WI AFL-CIO: President Stephanie Bloomingdale statement of on the sudden passing of national AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

(MILWAUKEE, August 5, 2021) – Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on the passing of national AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: “Wisconsin’s labor movement was stunned today by the news of the sudden death of national AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. President Trumka was a tireless champion for working people

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Barnes campaign: Wisconsin mayors endorse candidate for U.S. Senate

MADISON— Today, current and former mayors from across the state endorsed Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes for United States Senate. In their endorsement, they highlighted Barnes’ proven ability to speak to voters in every corner of the state and his commitment to supporting communities from Superior to Milwaukee. I’m proud to endorse

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Labor Caucus: Responds to the death of labor champion, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Mark Pocan (D-WI) Linda Sánchez (D-CA), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) released the following statement in response to the death of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: “Today is a sad day for working men and women across the country. Richard Trumka was an outstanding

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WisDems: Statement on passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

MADISON Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Nellie Sires released the following statement on the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: “Today Wisconsin Democrats mourn the loss of a giant. Richard Trumka was a champion for working families here in Wisconsin and across the nation. A third-generation coal

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Rep. Hebl: Addressing poverty is a crucial step for legislators

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Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of former Wisconsin Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Albert H. Wilkening    

August 5, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Wisconsin Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Albert H. Wilkening     MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Aug. 7, 2021, as a mark of respect for former Wisconsin Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Albert… Please

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Amendment makes Minority Business Development Agency permanent

Thursday, August 5, 2021 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov               202-224-6225 Baldwin Amendment Makes Minority Business Development Agency Permanent   The bipartisan amendment will be included in the Senate Infrastructure Bill   Washington, D.C. – An amendment by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Ben Cardin (D-MD), which would make the Minority

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