste facilities; Senate Bill 628: financial exploitation of vulnerable adults; Senate Bill 653: state aid adjustments under the full-time open enrollment program; Senate Bill 654: modifying administrative rules of the Department ofTransportation relating to applications for vehicle titles by nonresident insurance carriers; Senate Bill 667: domestic asset protection trusts; Senate Bill 687: specifying Crossroads College as the entity in which the Church of Christs property vests if the Church of Christ becomes defunct or is dissolved; Senate Bill 688 / Assembly Bill 723: local government competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding; Senate Bill 709 / Assembly Bill 737: exempting certain sales from the notice and right to cancelprovisions of the Wisconsin Consumer Act; Senate Bill 722: active psychosis and mental health treatment for prisoners; Senate Bill 740: personalized registration plate fees for gold star family special registration plates; Senate Bill 741 / Assembly Bill 760: recommendations from the Ethics Commission regardingcampaign finance, lobbying, open records, and closed sessions; Senate Bill 753 / Assembly Bill 808: supervision of local bridge projects funded under certain local bridge maintenance programs; Senate Bill 767: the provision of absentee ballots to nonresident students at theUniversity of Wisconsin System; Senate Bill 809: entering certain places with intent to commit battery; Senate Bill 822: local candidates filing campaign finance reports; Senate Bill 826: town withdrawals from county zoning and the effect of a jurisdiction change on zoning provisions; Senate Bill 852: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act; Senate Bill 868: electing to be a donor of an anatomical gift when filing incometax returns; Senate Bill 895: amendments to the 2023-25 capital budget for University ofWisconsin System projects, granting bonding authority; Senate Bill 896: funding related to a Minnesota-Wisconsin student reciprocityagreement; Senate Bill 906: education about rechargeable batteries and providing grants for collecting and recycling rechargeable batteries; Senate Bill 916: requiring local governments to designate an individual for consultation required under a federal program regarding refugee resettlement and assistance; Senate Bill 933: prohibiting discrimination in organ transplantation and donation on the basis of an individuals vaccination status; Senate Bill 944: the availability of information on crimes through the consolidated court automation programs; Senate Bill 962: the procedure for adding federal newborn screening recommendations to the state-required newborn screenings; Senate Bill 964: authorizing physical therapists to make certifications foracquiring disabled parking plates and cards; Senate Bill 981: expanding alerts for missing adults to include certain missingchildren; Senate Bill 989 / Assembly Bill 1042: combining the choice programs; Senate Bill 990: mandatory early literacy professional development; Senate Bill 1006: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlifedamage claim program; Senate Bill 1014: funding for hospital emergency department services; Senate Bill 1015: transfer from the state building trust fund to the general fund, funding for grants to support hospital emergency department service; Assembly Bill 51: appointment of certain lawfully present aliens as lawenforcement officers; Assembly Bill 223: maintaining a supply of usable opioid antagonist at a school; Assembly Bill 230: recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers,the definition of recreational vehicles; Assembly Bill 237: requirements for releasing a prisoner to parole or extendedsupervision; Assembly Bill 476: filling vacancies in elective state offices in the executivebranch; Assembly Bill 556: expediting criminal proceedings when a victim or witness isan elder person and preserving the testimony of a crime victim or witness who is an elderperson; Assembly Bill 574: regulating earned wage access services; Assembly Bill 640: a license to teach based on working as a paraprofessional ina school district; Assembly Bill 742: eliminating obsolete statutory references regarding property,sales, and income taxes; Assembly Bill 869: traffic control signal priority devices for snow removal vehicles; Assembly Bill 914: the supply and use of short-acting bronchodilators on schoolpremises or at a school-sponsored event; Assembly Bill 1020: expansion of the second individual income tax bracket; Assembly Bill 1021: increasing and expanding the retirement income subtraction; Assembly Bill 1022: the married persons credit; Assembly Bill 1023: expanding the child and dependent care credit; Senate Joint Resolution 107 / Assembly Joint Resolution 121: proclaiming June 7, 2024, as Upper MississippiRiver National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Day; Senate Joint Resolution 114: proclaiming March 2024 as Womens History Month; Senate Joint Resolution 116: declaring March 3, 2024, to March 9, 2024, as Women in Construction Week and celebrating the countless contributions of women in construction; Senate Joint Resolution 117 / Assembly Joint Resolution 123: requesting Governor Tony Evers to send aid andresources to the U.S.-Mexico border to assist with immigration efforts; Senate Joint Resolution 119: honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Herb Kohl; Assembly Joint Resolution 94: honoring the achievements of the Racine Raiders
![Feds asked to overhaul school discipline at North Texas school district after students jailed [Video]](https://usanewsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mp_1167598_0_22QIYZV7XVDBRHULGHK7C7A25Ujpg.jpg)
The complaint claims Bonham ISD and a city court discriminated against both Black students and disabled students by creating a hostile environment at school. The groups also filed a separate complaint against Corpus Christi ISD with the Texas Education Agency.