Abrahamson says she won’t seek re-election next year, plans to finish term

Shirley Abrahamson, who became the first woman to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court with her appointment in 1976 and then rose to chief justice, won’t seek re-election next year. But the liberal justice plans to fill out her final term. Abrahamson, 84, has been hearing cases via teleconference and cited a “variety of reasons” for not seeking re-election next year. “It is the right decision for … 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 *

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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Shirley Abrahamson, who became the first woman to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court with her appointment in 1976 and then rose to chief justice, won’t seek re-election next year. But the liberal justice plans to fill out her final term. Abrahamson, 84, has been hearing cases via teleconference and cited a “variety of reasons”… 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.

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Board adopts 2018-19 budget

Restores $11.6 million in cuts to schools Media Contact Andy Nelson, Media Manager | Cell: (414) 688-9664 | Email: nelsonai@milwaukee.k12.wi.us  MILWAUKEE (Tuesday, May 29, 2018) — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved a $1.2 billion budget for the 2018-19 school year. “This budget focuses on our students and schools,” said Interim Superintendent Keith P. Posley. “As we move forward to improve student achievement, it is important that we ensure schools have the resources and system of support that allow our students to be successful.” Key components of the FY19 budget include: Restoring $11.6 million in cuts to schools. The proposal was presented to the

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Heng campaign: Releases CA-16 district wide TV spot

Contact: Erik Brown (559) 352-9731 FRESNO, CA – Elizabeth Heng is launching a district-wide television campaign highlighting her congressional campaign with a vision to restore our communities and bring new leadership to Washington, D.C. “Great things can come from great adversity” is a central theme for 33-year-old Elizabeth Heng, who is passionate about giving back to her community. The daughte… 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.

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One Wisconsin Now: Statement on Justice Abrahamson announcement

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statement about the announcement Justice Shirley Abrahamson will not see re-election in 2019: “Justice Abrahamson was so effective at protecting the rights of Wisconsinites against corporate special interest greed and Republican overreach that the corporate special interests and Republicans changed the state constitution to supplant her as Chief Justice.”

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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Releases opinions

W I S C O N S I N   S U P R E M E   C O U R T Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Mandate JUSTICE REBECCA GRASSL BRADLEY: 2016AP883-CR (2018 WI 59) State of Wisconsin v. Jamal L. Williams – THE DECISION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS IS REVERSED IN PART AND AFFIRMED IN PART. Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson concurs – opinion filed. Chief Justice Patience Drake Roggensack and Justice Ann Walsh Bradley did not participate. https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/opinion/DisplayDocument.pdf?content=pdf&seqNo=213606

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Rep. Crowley: Improving police-community relations top priority

Contact: Timothy Schabo 920.915.0479 MILWAUKEE, WI – Rep. David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding police and community relations in the wake of the Sterling Brown incident: “As more disturbing details continue to surface regarding the Sterling Brown incident, the relationship between our community and local law enforcement continues to suffer. Just yesterday, we learned that police report drafts of the incident did not accurately reflect what really happened. Sadly, without national attention, incidents like this often would result in a battle between officers and the accused for credibility, with officers given the benefit of the doubt in most cases.

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Rep. Kind: Calls on congressional leadership to bring bill addressing opioid addiction to the floor

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov PROPER Act passed through Committee, but is waiting for a full vote in the House La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind called on House leadership to bring legislation he authored, the bipartisan PROPER Act, to the House floor for a vote. The PROPER Act was recently passed out of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “As a former prosecutor, I know that the opioid epidemic cannot be solved through the criminal justice system; Rather, it will require a public health response to break the cycle of addiction,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “Today, I am calling on Speaker Ryan

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Toft campaign: Facebook censors retired army officer on Memorial Day

For more information contact: David Fladeboe – 715-446-0790 GOP Congressional Candidate’s Digital Ads Are Shut Down for Unknown Reason Osseo, WI – Col. (ret.) Steve Toft’s campaign today announced that its digital advertising was inappropriately censored and prohibited by Facebook over Memorial Day weekend. Without explanation, the ads were removed for “Unauthorized Political Content.” “It is unconscionable that Facebook would target my campaign and our ads for censorship.  As a first-time conservative candidate, who is challenging a 22-year career politician in Ron Kind, its highly suspect I was targeted for political reasons,” said Toft. “While we were honoring and celebrating

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Milwaukee Ald. Bauman: Council on board in opposing reduction in Amtrak’s long-distance train network

Ald. Robert J. Bauman (414) 286-3774 Council on board in opposing reduction in Amtrak’s long-distance train network Today the Common Council approved legislation placing the City of Milwaukee on record opposing any reduction of Amtrak’s long-distance passenger train network, any reductions in on-board services and amenities and urging Amtrak and Congress to maintain and expand those services. Authored by Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Common Council file #180324 applies to all Amtrak services, especially rail service in Wisconsin that includes destinations in Milwaukee, Columbus, Portage, Wisconsin Dells, Tomah, and La Crosse. The Hiawatha service from Milwaukee to Chicago is the sixth busiest Amtrak route outside the Northeast

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People for the American Way: Next Up Victory Fund endorses Mandela Barnes for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

CONTACT: Inarú Meléndez, 413-331-9530, inaru@megaphonestrategies.com PFAW Political Director Lizet Ocampo: “Mandela Barnes works with the integrity and courage necessary to make America better.” Washington, DC—Today, People For the American Way’s Next Up Victory Fund announced its endorsement for Mandela Barnes, candidate for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. PFAW’s Next Up Victory Fund works to change the current political landscape by helping candidates 40 and under win state and local office. “Our elected officials—especially on the state level—play a special role in confronting injustices and defending the values that lead to a fair and just country. Mandela Barnes is a passionate, effective advocate who is committed to expanding access to quality education and healthcare for the people

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Citizen Action of Wisconsin: Scott Walker continues to sabotage quality affordable health care

Contact: Robert Kraig (414) 322-5324 robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org Web version here Uses authority from Trump Administration to allow sale of dangerous substandard health plans BadgerCare Public Option is a better way to increase access to affordable, quality health coverage Statewide: Tuesday the Walker Administration built on its 7-year record of sabotaging the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by permitting the continued sale of substandard “lemon” health plans through the end of 2019 on the individual and small group markets. The move shows that Walker’s dramatic change in tone in his State of the State Address, where he claimed to want to stabilize the

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Board adopts 2018-19 budget

Restores $11.6 million in cuts to schools Media Contact Andy Nelson, Media Manager | Cell: (414) 688-9664 | Email: nelsonai@milwaukee.k12.wi.us  MILWAUKEE (Tuesday, May 29, 2018) — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved a $1.2 billion budget for the 2018-19 school year. “This budget focuses on our students and schools,” said Interim Superintendent Keith P.

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Heng campaign: Releases CA-16 district wide TV spot

Contact: Erik Brown (559) 352-9731 FRESNO, CA – Elizabeth Heng is launching a district-wide television campaign highlighting her congressional campaign with a vision to restore our communities and bring new leadership to Washington, D.C. “Great things can come from great adversity” is a central theme for 33-year-old Elizabeth Heng, who

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One Wisconsin Now: Statement on Justice Abrahamson announcement

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statement about the announcement Justice Shirley Abrahamson will not see re-election in 2019: “Justice Abrahamson was so effective at protecting the rights of Wisconsinites against corporate special interest greed and

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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Releases opinions

W I S C O N S I N   S U P R E M E   C O U R T Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Mandate JUSTICE REBECCA GRASSL BRADLEY: 2016AP883-CR (2018 WI 59) State of Wisconsin v. Jamal L. Williams – THE DECISION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS IS REVERSED IN PART AND

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Rep. Crowley: Improving police-community relations top priority

Contact: Timothy Schabo 920.915.0479 MILWAUKEE, WI – Rep. David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding police and community relations in the wake of the Sterling Brown incident: “As more disturbing details continue to surface regarding the Sterling Brown incident, the relationship between our community and local law enforcement continues to

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Toft campaign: Facebook censors retired army officer on Memorial Day

For more information contact: David Fladeboe – 715-446-0790 GOP Congressional Candidate’s Digital Ads Are Shut Down for Unknown Reason Osseo, WI – Col. (ret.) Steve Toft’s campaign today announced that its digital advertising was inappropriately censored and prohibited by Facebook over Memorial Day weekend. Without explanation, the ads were removed

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Milwaukee Ald. Bauman: Council on board in opposing reduction in Amtrak’s long-distance train network

Ald. Robert J. Bauman (414) 286-3774 Council on board in opposing reduction in Amtrak’s long-distance train network Today the Common Council approved legislation placing the City of Milwaukee on record opposing any reduction of Amtrak’s long-distance passenger train network, any reductions in on-board services and amenities and urging Amtrak and Congress to

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People for the American Way: Next Up Victory Fund endorses Mandela Barnes for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

CONTACT: Inarú Meléndez, 413-331-9530, inaru@megaphonestrategies.com PFAW Political Director Lizet Ocampo: “Mandela Barnes works with the integrity and courage necessary to make America better.” Washington, DC—Today, People For the American Way’s Next Up Victory Fund announced its endorsement for Mandela Barnes, candidate for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. PFAW’s Next Up Victory Fund works to change the current political landscape by helping candidates 40

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Citizen Action of Wisconsin: Scott Walker continues to sabotage quality affordable health care

Contact: Robert Kraig (414) 322-5324 robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org Web version here Uses authority from Trump Administration to allow sale of dangerous substandard health plans BadgerCare Public Option is a better way to increase access to affordable, quality health coverage Statewide: Tuesday the Walker Administration built on its 7-year record of sabotaging the

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