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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Sen. Shilling: Statement on Lincoln Hills

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2018 Contact: Tony Palese, Tony.Palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 Shilling statement on Lincoln Hills MILWAUKEE, WI – With today’s signing of legislation to close the state’s juvenile detention facility by 2021, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “For everyone who has worked to reform our juvenile justice facilities and address the disparities that exist in our entire corrections system, this day has been a long time coming. I’m glad that we’re finally closing Lincoln Hills, but 2021 is still a long way off. “In addition to improving workplace conditions for frontline officers and staff at

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Melvin Campaign: Lau discredits judicial colleagues- distances herself from her soft bails for hardened criminals

Lau Discredits Judicial Colleagues- Distances Herself from Her Soft Bails for Hardened Criminals   For Immediate Release:     March 30, 2018                                                    Contact:                               Jack Melvin: 414.379.7115   (Oconomowoc, WI)—Reprinted per Media Trackers: Lau Accuses Judges of Seeking Favor with Their Endorsements By James Wigderson for Media Trackers Waukesha County Court Commissioner Laura Lau has an explanation why the more conservative Waukesha County judges are endorsing her opponent, Wisconsin Division of Gaming Administrator Jack Melvin, in the election for Waukesha County

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: State settles with Sprint over billing and cancellation issues

DATCP NEWS RELEASE:  State Settles with Sprint Over Billing and Cancellation Issues Release Date: March 30, 2018 Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 MADISON – The Wisconsin Departments of Justice and Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection have reached a consent judgment with Sprint Communications, Inc. (Sprint) to resolve consumer complaints related to inadequate cancellation disclosures for improper notice of price increase and changes to service. The settlement includes $280,000 in forfeitures and assessments, early termination fee refunds to eligible customers, and a $5.00 bill credit to eligible customers. The judgment requires Sprint to make changes in its communications

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Wachs Campaign: Congratulates Scott Walker on being traded to Minnesota

Dana Wachs Congratulates Scott Walker on Being Traded to Minnesota Scott Walker on a recent visit to cheer on a Minnesota sports team. Photo Credit: @Scott Walker EAU CLAIRE – Rep. Dana Wachs, a Democratic candidate for governor, issued the following statement today regarding the announcement of Scott Walker’s trade to Minnesota: “Scott Walker leaves an unprecedented record of under-achievement in Wisconsin, and we can only wish our western neighbors the best of luck as they will certainly need it. Today’s gubernatorial trade follows a pattern of Minnesota welcoming former Wisconsinites in the twilight of their careers to their state. “Beverly

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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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Sen. Shilling: Statement on Lincoln Hills

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2018 Contact: Tony Palese, Tony.Palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 Shilling statement on Lincoln Hills MILWAUKEE, WI – With today’s signing of legislation to close the state’s juvenile detention facility by 2021, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “For everyone who has worked to reform our

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Melvin Campaign: Lau discredits judicial colleagues- distances herself from her soft bails for hardened criminals

Lau Discredits Judicial Colleagues- Distances Herself from Her Soft Bails for Hardened Criminals   For Immediate Release:     March 30, 2018                                                    Contact:                               Jack Melvin: 414.379.7115   (Oconomowoc, WI)—Reprinted

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: State settles with Sprint over billing and cancellation issues

DATCP NEWS RELEASE:  State Settles with Sprint Over Billing and Cancellation Issues Release Date: March 30, 2018 Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 MADISON – The Wisconsin Departments of Justice and Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection have reached a consent judgment with Sprint Communications, Inc. (Sprint) to resolve

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