Rep. McGuire Statement on Kenosha Shooting Unrest MADISON – Rep. Tip McGuire issued the following statement on unrest that occurred last night in Kenosha in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake: “Words cannot fully express the sadness I feel this morning. Our beloved community is hurting. “I am encouraged by reports that Jacob Blake is recovering, and I want to echo the calls from his family for peace and peaceful protest. Violence will not heal what is broken. My thoughts are with all who were injured yesterday, especially the police officer who was injured with a brick, as

Wirch Issues Statement on Police Shooting in Kenosha Kenosha – State Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement regarding the officer-involved shooting in Kenosha: “While we don’t yet know the full details, I am deeply alarmed by the shooting of Jacob Blake. Under state law, there will be an independent investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Once again, a black man has been seriously injured by police actions. This time, Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back. My prayers are with Jacob, his family and our community. This has to stop. How many of these horrific

Yesterday in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back as police attempted to restrain him from getting into his car. His children watched from inside the car and bystanders watched in disbelief. And this morning, the nation wakes up yet again with grief and outrage that yet another Black American is a victim of excessive force. This calls for an immediate, full and transparent investigation and the officers must be held accountable. These shots pierce the soul of our nation. Jill and I pray for Jacob’s recovery and for his children. Equal justice has not been

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Bryan Steil released a statement following Sunday night’s officer-involved shooting in Kenosha. “We need the Wisconsin Department of Justice to conduct a thorough, independent, exhaustive investigation into the officer-involved shooting in Kenosha. We must support each other and our Kenosha community, and we cannot allow violence and destruction,” said Steil.

KENOSHA – Video surfaced Sunday evening of a Kenosha police officer shooting a Black man in the back at least seven times as he was entering his vehicle. The violence against Mr. Jacob Blake by police sparked immediate outrage in the Kenosha community, causing a tense night of demonstrations. Kenosha Police showed up in riot gear, using tear gas against protesters and armed with rubber bullets. Chris Ott, executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, issued the following statement regarding the incident. “Let’s not mince words: The police shooting that occurred in Kenosha Sunday evening looks like attempted murder. News

The Pabst Theater Group and many other Wisconsin venues call on Governor Evers to allocate dedicated money from the remaining funds provided from the CARES Act to support independent live entertainment venues in the state.  Most venues have lost nearly 100% of their revenue since the pandemic forced them to close their doors in March.  With their business depending on national artist tours (most postponed until 2021) and large-scale public gatherings, Wisconsin’s live entertainment industry won’t survive the pandemic without additional funding.   Citing the efforts of other states, including Oregon, Washington, Texas, Tennessee and, most impressively, Montana (offering substantial