MILWAUKEE, WI – Members of the Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) will host a bake sale outside the public budget hearing on Tuesday to raise money to be deposited into commissary accounts in the Milwaukee County Jail to address conditions they have called “unacceptable.” While Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has touted the 2023 county budget as a step forward for health and safety, not everyone agrees. Milwaukee DSA, along with four other community groups, released a statement Thursday demanding that the county divert funds from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) patrol and correctional officer staffing budget to improve conditions

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, Eric Toney, held a press conference outside of the Risser Justice Center to discuss DOJ’s partial response to his public records request regarding the backlog of 1,000+ internet child sex predator referrals this year at Kaul’s Department of Justice – leaving child sex predators free to roam the streets. Toney released the following statement: “The partial response I received from Kaul’s DOJ only provided dates that referrals were received – not when they were assigned for investigation – failing to inform the public on just how bad

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Model of Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness Based Method, a product of the Marquette University College of Nursing, has been designated an Academy Edge Runner by the American Academy of Nursing, recognizing its ingenuity and collaboration in developing a new method to provide care and promote health equity. Eleven novel models of care were named Edge Runners and recognized at the 2022 Health Policy Conference, Oct. 27-29, in Washington, D.C. Each Edge Runner is an evidence-based, nurse-designed, innovative model of care or intervention with a significant, demonstrated outcome to improve health, impact cost and influence policy.

City of Racine – As Veterans Day approaches, the City of Racine’s Transit Commission proposes to the Common Council a new policy to waive fares for veterans of the United States Armed Forces upon proof of service while boarding fixed-route transit. According to the Racine County Veterans Services Office, the RYDE Racine urbanized service area is home to approximately 8,000 individuals who served in the United States in the Armed Forces, about 6% of the area’s population. “Understanding that freedom and mobility go hand in hand, RYDE Racine is proud to provide this benefit to those who have fought for our freedom,

MADISON, WI — This afternoon, Protect Our Care’s Care Force One arrived in Madison to highlight how the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures will lower premiums and prescription drug costs for millions of Americans. The groundbreaking legislation works to reduce racial inequities in health care, improve care for seniors, strengthen families, and save lives. During today’s event, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan explained how the bill lowers premiums and reduces prescription drug prices and how Wisconsinites can access these savings.  “The Inflation Reduction Act is the most significant health care legislation since the Affordable Care Act,” said

FLORENCE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating human skeletal remains discovered in Florence County, Wis. on Friday, October 28, 2022. During the morning of Friday, October 28, 2022, a hunter came across human skeletal remains in a rural wooded area in Florence County, Wis. Forensic experts responded to the scene and determined the unidentified human skeletal remains belong to an adult female. Ongoing investigative efforts are being conducted to identify the remains and further the investigation. At this time there is no indication the remains match a known missing person

OREGON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Oregon, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, October 23, 2022. During the afternoon of Sunday, October 23, Dane County Sherriff’s Office was searching in the Oregon area for Jose C. Jimenez, age 21, who was alleged to have committed a weapons violation. Jimenez was believed to be in the 5200 block of County Road CC in Oregon. After setting up a perimeter, Jimenez fled on foot. At approximately 3:15 p.m., Dane County Sheriff’s Detective Clint R. Seltzner, 20 years in law enforcement,

MADISON – Wisconsin’s local government associations announced a new statewide digital TV ad campaign that will air a 30-second election security ad found here through Election Day. There will also be a push on social media to highlight the long-form version of this ad, which can be found here. These videos remind voters of important details they need to know about how their local election officials ensure Wisconsin’s elections are safe and secure. “Clerks and other election officials go to great lengths to ensure votes are accurately counted,” said Jerry Deschane, Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities. “Election officials and poll workers are your

Contact: press@tonyevers.com MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tony for Wisconsin announced nearly $12 million raised since September 1st, with over $1.2 million cash on hand. The money raised during this past reporting period came from more than 40,000 donors. “Since he first stepped into office, Tony Evers has focused on delivering results that matter to Wisconsinites. During his first term, he has brought common sense leadership and Wisconsin values back to the governor’s office,” said Tony for Wisconsin Campaign Manager Cassi Fenili. “Our grassroot supporters are clearly fired up and ready to win in November.” Since announcing his re-election campaign last year, Gov. Evers

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – When disaster strikes a community, the ability to recover and rebuild can depend greatly on the relationships that exist between local governments, businesses, and other organizations. Learning how to build and strengthen those relationships was among the issues focused on during the fourth annual Wisconsin Public-Private Partnership Summit, held this month in Eau Claire. “In communities across the state, many people involved in emergency response and planning already have strong relationships established and they regularly work to support each other,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Community Preparedness Coordinator Laura Reinke. “The summit provides an opportunity for several