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Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Washington, DC—Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement after voting to pass a resolution to establish rules for open hearings as part of the ongoing investigation into allegations that the President tried to coerce a foreign government to meddle in our elections: “As a former special prosecutor, I believe that it is imperative for the House to uncover all of the facts and evidence so that an appropriate remedy can be determined. Today the House took steps necessary to move forward with the investigation in a manner that will make testimony and facts public and give the
The Joint Finance Committee today for the first time signed off on a proposed settlement worked out by DOJ under December’s lame-duck laws. But Dem members continued to knock the committee for what they said is a broken process that they say is delaying court procedures. Rep. Evan Goyke, D-Milwaukee, said the case, an action brought against a Milwaukee retailer for selling synthetic cannabinoids, … 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
MADISON, Wis. — In an interview Assembly Speaker Robin Vos acknowledged climate change “probably” exists but, despite overwhelming peer reviewed scientific evidence of human impact, he has “no idea why it is occurring.” One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Analiese Eicher noted Vos is definitely not helping address the crisis that he thinks may exist. “Rep. Vos himself might not be sure about climate change or whether human activity is contributing to the crisis,” said Eicher. “But he’s definitely not doing anything to help stop it.” Vos was expressing his unscientific opinions as part of his response to questions about the efforts of
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Cheryl Brehmer as the new Winnebago County Coroner. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Barry Busby. “Ms. Brehmer will be an excellent Coroner and will serve the citizens of Winnebago County with a high degree of professionalism,” said Gov. Evers. “Through her prior service to the county as both a Deputy Coroner and Chief Deputy Coroner, Ms. Brehmer possesses both the medical knowledge and the compassion necessary to lead the coroner’s office.” Brehmer, a Winnebago County native, has worked in the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office since 2012. She
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has been investigating an officer involved death (OID) in the city of Madison, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, October 27, 2019. Madison Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 6500 block of Raymond Road. The suspect approached the police officers and discharged his weapon at the officers, who returned fire. The suspect, Dean G. Thomas, age 63, of Madison, WI, was struck. Authorities performed lifesaving measures and the subject was transported to University Hospital. The subject later succumbed to injuries. No
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson continued his vocal defense of President Trump in the face of a House impeachment inquiry and said he had his “own little piece of the puzzle” on Ukraine that he planned to share. Quizzed Wednesday by WTMJ-AM’s Steve Scaffidi on the impeachment inquiry, Johnson said he viewed the probe as a “continuation” of “a concerted effort… since the day after the election to sabotage th… 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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Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly. Quotes of the week “I realize—I don’t mean to be partisan—I realize the universities are important constituencies for the Democrats, but right now, they have, too often, oversold the value of their product.” – U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothmann discussing the cost of higher education. “As a struggling, poor woman on welfare, I have personally experienced the extraordinary efforts that are made to prevent poor women from getting educational opportunity.” – U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore promoting Health Profession Opportunity Grants
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Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Washington, DC—Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement after voting to pass a resolution to establish rules for open hearings as part of the ongoing investigation into allegations that the President tried to coerce a foreign government to meddle in our elections: “As a former special
The Joint Finance Committee today for the first time signed off on a proposed settlement worked out by DOJ under December’s lame-duck laws. But Dem members continued to knock the committee for what they said is a broken process that they say is delaying court procedures. Rep. Evan Goyke, D-Milwaukee,
MADISON, Wis. — In an interview Assembly Speaker Robin Vos acknowledged climate change “probably” exists but, despite overwhelming peer reviewed scientific evidence of human impact, he has “no idea why it is occurring.” One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Analiese Eicher noted Vos is definitely not helping address the crisis that he thinks
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Cheryl Brehmer as the new Winnebago County Coroner. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Barry Busby. “Ms. Brehmer will be an excellent Coroner and will serve the citizens of Winnebago County with a high degree of professionalism,”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has been investigating an officer involved death (OID) in the city of Madison, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, October 27, 2019. Madison Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 6500
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson continued his vocal defense of President Trump in the face of a House impeachment inquiry and said he had his “own little piece of the puzzle” on Ukraine that he planned to share. Quizzed Wednesday by WTMJ-AM’s Steve Scaffidi on the impeachment inquiry, Johnson said he
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin Water Alliance From WisPolitics.com … — The state Department of Justice says it will present details of a proposed court settlement during today’s Joint Finance Committee hearing. Dem AG Josh Kaul has been rebuffed in the past as he’s tried to present proposed settlements
Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly. Quotes of the week “I realize—I don’t mean to be partisan—I realize the universities are important constituencies for the Democrats, but right now, they have, too often, oversold the