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Art DeJong: “You Cheat Me Once…”
To the editor, During this election cycle whenever I see video of an amped-up socialist messiah leading a pack of shrill college grads, blue-haired grandmas, and angry Islamic militants, I remember my dad commenting, “You cheat me once, shame on you; You cheat me twice, shame on me.” Having lived in China for a time,…
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Ready to Vote? Your Fall Voter Guide, Referendums & Voting Timeline
The RPSC Voter Guide includes our preferred candidates and information on the referendum questions appearing on the ballot. We encourage voters to review the guide, learn about the candidates and issues, and make an informed decision at the polls. Before voting, visit MyVote Wisconsin to check your voter registration, confirm your polling place, and preview…
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Local Sheboygan Family Left Picking Up the Pieces After Hit-and-Run
Last week, we reported on a late-night hit-and-run in Sheboygan involving Dean M. Shannon, who was cited for Hit and Run – Unattended Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance. But behind a police report and two citations is a local Sheboygan family now trying to put its life back together. The vehicle struck…
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Joe Sheehan Voted Against a Ban on Gender-Transition Medical Procedures for Minors
Joe Sheehan voted against a bill that would ban doctors and other health care providers from performing or referring minors for certain gender-transition-related medical procedures for people under 18 when the purpose is to make the minor’s body align with a gender different from their biological sex. “This bill prohibits health care providers from engaging…
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Christian Ellis: “I’d Prefer We Broke the Union Into a Few Smaller Pieces”
Christian Ellis, a candidate for State Senate, has publicly said: “You don’t really still think we’re one country do you?” “I don’t wanna share a country with most of the people in this comment section” “I’d prefer we broke the union into a few smaller pieces.” Let that sink in. How does Ellis reconcile those…
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Joe Sheehan Voted Against Making Voter ID a Constitutional Requirement
Nearly 73% of Sheboygan County voters supported voter ID in April 2025. Joe Sheehan had the chance to stand with his constituents and support a constitutional requirement for photo ID at the ballot box. Instead, he voted against it. The voters made their position clear. Sheehan made his. Link to Assembly Joint Resolution 1 (2025…
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Joe Sheehan Co-Authored Bill to Replace Family Terms in State Law
In an attack on family structure itself, Joe Sheehan co-authored AB 314, which would have replaced “mother,” “father,” “wife,” and “husband” with gender-neutral terms in marriage and parentage provisions of state law. The bill’s analysis states: “This bill recognizes same-sex marriage by making references in the statutes to spouses gender-neutral, with the intent of harmonizing…
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Joe Sheehan Voted Against Parental Consent for Name and Pronoun Changes at School
Joe Sheehan voted against requiring parental permission for school staff to use a name or pronouns that differ from a child’s biological sex. “Under the bill, a school board’s name and pronoun usage policy must 1) state that a minor pupil’s parent or legal guardian determines the names and pronouns school staff are allowed use…
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Joe Sheehan Voted Against Immediate Restitution for Human Trafficking Victims
“Under current law, when a defendant is sentenced or placed on probation for a crime, the court must order the defendant to pay restitution to the victim of the crime to pay for costs incurred by the victim or the victim’s estate as a result of the crime.” “Under this bill, if the defendant is…
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Assembly Democratic Field Organizer Cited After Late-Night Sheboygan Hit-and-Run
A Sheboygan Police Department crash report identifies Dean M. Shannon as the driver involved in a September 10 hit-and-run on Broadway Avenue. According to the report, the crash occurred at around 12:38 a.m. Shannon’s vehicle struck a legally parked vehicle and left the scene. The owner of the damaged vehicle later gave police information to…