Contact: Public Information Officer Kenneth Gales Kenneth.Gales@usdoj.gov, (414) 297-1700 Matthew D. Krueger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 16, 2021, Jesse K. Bell (age: 32) of Neenah, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 38 months’ imprisonment
Contact: Alyssa Mauk, ACLU of Wisconsin communications director, amauk@aclu-wi.org MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin today commended Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers for including a plan in his state budget proposal to raise the age at which a person can be
Contact: Emily Kumlien, (608) 516-9154, ekumlien@uwhealth.org MADISON – At UW Health and nationally, emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic have witnessed a hidden spike in opioid overdoses. Nationally, from mid-April to October 2020, the weekly rates of emergency department visits for
CONTACT: John T. Zapfel, 414.870.2081, jz@ibew494.com, Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – The following statement was released by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 Business Manager Dean A. Warsh on Colectivo’s employee meetings: Today, February 17th, Colectivo owners are hosting a presentation
Contact: Lisa Schiller, 414-847-6055, lschiller@wisconsin.bbb.org Download summary and tips for consumers. Download the full report PDF. MILWAUKEE – A new analysis of consumer scam reports submitted to the Better Business Bureau® (BBB) indicates certain demographic groups are more likely to lose
CONTACT: Badger Institute Policy Analyst Julie Grace: julie@badgerinstitute.org or 330-410-6212 Facing high expenditures, unsustainable growth and outdated facilities, the Wisconsin corrections system is in need of reform. To highlight new approaches and proven methods from other states, the Badger Institute, Americans
Gov. Tony Evers is proposing an overhaul of how Wisconsin treats juvenile offenders, including moving almost all minors out of the adult criminal justice system and revamping the state’s approach to youth prisons. Evers said in his budget address last
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers is proposing an overhaul of how Wisconsin treats juvenile offenders, including moving almost all minors out of the adult criminal justice system and revamping
Milwaukee Bucks exec Alex Lasry has launched his bid for the U.S. Senate, saying it’s time to “chart a new way forward.” In announcing his campaign, Lasry said there have been “three systemic shocks to the system” in the last
Contact: Thad Nation, 414-412-7814 info@alexlasry.com Time for a new way of thinking about the American economy Milwaukee – Alex Lasry announced his candidacy for the United States Senate today, calling on Washington to abandon the stale ideas of the past
Madison, WI – “Wisconsin legislators once again bowed to corporate demands, passing $419 million in giveaways to 90,000 businesses, half of which will go to just 10% of recipients. This is not the relief that the people of Wisconsin, nor
Madison – Businesses awarded federal loans to protect employees from layoffs during the pandemic lockdown are facing a stealth tax hike from Governor Evers. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate voted to stop that unanticipated tax hike. State Senator Alberta
Pecatonica School District Superintendent Jill Underly and former Brown Deer School District Superintendent Deborah Kerr won the top two spots today in the state schools superintendent primary, moving on to face off in the April 6 general election. According to
Contact: Public Information Officer Kenneth Gales Kenneth.Gales@usdoj.gov, (414) 297-1700 Matthew D. Krueger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 16, 2021, Jesse K. Bell (age: 32) of Neenah, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 38 months’ imprisonment for possession of child pornography. In May of 2020, Bell
Contact: Alyssa Mauk, ACLU of Wisconsin communications director, amauk@aclu-wi.org MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin today commended Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers for including a plan in his state budget proposal to raise the age at which a person can be criminally charged as an adult to 18, a policy change
Contact: Emily Kumlien, (608) 516-9154, ekumlien@uwhealth.org MADISON – At UW Health and nationally, emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic have witnessed a hidden spike in opioid overdoses. Nationally, from mid-April to October 2020, the weekly rates of emergency department visits for opioid overdoses increased by as much as 45% when compared
CONTACT: John T. Zapfel, 414.870.2081, jz@ibew494.com, Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – The following statement was released by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 Business Manager Dean A. Warsh on Colectivo’s employee meetings: Today, February 17th, Colectivo owners are hosting a presentation for their employees with union avoidance consultants from LRI Consulting
Contact: Lisa Schiller, 414-847-6055, lschiller@wisconsin.bbb.org Download summary and tips for consumers. Download the full report PDF. MILWAUKEE – A new analysis of consumer scam reports submitted to the Better Business Bureau® (BBB) indicates certain demographic groups are more likely to lose money to scammers. The findings come from researchers at the
CONTACT: Badger Institute Policy Analyst Julie Grace: julie@badgerinstitute.org or 330-410-6212 Facing high expenditures, unsustainable growth and outdated facilities, the Wisconsin corrections system is in need of reform. To highlight new approaches and proven methods from other states, the Badger Institute, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin, Americans for Tax Reform and other members of
Gov. Tony Evers is proposing an overhaul of how Wisconsin treats juvenile offenders, including moving almost all minors out of the adult criminal justice system and revamping the state’s approach to youth prisons. Evers said in his budget address last night the package includes closing the state’s youth prisons Lincoln
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers is proposing an overhaul of how Wisconsin treats juvenile offenders, including moving almost all minors out of the adult criminal justice system and revamping the state’s approach to youth prisons. Evers said in his
Milwaukee Bucks exec Alex Lasry has launched his bid for the U.S. Senate, saying it’s time to “chart a new way forward.” In announcing his campaign, Lasry said there have been “three systemic shocks to the system” in the last 20 years: the Sept. 11 attacks, the “great recession” and
Contact: Thad Nation, 414-412-7814 info@alexlasry.com Time for a new way of thinking about the American economy Milwaukee – Alex Lasry announced his candidacy for the United States Senate today, calling on Washington to abandon the stale ideas of the past and usher in a new way of thinking about the
Madison, WI – “Wisconsin legislators once again bowed to corporate demands, passing $419 million in giveaways to 90,000 businesses, half of which will go to just 10% of recipients. This is not the relief that the people of Wisconsin, nor our struggling small businesses deserve. This benefits those who have
Madison – Businesses awarded federal loans to protect employees from layoffs during the pandemic lockdown are facing a stealth tax hike from Governor Evers. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate voted to stop that unanticipated tax hike. State Senator Alberta Darling says she hopes Governor Evers sides with businesses and
Pecatonica School District Superintendent Jill Underly and former Brown Deer School District Superintendent Deborah Kerr won the top two spots today in the state schools superintendent primary, moving on to face off in the April 6 general election. According to unofficial returns, Underly edged out Kerr as the two advanced