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A criminal defense attorney said the Kyle Rittenhouse case does not set much precedent in Wisconsin self-defense law, but it is likely to have a greater “societal impact.” Milwaukee attorney Craig Mastantuono spoke to “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com,

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement WIIN (Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now) From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered flags to fly at half-staff today as a sign of respect for the five killed and more than 40 injured during
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement regarding the attack at the Waukesha Christmas Parade this evening. “I’m praying for the safety of all those impacted by the senseless tragedy in Waukesha this evening. I continue to
While the verdict in Kenosha will leave many Americans feeling angry and concerned, myself included, we must acknowledge that the jury has spoken. I ran on a promise to bring Americans together, because I believe that what unites us is far
The Wisconsin Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is greatly concerned about the community impact of the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse on all five felony charges. We believe this acquittal could send a message in our state and

Quotes of the Week This trial made clear that when authorities fail to utilize appropriate resources to protect public safety, violence and destruction often follows. The destruction in Kenosha did not need to occur. The events covered in the trial

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss redistricting, GOP guv candidate Rebecca Kleefisch’s lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission, COVID-19, bipartisan marijuana legislation and the latest school report cards.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the 2022 Democratic field for U.S. Senate as pols await incumbent Republican Ron Johnson’s decision on whether to run for reelection. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

To disgruntled Democrats and independents who seem willing to undercut a Democratic president who is our principal bulwark against genuine evil, race in America may be something to factor in to your purist sentiments about Biden’s performance.

The only antidote to all of this is to restore our sense of community and mutual humanity.

In the 48 hours leading up to Kyle Rittenhouse’s deadly encounter with Joseph Rosenbaum, Wisconsin’s governor failed to do his job.

A criminal defense attorney said the Kyle Rittenhouse case does not set much precedent in Wisconsin self-defense law, but it is likely to have a greater “societal impact.” Milwaukee attorney Craig Mastantuono spoke to “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com, after a Kenosha jury on Friday acquitted Rittenhouse in the

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement WIIN (Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now) From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered flags to fly at half-staff today as a sign of respect for the five killed and more than 40 injured during the Waukesha Christmas parade. The White House said it was
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement regarding the attack at the Waukesha Christmas Parade this evening. “I’m praying for the safety of all those impacted by the senseless tragedy in Waukesha this evening. I continue to monitor the situation as full details come to light and
While the verdict in Kenosha will leave many Americans feeling angry and concerned, myself included, we must acknowledge that the jury has spoken. I ran on a promise to bring Americans together, because I believe that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. I know that we’re not
The Wisconsin Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is greatly concerned about the community impact of the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse on all five felony charges. We believe this acquittal could send a message in our state and across the country that it is appropriate for private citizens

Quotes of the Week This trial made clear that when authorities fail to utilize appropriate resources to protect public safety, violence and destruction often follows. The destruction in Kenosha did not need to occur. The events covered in the trial were avoidable if proper steps were taken last summer to

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss redistricting, GOP guv candidate Rebecca Kleefisch’s lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission, COVID-19, bipartisan marijuana legislation and the latest school report cards.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the 2022 Democratic field for U.S. Senate as pols await incumbent Republican Ron Johnson’s decision on whether to run for reelection. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

To disgruntled Democrats and independents who seem willing to undercut a Democratic president who is our principal bulwark against genuine evil, race in America may be something to factor in to your purist sentiments about Biden’s performance.

The only antidote to all of this is to restore our sense of community and mutual humanity.

In the 48 hours leading up to Kyle Rittenhouse’s deadly encounter with Joseph Rosenbaum, Wisconsin’s governor failed to do his job.