West Bend, WI – In a show of support for increased customer service to Wisconsinites seeking marriage licenses, Governor Evers signed Act 84 on November 5, 2021, which amends the current law to make certain the chain of records is maintained, ensures accurate information is utilized on marriage licenses, and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the verdict in the Rittenhouse case:     “No verdict will be able to bring back the lives of Anthony Huber and Joseph Rosenbaum, or heal Gaige Grosskreutz’s injuries, just as no verdict can heal the wounds or trauma experienced by Jacob Blake

MADISON – Wisconsin State Senator LaTonya Johnson (D – Milwaukee) made the following statement regarding today’s verdict in the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse: “The outcome of this case is, unfortunately, reflective of what I see in my community every day regarding how people of color and their allies are treated.

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Following the annoucement of the not guilty verdict in the Kyler Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha, Senate President Pro Tempore, State Senator, and candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Patrick Testin, released the following statement: “Despite many rushing to judgement before all the facts were known, today is proof that when

In response to the not guilty verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, Jake Spence, State Director of the Wisconsin Working Families Party, who has been helping Kenosha activists build local political power said: “If the goal of our criminal justice system is to promote well-being, public safety and justice for

OSHKOSH — On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after the jury acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse on all charges in Kenosha. “I believe justice has been served in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. I hope everyone can accept the verdict, remain peaceful, and let the community of Kenosha heal

OSHKOSH — Rep. Hintz released the following statement in response to the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict: “My thoughts are with the loved ones of Anthony Huber and JoJo Rosenbaum, who were killed by Kyle Rittenhouse on August 25, 2020. Both men should still be alive today. “I urge all Wisconsinites to

Milwaukee: On behalf of our grassroots member activists and staff across the state, Citizen Action of Wisconsin stands in solidarity with the families of victims Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber, and survivors Gaige Grosskreutz, Jacob Blake, and the residents of Kenosha seeking justice and peace.   In Wisconsin, we care

Statement from Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale on the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Build Back Better Act: “The Build Back Better Act will level the playing field for working families for generations to come. It is the largest-ever investment in clean energy, with domestic content and high

MADISON –Today, the jury gave a verdict of not guilty to Kyle Rittenhouse for killing two men and injuring a third. The incident happened against the backdrop of protests last summer after a police officer shot Jacob Blake.  State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski released the following statement:  “It is outrageous that

MADISON, Wis. — The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, a young militant who armed himself and travelled from out of state to Kenosha, where he caused irreparable harm to his victims and their families, concluded today. The following are the statements of A Better Wisconsin Executive Director Chris Walloch: “Kyle Rittenhouse is

MILWAUKEE, WI – The verdict in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse was disappointing, but sadly not unexpected. Even if Mr. Rittenhouse was found guilty on all charges and sentenced to the fullest extent of the law, it would not undo the damage done to Kenosha or our nation. Nothing can

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following the jury reaching its verdict in the Wisconsin vs. Kyle Rittenhouse trial. “Today’s jury decision comes at the close of a thorough legal process, and after the jury had the opportunity to review all the facts of the case.

KENOSHA – In response to today’s verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial, Wisconsin Conservation Voters Director Executive Kerry Schumann issued the following statement:   “Wisconsin Conservation Voters joins those calling for healing and accountability in Kenosha following the verdict in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial. Tragically, Rittenhouse’s trial isn’t an outlier

MILWAUKEE – Today a Kenosha County jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on counts of intentional, reckless, and attempted homicide and reckless endangerment. County Supervisor Ryan Clancy released the following statement on the decision: “Today’s verdict in the Rittenhouse case is what we expected: an absence of justice. But justice wasn’t an

MADISON — Today, Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty of homicide and all other charges. In response, Mandela Barnes, candidate for the United States Senate, released the following statement: “Over the last few weeks, many dreaded the outcome we just witnessed. The presumption of innocence until proven guilty is what we

WASHINGTON – Bend the Arc: Jewish Action released the following statement on Friday in response to Kyle Rittenhouse being acquitted for killing two people and injuring another: “Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal shows how the criminal justice system is designed to protect racist vigilantism,” said Stosh Cotler, CEO of Bend the Arc: Jewish