Lawyer: Fired DNC host committee president denies ‘toxic’ workplace allegations

The fired president of the committee hosting the Dem National Convention in Milwaukee wasn’t given any reason for her termination and is exploring her options after her reputation was “tarnished” amid allegations of a hostile work environment, her attorney says. Peg Schaffer said Liz Gilbert was cooperating with the investigation into allegations by senior staff at Milwaukee 2020 of bullying at the organization and interviewed last night. Shortly after that interview, the board sent Schaffer an email terminating Gilbert without listing a reason. Schaffer noted Gilbert was an at-will employee of the committee. But the public allegations of a hostile

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MMAC’s Sheehy remains confident in DNC host committee after leadership shakeup

Tim Sheehy, president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, says the organization remains confident in the DNC Host Committee. MMAC and its Community Support Foundation are involved in fundraising for the DNC. Sheehy says they haven’t been engaged in “staff issues” but encouraged a “swift and fair” resolution for the alleged toxic workplace situation. “Time is critical in continuing on the convention path for this summer,” he said in an email. “A decision by the Host Committee has been made, and we look forward to engaging with the new staff leadership to put together a world-class experience for the

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Former Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee VP joins Bloomberg campaign

Kelly Berens Gleeson, who recently worked as vice president of events and production at the host committee for the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, is now the Wisconsin political director for Mike Bloomberg’s campaign. She previously ran her own company, served as events director for the Democratic Governors Association and worked for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl and former Gov. Jim Doyle.

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WED PM Update: Provisions in new version of sexual assault kit testing bill draw controversy

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Rep. David Steffen, who authored a new version of legislation creating a statutory framework for sexual assault test kits, said provisions that critics are now decrying as poison pills were added to get his Assembly Republican colleagues on board. Steffen co-authored the original version of the legislation, which cleared the Se… 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. Sen. Baldwin: Announces Her Judgment in Senate Impeachment Trial

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate floor speech today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her position on the Articles of Impeachment and that she will vote to convict President Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. “My vote on the president’s abuse of power and obstruction of Congress is a vote to uphold my oath of office, and to support and defend the Constitution. My vote is a vote to uphold the rule of law and our uniquely American principle that no one, not even the president, is above the law,” Senator Baldwin said. “I

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Rep. Subeck: Bills to Address Food Allergies Pass Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection

CONTACT: Jeanine Schneider, 608-266-7521 (office) MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection passed a pair of bills authored by Representatives Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) and Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) that would reduce the risk of exposure to allergens to consumers with food allergies. Assembly Bills 240 and 241 (AB 240 and AB 241) require certain retail food establishments to display posters with information about how staff should handle food allergies and would require a statement on menus instructing customers to inform staff of any food allergies. “AB 240 ensures that restaurant staff know what to do if a customer informs

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Applauds Passage of Bill Increasing GLRI Funding

Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today applauded the House passage of H.R. 4031, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act of 2019. This bill would gradually increase funding for the GLRI from $375 million in FY2022 to $475 million in FY2026. Rep. Gallagher, a co-sponsor of this bill, had previously called for increasing GLRI funding or at a minimum maintaining funding at its current rate.  “In Northeast Wisconsin, the Great Lakes are critical to our economy and way of life,” said Rep. Gallagher. “The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has proven itself not only to be an efficient use of taxpayer dollars, but also an important

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Former Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee VP joins Bloomberg campaign

Kelly Berens Gleeson, who recently worked as vice president of events and production at the host committee for the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, is now the Wisconsin political director for Mike Bloomberg’s campaign. She previously ran her own company, served as events director for the Democratic Governors Association and

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces Her Judgment in Senate Impeachment Trial

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate floor speech today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her position on the Articles of Impeachment and that she will vote to convict President Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. “My vote on the president’s abuse of power and

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Applauds Passage of Bill Increasing GLRI Funding

Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today applauded the House passage of H.R. 4031, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act of 2019. This bill would gradually increase funding for the GLRI from $375 million in FY2022 to $475 million in FY2026. Rep. Gallagher, a co-sponsor of this bill, had previously called for increasing

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