Evers to oppose mass migrant deportations (MILWAUKEE)
Governor Tony Evers opposes President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations. Wisconsin’s Democratic governor responded to the plan, in an interview with Matt Smith on WISN’s “UpFront,” Evers said ” as far as taking people from farms and factories in this state that are the backbone of our economy, that will not work for us.” Evers called on lawmakers in Washington to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill, similar to a Senate measure which was scuttled earlier this year due to opposition by then candidate Trump. Evers said his administration will do everything it can to prevent migrant workers in Wisconsin’s ag sector and other industries from being deported.
Schimming tapped for second term as RPW Chair (MADISON)
A second term for the Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin Brian Schimming was first elected to the position in December 2022. The RPW Executive Committee met on Saturday and re-elected him. Under Schimming’s leadership, the party delivered Wisconsin’s 10 Electoral Votes to President-elect Donald Trump, only the second time a Republican candidate has won Wisconsin since 1984. The party also held onto a 6-2 Republican delegation in the U.S. House and maintained Republican majorities in the state legislature.
Worker killed in industrial accident (WAUKESHA)
An industrial accident killed a worker in Waukesha over the weekend. Police and fire personnel were called to Prolec-GE Waukesha at around 2:30 Saturday afternoon. An employee found unresponsive on top of a transformer, multiple feet in the air, was pronounced dead at the scene. Based on the initial investigation, police said electricity was a contributing source to the death and no foul play is suspected. Prolec-GE is cooperating with the investigation.
Make sure you’re getting safe kids toys, says Gundersen ER doc (UNDATED)
If you’re planning on gifting a child’s bike this holiday, don’t forget the safety gear. Dr. Benjamin Orozco (or-OHS-co) with Gundersen Health says helmets and pads are a must. If you’re unsure of what size safety gear a child will need, gift a gift card along with the bike or scooter so family members can help pick out the right size for the child. Also, be sure you’re not buying gifts with small parts if there are small children in the home.
Be sure to safely transport your holiday tree with help from AAA (UNDATED)
If you’re getting a holiday tree this week, be sure you can get it home safely. Brian Ortner with Triple-A says you should treat it like you would transporting a large appliance. Make sure you have some strong rope or ratchet straps with you, an old blanket, some gloves, and of course, the right vehicle helps, too. One with a roof rack is ideal. If you need help, consider renting a truck from your local hardware retailer or moving company.
Avoid scams while holiday shopping this year (UNDATED)
Keep a watchful eye out for scams this holiday season. IRS Spokesperson Christopher Miller says phishing continues to be a major issue, so always double check any emails to make sure they look correct and only shop at secure websites. Miller says you also shouldn’t shop on unsecured public Wi-Fi in places like a mall or a restaurant, and help protect the devices of your more vulnerable family members like seniors and kids. A full list of safety tips can be found at IRS.gov.