THU PM Update: Chisholm explains low bail amount that led to Brooks’ release before Christmas parade attack

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Milwaukee County DA John Chisholm said a young assistant district attorney without access to a public risk assessment led to an unusually low bail amount that led to the release of the man now charged in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack. Darrell Brooks, 39 of Milwaukee, was out on $1,000 bail when police say he rammed his … 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. Shankland: Joins Gov. Evers and State Superintendent Underly for K-12 public school funding announcement

STEVENS POINT – Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) joined Governor Tony Evers and State Superintendent Jill Underly at Madison Elementary School in Stevens Point for the governor’s announcement that the Stevens Point Area School District will be receiving $955,014 in federal funding (approximately $134 per pupil) from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund. In addition to the $955,014 that SPASD will receive, every Wisconsin school district will receive additional per pupil aid, including the Tomorrow River School district ($120,881) and the Rosholt School District ($68,865). Rep. Shankland issued the following statement: “I’m thrilled that Governor Evers has delivered on his

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Rep. Shelton: Praises Gov. Evers’ $110m investment in public schools

GREEN BAY – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced a $110 million investment in schools across our state, to the tune of an additional $133.72 per pupil to each school. These funds will be given to schools without strings attached, to be used in the best interest of students by each individual school district. In response to this investment, Representative Shelton offered this statement:  “I am so proud of our Governor’s monumental investment in our students and our schools. This funding comes as a follow up to the passage of our state’s budget, where Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee sought

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins multistate coalition in support of efforts to preserve and fortify DACA

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in a comment letter in support of the federal government’s efforts to preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In the comment letter, the coalition highlights the critical contributions of hundreds of thousands of Dreamers to broader public health efforts, the economy, and communities across the country — and urges the federal government to finalize regulations codifying DACA and ensuring that states can continue to benefit from the program. Since 2012, DACA has protected from deportation and extended work authorization to approximately

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Dept. of Military Affairs: 115th Fighter Wing receives 11th Outstanding Unit Award

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing received its 11th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptional service performed throughout 2020. “Congratulations to the members of the 115th Fighter Wing and our Total Force Integration partners in the 378th Fighter Squadron,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Bart Van Roo, 115th Fighter Wing commander. “2020 was an outstanding year as we met the challenges of COVID, a huge Reserve Component Period, medical detachment evaluations and a variety of state and federal homeland missions.” The reserve component period refers to the time required for a significant portion of

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Rep. Born: Statement on education funding

Madison— Assembly Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement after Governor Evers announced new funds for K12 education: “Republican investments resulted in over $20,000 in per pupil funding for K12 schools. Governor Evers says that is a ‘failure to meaningfully invest in education’. Today, he is announcing a $134 per pupil increase and saying it ‘will go a long way’. We made targeted investments that go towards per pupil aid, mental health programing, special education and other aid programs, while the Governor has created a slush fund that can

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Door County Economic Development Corporation: Lauren Baumann selected as Door County Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator

STURGEON BAY, WI – The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) in collaboration with the Ahnapee Regional Youth Apprenticeship Consortium is proud to announce Lauren Baumann as the newest addition to their staff as the Door County Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator. She will be responsible for continuing the development and growth of the Youth Apprenticeship Program in Door County through each of our five school districts in addition to creating partnerships and student opportunities with our local business community.  Jennifer Johnson, Ahnapee Regional Youth Apprenticeship Consortium Director states, “Lauren comes to our consortium with excellent experiences, strong ties to the community,

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WisGOP: Teachers Union Tony Evers’ education problem

[Madison, WI] – Today, Teachers Union Tony Evers joined national Democrats in adopting their doomed-to-fail 2022 strategy – throwing taxpayer money at issues while providing no ideas or solutions. While Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi lead the charge for their bloated wasteful spending plan in Washington, Evers dipped back into his taxpayer-funded reelection slush fund to designate more ARPA dollars to education, while continuing to ignore the vast learning loss that has hurt students under his leadership. Despite over $5 billion in federal and state support added to Wisconsin’s education system in recent years, more funding is the only talking point that

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National Farmers Union: Scholarships available to NFU Women’s Conference

CHIPPEWA FALLS – National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced the 2022 Women’s Conference, which will include the option of Jan. 10-13 virtual programming or in-person events Jan. 16-18 in Nashville, Tennessee. Wisconsin Farmers Union is offering scholarships for members to attend. “Farming is never a one-woman job,” said NFU Education Director Emma Lindberg. “It takes a village to run a successful operation. This conference will not only prepare attendees for success in agriculture, but it will also provide them with their own network of women farmers and ranchers they can reach out to throughout the year.” Farmers, policy makers, educators,

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Rep. Conley: Applauds Gov. Evers’ investments in education

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers allocated $110 million for school  funding through federal coronavirus relief funds. The funding will be distributed  on a per-pupil basis of $133.72 per pupil. Sue Conley (D-Janesville) released the  following statement:  “While Republicans once again failed to prioritize Wisconsin’s public schools in  the new biennial budget, Governor Evers continues to prove his commitment to our  children’s education. He announced $110 million in new education funding, and  Janesville schools will receive $1.23 million of this investment.   “I applaud Governor Evers for continuing to find ways to support Wisconsin  schools, even though Republicans have tried their

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Center for Black Excellence and Culture: Launches public capital campaign with historic investments, unveils building floor plan

Led by over 300 Black donors and honorees, capital campaign already raises over $5 million, including $2 million gift by Summit Credit Union and $1 million earmark by Rep. Pocan Madison, Wis.—December 2, 2021—Today, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) – a first-of-its-kind Black-inspired, Black-designed and Black-led multimillion-dollar project in Madison – unveiled historic advancements toward opening its doors in 2023 and celebrated the hundreds of Black community members who helped to design a one-of-a-kind, multi-faceted collection of offerings that promote the key elements that will allow the Black community in the Madison area, and beyond, the

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Wisconsin Legislature: Waukesha Legislative Caucus meets with Sheriff Severson to discuss public safety

Waukesha, WI – Legislators from the Waukesha area met with Sheriff Eric Severson on Thursday morning to discuss bail reform and community safety. On Sunday, Nov. 21st, Darrell Brooks Jr. allegedly drove his SUV through the Waukesha Holiday Parade while out on an unreasonably low bail. Six people were killed, and more than 60 were injured. On Nov. 5th, a Milwaukee Court Commissioner set bail at just $1,000 in a case where Brooks is alleged to have run over a female victim. Over the past several years, southeastern Wisconsin has seen an increase in criminal activity. This coincides with multiple

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Acting U.S. Attorney O’Shea: La Crosse man sentenced to five years in prison for illegal gun possession

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Antwan Taylor, 28, La Crosse, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. Chief District Judge James D. Peterson to 5 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.  This prison term will be followed by 3 years of supervised release.  Taylor pleaded guilty to this charge on September 13, 2021. On the night of August 24, 2020, La Crosse Police Department officers responded to a shots-fired complaint in La Crosse.  Officers learned that multiple gunshots were fired from a

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Liberty Justice Center: Family-owned, Wisconsin meat shop sues Biden Administration over illegal, federal mask “Mandate”

THORP, Wis. (Dec. 2, 2021) – A fourth-generation, family-owned and -operated meat shop in central Wisconsin is fighting back against the federal government’s efforts to impose an illegal federal mask mandate on small businesses. Nolechek’s Meats has filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden Administration, after federal food inspectors threatened to withhold the USDA Mark of Inspection on its meat products because Nolechek’s is located in a mask-optional state and is a mask-optional workplace. Without the USDA Mark of Inspection, Nolechek’s products could be labeled “adulterated,” recalled and the meat shop would be prohibited from selling to wholesalers outside Wisconsin —

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Rep. Born: Statement on education funding

Madison— Assembly Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement after Governor Evers announced new funds for K12 education: “Republican investments resulted in over $20,000 in per pupil funding for K12 schools. Governor Evers says that is a ‘failure to

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WisGOP: Teachers Union Tony Evers’ education problem

[Madison, WI] – Today, Teachers Union Tony Evers joined national Democrats in adopting their doomed-to-fail 2022 strategy – throwing taxpayer money at issues while providing no ideas or solutions. While Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi lead the charge for their bloated wasteful spending plan in Washington, Evers dipped back into

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National Farmers Union: Scholarships available to NFU Women’s Conference

CHIPPEWA FALLS – National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced the 2022 Women’s Conference, which will include the option of Jan. 10-13 virtual programming or in-person events Jan. 16-18 in Nashville, Tennessee. Wisconsin Farmers Union is offering scholarships for members to attend. “Farming is never a one-woman job,” said NFU Education

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Rep. Conley: Applauds Gov. Evers’ investments in education

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers allocated $110 million for school  funding through federal coronavirus relief funds. The funding will be distributed  on a per-pupil basis of $133.72 per pupil. Sue Conley (D-Janesville) released the  following statement:  “While Republicans once again failed to prioritize Wisconsin’s public schools in  the new

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Center for Black Excellence and Culture: Launches public capital campaign with historic investments, unveils building floor plan

Led by over 300 Black donors and honorees, capital campaign already raises over $5 million, including $2 million gift by Summit Credit Union and $1 million earmark by Rep. Pocan Madison, Wis.—December 2, 2021—Today, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) – a first-of-its-kind Black-inspired, Black-designed and Black-led

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Liberty Justice Center: Family-owned, Wisconsin meat shop sues Biden Administration over illegal, federal mask “Mandate”

THORP, Wis. (Dec. 2, 2021) – A fourth-generation, family-owned and -operated meat shop in central Wisconsin is fighting back against the federal government’s efforts to impose an illegal federal mask mandate on small businesses. Nolechek’s Meats has filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden Administration, after federal food inspectors threatened to

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