Daniel Riemer drops out of mayoral race

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Retiring county health official on ‘UpFront’ says she, staff received threats over work to control pandemic

A county public health officer who is retiring after 40 years of service said she and her staff received threats over their work in trying to control the pandemic. Gail Scott, who is retiring as Jefferson County’s public health director/officer, told WISN-TV’s “UpFront” program that she was surprised by the “demoralizing and threatening reactions” from the public. The program is produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com. “I was threatened with getting fired, I was threatened with gun violence, and we’ve been threatened that we were going to be taken to court for crimes against humanity,” she said. “We really truly wanted

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours

Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the time and location listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or regarding other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of constituents we are here to assist. Ashland County Office Hours Wednesday, December 29 Noon – 1 p.m. Vaughn Public Library 502 W Main

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Kleefisch campaign: Majority of Wisconsin sheriffs back Rebecca Kleefisch for governor

Contact: alec@rebeccakleefisch.com [Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch is the tough-on-crime leader Wisconsin needs to clean up our streets. That’s why today she’s pleased to announce the endorsement of the majority of Wisconsin’s Sheriffs, further cementing her position as law enforcement’s choice for Governor of Wisconsin. The campaign released the following statement from Kleefisch: “I am humbled to have the support of the majority of Wisconsin’s Sheriffs in our fight to take back Wisconsin. Unlike Tony Evers, I’ll support law enforcement and ensure that the brave men and women who protect our communities have the tools they need to keep Wisconsin families

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Taylor campaign: Announces she’s “in” for mayoral bid

Milwaukee, WI – Recently, Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) suspended her campaign for Lt. Governor. Over the weekend, Taylor made the decision to join the race for City of Milwaukee Mayor. In response to her choice, Taylor made the following statement: “I had to follow my heart, plain and simple. I love the city and have worked my entire life to make it better. I see the promise and the pain of Milwaukee. I see a pathway to the city we can become, and I am unafraid to think boldly, and work with others to get us there”. Taylor, who is also

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Evers talks COVID-19 vaccines, bail in year-end interview

Gov. Tony Evers told WisPolitics.com he would consider offering new incentives to get Wisconsinites vaccinated against COVID-19. But he said ultimately it will be more effective to appeal to Wisconsinites’ desire to help their neighbors as the state pushes to get more residents vaccinated. Evers likened it to what he saw with neighbors helping each other this fall after a tornado ripped through Boscobel and an SUV plowed through the Waukesha Christmas parade, killing six and injuring dozens of others. “This is the same thing,” Evers said in a year-end interview. “We have people dying because they’re not getting a

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Daniel Riemer drops out of mayoral race

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours

Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the time and location listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or regarding other federal

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Kleefisch campaign: Majority of Wisconsin sheriffs back Rebecca Kleefisch for governor

Contact: alec@rebeccakleefisch.com [Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch is the tough-on-crime leader Wisconsin needs to clean up our streets. That’s why today she’s pleased to announce the endorsement of the majority of Wisconsin’s Sheriffs, further cementing her position as law enforcement’s choice for Governor of Wisconsin. The campaign released the following statement

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Taylor campaign: Announces she’s “in” for mayoral bid

Milwaukee, WI – Recently, Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) suspended her campaign for Lt. Governor. Over the weekend, Taylor made the decision to join the race for City of Milwaukee Mayor. In response to her choice, Taylor made the following statement: “I had to follow my heart, plain and simple. I love

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Evers talks COVID-19 vaccines, bail in year-end interview

Gov. Tony Evers told WisPolitics.com he would consider offering new incentives to get Wisconsinites vaccinated against COVID-19. But he said ultimately it will be more effective to appeal to Wisconsinites’ desire to help their neighbors as the state pushes to get more residents vaccinated. Evers likened it to what he

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