TUE PM Update: Trump promises to rebuild Kenosha, slams ‘anti-police and anti-American’ protesters

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — President Trump today promised to help rebuild Kenosha, saying the city was “ravaged by anti-police and anti-American riots” after police shot a Black man in the back seven times. During a roundtable in Kenosha, the president praised the law enforcement response to restore calm after several nights of violent protests following… 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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Rep. Felzkowski: Comments on 2019-20 general fund tax collections

Madison, WI- Rep. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) made the following comments in regards to the Preliminary 2019-20 General Fund Tax Collections released yesterday by the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB): “This year has been chaotic, filled with many unknowns and uncertainties. Fortunately, we can find solace as a state knowing that Wisconsin has been preparing for this since Governor Walker and Republicans in the Legislature took over in 2010. Through common-sense fiscally responsible initiatives, we’re in better shape than most states when it comes to combatting the financial hardships caused by COVID-19. Not only are we in in a good place moving into the

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WisGOP: Trump offers aid to rebuild Kenosha

[Madison, WI] – In remarks today in Kenosha, President Donald Trump announced millions of dollars in aid for the City of Kenosha to support law enforcement, safety, and rebuilding businesses damaged in last week’s violent riots. Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Andrew Hitt released the following statement: “President Trump has gone above and beyond to support Kenosha and all of Wisconsin during these troubling times. Hearing how much his support meant to law enforcement and business owners who were victims of the riots is proof positive that he made the right decision to visit Kenosha today. With this new support

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Wisconsin farmers, WisDems: Call out Trump’s chaotic policies prior to photo-op visit to the Badger state

(WISCONSIN) — Wisconsin Farmers Hans Breitenmoser Jr. and Craig Myhre, and Democratic Party of Wisconsin 2nd Vice Chair and 57th assembly district candidate Lee Snodgrass called out the pain that Donald Trump’s chaotic presidency has caused in Wisconsin, from inflaming racial injustice to trade wars to his handling of the coronavirus. Breitenmoser Jr., a dairy farmer and Lincoln County Board Supervisor, and Myhre, a grain farmer and part time mailman, have seen first hand the destruction Trump’s trade wars and failed response to the COVID-19 pandemic have done to their businesses and communities. Snodgrass, who lives in the Appleton area, has

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Van Orden Campaign: President Trump “displayed strong leadership” during Kenosha visit

HAGER CITY, WI – Following President Trump’s visit to Kenosha today, Derrick Van Orden continues to emphasize the importance of strong leadership in times of national unrest.   Derrick released the following statement regarding the President’s visit to Wisconsin;   “The right to peacefully protest is what I fought for in the SEAL Teams.  What we have seen in Kenosha and elsewhere across the country cannot be deemed ‘peaceful.’ Violence, rioting, and looting are criminal acts, and I condemn them.  I commend the President for taking action to activate the National Guard when Gov. Evers failed to do so. President

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Palzewicz Campaign: America needs to rethink its school year

Brookfield, WI –  Democrat Tom Palzewicz has envisioned how the Covid-19 pandemic might reshape America’s economy and create new opportunities in the years ahead.  The opening and closing of schools the strain that puts on families necessitate a rethink on how schools operate, even outside the confines of a public health crisis.  Palzewicz is running for the Fifth Congressional District seat to bring about effective and lasting change to schools across the country. Palzewicz often begins any discussion on schools by saying that teachers are underpaid.  He will follow with the need for more teachers, which leads to a new way

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Trump promises to rebuild Kenosha, slams ‘anti-police and anti-American’ protesters

President Trump today promised to help rebuild Kenosha, saying the city was “ravaged by anti-police and anti-American riots” after police shot a Black man in the back seven times. During a roundtable in Kenosha, the president praised the law enforcement response to restore calm after several nights of violent protests following the shooting while taking aim at “reckless far-left politicians” he said regularly accuse law enforcement of being racist. The president held up Kenosha as an example of what can happen when law enforcement works together to address violent riots, repeatedly urging officials in Portland to follow suit after months

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Dept. of Justice: Kenosha officer involved shooting

KENOSHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is continuing to investigate an officer involved shooting (OIS) in Kenosha, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, August 23, 2020. Kenosha Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2800 block of 40th Street after a female caller reported that her boyfriend was present and was not supposed to be on the premises. During the incident, officers attempted to arrest Jacob S. Blake, age 29. After the initial attempt to arrest Mr. Blake, Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey deployed a taser to attempt to stop Mr.

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DATCP: Releases data privacy and security report based on advisory committee recommendations

Madison – The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has released a report on the findings of its Data Privacy and Security Advisory Committee. The committee, which included representatives from government, education, consumer groups, and a variety of business sectors, convened to evaluate the existing state of data privacy and security regulation in Wisconsin and its impact on consumers. “DATCP is dedicated to serving as a resource as Wisconsin looks to the future of consumer protection,” said Lara Sutherlin, Administrator of DATCP’s Division of Trade and Consumer Protection. “Data privacy and security are top priorities that affect us

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WisDems: Statement on Pence visit

(WISCONSIN) — In response to Mike Pence’s announced visit to La Crosse, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden released the following statement: “Trump and Pence have relentlessly attacked Wisconsin workers and farmers since taking office, from falsely claiming they were “over the hump” as thousands of farms declared bankruptcy to engaging in a costly and ineffective trade war with China that caused the Badger state to bleed jobs. Wisconsin has lost over 2,000 dairy farms since Trump took office, with a record 818 closing in 2019, and continues to lead the nation in farm bankruptcies. This administration has been completely

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on President Trump’s visit to Kenosha

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN—Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), who represents Kenosha County in Congress, will join President Trump in Kenosha to discuss the need to heal and rebuild our community, as well as meet with workers, families, and law enforcement in Kenosha. “President Trump answered my call when help was needed in Kenosha. Now he wants to thank the men and women who helped restore public safety in our community of Kenosha. It’s positive he is coming to thank them and to help begin the process of healing and rebuilding our community,” said Rep. Steil.

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AG Kaul: Joins fight against Trump Administration’s attempts to reduce census efforts

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a large coalition of attorneys general, cities, counties, and the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors are taking legal action against the Trump Administration’s impairment of the 2020 Decennial Census. Earlier this month, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that it was reducing — by an entire month, from October 31 to September 30 — the time in which self-response questionnaires will be accepted and door-to-door follow-ups by census enumerators will take place. The coalition filed an amicus brief in National Urban League v. Ross, supporting the plaintiffs’ request for a nationwide stay or preliminary injunction

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Milwaukee Ald. Khalif Rainey: Council unanimous in support for state lawsuit action on USPS changes

The Common Council today voted unanimously in favor of legislation supporting the State of Wisconsin’s position in the lawsuit entitled State of Washington, et al., vs. Donald J. Trump, et al., challenging recent changes to the United States Postal Service. The resolution for immediate adoption (File #200620) – authored by Alderman Khalif J. Rainey – puts the city on record in support of the State of Wisconsin’s position in the multi-state lawsuit filed against President Donald Trump, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the United States Postal Service, challenging policy and operational changes to the Postal Service in advance of the November 3rd election. Beginning in

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PSC: Gov. Evers, PSC announce opening of 2021 Broadband Expansion Grants

MADISON-On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers and Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq announced the opening of the 2021 Broadband Expansion Grant round. $24 million in funding is available to projects that will expand high-speed broadband internet to unserved and underserved areas of the state. “With many working from home, some of our kids and educators doing distance learning, and accessing healthcare through telemedicine sometimes as the only option, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored how critically important broadband is to our state,” said Governor Evers. “We need to use this funding to target those most affected by

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Rep. Felzkowski: Comments on 2019-20 general fund tax collections

Madison, WI- Rep. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) made the following comments in regards to the Preliminary 2019-20 General Fund Tax Collections released yesterday by the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB): “This year has been chaotic, filled with many unknowns and uncertainties. Fortunately, we can find solace as a state knowing that Wisconsin has been

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WisGOP: Trump offers aid to rebuild Kenosha

[Madison, WI] – In remarks today in Kenosha, President Donald Trump announced millions of dollars in aid for the City of Kenosha to support law enforcement, safety, and rebuilding businesses damaged in last week’s violent riots. Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Andrew Hitt released the following statement: “President Trump has

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Palzewicz Campaign: America needs to rethink its school year

Brookfield, WI –  Democrat Tom Palzewicz has envisioned how the Covid-19 pandemic might reshape America’s economy and create new opportunities in the years ahead.  The opening and closing of schools the strain that puts on families necessitate a rethink on how schools operate, even outside the confines of a public health

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Dept. of Justice: Kenosha officer involved shooting

KENOSHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is continuing to investigate an officer involved shooting (OIS) in Kenosha, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, August 23, 2020. Kenosha Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2800 block of

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WisDems: Statement on Pence visit

(WISCONSIN) — In response to Mike Pence’s announced visit to La Crosse, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden released the following statement: “Trump and Pence have relentlessly attacked Wisconsin workers and farmers since taking office, from falsely claiming they were “over the hump” as thousands of farms declared bankruptcy to

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on President Trump’s visit to Kenosha

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN—Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), who represents Kenosha County in Congress, will join President Trump in Kenosha to discuss the need to heal and rebuild our community, as well as meet with workers, families, and law enforcement in Kenosha. “President Trump answered my call when help was needed in

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PSC: Gov. Evers, PSC announce opening of 2021 Broadband Expansion Grants

MADISON-On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers and Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq announced the opening of the 2021 Broadband Expansion Grant round. $24 million in funding is available to projects that will expand high-speed broadband internet to unserved and underserved areas of the state. “With many

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