Club for Growth – Did Senate candidate Leah Vukmir seek 'leniency' for fellow lawmaker convicted of sexual assault?

The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Did Senate candidate Leah Vukmir seek ‘leniency’ for fellow lawmaker convicted of sexual assault? The national anti-tax group Club for Growth, which is backing conservatives in seven U.S. Senate and House races around the country, released a TV ad on July 12, 2018 that attacks Leah Vukmir. The ad makes a series of claims against the Wisconsin Republican, starting with this one: "Vukmir wrote a letter seeking leniency for a fellow state legislator convicted of sexual assault." As we’ll see, Vukmir did write a letter that was clearly in support of the lawmaker. The case Vukmir, a suburban Milwaukee state senator, and political newcomer

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Dems raise about $108K total for pair of seats

Democrats hoping to get on the fall ballot in a quest to retain two seats in the state Legislature raised more than $108,000 in recent months. The four … Source: http://www.leadertelegram.com/ News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Wheel tax passes

After nearly three hours of discussion Tuesday night, the Eau Claire County Board voted 20-9 to enact a $30-per-vehicle registration fee that is projected … Source: http://www.leadertelegram.com/ News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Food co-op’s move delayed

Water St. location set to open in spring, with date this fall no longer in picture Beyond the usual array of fresh produce, hot soup and coffee, locally … Source: http://www.leadertelegram.com/ News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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A.L. Wins All Star Game 8-6; Hader Hit Hard

The American League defeated the National League 8-6 in Tuesday nights All Star game in Washington DC. The Brewers had five representatives.  Christian Yelich went 1 for 3 with a homerun.  Jesus Aguilar and Lorenzo Cain went 0-2 and Jeremy Jeffress pitched a scoreless inning.  Josh Hader allowed a 3-run homerun to former Brewer Jean […] Source: WRN.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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