Tag: Jon Richards
Richards campaign releases statement on Wiscosnin DOJ negligence involving sex predators
Following a report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that noted that the Wisconsin Department of Justice took years to act on detailed and credible tips about online child pornography that had been referred by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in at least two cases, Democratic Attorney General…
Jon Richards endorsed by ATU Local 998
This is a couple of days old, but still worth sharing. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, representing transit workers in Milwaukee, Kenosha, Waukesha, and Sheboygan counties, has endorsed Jon Richards for Attorney General. “Jon Richards’ commitment to middle class families and his long history of standing with Wisconsin’s workers sets…
AG candidate Richards advocates for marriage equality in Wisconsin
On the heels of news that four same-sex couples Four same-sex couples are suing Gov. Scott Walker and other public officials in an attempt to overturn Wisconsin’s seven-year-old constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, Democratic State Rep. (and Attorney General candidate) Jon Richards issued a statement advocating for marriage equality in…
Jefferson County DA Susan Happ to run for Attorney General
As reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, on Wednesday Jefferson County District Attorney Susan Happ entered the race for Attorney General. Happ will join fellow Democrats Dane County DA Ismael Ozanne and State Rep. Jon Richards in the race to succeed Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, who will not…
Jon Richards: The Blogging Blue Interview
I recently had an opportunity to speak with State Rep. Jon Richards, one of two Democrats vying to become Wisconsin’s next Attorney General. Our discussion of Richards’ candidacy began with the customary, “Why did you decide to run for Attorney General?” question. Richards answered that he decided to run for…
Jon Richards gains endorsement of United Steelworkers
From my email inbox comes news that Democratic Attorney General candidate Jon Richards has received the endorsement of the United Steelworkers. MILWAUKEE—Jon Richards today announced the endorsement of United Steelworkers, District 2 in his campaign for Attorney General. The USW represents more than 40,000 active and retired members throughout the…
Jonathan Brostoff Enters Race for the 19th Assembly District
It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that Senator Chris Larson’s District Director, Jonathan Brostoff, has entered the race to replace Representative Jon Richards in the 19th Assembly District. Mr. Brostoff is now the fourth announced candidate for the hotly contested seat and joins County Board Chair Marina Dimitrijevic…
AG candidate Richards lays out priorities
From the Beloit Daily News: “Our next battle for local law enforcement is to make sure we adequately staff district attorney’s offices. The office in Rock County is understaffed by several positions, and that’s something we are going to build a bipartisan team to address. (Rock County District Attorney) David…
Marina Dimitrijevic’s Endorsements Right Out Of The Gate:
Also from my email inbox this morning: Marina Dimitrijevic Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District Proven Results Make Marina the Clear Choice Marina Dimitrijevic, Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, has announced her candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly with broad community support. Chairwoman Dimitrijevic has been…
Marina Dimitrijevic To Run For State Representative In 19th Assembly District
As anticipated and in advance of her fundraiser this evening, County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic has announced her candidacy for State Representative in Wisconsin’s 19th Assemby District. She is hoping to replace Rep. Jon Richards who is running for Wisconsin Attorney General. This announcement insures a Democratic Primary with Attorney…
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