Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeWisconsin state Rep. Jerry O’Connor said he received several death threats over his comments in support of a bill that would block gay pride flags from being flown at state buildings. It would also exempt flags honoring veterans, tribal nations and flags of other states and nations flown for ceremonial purposes. The Wisconsin State Capitol Police did not respond to a request for comment from WPR. The speaker said earlier this year that he didn’t want to “fortify” the state Capitol. Listen to the WPR reportWisconsin GOP lawmaker says he received death threats after his comments on LGBTQ+ flag was originally published by Wisconsin Public Radio.