As reported by WisPolitics.com, organizers for this year’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee are preparing for a wide range of possible security threats, ranging from relatively minor disruptions to attacks on critical infrastructure and communications. Andy Bochman, senior grid strategist for Idaho National Laboratory’s National and Homeland Security directorate, discussed security measures for the 2024 RNC during a meeting of the Milwaukee Rotary Club. Related efforts involve the U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy, FBI and other federal entities. John Busch, a protective security advisory with the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency, said the Secret Service will create a multi-agency coordination center in Milwaukee to centralize efforts across these and other organizations.
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress and Department of Natural Resources invite the public to attend spring hearings on Monday, April 8 at 6 p.m. to learn about resource management through the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearing process. Additionally, an online opportunity for public input will be available April 10-13.Â
The Fontana Village Board on June 10 unanimously approved an ordinance amendment allowing the temporary July 15-19 extension of bar closing hours for any licensed Class B or Class C premise in the village around the run of the 2024 Republican National Convention, held July 15-18 at Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee.
