Milwaukee Journal SentinelAt least 100 law enforcement agencies have withdrawn agreements to send personnel to next month's Democratic National Convention, some of them citing orders to Milwaukee's police chief to cease the use of tear gas and pepper spray during demonstrations.The withdrawals cast doubt on a program to bring about 1,000 police officers from outside agencies to help shore up security for the event, scheduled for the week of Aug 17.  Among the agencies confirmed to have withdrawn are police departments in Fond du Lac, Franklin, Greendale and West Allis.Asked...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelAt least 100 law enforcement agencies have withdrawn agreements to send personnel to next month's Democratic National Convention, some of them citing orders to Milwaukee's police chief to cease the use of tear gas and pepper spray during demonstrations.The withdrawals cast doubt on a program to bring about 1,000 police officers from outside agencies to help shore up security for the event, scheduled for the week of Aug 17.  Among the agencies confirmed to have withdrawn are police departments in Fond du Lac, Franklin, Greendale and West Allis.Asked...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe men and women who represent Wisconsin in Congress went to Washington this week to fulfill their duty of confirming the results of the Nov. 6 election but instead were forced to hide in their offices Wednesday while thousands of the president's supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, leaving at least one woman fatally shot. "I mean, this is banana republic shit. That's where we are," U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, a Republican from Green Bay, said in an interview after President Donald Trump's supporters broke through barriers at one of the most secure...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe men and women who represent Wisconsin in Congress went to Washington this week to fulfill their duty of confirming the results of the Nov. 6 election but instead were forced to hide in their offices Wednesday while thousands of the president's supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, leaving at least one woman fatally shot. "I mean, this is banana republic shit. That's where we are," U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, a Republican from Green Bay, said in an interview after President Donald Trump's supporters broke through barriers at one of the most secure...WW…

Bill GlauberMilwaukee Journal SentinelView CommentsU.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said Tuesday that he had a 'very cordial meeting' with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland but indicated that he hasn't changed his mind about opposing President Barack Obama's pick.'My advice to President Obama and the rest of my Senate colleagues has not changed. Let the American people have a voice in the composition of the Supreme Court,' Johnson said in a statement.The nearly hourlong meeting was held in Johnson's Senate office.Johnson and most of his fellow Senate Republicans have set up a blockade against...…Bill GlauberMilwaukee Journal SentinelView CommentsU.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said Tuesday that he had a 'very cordial meeting' with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland but indicated that he hasn't changed his mind about opposing President Barack Obama's pick.'My advice to President Obama and the rest of my Senate colleagues has not changed. Let the American people have a voice in the composition of the Supreme Court,' Johnson said in a statement.The nearly hourlong meeting was held in Johnson's Senate office.Johnson and most of his fellow Senate Republicans have set up a blockade against...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelTo outsiders, it may look disorganized.The determined marchers chanting for justice and peace, the caravan of cars with horns blaring and people leaning out of windows, and the route that swings through Milwaukee, dips into the suburbs and circles back again, a journey that lasts well into the night."This is organized chaos," said Frank Sensabaugh, known as Frank Nitty, the nickname he was given as a teenager. Sensabaugh, 39, has become one of the more distinctive faces — and voices — of the movement in Milwaukee. His long dreadlocks are...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelTo outsiders, it may look disorganized.The determined marchers chanting for justice and peace, the caravan of cars with horns blaring and people leaning out of windows, and the route that swings through Milwaukee, dips into the suburbs and circles back again, a journey that lasts well into the night."This is organized chaos," said Frank Sensabaugh, known as Frank Nitty, the nickname he was given as a teenager. Sensabaugh, 39, has become one of the more distinctive faces — and voices — of the movement in Milwaukee. His long dreadlocks are...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelGov. Tony Evers defended his phased plan to reopen the state from the coronavirus outbreak and said that it was based on guidelines issued by President Donald Trump's administration.During a Tuesday interview with WTMJ-AM (620), Evers also pushed back at Republican legislators who have voiced strong opposition to his proposal."Here's the deal: I just accepted the biggest Republican of the country, his plan because it's a rational plan," Evers told Steve Scaffidi. "So if the state Republicans don't think Donald Trump's plan is appropriate, they can deal...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelGov. Tony Evers defended his phased plan to reopen the state from the coronavirus outbreak and said that it was based on guidelines issued by President Donald Trump's administration.During a Tuesday interview with WTMJ-AM (620), Evers also pushed back at Republican legislators who have voiced strong opposition to his proposal."Here's the deal: I just accepted the biggest Republican of the country, his plan because it's a rational plan," Evers told Steve Scaffidi. "So if the state Republicans don't think Donald Trump's plan is appropriate, they can deal...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe Republican Party of Wisconsin is pushing back its annual state convention from mid-May to July because of the coronavirus pandemic. The planned three-day convention will now be held over two days, July 10-11 in Green Bay. The move was first reported by WisPolitics.com.Asked how the party reconciled the move even as legislative Republicans , party chairman Andrew Hitt said: "It's pretty simple. It's a timing issue.""The Executive Committee voted this week to change the date," Hitt said in a text to the Journal Sentinel. "We need lead time for...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe Republican Party of Wisconsin is pushing back its annual state convention from mid-May to July because of the coronavirus pandemic. The planned three-day convention will now be held over two days, July 10-11 in Green Bay. The move was first reported by WisPolitics.com.Asked how the party reconciled the move even as legislative Republicans , party chairman Andrew Hitt said: "It's pretty simple. It's a timing issue.""The Executive Committee voted this week to change the date," Hitt said in a text to the Journal Sentinel. "We need lead time for...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelVice President Mike Pence visited a GE Healthcare manufacturing facility in Madison Tuesday to tout the production of ventilators and offer encouragement that the United States is robustly fighting the coronavirus pandemic.  "We are one team confronting the coronavirus epidemic, one nation working together," Pence said during a discussion with workers and management.He lauded the partnership between union machinists and GE Healthcare and said they "have saved lives all across America."Live Updates:Daily Digest:Share Your Story:There are nearly 450...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelVice President Mike Pence visited a GE Healthcare manufacturing facility in Madison Tuesday to tout the production of ventilators and offer encouragement that the United States is robustly fighting the coronavirus pandemic.  "We are one team confronting the coronavirus epidemic, one nation working together," Pence said during a discussion with workers and management.He lauded the partnership between union machinists and GE Healthcare and said they "have saved lives all across America."Live Updates:Daily Digest:Share Your Story:There are nearly 450...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelBob Prailes announced last week that he was running as a Democrat to take on Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, one of the state's most powerful Republicans.  Prailes, a lifelong resident of Burlington and a carpenter who has been active in his community for years, started gathering signatures and quickly raised $30,000 for the Assembly race.But early Friday, he unexpectedly pulled the plug on his campaign. And his reason for doing so had nothing to do with politics.He said he and his family were being verbally attacked."I had people that were...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelBob Prailes announced last week that he was running as a Democrat to take on Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, one of the state's most powerful Republicans.  Prailes, a lifelong resident of Burlington and a carpenter who has been active in his community for years, started gathering signatures and quickly raised $30,000 for the Assembly race.But early Friday, he unexpectedly pulled the plug on his campaign. And his reason for doing so had nothing to do with politics.He said he and his family were being verbally attacked."I had people that were...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelFor 43 Wisconsin Republican lawmakers, the urge to bash Illinois and go on record against bailouts for state governments during the coronavirus pandemic was just too good to pass up.The lawmakers signed on to a letter sent Friday to the members of Wisconsin's Congressional delegation asking them to reject a bailout package for the states.A potential federal bailout of the states has become a political flash point during the coronavirus pandemic.Live Updates: Daily Digest: Share Your Story: "No one knows how long and how deep this...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelFor 43 Wisconsin Republican lawmakers, the urge to bash Illinois and go on record against bailouts for state governments during the coronavirus pandemic was just too good to pass up.The lawmakers signed on to a letter sent Friday to the members of Wisconsin's Congressional delegation asking them to reject a bailout package for the states.A potential federal bailout of the states has become a political flash point during the coronavirus pandemic.Live Updates: Daily Digest: Share Your Story: "No one knows how long and how deep this...WW…