WHO: Representatives of Nate’s Mission, survivors of clergy abuse, Phillip Aaron (Attorney for Raphael Love), representative of Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s office WHAT: A press conference in front of the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Milwaukee where survivors of clergy abuse and a representative from the office of a prominent Black state elected official who is a survivor of childhood sexual assault will discuss racial disparities in treatment of clergy abuse victims WHEN: Tuesday, June 8th, 11:00am WHERE: Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 WHY: A new lawsuit is being filed against the Franciscans of the Blessed Virgin Mary, headquartered

LINCOLN, COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Lincoln County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Wednesday, June 2, 2021. At approximately 5:24 p.m., a reported stolen vehicle was being actively pursued by two Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department squad cars. Occupants of the two squad cars include Deputy Sheriff Dean Dokken, 1 year of service, Deputy Sheriff Logan Lange, 5 years of service, and Deputy Sheriff Ashtin Zunker, 3 months of service. The pursued vehicle, driven by David J. Burdick, age 27, was traveling westbound on a township road

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Keshena, Wisconsin, to develop economic recovery strategies that will strengthen, diversify, and add resilience to the regional economy. “President Biden is committed to advancing economic growth and resiliency efforts in Tribal communities across America,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo. “This EDA investment in the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin will develop a strategic plan to ensure greater competitiveness and resiliency when future economic shocks occur.”

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced the four Wisconsin students, whom he nominated, who have accepted offers of appointment at one of the United States Service Academies. “Each year, I am incredibly impressed by the determination and talent of the students seeking nominations to our Service Academies,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “I know the outstanding students who were selected will serve our nation and communities with honor while receiving an excellent education. These students represent the very best of Wisconsin, and I look forward to following all their future achievements.” Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District Service Academy attendees include: Eden Winga, of

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces a new “Boxes of Fun” series through the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program. These curated boxes make it easy for Wisconsin consumers to give fun, unique Father’s Day gifts while supporting local Wisconsin businesses. Boxes can be purchased online through SSfW member Christine’s Kitchens at https://christines-kitchens.com. Orders must be placed by midnight on Monday, June 14, 2021 to be delivered in time for Father’s Day (June 20). Father’s Day boxes are available in six varieties: Snack Box, Pamper Him, Father’s Day All Day, Spice It Up!, He Loves Sweets, and

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), sent a letter on Monday to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting information on the unequal application of justice between the individuals who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, and those involved in the unrest during the spring and summer of 2020. The senators sent 18 questions to the attorney general on what steps the DOJ has taken to prosecute individuals who committed crimes during both events, and requested a response by June 21. “Americans have the constitutional right

DATE:            June 7, 2021 CONTACT:   John Gardner, 715-221-8659, gardner.john@marshfieldclinic.org Jeff Starck, 715-389-4978, starck.jeffrey@marshfieldclinic.org   New CDC study continues to show COVID-19 mRNA vaccines effectiveness; Marshfield Clinic Research Institute serves as primary lab in study Participants also found to shed the virus for a shorter duration, had reduced fevers and were sicker for a shorter time   MARSHFIELD – A follow-up analysis of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines showed they continue to be highly effective, and vaccinated individuals who did get COVID-19 had less detectable virus and were sick for a significantly shorter time with significantly reduced symptoms.   The Centers for Disease Control and

6/7/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), and Michael McCaul (R-TX) today introduced a resolution urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to move the 2022 Winter Games unless the Chinese government ends its ongoing crimes against the Uyghur people. Legislators in nine other countries — United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Lithuania, Italy, Czech Republic — and the EU Parliament took similar action today in a coordinated international effort to address the challenge posed by the IOC’s decision to hold the Olympics in a country where a genocide is taking place. The resolution introduced

Throughout the next week, short-term closures and traffic changes are planned for the I-39/90 and WIS 26/Milton Avenue interchange (Exit 171 A) in Janesville. Prior to those changes, the I-39/90 southbound exit ramp to WIS 26 will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday night (June 10). Drivers must use Exit 171 B (US 14/Humes Road). Beginning Friday (June 11), I-39/90 southbound traffic exiting to WIS 26/Milton Avenue must exit just south of the Janesville Rest Area. Motorists are advised to pay attention to the advanced signage. Exiting ramp traffic will travel on the new I-39/90 southbound lanes