Milwaukee Press Club: Announces 2017 Media Hall of Fame

Contact: Joette Richards, (262)894-2224 admin@milwaukeepressclub.org www.milwaukeepressclub.org MILWAUKEE, WI — The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce the outstanding journalists who will be inducted into the club’s Media Hall of Fame on Friday, October 20, 2017. “This year’s inductees are

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American Federation of Teachers Local 212: Condemned Governor Walker’s veto eliminating the Education Approval Board as an independent agency

Contact: Dr. Lisa Conley (414) 429-7883 (414) 765-0910 According to Dr. Michael Rosen, a retired economics instructor and prominent critic of for-profit colleges, “Thousands of economically disadvantaged students will be hurt by this veto. Wisconsin is now open for business for these predatory enterprises that are educational institutions in name only.” As

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Milwaukee Press Club: Announces 2017 Media Hall of Fame

Contact: Joette Richards, (262)894-2224 admin@milwaukeepressclub.org www.milwaukeepressclub.org MILWAUKEE, WI — The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce the outstanding journalists who will be inducted into the club’s Media Hall of Fame on Friday, October 20, 2017. “This year’s inductees are a highly respected group of journalists,” said LaToya Dennis, press

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Voces de La Frontera: Dairy, ag, community leaders hold people’s hearing to urge legislators to reject Wisconsin’s Anti-Immigrant Bill AB190

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org MADISON, WISCONSIN – On Wednesday, over 200 immigrant community members, farmers, and religious leaders from across Wisconsin met at the Capitol in Madison to urge legislators to oppose the anti-immigrant bill AB190/SB275 (factsheet here). The bill would give sweeping powers to local law enforcement and

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Wisconsin Department of Transportation: Governor Walker presents awards to Wisconsin State Patrol officers for heroism and commendable service

Contact: Rob Miller, WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-2405, robert.miller@dot.wi.gov During an annual awards ceremony held at the State Capitol Wednesday, Governor Scott Walker recognized Wisconsin State Patrol officers for exemplary public service. “Every day, across our state and nation, law enforcement officers and other emergency responders risk their lives

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Peace Action: Resolution introduced to force a vote on U.S. role in Yemen War

Contacts: Paul Kawika Martin, Peace Action, 951-217-7285 cell, pmartin@peace-action.org Gabe Murphy, Peace Action, 510-501-3345 cell, gmurphy@peaceaction.org Washington, D.C. — September 28, 2017 — In response to Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Walter Jones (R-NC) invoking the War Powers Act with a bipartisan bill (H.Con.Res.

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Tim Burns: Is the only candidate who after elected will push back against conservative majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Contact: Amanda L. Brink Email: burnsforwisconsin@gmail.com Today, Judge Michael Screnock rolled out the endorsement of conservative Justices Gableman, Kelly and Rebecca Bradley. In 2013, Judge Rebecca Dallet endorsed Chief Justice Roggensack, and was financially supported by Chief Justice Roggensack’s campaign in Judge Dallet’s 2014 election. Chief Justice Roggensack and Justices

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Wachs Campaign: Rep. Spreitzer endorses Dana Wachs for Governor

Contact: press@danawachs.com, 715-972-3262 EAU CLAIRE – State Representative Mark Spreitzer announced his endorsement of Dana Wachs for Governor of Wisconsin. Spreitzer, the Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair, adds his name to the growing list of Wisconsin leaders that have announced their support of Wachs’ campaign. “Dana is a lifelong progressive,” said

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