Rep. Bowen: Statement on lack of charges or discipline for officers involved in tasing death of Adam Trammell
Contact: Rep. David Bowen (608) 266-7671 MILWAUKEE – Last May, Adam Trammell, an unarmed 22 year old man suffering from mental illness, was killed inside his apartment by West Milwaukee police using 15-18 electrical shocks from tasers as he showered.
Walker campaign: ICYMI: Gov. Walker continues to travel the state at breakneck pace
Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – Gov. Scott Walker continues traveling throughout the state to rally supporters, highlighting for hard-working families that Wisconsin is working and showing that he continues to fight for more bold reforms to get positive
One Wisconsin Now: Brad Schimel claims voter fraud in Waukesha County
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Admits He Can’t Back Up Reckless and Irresponsible Claims of Impropriety MADISON, Wis. — Attorney General Brad Schimel recently stirred controversy claiming the state voter ID law helped pave the way for Donald Trump and
Kaul campaign: Calls out Schimel for failing to prioritize testing of backlogged rape kits years ago
Schimel Claims to Have Hit the Ground Running; Only Nine Backlogged Kits Tested in His First Two Years in Office MADISON — On this week’s Cap City Sunday, host Emilee Fannon asked AG Brad Schimel about Wisconsin’s backlog of untested
Republican Party of Kenosha County: To host “Pints & Politics” GOP 1st Congressional District Candidate Forum
Contact: Erin Decker 262-885- 6133 kensohacountygop@gmail.com KENOSHA – The Republican Party of Kenosha County (RPKC) will be hosting a special Pints and Politics Republican Congressional Candidate Forum. This event will take place at 1p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at
Ald. Murphy: Art Walk on West Vliet Street this weekend
Contact: Ald. Michael J. Murphy (414) 286-3763 Alderman Michael J. Murphy announces Art Walk on West Vliet Street tonight and tomorrow. The event takes place on W. Vliet St. from 43rd to 60th streets, Friday, April 27 from 5 to 9 p.m
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Bipartisan reforms pass Senate Health Committee
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 Prevent the flow of illegal fentanyl and opioids from other countries More resources for growing meth problem in Wisconsin Support for local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Fights opioid epidemic head-on
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) this week introduced a bill that would help fight the epidemic of opioid abuse in America. The Responsible Opioid Prescription Act would reform the program with the highest rate
Wisconsin Humanities Council, Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service: Media coverage of police explored in ‘Beyond the Headlines’ project May 9
Media inquiries: Meg Turville-Heitz Wisconsin Humanities Council 608-265-5595 meg.turvilleheitz@wisconsinhumanities.org What is the role of media in covering law enforcement? Whose story is being told? How can we trust what we’re being told? These are the kinds of questions that “Building
Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Buffalo County District Attorney
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Gov. Walker Seeks Applicants for Buffalo County District Attorney MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as Buffalo County District Attorney. The new appointee will fill the vacancy
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Unique Abilities Shouldn’t Hold Anyone Back Professionally
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today introduced a bill to significantly increase career opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Workplace Choice and Flexibility for Individuals with Disabilities Act will roll back a misguided
WisDems: ICYMI: Schimel grossly misrepresented scope of rape kit backlog
Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 Thanks to Brad Schimel’s neglect and lack of guidance, hundreds of untested rape kits are discovered to have involved unknown suspects MADISON — Recent reporting from the USA Today Network revealed that “about 400 untested [rape] kits,” not a
City of Milwaukee Fire Department: To participate in the American Red Cross ‘Sound the Alarm’ Save a Life Campaign
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