MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Kenosha resident Jacob Blake was shot multiple times in the back, at close range, by a member of local law enforcement. Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement in the wake of the shooting: Opportunity Wisconsin stands
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at the request of local officials, authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support local law enforcement in Kenosha County to help protect critical infrastructure and assist in maintaining public safety and the ability of
DNC Chair Tom Perez released the following statement in response to yesterday’s horrific police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin: “A bullet in the back. A knee on the neck. When will it end? Yet again, our nation
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MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) led investigation into the officer-involved shooting in Kenosha on Sunday, August 23, 2020. “The Wisconsin
Today’s Midday podcast covers the fallout and reaction from state leaders after a Kenosha police officer shot a Black man in the back multiple times.
MILWAUKEE – In response to yesterday’s shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Kenosha, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Another day, another name in a hashtag. Another police department, another example of excessive use of force
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers (D) called for a special session for the State Legislature to take up legislation aimed at reforming police practices and improving police accountability. This legislative package, including nine bills, was first introduced in June by
(Sun Prairie) – On August 23rd, 2020, a Kenosha police officer shot Jacob Black seven times in the back. Blake, a black man, was unarmed, not acting aggressively towards police, and indeed was attempting to de-escalate a situation. Rep. Gary Hebl
MADISON – Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) calls for action in the aftermath of the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, and Governor Tony Evers’ call for a special session: “Last night, many witnessed the terrifying display of violent brutality against
“What happened yesterday to Jacob Blake is an all too frequent experience for Black people in America. Jacob was shot in the back multiple times in front of his children. Trauma was inflicted on not only Jacob, but on his
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MADISON, WI – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement on the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha on Sunday night: “The video from Kenosha of a Black man being shot is terrifying to watch and
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WAUSAU, WI – In a rare Saturday session of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tom Tiffany voted against H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, a bill with strong bi-partisan support. This legislation ensures protection of the United States Postal Service with emergency
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For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement in response to the officer-involved shooting in Kenosha and the unrest that followed. “Like many in Wisconsin, I watched the events in Kenosha
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Kenosha resident Jacob Blake was shot multiple times in the back, at close range, by a member of local law enforcement. Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement in the wake of the shooting: Opportunity Wisconsin stands in solidarity with the Blake family, the protestors who have
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at the request of local officials, authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support local law enforcement in Kenosha County to help protect critical infrastructure and assist in maintaining public safety and the ability of individuals to peacefully protest. “I know folks across our state
DNC Chair Tom Perez released the following statement in response to yesterday’s horrific police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin: “A bullet in the back. A knee on the neck. When will it end? Yet again, our nation is hurting. Yet again, Black communities are hurting. Our hearts
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MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) led investigation into the officer-involved shooting in Kenosha on Sunday, August 23, 2020. “The Wisconsin Department of Justice is vigorously and thoroughly investigating yesterday’s officer-involved
Today’s Midday podcast covers the fallout and reaction from state leaders after a Kenosha police officer shot a Black man in the back multiple times.
MILWAUKEE – In response to yesterday’s shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Kenosha, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Another day, another name in a hashtag. Another police department, another example of excessive use of force against an unarmed Black person. I was a community organizer
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers (D) called for a special session for the State Legislature to take up legislation aimed at reforming police practices and improving police accountability. This legislative package, including nine bills, was first introduced in June by Governor Evers and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes (D). Governor Evers
(Sun Prairie) – On August 23rd, 2020, a Kenosha police officer shot Jacob Black seven times in the back. Blake, a black man, was unarmed, not acting aggressively towards police, and indeed was attempting to de-escalate a situation. Rep. Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) released the following statement in response. This does
MADISON – Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) calls for action in the aftermath of the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, and Governor Tony Evers’ call for a special session: “Last night, many witnessed the terrifying display of violent brutality against Jacob Blake in Kenosha. People across our nation watched in
“What happened yesterday to Jacob Blake is an all too frequent experience for Black people in America. Jacob was shot in the back multiple times in front of his children. Trauma was inflicted on not only Jacob, but on his innocent children. My heart aches for him and his family.
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MADISON, WI – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement on the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha on Sunday night: “The video from Kenosha of a Black man being shot is terrifying to watch and we need a full and independent investigation by the Wisconsin
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WAUSAU, WI – In a rare Saturday session of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tom Tiffany voted against H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, a bill with strong bi-partisan support. This legislation ensures protection of the United States Postal Service with emergency funding. WI-07 Democratic Candidate Tricia Zunker released the following statement
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For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement in response to the officer-involved shooting in Kenosha and the unrest that followed. “Like many in Wisconsin, I watched the events in Kenosha unfold last night and was disturbed by the video of