Contact: Brandon Weathersby brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON – As Democrats, we believe that the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy will always be a highly-trained workforce making products right here in Wisconsin. Building a Made in Wisconsin economy is how local businesses thrive and are
Contact: Melissa Mulliken (608) 206-1818 Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk has publicly endorsed Jill Karofsky for Dane County judge. The non-partisan election will be April 4, 2017. As County Executive, Falk was an early leader in criminal justice reform.
Contact: (608) 266-7506 MADISON – Today, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) announced he will be holding his first budget listening session in the Village of Athens on Monday March 6, 2017. This listening session is an opportunity for residents of
Contact: (608) 266-2722 MADISON – Wisconsin ranks in the top 10 states in the percentage of people with disabilities who are employed in the state, according to the 2016 Annual Disability Statistics Compendium, which was released this month. More
Contact: Cassie Steiner steinerck04@uww.edu (262) 930-3963 On March 4, 2017, young Wisconsinites and allies concerned about the future of the environment, environmental responsibility, and justice will be marching in Whitewater, Wisconsin, a town in the path of a proposed pipeline
Contact: Liz Mueller (608) 509-4154 liz@judgetownsendforcircuitcourt.com MADISON, WI – AFSCME PEOPLE has endorsed the candidacy of Judge Marilyn Townsend in the April 4th election for Branch 12 of the Dane County Circuit Court. AFSCME PEOPLE is the political arm of
Contact: Daniel Suhr (608) 266-3516 daniel.suhr@wisconsin.gov Madison, WI – Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch has been elected by her colleagues as vice chair of the Aerospace States Association (ASA). This new position affords her a national platform to lead on behalf
Contact: Holly Botsford (MCW) (414) 955-8761, hbotsford@mcw.edu Tony Marusic (UnitedHealthcare) (312) 348-3825, tony_marusic@uhc.com MILWAUKEE (Feb. 27, 2017) – United Health Foundation and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) will create a program to improve women’s health and birth outcomes, and
Hazelhurst – Wisconsin State Senator Tom Tiffany’s campaign television ad finalist for Reed Award. Senator Tiffany released the following statement: “I want to thank Casey Phillips at RedPrint Strategy for creating an effective television ad campaign focused on real issues
Contact: Brandon Weathersby brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON – Wisconsinites have had enough of being ignored by Republican leaders and now they’re stepping up to hold them accountable on everything from national security to health care. This weekend, frustration over Speaker Paul Ryan’s refusal
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited the Harry & Rose Samson Family Milwaukee Jewish Community Center (JCC) to join a roundtable dialogue with families, staff and local leaders. Amidst bomb threats against the
Contact: Kyle Bunnow (608) 266-4551 City of Madison Weights and Measurement staff have determined that all gasoline pumps in the City are in full compliance with a new City ordinance requiring unique locking devices on gas pumps to protect consumers.
Contact: (608) 267-7990 (Madison, WI) Representative Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) would like to hear what his constituents think of the governor’s budget proposal, which was released on February 8. He has scheduled Town Hall Meetings in four locations around the district
Contact: Matt Kussow (608) 441-5110 Madison- The following statement was issued by Badger Advocates’ Executive Director Matt Kussow: “No one should confuse Governor Walker’s proposal for a five percent tuition cut with Bernie Sanders’ position on “free college.” A sizable gap
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced Roddy Rice of New London, Wisconsin will be her guest for President Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday. Roddy Rice worked at Neenah Foundry for 38 years
