Contact: Senator Chris Kapenga (608) 266-9174 Madison – State Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield), in conjunction with “Money Smart Week” in Wisconsin is introducing two bi-partisan bills aimed at improving financial literacy and allowing the promotion of better savings habits. Wisconsin joins a national effort during the week of April 23rd

Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 Madison—State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement after joining WEDC and local leaders for a Fab Lab announcement at Southern Door High School: “I had the honor and privilege of joining the WEDC Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Aaron Hagar

Contact: Patrice Harris, 414.906.2702 pharris@cr-sdc.org The Board of Commissioners and staff of the Social Development Commission (SDC) are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Frank González. He was a tremendous and giving man. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to his loving family. Frank served as a member of the Social

Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg, (888) 534-0041 (Madison)…State Representative Joan Ballweg’s (R-Markesan) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Incentive Grant Bill (AB 192) had a public hearing today in the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development. CTE Grants are designed for schools to offer work-based learning programs in industries or occupations with workforce shortages.

Contact: Susan Lampert Smith, (608) 890-5643 ssmith5@uwhealth.org MADISON, Wis. — A University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center researcher found that women who had access to online educational materials came to their first meetings with their breast-cancer surgeons better prepared to make decisions. Dr. Heather Neuman, associate professor of surgical oncology,

Contact: State Rep. Rob Swearingen, (608) 266-7141 Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) traveled throughout the 34thAssembly District today with state leaders to highlight “Fab Lab Day” in Wisconsin and announced the next round of Fab Lab grant funding for local school districts. Similarly, Governor Scott Walker and Lt. Governor

Contact: Lynn Vollbrecht, (608) 313-3375 (phone), (952) 393-5824 (cell) lvollbrecht@chsofwi.org BELOIT, Wis.—On Monday (April 24) morning, Community Health Systems’ Chief Executive Officer Julie Sprecher presented the 2016 Community Health Centers Friend award to Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, of Wisconsin’s 31st District. Each year, the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association presents a small number of bi-partisan

Contact: Craig Thompson, 608-256-7044 craigthompson@tdawisconsin.org [MILWAUKEE…] Recognizing that the efficient movement of goods and people is at the heart of a vibrant economy, states across the country, including some of the most fiscally conservative, are investing in transportation infrastructure. That’s the main takeaway from the Transportation Development Association’s Economic Forum, held

MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, is proud to announce the recipients of awards that will recognize two outstanding women in careers interacting with public service. The awards will be presented at WWIG’s 30th Annual Gala, taking place May 9, 2017, at the Monona Terrace Community

Contact: Toni Morrissey, (608) 263-3223, (608) 576-6456 tmorrissey@uwhealth.org MADISON– The simple practice of using a checklist can promote better care for hospitalized children, according to a study published today in Pediatrics. Elements of a checklist used in family-centered rounds (FCR) increased family engagement and the safety of hospitalized children from the perspective of

Contact: Anna Watson, 608.266.0660 Anna.Watson@legis.wi.gov The Township of Peru, and all the people of Wisconsin, acquired a state natural treasure this past Monday April 24th. The Wisconsin Legislative Joint Finance Committee voted to approve a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund purchase by our Department of Natural Resources to obtain part of the Tyrone

Contact: Jonathan Fera, 414.286.5579 jfera@milwaukee.gov Denim Day Milwaukee part of international effort to support survivors, challenge myths around sexual assault MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett is calling on all Milwaukee area residents to wear jeans on Wednesday, April 26, as a sign of support for local survivors of sexual assault. The

Contact: Rebecca Normington, 715-221-9726 normington.rebecca@securityhealth.org MARSHFIELD – In times of crises, American service men and women leave their families, homes and jobs to protect basic human rights and needs. The Wisconsin Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) ensures veterans’ basic needs are met during their times of personal crisis, too. Security Health

Contact: Peter Skopec, (608) 268-1656 (office), (847) 687-7229 (mobile) peter@wispirg.org   The Financial CHOICE Act is a Cruel Choice for Wisconsin Consumers, Students MADISON – A wave of attacks on consumer protections and financial regulation is coming through Congress this week, some led by Wisconsin legislators. Consumer advocates and faith leaders highlighted the