Contact: Kyle Schwarm, 608-244-5883; kschwarm@abcwi.org MADISON, WI – Forty-four Wisconsin legislators have been selected to receive the 2017 “Building Wisconsin” award, presented by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin, in recognition of their leadership on enacted legislation that benefits the
Cass Bowers ACLU of Wisconsin, Office: 414.272.4032 ext. 217 Cell: 414.436.6029 Email: cbowers@aclu-wi.org Katy Otto Juvenile Law Center, Office: 215-625-0551 ext. 128 Cell: 240-478-9387 Email: kotto@jlc.org Agreement includes restrictions on solitary confinement, pepper spray and strip searches Milwaukee, WI: The
DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Corrections Secretary Jon Litscher today announced that a settlement has been reached in J.J. et al v. Litscher et al, which was filed in the United States District Court for the
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Yet another example of Wachs exploiting the system for personal gain [Madison, WI] — In a breaking story from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, liberal trial attorney and Democrat candidate for governor Dana Wachs is exposed
Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 (Milwaukee) — As “Pride Month” kicked off across Wisconsin and the world today, gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn released his priorities for addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites. “I believe in equality for all,” said Flynn.
Baldwin calls on FCC to Extend Challenge Process for Map to Determine $4.53 Billion in Rural Broadband Support WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, joined a bipartisan group of
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala & Jensen, handicap the big field of Dem gubernatorial candidates in advance of this weekend’s state Democratic Party convention. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Fanlund, editor and publisher of The Capital Times, discusses Dan Kaufman’s soon-to-be-released book on Wisconsin politics, “The Fall of Wisconsin: The Conservative Conquest of a Progressive Bastion and the Future of American Politics.”
Democrats in Washington managed to take an issue that unified thousands of legislators from both parties in 40 states, and turned it into a divisive, party-line vote.
Democrats should reward candidates who campaign cheerfully, work hard and answer tough questions that have a right to be asked. And if Democratic voters reward that in the August primaries, they’re much more likely to be rewarded with the big prizes come November.
We need police officers capable of doing their jobs in a fair and unbiased way that honors their shield and respects the community that they serve. We need elected and appointed officials, at every level of government, to use the full weight of their positions to create transparent, impartial, and accountable policing.
I am at a complete loss of words to describe how it is that we, my law school and my fellow Marquette lawyers, go about our busy daily lives virtually unconscious of living in “one of the most segregated cities in America.”
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2018 Contact: Jessica Lovejoy (608) 318-3065 jessica@50p1.com Oshkosh, WI – Sarah Godlewski, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will address Wisconsin Democrats at their annual convention on Saturday, June 2. Godlewski led the campaign to save
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Genoa, Wisc. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind attended the opening of the Great River Road Interpretive Center in Genoa, and presented the museum with a framed statement for the Congressional Record honoring the
Contact: Kyle Schwarm, 608-244-5883; kschwarm@abcwi.org MADISON, WI – Forty-four Wisconsin legislators have been selected to receive the 2017 “Building Wisconsin” award, presented by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin, in recognition of their leadership on enacted legislation that benefits the state’s construction industry. During the 2017-2018 legislative session, the “Building
Cass Bowers ACLU of Wisconsin, Office: 414.272.4032 ext. 217 Cell: 414.436.6029 Email: cbowers@aclu-wi.org Katy Otto Juvenile Law Center, Office: 215-625-0551 ext. 128 Cell: 240-478-9387 Email: kotto@jlc.org Agreement includes restrictions on solitary confinement, pepper spray and strip searches Milwaukee, WI: The State of Wisconsin today agreed to settle a class action
DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Corrections Secretary Jon Litscher today announced that a settlement has been reached in J.J. et al v. Litscher et al, which was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin: “Staff and youth safety is paramount
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Yet another example of Wachs exploiting the system for personal gain [Madison, WI] — In a breaking story from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, liberal trial attorney and Democrat candidate for governor Dana Wachs is exposed for taking personal work trips to Madison and leaving taxpayers
Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 (Milwaukee) — As “Pride Month” kicked off across Wisconsin and the world today, gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn released his priorities for addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites. “I believe in equality for all,” said Flynn. “We need to celebrate the incredible diversity that exists in
Baldwin calls on FCC to Extend Challenge Process for Map to Determine $4.53 Billion in Rural Broadband Support WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, joined a bipartisan group of 30 senators in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala & Jensen, handicap the big field of Dem gubernatorial candidates in advance of this weekend’s state Democratic Party convention. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Fanlund, editor and publisher of The Capital Times, discusses Dan Kaufman’s soon-to-be-released book on Wisconsin politics, “The Fall of Wisconsin: The Conservative Conquest of a Progressive Bastion and the Future of American Politics.”
Democrats in Washington managed to take an issue that unified thousands of legislators from both parties in 40 states, and turned it into a divisive, party-line vote.
Democrats should reward candidates who campaign cheerfully, work hard and answer tough questions that have a right to be asked. And if Democratic voters reward that in the August primaries, they’re much more likely to be rewarded with the big prizes come November.
We need police officers capable of doing their jobs in a fair and unbiased way that honors their shield and respects the community that they serve. We need elected and appointed officials, at every level of government, to use the full weight of their positions to create transparent, impartial, and accountable policing.
I am at a complete loss of words to describe how it is that we, my law school and my fellow Marquette lawyers, go about our busy daily lives virtually unconscious of living in “one of the most segregated cities in America.”
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2018 Contact: Jessica Lovejoy (608) 318-3065 jessica@50p1.com Oshkosh, WI – Sarah Godlewski, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will address Wisconsin Democrats at their annual convention on Saturday, June 2. Godlewski led the campaign to save the Treasurer’s Office, leading to a historic victory in the
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Genoa, Wisc. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind attended the opening of the Great River Road Interpretive Center in Genoa, and presented the museum with a framed statement for the Congressional Record honoring the museum’s opening and contribution to the culture of cities and