Evers authorizes increased National Guard deployment to Kenosha, declares state of emergency

Gov. Tony Evers today authorized doubling the National Guard’s presence in Kenosha County to 250 and declared a state of emergency following violent protests in the wake of a police officer shooting a Black man in the back. Under the order, members of the Guard can’t be used to impede peaceful protests, but can “support local law enforcement, protect critical infrastructure and cultural institutions, and provide support to first responders.” In issuing the order, Evers urged those protesting to “please do so peacefully and safely.” But several Republicans accused Evers of fanning the flames with his initial comments critical of

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TUE PM Update: Evers authorizes increased National Guard deployment to Kenosha, declares state of emergency

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today authorized doubling the National Guard’s presence in Kenosha County to 250 and declared a state of emergency following violent protests in the wake of a police officer shooting a Black man in the back. Under the order, members of the Guard can’t be used to impede peaceful protests, but can “support local l… 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  

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Rep. Felzkowski: Statement on Gov. Evers’ 12th hour reaction

Madison, WI- Rep. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) released the following statement after Governor Evers’ declaration of a State of Emergency Due to Civil Unrest:   “Yesterday afternoon, I sent Governor Evers a letter imploring him to deploy the Wisconsin National Guard last night to protect our communities from potential chaos and destruction. While the Governor did deploy the National Guard in Kenosha County at the request of local officials, there were not enough guardsmen to prevent a devastating amount of destruction. Additionally, there was no National Guard presence in Madison, where the Capitol and surrounding businesses suffered damage, just as the businesses

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Sen. Craig: The violence must stop, the Evers administration must wake up and act

Madison, WI — Today, Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) issued the following statement in response to the violence and destruction last night in Kenosha and Madison:  “After a night of total mayhem in Kenosha and Madison, Gov. Evers has now said that he will send more Guard Troops ‘to ensure individuals can exercise their right [to protest] safely’. Too little, too late Governor! Businesses, taxpayer property, and public safety have already been shattered under the lack of action by state government. “What all Wisconsinites need to hear from Gov. Evers and his administration is that this type of violence, mayhem,

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Biden campaign: Statement on commitment to renewable fuel standard amid Trump administration’s repeated attacks on farmers and producers

Instead of standing with those who till our land and sow our fields, we have a president who has sold out our farmers by undercutting the Renewable Fuel Standard with the granting of waivers to Big Oil. Those waivers severely cut ethanol production, costing farmers income and ethanol plant workers their jobs. Now, President Trump refuses to announce the 2021 renewable fuel production levels until after the election, leaving farmers concerned of further cuts to production. The Renewable Fuel Standard marks our bond with our farmers and our commitment to a thriving rural economy. Donald Trump doesn’t respect that connection,

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Milwaukee Health Dept.: Back to school fairs

MILWAUKEE – On Monday August 24th 2020, the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced the date and locations of its annual Back to School Fairs. On Monday, August 31st, 2020 between the hours of 10:00am – 2:00pm the following locations will distribute school supplies, book bags, masks, and hand sanitizer along with community education materials. These supplies will be given on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last: Hopkins Lloyd School – 1503 W. Hopkins St. Riverwest School – 2765 N. Fratney St. Greenfield Bilingual School – 1711 S. 35 St. Kilbourn School – 5354 N. 68

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St. Norbert College: Named to the Princeton Review’s Best in the Midwest list in website feature

De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College is one of the best colleges in the Midwest according to The Princeton Review (www.PrincetonReview.com). The education-services company lists St. Norbert College in the “Best in the Midwest” section of its “2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region” website feature, published on Aug. 18, 2020, at https://www.princetonreview.com/college/st-norbert-college-1023768?ceid=best-regional. The website feature salutes a total of 655 colleges that The Princeton Review recommends over five regions: the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West and international. The colleges that made the “Best in the Midwest” list are located in 12 Midwestern states. The schools in each region are listed in alphabetical

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Gov. Evers: Declares state of emergency in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #86 declaring a state of emergency following protests in communities across Wisconsin. Executive Order #86 proclaims a state of emergency in Wisconsin, directs state agencies to continue assisting the state response, and calls to state active duty additional elements of the Wisconsin National Guard to support first responders and protect critical infrastructure and cultural institutions. The state of emergency declaration comes as earlier today Gov. Evers released a statement regarding protests in Wisconsin last night. On Monday, at the request of local officials, the governor announced he authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to help protect critical infrastructure and

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Green Fire: Announces 2020 Annual Meeting series, Sept. 9-26

Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) is an organization promoting science-based natural resources conservation. WGF’s 2020 Annual Meeting will be a series of five programs in September highlighting themes including: youth-led conservation movements; racial inequities in conservation; the challenges and opportunities facing policy makers as they address a budget and economic crisis caused by the global pandemic; and a keynote program by former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold framing Wisconsin conservation challenges in a global view. The five virtual programs in September are all open to the public and registration is without charge. Registration: https://wigreenfire.org/annual-meeting/2020-programs/ Wednesday, September 9, 4:30 – 6:00 PM. Welcome: Young Voices, New

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WHEDA: Applications due Aug. 31 for rural workforce housing pilot

MADISON – Applications for the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority’s rural affordable workforce housing pilot are due Aug. 31. The pilot will work with stakeholders from at least three rural communities to develop partnerships and processes that ultimately will benefit communities statewide. The pilot is part of a larger rural affordable workforce housing initiative that also includes supplemental financing tools designed to better serve rural communities. A recording of a July 24 webinar covers the application process for the pilot effort including the need for communities to apply with a diverse team of stakeholders that demonstrate geographic, demographic, public and private collaboration.

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Sen. Marklein: Statement on ANOTHER attack on the Capitol and MORE broken office windows

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703, Sen.Marklein@legis.wi.gov Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released the following statement when he arrived at the Capitol today to another round of broken windows in his office and destruction all around the Capitol Square businesses. “It is almost exactly two months since the last time I sat in my office at the State Capitol with broken windows. There is absolutely no justification for the vandalism, destruction, rioting and looting that took place at the State Capitol, in the City of Madison or the City of Kenosha last night. We need leadership in this

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Marquette University: Milwaukee city development commissioner goes on the issues Aug. 26

MILWAUKEE — Lafayette Crump, city development commissioner for the City of Milwaukee, will be the featured guest in an upcoming virtual “On the Issues with Mike Gousha,” Wednesday, Aug. 26. The video will be available at 12:15 p.m. on the Marquette University Law School website. In recent years, Milwaukee has seen billions of investment dollars in the downtown area. Crump, who took over as city development commissioner earlier this summer upon the retirement of Rocky Marcoux, intends to build on that success and increase investment throughout the city. Crump will discuss his plans for investment in Milwaukee, as well as one

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Citizen Action: Statement on the racist police shooting of Jacob Blake

Milwaukee: Citizen Action of Wisconsin stands in solidarity with the family and friends of Jacob Blake, tens of thousands of protesters across the country fighting for racial justice and every person who loves humanity, in demanding that the officers involved in his shooting be brought to justice and meaningful actions against structural racism are immediately taken at the state, local and national levels.   We very much need the officer who shot Jacob Blake, and other officers who stood by and watched, to be prosecuted quickly. Before we can even begin to heal, justice must be brought to the police

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Sen. Stroebel: Statement on Kenosha shooting

Madison, WI –State Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “While I have seen the video of the recent shooting in Kenosha, I know a full investigation from Wisconsin’s Department of Justice (DOJ) is needed to bring clarity to the current environment of jumping to conclusions.  In the short term, I hope our communities remain peaceful and that any protests avoid the senseless violence that deepens our country’s divisions.  In the long term, I hope DOJ completes a thorough and comprehensive investigation.  Unlike Governor Evers, I plan to avoid ascribing blame or scoring political points while the

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Milwaukee Common Council: Asks state legislators to reconvene

Dear Senator Fitzgerald and Representative Vos: We write to ask you in the strongest possible terms to reconvene as soon as is possible for a special legislative session on issues of police reform and police misconduct. We join in full support of the special session called earlier today by Governor Evers to take up long-languishing legislation meant to reduce police brutality and address other policing issues. The matter has been made more urgent, we believe, by the police shooting last evening of Jacob Blake in Kenosha. Mr. Blake was unarmed when officers reportedly shot him seven times in the back

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Rep. Felzkowski: Statement on Gov. Evers’ 12th hour reaction

Madison, WI- Rep. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) released the following statement after Governor Evers’ declaration of a State of Emergency Due to Civil Unrest:   “Yesterday afternoon, I sent Governor Evers a letter imploring him to deploy the Wisconsin National Guard last night to protect our communities from potential chaos and destruction.

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Milwaukee Health Dept.: Back to school fairs

MILWAUKEE – On Monday August 24th 2020, the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced the date and locations of its annual Back to School Fairs. On Monday, August 31st, 2020 between the hours of 10:00am – 2:00pm the following locations will distribute school supplies, book bags, masks, and hand

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Gov. Evers: Declares state of emergency in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #86 declaring a state of emergency following protests in communities across Wisconsin. Executive Order #86 proclaims a state of emergency in Wisconsin, directs state agencies to continue assisting the state response, and calls to state active duty additional elements of the Wisconsin National

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Green Fire: Announces 2020 Annual Meeting series, Sept. 9-26

Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) is an organization promoting science-based natural resources conservation. WGF’s 2020 Annual Meeting will be a series of five programs in September highlighting themes including: youth-led conservation movements; racial inequities in conservation; the challenges and opportunities facing policy makers as they address a budget and economic crisis caused by

Read More »

WHEDA: Applications due Aug. 31 for rural workforce housing pilot

MADISON – Applications for the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority’s rural affordable workforce housing pilot are due Aug. 31. The pilot will work with stakeholders from at least three rural communities to develop partnerships and processes that ultimately will benefit communities statewide. The pilot is part of a larger rural

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Sen. Stroebel: Statement on Kenosha shooting

Madison, WI –State Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “While I have seen the video of the recent shooting in Kenosha, I know a full investigation from Wisconsin’s Department of Justice (DOJ) is needed to bring clarity to the current environment of jumping to conclusions.  In

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Milwaukee Common Council: Asks state legislators to reconvene

Dear Senator Fitzgerald and Representative Vos: We write to ask you in the strongest possible terms to reconvene as soon as is possible for a special legislative session on issues of police reform and police misconduct. We join in full support of the special session called earlier today by Governor

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