WisGOP: Statement on the passing of former Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — Following the news of the passing of former Wisconsin Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “I’m saddened by the news of Peg Lautenschlager’s passing. While we may not have always agreed politically, Peg was a passionate advocate for Wisconsin during her 30 years serving our state. Our prayers are with her family during this time.”

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Gov. Walker: Statement on the passing of former Wisconsin Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON — Governor Scott Walker released the following statement after learning of the passing of former Wisconsin Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager: Tonette and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Peg Lautenschlager. She was a dedicated and passionate public servant who became the first woman elected to serve as attorney general in Wisconsin history. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family during this time.

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One Wisconsin Now: Statements on our friend Peg Lautenschlager

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements on the passing of Peg Lautenschlager. Ross served as Lautenschlager’s communications director in her successful race for Attorney General in 2002 and in the office of the Attorney General in 2005. “Our dear friend Peg Lautenschlager made protecting people her life’s work. Peg was progressive before it was cool and Peg was progressive when it actually mattered. When other prosecutors treated the rich and powerful with kid gloves, as U.S. Attorney, Peg’s white collar sentences were the toughest

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WisDems: In memory of former Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 MADISON — The following is a statement from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s Chair Martha Laning on news of the death of former AG Peg Lautenschlager. “Today we say farewell today to one of Wisconsin’s most dedicated grassroots progressives, for whom no work was too small or too big in her fight for justice, fairness and opportunity for all Wisconsinites. With great intellect, humor and compassion, Peg Lautenschlager served her neighbors, her home community of Fond du Lac and all of our state as our first woman to be elected Attorney General. “Last fall I was

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Lautenschlager, first woman to serve as Wisconsin AG, has died

Peg Lautenschlager, the first woman to serve as Wisconsin’s attorney general, has passed away, according to Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh. She was 62. Hintz said he has known Lautenschlager since he was a toddler, adding she was so “down-to-earth and real, it could be easy for some to overlook how brilliant she was.” “I will carry with me the lessons I learned from Peg throughou… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember

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Sen. Shilling statement on the passing of Peg Lautenschlager

Contact: Tony Palese, Tony.Palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 LA CROSSE, WI – Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Wisconsin Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager: “It is with a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of Peg. She was a trailblazer for many women in Wisconsin politics, a loyal friend and true blue Democrat. Peg was a trusted political mentor to many and was always willing to lend her insight, advice and enthusiasm to friends and family across the state. “Peg served her community and state well, from her time as Winnebago District

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Rep. Hintz: Statement on Peg Lautenschlager’s passing

Contact: Aaron Collins, 608.266.2254 (MADISON) Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement after former Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager passed away earlier today. “It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my friend, Peg Lautenschlager. Peg was a friend, mentor and an inspiring public servant who never lost sight of her advocacy for the people. Her strength, tenacity, and kindness were evident in her nearly 30 years of public service. She worked tirelessly for the people of northeast Wisconsin and then all of Wisconsin, and championed our values. “Apparently I knew Peg since I was a

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Dallet, Screnock meet in final debate, exchanging charges of ‘activist,’ ‘rubber stamp’

Michael Screnock on Friday sought to portray Supreme Court rival Rebecca Dallet as a liberal activist who would seek to rely on her political views rather than the law as a justice. But Dallet, a Milwaukee County judge, countered Screnock would be a rubber stamp for the groups backing him, including the state’s largest business group Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, the National Rifle Association and Wisconsin Right to Life, among others. Dallet cited reports WMC is spending $1.35 million on TV ads backing Screnock, a Sauk County judge, as well as the $400,000 the state Republican Party plans to spend

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One Wisconsin Now: Statements on our friend Peg Lautenschlager

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements on the passing of Peg Lautenschlager. Ross served as Lautenschlager’s communications director in her successful race for Attorney General in 2002 and in the office of the Attorney

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WisDems: In memory of former Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 MADISON — The following is a statement from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s Chair Martha Laning on news of the death of former AG Peg Lautenschlager. “Today we say farewell today to one of Wisconsin’s most dedicated grassroots progressives, for whom no work was too small

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Lautenschlager, first woman to serve as Wisconsin AG, has died

Peg Lautenschlager, the first woman to serve as Wisconsin’s attorney general, has passed away, according to Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh. She was 62. Hintz said he has known Lautenschlager since he was a toddler, adding she was so “down-to-earth and real, it could be easy for some to

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Sen. Shilling statement on the passing of Peg Lautenschlager

Contact: Tony Palese, Tony.Palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 LA CROSSE, WI – Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Wisconsin Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager: “It is with a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of Peg. She was a trailblazer for many

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Rep. Hintz: Statement on Peg Lautenschlager’s passing

Contact: Aaron Collins, 608.266.2254 (MADISON) Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement after former Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager passed away earlier today. “It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my friend, Peg Lautenschlager. Peg was a friend, mentor and an inspiring public servant who

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