Bryce campaign fundraiser

Wednesday, June 13th, 2018  Please Join Randy Bryce Randy Bryce for Congress 5:30-7 PM Puddler’s Hall 2461 S. St. Clair Street Milwaukee, WI  Host Levels: Host: $1,000 each Sponsor: $500 each Patron: $250 each $50 suggested contribution Donate Online at: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mke4ironstache Checks Payable to: Randy Bryce for Congress Questions? Email: patrick.gradus@gstrategiesllc.com or liammcmahon1287@gmail.com

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Milwaukee Co. Supv. Omokunde: Statement on Sterling Brown video

Contact: Brian Rothgery 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.org MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde released the following statement regarding the release of a video in the Sterling Brown incident. “Black folks are reminded daily about the violence that our communities suffer at the hands of the police in America. Because the mayor and the police chief warned us that the video would be “bad,” I was prepared for the agony we can hear in Sterling Brown’s voice as he bears the pain of being tased by Milwaukee police officers. “What I was not prepared for in the Sterling Brown video was

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Voces de la Frontera: Statement on Video of Police Brutality Against Sterling Brown

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org MILWAUKEE — On Wednesday, May 23rd, the Milwaukee Police Department released bodycam footage of the violent assault, tasing, and arrest of Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown by Milwaukee Police Department officers. Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said that 3 unidentified officers had been disciplined, although he did not say how. Voces de la Frontera issued the following statement from Executive Director Christine Neumann-Ortiz: “This latest incident of police brutality is a tragic reminder of the urgency to demand accountability for law enforcement who abuse their power. We must end policies that legalize and justify the use of lethal force

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First Lady Walker: Welcomes Visitors to the Executive Residence for Summer Tours

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – First Lady Tonette Walker announced summer tours of the Executive Residence are open to the public and will be held every Thursday afternoon from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The last day of tours will be August 30th. WHEN: Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Wisconsin Executive Residence 99 Cambridge Road Madison, WI 53704 NOTE: Parking is available outside of the gate. Guest do not need to register unless they are planning to come with a group larger than 20. Larger groups should make a reservation by calling: 608-246-5501.

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THU PM Update: DNR attorney to review judge’s decision to invalidate frac sand mining permit

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — An attorney for DNR Secretary Dan Meyer will review an administrative law judge’s decision invalidating a frac sand mining permit. DNR attorney Mark Herman will decide whether to honor Administrative Law Judge Eric Defort’s ruling at the beginning of this month that the DNR failed to gather “necessary information” before issuin… 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 Me     Forgot Password

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Questions Education Secretary DeVos

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) this week questioned U.S. Department of Education (DoE) Secretary Betsy DeVos about the policies and priorities of the DoE in a Committee on Education and the Workforce Hearing. Grothman urged Secretary DeVos to invest more energy into helping individuals with disabilities by solving the Competitive Integrated Employment problem. Grothman also asked Secretary DeVos about her efforts to streamline the DoE. Excerpts of Grothman’s questioning Congressman Grothman: “I want to ask you about the Workforce Innovation Act and rules/guidances that were promulgated under the Obama Administration and how it

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Rep. Tittl: St. Nazianz businesswoman receives Pioneer Award

Contact: Rep. Paul Tittl, (608) 266-0315 Madison: Mary Floyd, owner of Country Styler in St. Nazianz, received a Trailblazer Pioneer Award at the 2018 Governor’s Trailblazer Awards for Women in Business ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol today. Governor Walker presented the awards to 17 recipients in Madison. “I was very pleased to see Mary receive this award,” said Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc), who represents St. Nazianz and attended the event. “As a business owner myself, I understand the challenges involved with running a business. Mary has been at it for over 40 years, and it is easy to see the

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Speaker Ryan: Ryan’s address to the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—At the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) urged all Catholics to come together to address the spread of tribalism and identity politics in our country. Following are Speaker Ryan’s remarks, as prepared for delivery: “Good morning, everybody. I am honored to be here with friends and colleagues—people I have admired and worked with for a long time. “So there is a psalm I like a lot. It is the 46th psalm: ‘Be still and know that I am God.’ “We live our lives at such a relentless pace. There’s rarely

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Bryce campaign: Statement on Sterling Brown video

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Randy Bryce released the following statement about the Sterling Brown arrest video. “What happened to Sterling Brown is inexcusable. He had a parking violation. He should have simply gotten a parking ticket. Instead, a group of Milwaukee police officers slammed him to the ground, tased him, and used offensive and racist language. This is shameful and absolutely unacceptable. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. Young Black men and women across America are being unlawfully stopped, arrested, beaten, and killed– simply because of their race. It is time politicians stand up and

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Dept. of Justice: Fox Crossing officer involved death investigation

FOX CROSSING, Wis. – On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 23 the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) responded to a critical incident in Fox Crossing, Wis. at the request of Fox Crossing Police Chief Tim Seaver. Law enforcement received calls from numerous people that a male subject was acting erratically with a knife and approaching members of the public in Fritse Park. Law enforcement arrived on scene and located the individual and over the course of the incident, one Fox Crossing police officer fired their weapon and struck the man. Law enforcement rendered first-aid to

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La Follette campaign: On the ballot

For more info- 608-255-7343 Madison: The Doug La Follette Campaign today announce that this morning they had filled 3,167 signatures with the Election Commission. La Follette said, “I want to thank the dozens of volunteers, all across our State who collected and sent me these many names. They are a wonderful bunch of friends and supporters”. “I personally collected over 1,300 myself and really enjoyed meeting and talking with so many Wisconsinites as well as the many visitors I met from all over the country and World,” he said. This is certainly a great experience and I look forward the

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Dodd campaign: Former Wisconsin State Senator and Milwaukee County Supervisor Nikiya Dodd to Seek Milwaukee’s 5th Aldermanic District Seat

Contact: Nikiya Dodd at  Email: VoteDoddMKE@gmail.com or Facebook: fb.me/VoteDoddMKE Website: www.VoteDoddMKE.com   MILWAUKEE (May 24, 2018) –  Nikiya Dodd formally announces today her candidacy for Milwaukee Alderman, 5th District.    “I was born and raised in Milwaukee, and four years ago, my husband and I made the 5th district our permanent home,” said Dodd. “My love for this city reaches back, over 40 years, when my grandparents moved their young family to Milwaukee with hopes of a better quality of life, good schools, and family supporting jobs. It is in this hope; Tony and I choose to raise our son in this great city,”

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Dane County Exec. Parisi: Dane County creates national model for helping people with opiate addiction

Stephanie Wilson Miller Communications Director 608.267.8823 o 920.470.4618 c Safe Communities Pilot Program had 90% Success Rate, Program Now Launching Countywide Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Safe Communities announced an expansion of a successful pilot program to help people who struggle with opiate addiction. Dane County will be a national model for Opioid treatment after this expansion due to the 90 percent success rate of the pilot program. The County is working with Safe Communities to increase the referral network of recovery coaches for anyone that is struggling with an opioid addiction. In addition to all area hospital

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Wisconsin Historical Society: The Rising Star Flouring Mill listed In National Register of Historic Places 

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Nelsonville, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Rising Star Flouring Mill in Nelsonville, Portage County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits, while it does not restrict private property owners in the use of their property. The Rising Star Flouring Mill contributed to the early local agriculture and industrial economy of the Nelsonville area. Saw and flour mills were the first industries to make an appearance in rural Wisconsin and a

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Bryce campaign fundraiser

Wednesday, June 13th, 2018  Please Join Randy Bryce Randy Bryce for Congress 5:30-7 PM Puddler’s Hall 2461 S. St. Clair Street Milwaukee, WI  Host Levels: Host: $1,000 each Sponsor: $500 each Patron: $250 each $50 suggested contribution Donate Online at: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mke4ironstache Checks Payable to: Randy Bryce for Congress Questions? Email: patrick.gradus@gstrategiesllc.com or liammcmahon1287@gmail.com

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Milwaukee Co. Supv. Omokunde: Statement on Sterling Brown video

Contact: Brian Rothgery 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.org MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde released the following statement regarding the release of a video in the Sterling Brown incident. “Black folks are reminded daily about the violence that our communities suffer at the hands of the police in America. Because the

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Voces de la Frontera: Statement on Video of Police Brutality Against Sterling Brown

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org MILWAUKEE — On Wednesday, May 23rd, the Milwaukee Police Department released bodycam footage of the violent assault, tasing, and arrest of Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown by Milwaukee Police Department officers. Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said that 3 unidentified officers had been disciplined, although he did

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Questions Education Secretary DeVos

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) this week questioned U.S. Department of Education (DoE) Secretary Betsy DeVos about the policies and priorities of the DoE in a Committee on Education and the Workforce Hearing. Grothman urged Secretary DeVos to invest more energy into helping

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Rep. Tittl: St. Nazianz businesswoman receives Pioneer Award

Contact: Rep. Paul Tittl, (608) 266-0315 Madison: Mary Floyd, owner of Country Styler in St. Nazianz, received a Trailblazer Pioneer Award at the 2018 Governor’s Trailblazer Awards for Women in Business ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol today. Governor Walker presented the awards to 17 recipients in Madison. “I was very

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Speaker Ryan: Ryan’s address to the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—At the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) urged all Catholics to come together to address the spread of tribalism and identity politics in our country. Following are Speaker Ryan’s remarks, as prepared for delivery: “Good morning, everybody. I am honored

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Bryce campaign: Statement on Sterling Brown video

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Randy Bryce released the following statement about the Sterling Brown arrest video. “What happened to Sterling Brown is inexcusable. He had a parking violation. He should have simply gotten a parking ticket. Instead, a group of Milwaukee police officers slammed him to

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Dept. of Justice: Fox Crossing officer involved death investigation

FOX CROSSING, Wis. – On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 23 the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) responded to a critical incident in Fox Crossing, Wis. at the request of Fox Crossing Police Chief Tim Seaver. Law enforcement received calls from numerous people that a

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La Follette campaign: On the ballot

For more info- 608-255-7343 Madison: The Doug La Follette Campaign today announce that this morning they had filled 3,167 signatures with the Election Commission. La Follette said, “I want to thank the dozens of volunteers, all across our State who collected and sent me these many names. They are a

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Dodd campaign: Former Wisconsin State Senator and Milwaukee County Supervisor Nikiya Dodd to Seek Milwaukee’s 5th Aldermanic District Seat

Contact: Nikiya Dodd at  Email: VoteDoddMKE@gmail.com or Facebook: fb.me/VoteDoddMKE Website: www.VoteDoddMKE.com   MILWAUKEE (May 24, 2018) –  Nikiya Dodd formally announces today her candidacy for Milwaukee Alderman, 5th District.    “I was born and raised in Milwaukee, and four years ago, my husband and I made the 5th district our permanent home,” said Dodd.

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Wisconsin Historical Society: The Rising Star Flouring Mill listed In National Register of Historic Places 

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Nelsonville, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Rising Star Flouring Mill in Nelsonville, Portage County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax

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