TUE PM Update: Dems call for action to address gun violence after officer-involved shootings at schools

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — In the wake of officer-involved shootings at Wisconsin high schools in back-to-back days, Gov. Tony Evers and AG Josh Kaul today joined Dem lawmakers in calling for elected officials to address gun violence. According to the Oshkosh Police Department, a police officer at Oshkosh West High School this morning confronted an arme… 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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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on Wisconsin high school incidents

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said the following Tuesday regarding safety at our state’s schools:   “The incidents at Waukesha South and Oshkosh West remind us that we do not possess the capability to completely prevent someone from bringing a weapon to school. We should all be thankful, however, that larger tragedies may well have been averted due to training, and the swift and courageous action of students, teachers, school administrators, and armed school resource officers. This confirms that action can — and should — be taken to mitigate harm and limit casualties when weapons are brought into

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Gov. Evers: Statement on shooting at Oshkosh West High School

Contact: [email protected] or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued the following statement on the shooting at Oshkosh West High School: “What happened in Oshkosh today hits especially close to home for Kathy and I—two of our kids graduated from Oshkosh West when our family lived in Oshkosh, and our hearts go out to all of the folks at Oshkosh West and the Oshkosh community as they grapple with today’s events. It’s impossible to ignore the fact that in addition to today’s officer-involved shooting at Oshkosh West, the Sparta School District is closed due to security threats, and that this happened

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DNCC: Madison to welcome staff from national nonprofit and advocacy organizations for next summer’s Democratic Convention

MEDIA CONTACT [email protected] Milwaukee, WI–Today, the 2020 Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced hotel accommodations for national nonprofit and advocacy organizations attending the convention. While representatives and senior leadership from many of these groups will stay near downtown Milwaukee, many of their staff will stay in Madison. The announcement was made on Tuesday morning, when key staff from the organizations were meeting with DNCC staff to begin planning their convention experience. The DNCC is finalizing hotel accommodations sooner than any previous convention so that organizations can plan ahead and focus on delivering a Democratic victory in November 2020. When the

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WisPolitics Midday – December 3, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: In response to back-to-back officer-involved shootings in Wisconsin, AG Josh Kaul calls on elected officials to “work to make these events less likely.” Wisconsin Election Commission to seek guidance from the legislature on purging voting rolls. Four candidates file for 7th CD special election.

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Melissa Inlow as Clark County District Attorney

Contact: [email protected] or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Melissa Inlow to serve as Clark County District Attorney. Inlow has been a criminal prosecutor for over a decade and is currently an assistant district attorney for La Crosse County. She has extensive experience prosecuting white collar crimes and sensitive victim crimes. Additionally, she is a Judge Advocate in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. “Melissa Inlow has a deep commitment to justice and a long history of service to her community. She possesses great strength and great compassion, a perfect combination for a successful district attorney. Her experience

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Pocan says Trump could face multiple articles of impeachment

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan says there is a “75 to 80 percent likelihood” that the House will vote on impeaching President Trump by year’s end. The Town of Vermont Dem told reporters Monday there is “no magic timeline” on the impeachment inquiry. But he said the House hopes to vote before the new year due to other constraints, such as budget proceedings and the 2020 election cycle. The House Judiciary Committee begins its impeachment hearings on Wednesday, following several weeks of hearings by the House Intelligence Committee. Pocan said he believes the House will draft multiple articles of impeachment, potentially

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on Wisconsin high school incidents

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said the following Tuesday regarding safety at our state’s schools:   “The incidents at Waukesha South and Oshkosh West remind us that we do not possess the capability to completely prevent someone from bringing a weapon to school. We should all be thankful,

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DNCC: Madison to welcome staff from national nonprofit and advocacy organizations for next summer’s Democratic Convention

MEDIA CONTACT [email protected] Milwaukee, WI–Today, the 2020 Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced hotel accommodations for national nonprofit and advocacy organizations attending the convention. While representatives and senior leadership from many of these groups will stay near downtown Milwaukee, many of their staff will stay in Madison. The announcement was

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WisPolitics Midday – December 3, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: In response to back-to-back officer-involved shootings in Wisconsin, AG Josh Kaul calls on elected officials to “work to make these events less likely.” Wisconsin Election Commission to seek guidance from the legislature on purging voting rolls. Four candidates file for

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