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4 • Milwaukee County Post • January 27, 2017 Baldwin backs Trump on TPP, NAFTA positions; opposes his choice for secretary of Education MILWAUKEE — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, announced this week she sup- ported President Donald Trump's executive order to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and his intentions to begin renegotiat- ing the North American Free Trade Agreement. "TPP is an unfair trade deal that would further stack the deck against American workers," Baldwin said in a statement. "I have long opposed NAFTA, an unfair trade deal that has hurt Wisconsin's man- ufacturing economy and led to job loss." But to keep his word to Wisconsin workers, she said it will take supporting Buy America reforms, cracking down on countries like China when they cheat U.S. workers and other policies. Meanwhile, Baldwin said she will oppose Trump's nomination of Betsy DeVos for secretary of Education. Baldwin said the state's tradition of free education for all children in Wisconsin goes back to when it was founded in 1848. "It is very important to me that our next Secretary of Education respects this tradi- tion and is committed to it, but after meeting with Betsy DeVos, and participating in the hearing as a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, I don't believe she does," Baldwin said in a statement. "Betsy DeVos lacks the public education experience qualifications for this job and she would not rule out defunding public schools." WEEK IN REVIEW STATE AND LOCAL STORIES OF INTEREST MPD hosts partner police agencies from St. Louis, Chicago MILWAUKEE — The Police Department hosted leadership from the St. Louis and Chicago police departments and U.S. Attorney's Office from Chicago on Jan. 18. Those in attendance are part of the Federal Violence Reduction Network, of which the Milwaukee Police Department is a member. Milwaukee police leaders also visit partner agencies in the Violence Reduction Network to gain additional insight and strategies to reduce vio- lent crime in Milwaukee. During their time in Milwaukee, the delegates learned about the MPD's Crime Gun Intelligence Center, Project Safe Neighborhood and attended a Compstat meeting focus- ing on violent crime. Sen. LaTonya Johnson appointed to Wisconsin Center District Board MILWAUKEE — Sen. LaTonya Johnson, D–Milwaukee, has been appointed to serve on the Wisconsin Center District Board. ªThe district plays a vital role in overseeing the operation and success of key Milwaukee attractions — including the construction of the new downtown arena for the Milwaukee Bucks. I look forward to working with members of the board and stakeholders throughout the community to strengthen Milwaukee's economy, workers and neighborhoods," she said in a news release. The Wisconsin Center District was created in 1994 to fund and build downtown, and continue operating the existing venues now called the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena and Milwaukee Theatre. In 2015, the Wisconsin Center District was authorized to issue bonds for a new basketball arena for the Bucks, and will oversee that facility, the demolition of the BMO Harris Bank Bradley Center and, in the future, the operations of the Marcus Center for Performing Arts. Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling, D–La Crosse, made the appointment. Milwaukee County executive announces Light & Unite Red drug prevention effort MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced the launch of the Light & Unite Red campaign Monday. The Milwaukee County-led campaign aims to increase the awareness of Milwaukee teen substance abuse. It will be part of the National Drug and Alcohol Week, which began Monday and runs through Sunday. The campaign has more than 25 health departments, schools, nonprofits and other community organizations that provide information about drugs, alcohol and more. It tar- gets educators and parents, helping them talk and connect youths with resources for treatment and recovery. For more information, visit www.lightunitered.org. Deputies arrest 13 for OWI over weekend MILWAUKEE — The Sheriff's Office arrested 13 drivers for operating while intoxi- cated over the weekend through 6 a.m. Sunday, with an average preliminary breath test of 0.13. The Operation Drive Sober period starts at 4 p.m. Fridays. Milwaukee Bucks Foundation to award $100,000 grant MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation announced Tuesday it will award a $100,000 grant to Schools That Can Milwaukee. STCM works to better local schools for the children and families who need them most. The grant will be distributed throughout a two-year span, with funds benefit- ting a variety of STCM programs, many directly aiding the Milwaukee Public Schools. This year, STCM will spend about $500,000 in developing and coaching educators from 19 public schools. For more information, visit www.stcmilwaukee.org. Police: Man arrested in South Side shootings that leave a woman dead, a man hospitalized MILWAUKEE — Police said they arrested a 24-year-old Milwaukee man Tuesday after an argument among acquaintances led to the shooting death of a 28-year-old woman and serious injury of a 27-year-old Milwaukee man on the South Side. The shootings happened at about 8:15 p.m. Monday in the 2800 block of South 12th Street, police reported. Officers responding to a report of a shooting said they found a woman, who was identified as Maryory Roig-Cartagena of Milwaukee, inside the home. She died on the scene despite lifesaving efforts. A 28-year-old Milwaukee man also suffered gunshots wounds but was able to flee the residence and call for help, police said. As of Wednesday afternoon, he remained hospitalized for serious injuries, police Sgt. Timothy Gauerke said. The case will be presented to the District Attorney's office in the coming days, Gauerke said on Wednesday. Two teens killed after stolen car crashes, police say MILWAUKEE — Two teens were killed after a stolen car they were riding in crashed going through a red signal after a police chase that began at about 8 p.m. Jan. 20, the Police Department said. The pursuit began in the area of North Teutonia Avenue and West Cornell Street after a Volkswagen Passat was stolen at gunpoint about 45 minutes earlier near North 29th Street and West Villard Avenue, police reported. Antoine Carr was driving when the car went through a red light at North 31st Street and West Capitol Drive and was struck by a Chevy Cavalier crossing West Capitol Drive, causing the Passat to strike a light pole and sustain severe damage, police said. Carr suffered severe injuries and officers performed CPR until the Fire Department arrived, and he died at a local hospital, authorities said. His passenger, Oscar Rash, 18, died at the scene, police said. The driver of the Chevy suffered nonlife-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, police said. A handgun was recovered from the Passat, police reported. Johnson Baldwin

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