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WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Officials are speaking out after the announcement Wednesday that suspended Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah will not face charges in the deadly shooting of Alvin Cole on Feb. 2. The Wauwatosa Police Department (WPD) released a statement Wednesday evening backing the decision of the Milwaukee County DA's Office. Chief Barry Weber called Cole's death a… Read more »

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Bucks gave out food to thousands of people and registered voters on Saturday, Oct. 3. The team held their "Fuel the Vote" in the lot south of Fiserv Forum.  Local volunteers served free, contactless, pre-packaged meals while also helping community members get registered and ready to vote.  Volunteers, including Congresswoman Gwen Moore and… Read more »

Representatives Gwen Moore, Jamie Raskin, and Brian Fitzpatrick Demand the IRS Ensure Survivors of Domestic Abuse can Access their Economic Impact Payment (EIP) Today, Representatives Gwen Moore, Jamie Raskin, and Brian Fitzpatrick led a bipartisan letter  joined by over 100 cosponsors to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig and Treasury Secretary… Read more »

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --Within one week of former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing, President Trump has now nominated Amy Coney Barrett to fill her seat. A Marquette Law Professor says Republicans have a plan and they’re not wasting any time. “The idea is we will do the things we got to do, we’re going to do them quickly so we can get them done, so we don’t linger on them… Read more »

(FOX 6) MILWAUKEE - A new billed passed the House this week that could change the way death investigations of children are handled. It's a step toward answers for one Wisconsin family.  For the last six years, there has been something Clara Depies' mother couldn't shake off.    "It’s one of those nagging little clips in the back of your mind just not… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Family Crisis Cash Assistance Act  Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Brian Schatz introduced bicameral legislation to establish a permanent program to deliver effective and timely cash relief to the most vulnerable during a natural disaster or economic crisis. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Low-income… Read more »

Congresswoman Moore Provisions Included in Congressional Black Caucus’ Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) introduced their policy agenda, the Jobs and Justice Act of 2020, which includes Congresswoman Moore’s legislation. In response, she released the following statement: “This pandemic has highlighted the disparities in our country and the need to… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on House Passage of Her Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act Today, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement after House passage of her legislation, the Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death  Act: “Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants and Children creates heartache for families who are left to search for… Read more »

This year, BET and the National Urban League, in addition to other key civil rights organizations, are launching the first-ever National Black Voter Day on Friday, Sept. 18. There is no better way to celebrate than to head to iwillvote.com/WI to make your plan to vote today. The stakes are incredibly high in this election. The Black community is experiencing multiple crises: a painful… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Congresswoman Moore released the following statement in response to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: "I am incredibly saddened to learn of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing. She was a fearless champion for women who exemplified strength, courage, and… Read more »