Wisconsin Democratic Senate candidate Thomas Nelson came out in support of Medicare for All, a single-payer health care system that would largely eliminate private insurance plans.
Central City Stories Podcast: Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
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Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes is Wisconsinâs first Black lieutenant governor and, at 33, one of the youngest. Before becoming lieutenant governor in 2018, Barnes served in the State Assembly for four years, representing District 11 on Milwaukeeâs North Side. He authored legislation on juvenile justice reform, out-of-home care for youth in the foster system, early prison release, expanding victim and witness advocacy services, a community schools grant program and tuition-free enrollment for technical colleges.
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No charges for white officer who shot black man in back
AP, KENOSHA, Wisconsin
A Wisconsin prosecutor on Tuesday declined to file charges against a white police officer who shot a black man in the back in Kenosha, concluding he could not disprove the officer’s contention that he acted in self-defense because he feared the man would stab him.
The decision, met with swift criticism from civil rights advocates and some public officials, threatened to reignite protests that rocked the city after the Aug. 23 shooting that left Jacob Blake paralyzed.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, a Democrat, called the decision “further evidence that our work is not done,” and called for people to work together for equity.
Wisconsin’s Presidential Electors cast votes for Biden/Harris
At the Capitol Monday, Wisconsin’s electors cast their 10 votes for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
“Today we did our part, to continue the long and sacred tradition of our democracy, of honoring the will of the people,” said Governor Tony Evers. Electors included Evers, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, state Representative Sheila Stubbs of Madison, and Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
The meeting took place just a short time after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 against a Trump campaign lawsuit seeking to toss out more than 200,000 in-person absentee ballots cast in Dane and Milwaukee counties.