CONTACT: Rep. Steineke, (608) 266-2401 MADISON – Following in-depth discussions with community advocates, faith leaders, law enforcement experts, and bipartisan legislative leaders, the Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities Subcommittee on Law Enforcement Policies and Procedures has released its report. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna), Co-Chair of the task force, released

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), released a bipartisan statement applauding the April 19 agreement reached in Georgia to address the ongoing political crisis. Senator Johnson is ranking member on the Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and Senator Shaheen

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement on the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. “There’s no verdict that can bring peace to loved ones when someone is taken from them. My heart and thoughts are with George Floyd’s family, his loved ones, and the entire

MADISON– Today, Sen. Melissa Agard (D-Madison) shared the following statement regarding the jury’s guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin who was charged with murder in George Floyd’s death: “Last year, the world witnessed the terrible murder of George Floyd. George Floyd’s murder was a senseless, brutal act of police violence against

Today, following the jury verdict to convict Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski released the following statement: “I’m grateful for any measure of justice this decision brings for George Floyd’s family. Even with this outcome, we will not pause our push for sweeping reforms

MADISON, Wis. — No matter what we look like or where we live, we believe that all should have equal justice under the law. But too often, the people entrusted to serve and protect our communities target, detain and even kill Black and Brown people like George Floyd, Adam Toledo, and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement after former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty for murdering George Floyd: “George Floyd pleaded for his life and it’s clear to me that police officer Derek Chauvin used excessive force and took it away. Justice has

(Waukesha, WI)– Waukesha County will begin transitioning COVD-19 vaccination operations from Public Health to local healthcare systems’ clinics and pharmacies once 60 percent of the County’s eligible population is vaccinated, which is expected to be met by the end of this week. The Community Vaccination Clinic at the Expo Center will not

MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on the jury’s guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin: “My thoughts are with the family, the friends, and the community of George Floyd who are deserving of our continued love, strength,

I’m glad that Foxconn remains dedicated to Racine County and continues to honor its local agreements. Foxconn’s willingness to come to the table and negotiate reflecting the evolution of the global marketplace shows its good intentions. It’s a shame that it had to come to this. Foxconn didn’t create the

MADISON – Rep. Hintz issued the following statement on today’s verdict against Derek Chauvin: “George Floyd should be alive today. I am encouraged that the jury found Derek Chauvin guilty, but their finding does not bring George Floyd back.  It does not erase the loss for those who knew him,

City of Racine – The following is statement from Racine Mayor Cory Mason on the verdict in the Derek Chauvin case for the murder of George Floyd: “Today, Derek Chauvin was brought to justice for brutally killing George Floyd in the streets of Minneapolis one year ago. It is a historic

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos released the following statement on the amended agreement between Foxconn and the State of Wisconsin. “I am happy that Wisconsin and Foxconn were able to come to an updated agreement and glad the company continues to grow in Mount Pleasant. Foxconn is already the largest property taxpayer

MILWAUKEE – In response to the verdict of guilty on all counts in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd last May, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Today, we saw a small measure of justice served for George

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul released the below statement following the announcement of the Chauvin conviction. “As I said last year, what we saw on the video of the events leading to George Floyd’s death was not law enforcement,” said Attorney General Kaul. “Derek Chauvin was not

Milwaukee, WI – “On March 31st, 1968. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered one of the most memorable lines in a life that was full of them. “We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice.” Some 53 years later, one

Franklin, WI: Darryl Morin, National President for Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan advocacy and service organization with members in 29 states issued the following statement following the verdict announcement in the George Floyd Murder case which found former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges. “We

MADISON, Wis.— Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the murder of George Floyd.   Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director: “While we are glad that Derek Chauvin is being held accountable, true justice will never

Milwaukee: Citizen Action of Wisconsin praises the murder conviction of George Floyd’s killer, former Minneapolis Police officer Derrick Chauvin, and calls for the structural reforms needed to end the police assault on Black lives.   “This murder conviction is a step forward and a great relief to everyone who cares

Milwaukee, WI  (April 20, 2021) Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas issued the following statement regarding the verdicts in the Chauvin trial:    “Today, the American system of jurisprudence has spoken. With the verdicts in Minneapolis, many people at home and around our country are relieved. Let us thank those citizens