Gov. Walker: Orders flags to half-staff honoring U.S. Sen. John McCain

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today ordered flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff in honor of U.S. Senator John McCain who passed away on August 25, 2018. This order is effective immediately and ends at sunset on Sunday, August 26, 2018. “John McCain was an American hero who selflessly served his country,” said Governor Walker. “His courage is immeasurable and is something I will always admire. Our country is indebted to him for his decades of service. Please join Tonette and I as we pray for him

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on the passing of Sen. John McCain

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement this evening: “This is a sad day for the United States. Our country has lost a decorated war hero and statesman. John McCain was a giant of our time—not just for the things he achieved, but for who he was and what he fought for all his life. John put principle before politics. He put country before self. He was one of the most courageous men of the century. He will always be listed among freedom’s most gallant and faithful servants. Our hearts are with his

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Dept. of Justice: Suspect arrested for disappearance of Krista Sypher

PLOVER, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel and Plover Police Chief Dan Ault announced today the arrest of Jason P. Sypher for the disappearance of Mr. Sypher’s wife, Krista M. Sypher, who has been reported missing from her home in Plover since March 13, 2017. Jason Sypher was arrested approximately 5 miles north of the Illinois/Wisconsin border on I-39/I-90 following a traffic stop by Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), and Plover Police Department on Friday, August 24. Mr. Sypher was transported to the Portage County Jail where he was booked in on

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Gov. Walker: Thanks National Guard, volunteers for helping communities recover and prepare for potential flooding

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker: Thanks National Guard, volunteers for helping communities recover and prepare for potential flooding MONONA – Governor Scott Walker today visited Oneida Park in Monona and the Tenney Park Locks in Madison to thank National Guard members and volunteers helping Madison communities recovering from flood damage, and prepare for possible additional rainfall. “Wisconsin’s communities are resilient, always coming together in times of need,” said Governor Walker. “Thank you to every community member, first responders, and our National Guard for coming together quickly to help our Madison communities recover. With the potential for more rainfall

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Sen. Cowles: Reacts to the passing of U.S. Sen. McCain

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to the passing of former Senator John McCain: “Tonight, we lost a true American hero. From Senator McCain’s military service including over five years as a prisoner of war and throughout life in the public eye, I have not only admired his patriotism, but his willingness to put the interests of his constituents and all Americans before himself and before politics. Senator McCain exemplified the definition of statesmanship, and his approach to serving as an elected official is something that

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Liegeois campaign: Beau Liegeois statement on passing of Sen. John McCain

Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com Green Bay — The following is a statement from Beau Liegeois, candidate for 8th Congressional District on the passing of Senator John McCain. “I have a deep, profound respect for Senator John McCain’s lifetime of service. Senator McCain lived the values that our Founding Fathers established for our country many generations ago through his service as a Captain in the United States Navy and as a United States Senator. Throughout his time in the senate, he worked across the aisle to put our country over party. He was an American above all else. It is a

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on the passing of Sen. John McCain

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement this evening: “This is a sad day for the United States. Our country has lost a decorated war hero and statesman. John McCain was a giant of our time—not just for the things he achieved, but

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Gov. Walker: Thanks National Guard, volunteers for helping communities recover and prepare for potential flooding

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker: Thanks National Guard, volunteers for helping communities recover and prepare for potential flooding MONONA – Governor Scott Walker today visited Oneida Park in Monona and the Tenney Park Locks in Madison to thank National Guard members and volunteers helping Madison communities recovering from

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Sen. Cowles: Reacts to the passing of U.S. Sen. McCain

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to the passing of former Senator John McCain: “Tonight, we lost a true American hero. From Senator McCain’s military service including over five years as a prisoner of war and

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Liegeois campaign: Beau Liegeois statement on passing of Sen. John McCain

Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com Green Bay — The following is a statement from Beau Liegeois, candidate for 8th Congressional District on the passing of Senator John McCain. “I have a deep, profound respect for Senator John McCain’s lifetime of service. Senator McCain lived the values that our Founding Fathers established

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