Dept. of Corrections: Offender Anthony Stephenson Escapes from DOC Custody

DCC Offender Anthony Stephenson has escaped from DOC Custody while being transported. The incident has been reported to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and the Milwaukee Police Department Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this inmate should immediately contact law enforcement. Name: Anthony Stephenson Year of Birth: 04/19/1995 Gender: Male Race: Black Height: 5’08” Weight 155 lbs. Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Brown County of Conviction: Milwaukee Offense information is available on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website.

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WisDems: Yet Another Kevin Nicholson-Roy Moore Connection

Contact: Brad Bainum, [email protected] Months after the alleged sexual predator’s dramatic loss, Moore’s boosters continue to line up behind Kevin Nicholson MADISON — This week, Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund, a right-wing group that supported alleged serial sexual predator Roy Moore during his failed U.S. Senate campaign in Alabama, cropped up in Wisconsin’s own U.S. Senate race — this time, in support of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson. Yes, months after Moore’s loss in Alabama’s December U.S. Senate election, Roy Moore-connected groups and individuals are still flocking to support Kevin Nicholson — and Nicholson is apparently feeling the love, tweeting his thanks at the group’s chair, who previously praised Moore as “a

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Rep. Quinn: Gov. Walker Signs Five Quinn Bills

Contact: Rep. Quinn (888) 534-0075 Madison – On Monday, Governor Scott Walker signed five bills authored by Rep. Romaine Quinn (R-Barron), including bills that will help attract telecommuters to rural areas, create a mentored trapping program, and address cleanup issues lingering from the storms that affected parts of the 75th Assembly District in the summer of 2017. Assembly Bills 583 and 584 address storm issues. AB 583 ensures that small cooperatives are not saddled with extra costs to restore power and phone lines. Currently, if an outside work crew helps repair lines after a storm, both the cooperative that sent

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TUE PM Update: Soglin-commissioned poll shows Evers leading Dem guv field, Soglin second

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A new poll from Paul Soglin’s campaign shows the Madison mayor in second place behind Dem rival and state schools Superintendent Tony Evers. The poll, done by FM3 Research for Soglin’s campaign and distributed at a WisPolitics.com luncheon in Madison today, shows 30 percent of likely Democratic primary voters would vote for Eve… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Anderson campaign: On Tax Day, Libertarian candidates propose ending the State Income Tax

Contact: Phil Anderson Anderson for WI Governor Phone: 608-361-8608 Email: [email protected] Madison, WI – Libertarian Party candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor call for elimination of the Wisconsin personal income tax. “As Governor, I will do everything in my power, including wielding the line item veto, to get rid of the state income tax,” stated Phil Anderson, Libertarian candidate for Governor. “For too long, Wisconsin government has overtaxed and overspent, rewarding cronies and mismanaging funds. It’s time for the gravy train to end.” Patrick Baird, Libertarian candidate for Lieutenant Governor, agrees. “Income taxes in particular are a blank check to

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DNR: Focus on safety for a successful spring turkey season

CONTACT: DNR Administrator/Warden Jon King, 608-575-2294, [email protected] MADISON — Approximately 80,000 hunters will be heading to the field for the 2018 spring turkey hunting season, with the first period starting April 18. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden and Hunter Education Administrator Jon King says there are two key factors needed for safe turkey hunting. “The two most critical ingredients for a successful spring hunt are a detailed hunting plan in one hand and a firm grip on firearm safety in the other,” King said. DNR statistics show 80 percent of accidents during turkey hunting seasons involve hunters mistaking other hunters for

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Milwaukee Ald. Rainey: Council approves Ascension service retention measure

Ald. Khalif J. Rainey, (414) 286-2863 The Common Council has approved legislation urging Ascension Wisconsin to reconsider its plans to reduce services in the City of Milwaukee. The Council voted unanimously today to urge Ascension Wisconsin to reconsider its plans to reduce services in the city and to establish a one-year moratorium on any downsizing and service reductions at Wheaton Franciscan – St. Joseph Campus and other Milwaukee health care facilities. The resolution urges Ascension to “work with community leaders, elected officials and other local stakeholders to find alternatives to service reductions and ways to preserve health care services for

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Depts. of Corrections, Veterans Affairs: Host Resource Fairs for Incarcerated Veterans

Contact: (608) 266-0517 [email protected] FOX LAKE – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), the US Department of Veterans Affairs and multiple other local, state and federal groups, is hosting a series of expos to provide incarcerated veterans information about benefits, programs and services available to them. The expos help incarcerated veterans better prepare for release and give them the resources they need to help transition them to communities in Wisconsin. “These events are an opportunity for veterans to engage one-on-one with experts regarding the resources available to them,” WDVA Secretary

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State Supreme Court: Releases opinions

CHIEF JUSTICE PATIENCE DRAKE ROGGENSACK: 2014AP2561 (2018 WI 34) State of Wisconsin v. David McAlister, Sr.– THE DECISION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS IS AFFIRMED. Justice Daniel Kelly concurs – opinion filed. Justice Ann Walsh Bradley and Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson dissent – opinion filed. https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/opinion/DisplayDocument.pdf?content=pdf&seqNo=211281 JUSTICE REBECCA GRASSL BRADLEY: 2015AP175 (2018 WI 35) Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. Thomas P. Wuensch, Heidi Wuensch – THE DECISION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS IS REVERSED. Justice Ann Walsh Bradley and Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson dissent – opinion filed. https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/opinion/DisplayDocument.pdf?content=pdf&seqNo=211293 PUBLISHED PER CURIAM: 2017AP2427-D (2018 WI 36) In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Barry S. Wagner, Attorney at

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Mitchell campaign: United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1473 Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor

Press Contact: Kirsten Allen 510-913-1837 [email protected] “A Mitchell Administration means a bright future for working Americans” MADISON – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1473 announced their support for Mahlon Mitchell’s candidacy for governor. UFCW Local 1473 represents over 15,000 members in the State of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. “Our union is reflective of Wisconsin’s middle and working class that has been left behind by Scott Walker. Throughout his career Mahlon Mitchell has stood with hardworking families and understands the need to level the playing field and build a ladder of economic opportunity for all Wisconsinites,” said

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Rep. Born fundraiser, campaign kickoff event

2018 Campaign Kickoff/42nd Birthday Party for State Rep. Mark Born Tuesday April 24 5:30-7 p.m. American Legion Veterans Center 300 Beichl Ave Beaver Dam Sponsors: $250/500/1000 suggested event contribution $42 Contributions to: Born For Assembly PO BOX 851 Beaver Dam WI 53916-0851 rsvp [email protected] m or 920-210-1808 all contributions greatly appreciated!!

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Dept. of Corrections: Offender Anthony Stephenson Escapes from DOC Custody

DCC Offender Anthony Stephenson has escaped from DOC Custody while being transported. The incident has been reported to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and the Milwaukee Police Department Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this inmate should immediately contact law enforcement. Name: Anthony Stephenson Year of Birth: 04/19/1995 Gender:

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WisDems: Yet Another Kevin Nicholson-Roy Moore Connection

Contact: Brad Bainum, [email protected] Months after the alleged sexual predator’s dramatic loss, Moore’s boosters continue to line up behind Kevin Nicholson MADISON — This week, Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund, a right-wing group that supported alleged serial sexual predator Roy Moore during his failed U.S. Senate campaign in Alabama, cropped up in Wisconsin’s own

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Rep. Quinn: Gov. Walker Signs Five Quinn Bills

Contact: Rep. Quinn (888) 534-0075 Madison – On Monday, Governor Scott Walker signed five bills authored by Rep. Romaine Quinn (R-Barron), including bills that will help attract telecommuters to rural areas, create a mentored trapping program, and address cleanup issues lingering from the storms that affected parts of the 75th

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DNR: Focus on safety for a successful spring turkey season

CONTACT: DNR Administrator/Warden Jon King, 608-575-2294, [email protected] MADISON — Approximately 80,000 hunters will be heading to the field for the 2018 spring turkey hunting season, with the first period starting April 18. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden and Hunter Education Administrator Jon King says there are two key factors needed for

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State Supreme Court: Releases opinions

CHIEF JUSTICE PATIENCE DRAKE ROGGENSACK: 2014AP2561 (2018 WI 34) State of Wisconsin v. David McAlister, Sr.– THE DECISION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS IS AFFIRMED. Justice Daniel Kelly concurs – opinion filed. Justice Ann Walsh Bradley and Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson dissent – opinion filed. https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/opinion/DisplayDocument.pdf?content=pdf&seqNo=211281 JUSTICE REBECCA GRASSL BRADLEY: 2015AP175 (2018 WI 35) Deutsche

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Mitchell campaign: United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1473 Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor

Press Contact: Kirsten Allen 510-913-1837 [email protected] “A Mitchell Administration means a bright future for working Americans” MADISON – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1473 announced their support for Mahlon Mitchell’s candidacy for governor. UFCW Local 1473 represents over 15,000 members in the State of Wisconsin and

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Rep. Born fundraiser, campaign kickoff event

2018 Campaign Kickoff/42nd Birthday Party for State Rep. Mark Born Tuesday April 24 5:30-7 p.m. American Legion Veterans Center 300 Beichl Ave Beaver Dam Sponsors: $250/500/1000 suggested event contribution $42 Contributions to: Born For Assembly PO BOX 851 Beaver Dam WI 53916-0851 rsvp [email protected] m or 920-210-1808 all contributions greatly appreciated!!

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