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Town of Erin – The Washington County Deputy Sheriff’s Association has endorsed Republican candidate Jim Piwowarczyk for the 98th Assembly District seat, praising him for being a “staunch supporter of the righteous” and for having a “very specific and clear
Lesli Boese, candidate for Waukesha County District Attorney, announced today that she has received the endorsement of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. “Paul Farrow has done a terrific job as County Executive. I admire his leadership in promoting fiscal responsibility
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey of registered voters finds 54% think that former President Donald Trump was guilty of the charges in his New York criminal trial, as the jury found on May 30, while
[Madison, WI] – In light of recent inmate deaths at Waupun Correctional Institution and now the murder of a correctional officer at Lincoln Hills, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement: “I am saddened and angered to hear of
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) today presented a ceremonial check for $25,000 to Northcentral Technical College (NTC), one of four recent winners of a DSPS Youth Firefighter Training grant. The grants aim to boost
Today, The U.S. Supreme Court appears to have issued a 6-3 decision in Moyle v. United States, according to a temporary post on its website. If correct, the decision is dismissed as “improvidently granted,” which reinstates the lower court’s pause on the Idaho
Today, the Recombobulation Area reported that bookings for the Republican National Committee’s convention – which starts in nearly two weeks – are “underwhelming” and a “failure.” Business owners in Milwaukee who were promised an economic boom from the influx of visitors and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted in favor of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). WRDA is legislation that authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works Program for projects to improve
MADISON, WI –After meeting with senior White House officials and state leaders to discuss solutions to gun violence and giving an interview with members of the White House press, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today I had
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a brief supporting a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order that bars Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, from deceptively advertising “free” tax preparation software when
MADISON, WI –On Tuesday, June 25, Corey P. Proulx, a youth counselor for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, was killed while on duty. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “My prayers and my deepest sympathies go out to
CONTACT: Sen. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-2509 Madison, WI – On Tuesday afternoon, Corey Proulx, a youth counselor at the Lincoln Hills Juvenile Facility, died due to injuries he sustained during an attack on him and a fell… Please
This week, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a landmark Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring firearm violence in America a public health crisis. The advisory details the impact of gun violence beyond death and injury, including harm
“Today the entire court was shocked to learn that a confidential draft document was ostensibly leaked to the press. I have contacted law enforcement to request that a full investigation be conducted. We are all united behind this investigation to
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with four GOP members of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), sent a letter to Health and
Today, ahead of tomorrow’s presidential debate, Wisconsin Democrats and labor leaders held a press conference slamming Donald Trump’s record of economic failure and holding him accountable for breaking his promises to unions and working Wisconsinites.Time and again, Donald Trump has
WASHINGTON (June 26, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) called on the U.S. Department of Justice Director Hugh Clements to approve the Whitewater Police Department’s grant application. The grant will advance public safety through community policing by funding additional full-time
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Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Baldwin’s call comes after new reports that survivors were not provided resources to report sexual assault and get accountability WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling on the Inspector General leading an investigation into the U.S. Coast
CONTACT: Van Wanggaard608-266-1832 “I am heartbroken by Corey’s murder. The impact of and grief over his death, rightfully extendsbeyond his family to the broader Corrections and public safety communities. By all accounts,Corey was not just a beloved family member, but
Town of Erin – The Washington County Deputy Sheriff’s Association has endorsed Republican candidate Jim Piwowarczyk for the 98th Assembly District seat, praising him for being a “staunch supporter of the righteous” and for having a “very specific and clear goal” of what he will fight for in the state
Lesli Boese, candidate for Waukesha County District Attorney, announced today that she has received the endorsement of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. “Paul Farrow has done a terrific job as County Executive. I admire his leadership in promoting fiscal responsibility and upholding public safety in Waukesha County. I will bring
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey of registered voters finds 54% think that former President Donald Trump was guilty of the charges in his New York criminal trial, as the jury found on May 30, while 30% believe he was not guilty and the jury made
[Madison, WI] – In light of recent inmate deaths at Waupun Correctional Institution and now the murder of a correctional officer at Lincoln Hills, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement: “I am saddened and angered to hear of the passing of Corey Proulx, a dedicated and loving person.
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) today presented a ceremonial check for $25,000 to Northcentral Technical College (NTC), one of four recent winners of a DSPS Youth Firefighter Training grant. The grants aim to boost recruitment in fire departments by introducing fire service careers to
Today, The U.S. Supreme Court appears to have issued a 6-3 decision in Moyle v. United States, according to a temporary post on its website. If correct, the decision is dismissed as “improvidently granted,” which reinstates the lower court’s pause on the Idaho law in question while litigation continues in the lower courts.
Today, the Recombobulation Area reported that bookings for the Republican National Committee’s convention – which starts in nearly two weeks – are “underwhelming” and a “failure.” Business owners in Milwaukee who were promised an economic boom from the influx of visitors and money are losing faith that the RNC will deliver on
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted in favor of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). WRDA is legislation that authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works Program for projects to improve the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and
MADISON, WI –After meeting with senior White House officials and state leaders to discuss solutions to gun violence and giving an interview with members of the White House press, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today I had the privilege of attending the White House Safer States Legislative
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a brief supporting a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order that bars Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, from deceptively advertising “free” tax preparation software when its services were not actually free for most consumers. In
MADISON, WI –On Tuesday, June 25, Corey P. Proulx, a youth counselor for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, was killed while on duty. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “My prayers and my deepest sympathies go out to the family, friends, colleagues, and community of Corey Proulx, who
CONTACT: Sen. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-2509 Madison, WI – On Tuesday afternoon, Corey Proulx, a youth counselor at the Lincoln Hills Juvenile Facility, died due to injuries he sustained during an attack on him and a fell… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
This week, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a landmark Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring firearm violence in America a public health crisis. The advisory details the impact of gun violence beyond death and injury, including harm for youth, families, and communities. The impact felt right here
“Today the entire court was shocked to learn that a confidential draft document was ostensibly leaked to the press. I have contacted law enforcement to request that a full investigation be conducted. We are all united behind this investigation to identify the source of the apparent leak. The seven of
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with four GOP members of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra regarding the agency’s lack
Today, ahead of tomorrow’s presidential debate, Wisconsin Democrats and labor leaders held a press conference slamming Donald Trump’s record of economic failure and holding him accountable for breaking his promises to unions and working Wisconsinites.Time and again, Donald Trump has sold out working Wisconsinites to benefit his billionaire friends. Under
WASHINGTON (June 26, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) called on the U.S. Department of Justice Director Hugh Clements to approve the Whitewater Police Department’s grant application. The grant will advance public safety through community policing by funding additional full-time law enforcement positions to meet Whitewater’s growing needs. The City
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Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Baldwin’s call comes after new reports that survivors were not provided resources to report sexual assault and get accountability WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling on the Inspector General leading an investigation into the U.S. Coast Guard’s handling of reports of sexual misconduct to immediately address…
CONTACT: Van Wanggaard608-266-1832 “I am heartbroken by Corey’s murder. The impact of and grief over his death, rightfully extendsbeyond his family to the broader Corrections and public safety communities. By all accounts,Corey was not just a beloved family member, but also a treasured member of the wholecommunity. I ask that