Dept. of Justice: Update on Kenosha officer-involved shooting

KENOSHA, Wis. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley today provided an update regarding the investigation of the officer-involved shooting (OIS) of Jacob Blake. At DA Graveley’s request, AG Kaul has identified a consultant to review the investigative file and provide the district attorney with an analysis of the incident. DA Graveley and AG Kaul agree that having such an analysis prepared for the district attorney’s consideration will serve the interests of justice in this case. The consultant identified by AG Kaul, who is being retained by DA Graveley, is Wisconsin native and retired Madison,

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Biden slams Trump’s COVID-19 response during Manitowoc visit

Dem presidential candidate Joe Biden in his Wisconsin visit Monday said President Trump choked when it came to his responsibility to face the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden accused the president of always attempting to change the subject whenever reporters ask him about COVID-19. Biden also noted recordings from author Bob Woodward where Trump himself admitted he knew how dangerous the virus was in its early days while still publicly playing it down. “Due to Donald Trump’s lies and incompetence in the past six months we’ve seen one of the greatest losses of American life in history, in history,” Biden said during

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MON PM Update: Judge grants Dem voting requests but stays order 7 days to give GOP chance to appeal

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A federal judge today granted a series of changes Dems sought to the November election, including pushing back by six days the deadline for absentee ballots to be returned so long as they’re postmarked by Election Day. Typically, absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. But Judge William Conley… 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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Protect Democracy: Federal court requires Wisconsin to take immediate action to ensure safe voting in November

Contact: Jon Steinman Email: jon.steinman@protectdemocracy.org Wisconsin Election Commission ordered to improve absentee and in-person voting procedures Madison, WI—Today, a coalition consisting of Disability Rights Wisconsin, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC), and three registered Wisconsin voters won a significant legal victory when a federal court ordered the Wisconsin Electi… 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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Priorities USA, Senate Majority PAC launch digital campaign aimed at driving turnout

Priorities USA and Senate Majority PAC are launching a new $7.5 million digital advertising effort focused on driving voter turnout, especially among people of color. The buy includes four swing states that include key Senate contests — Arizona, Maine, Michigan and North Carolina — along Florida, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The effort, starting the final week of September, will run through Elect… 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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Gov. Evers: Appoints Jon Richards and Reyna Morales to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is appointing attorney and former state representative Jon Richards and long-time attorney with the State Public Defender’s Office Reyna Morales to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. The appointments fill vacancies created by the departures of Judges Jeffrey Conen and David Hansher, respectively. “It is critical that we have judges who understand the unprecedented challenges facing our state and nation. Both Jon Richards and Reyna Morales have long, distinguished careers addressing systemic problems and fighting for justice,” Gov. Evers said. Morales has been an attorney with the State Public Defender’s Office since 1997. She

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Judge extends absentee ballot deadline to Nov. 9

A federal judge Monday granted a series of changes Dems sought to the November election, including pushing back by six days the deadline for absentee ballots to be returned so long as they’re postmarked by Election Day. Typically, absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. But Judge William Conley noted in his ruling the onslaught of absentee ballots expected this fall due to concerns about voting in person amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  He said “any objective view of the record before this court” suggests there will be an unprecedented number of absentee ballots

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Biden Campaign: Remarks as prepared for delivery in Manitowoc

Today, America will reach a tragic milestone: 200,000 deaths due to the coronavirus. 200,000 deaths. All across this nation that means there are empty chairs at dining room tables, where just days or weeks or months ago loved ones sat and laughed and talked. In many cases the pain made worse because you couldn’t visit that elderly parent or grandparent in the nursing home before they passed. Or you couldn’t hold a funeral service where family and friends could pray together, remember the loved ones lost, and place them in the hands of God. So many of the rituals we

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Trump Campaign: Statement on Biden remarks in Wisconsin

“We don’t have to guess how destructive a Joe Biden economy would be to the American people because we’ve already seen it.  When Joe Biden was in the White House we had depressed wages and stagnant job growth. His vote for the horrible NAFTA trade deal killed 850,000 jobs, and his sycophantic support for China closed 60,000 U.S. factories and sent 3.2 million jobs away from American workers directly to China.  President Trump’s policies have set in motion a super V in this economy which created more jobs in a four month period than any other time in history.  In

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AFL-CIO: Biden visits union facility in Manitowoc

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on Joe Biden’s visit to Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc. The United Steelworkers Local 125 and Local 301, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 516 represent workers at the facility. “Wisconsin union members are proud to welcome Vice President Joe Biden to the state of Wisconsin and to the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc. The union men and women of the United Steelworkers Local 125 and USW Local 301 and the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers Local 516 make this foundry thrive and produce

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U.S. Rep Moore: Statement on passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

“I am incredibly saddened to learn of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing. She was a fearless champion for women who exemplified strength, courage, and toughness. Her lifelong fight to secure equality for women has inspired new generations and her legacy will be cherished in the hearts of so many. She will always be forever notorious! May her memory be a blessing.”

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Rep. Dittrich: The importance of workforce development during COVID

Each September, states throughout the US celebrate National Workforce Development Month.  This is an opportunity to highlight the programs in our state that have been successful in helping jobseekers in Wisconsin and take time to thank those professionals who help them achieve their goals. However, with the backdrop of Covid-19 affecting our local communities, businesses, and families, these messages become even more important than ever. As vice-chair of the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development, I will continue to advocate for programs that will help people find new careers and strengthen our talent pipeline.  Before COVID-19, a majority of employers stated

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Biden Campaign: Biden for President Wisconsin enters the fall strongly positioned for victory

With less than seven weeks left until Election Day and ballots arriving on doorsteps, Biden for President Wisconsin is in a strong position to win the Badger State and send Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House. As President, Joe Biden will restore the soul of our nation, rebuild the backbone of our economy — the middle class — and unite our country. President Trump has failed Wisconsinites. From his mismanagement of the COVID-19 crisis and its economic fallout, to his broken promises on bringing back Wisconsin manufacturing jobs and helping farmers, President Trump has made Wisconsinites’ lives worse. Wisconsin is

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Biden Campaign: arrival in Wisconsin

The press charter touched down at Green Bay International Airport at 12:25 p.m. CT/1:25p ET. On the approach, your pooler caught a brief overhead glimpse of Lambeau Field, a day after the Packers defeated the Detroit Lions in their home opener, 42-21. It’s a hazy, sunny day here with a temperature of 70 degrees F. Ahead of Mr. Biden’s speech in Manitowoc, a campaign aide provided this preview on background:   Biden will address the devastating news that more than 200,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. He’ll warn against the risk of growing numb to the increasing death toll, and

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Dept. of Justice: Update on Kenosha officer-involved shooting

KENOSHA, Wis. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley today provided an update regarding the investigation of the officer-involved shooting (OIS) of Jacob Blake. At DA Graveley’s request, AG Kaul has identified a consultant to review the investigative file and provide the district attorney with

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Biden slams Trump’s COVID-19 response during Manitowoc visit

Dem presidential candidate Joe Biden in his Wisconsin visit Monday said President Trump choked when it came to his responsibility to face the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden accused the president of always attempting to change the subject whenever reporters ask him about COVID-19. Biden also noted recordings from author Bob Woodward

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Protect Democracy: Federal court requires Wisconsin to take immediate action to ensure safe voting in November

Contact: Jon Steinman Email: jon.steinman@protectdemocracy.org Wisconsin Election Commission ordered to improve absentee and in-person voting procedures Madison, WI—Today, a coalition consisting of Disability Rights Wisconsin, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC), and three registered Wisconsin voters won a significant legal victory when a federal court ordered the Wisconsin Electi… Please

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Judge extends absentee ballot deadline to Nov. 9

A federal judge Monday granted a series of changes Dems sought to the November election, including pushing back by six days the deadline for absentee ballots to be returned so long as they’re postmarked by Election Day. Typically, absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day to

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Trump Campaign: Statement on Biden remarks in Wisconsin

“We don’t have to guess how destructive a Joe Biden economy would be to the American people because we’ve already seen it.  When Joe Biden was in the White House we had depressed wages and stagnant job growth. His vote for the horrible NAFTA trade deal killed 850,000 jobs, and

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AFL-CIO: Biden visits union facility in Manitowoc

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on Joe Biden’s visit to Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc. The United Steelworkers Local 125 and Local 301, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 516 represent workers at the facility. “Wisconsin union members are proud to

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Rep. Dittrich: The importance of workforce development during COVID

Each September, states throughout the US celebrate National Workforce Development Month.  This is an opportunity to highlight the programs in our state that have been successful in helping jobseekers in Wisconsin and take time to thank those professionals who help them achieve their goals. However, with the backdrop of Covid-19

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Biden Campaign: arrival in Wisconsin

The press charter touched down at Green Bay International Airport at 12:25 p.m. CT/1:25p ET. On the approach, your pooler caught a brief overhead glimpse of Lambeau Field, a day after the Packers defeated the Detroit Lions in their home opener, 42-21. It’s a hazy, sunny day here with a

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