Contact: Scott Fitzgerald, (608)-266-5660 [Madison, WI]  – Today, Governor Scott Walker announced that the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) will amend the terms of their loan guarantees to dairy farmers and processors in order to provide more favorable repayment and collateral terms to farmers and increased guarantees for

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced today that the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) will provide amended loan guarantees to dairy farmers and processors with more favorable terms. Effective immediately, the loan guarantees will help Wisconsin dairy producers and processors access much-needed capital to

Contact: Brian Reisinger, 715-579-9679 breisinger@hilltopstrategiesllc.com Madison, Wisconsin – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin today announced a bipartisan coalition of support as lawmakers prepare to introduce in the state Legislature a constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights for crime victims. In addition to Republicans and Democrats from across the state signing onto the

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839     Governor Scott Walker spoke with President Donald J. Trump yesterday afternoon and again this morning about the ongoing situation involving Canada’s decision to unilaterally shut down the market for U.S. ultra-filtered milk. President Trump discussed the announcement of new duties on imports of

Milwaukee, WI – The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty has filed an amicus brief urging the United States Supreme Court to review the decision of a divided three judge panel finding Wisconsin’s 2011 legislative redistricting to be unconstitutional. WILL argues that legislative redistricting is what courts call a “political question” and, therefore,

MADISON – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the Wisconsin state senate heard arguments on a bill to repeal the state’s prevailing wage laws. “Once again, Governor Scott Walker and Wisconsin Republicans are putting corporate cash and the 1% ahead of working families. This bill to

Contact: Benjamin Shear, (303) 492-8583, benjamin.shear@colorado.edu Daniel J. Quinn, (517) 203-2940, dquinn@greatlakescenter.org EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) released a report in March that attempted to compare test score performance among Wisconsin’s traditional public schools, charter schools, and private schools participating in voucher programs. It

I am saddened to learn that a wonderful man and Milwaukee leader, Frank González, has passed away. I offer my sincere condolences to Frank’s loving family. Frank was a longtime advocate, resident, and family man. He served the south side for 17 years as a commissioner on the Social Development

Contact: (888) 534-0041 Madison… Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) is doing her part for National Prescription Drug Take Back day, April 29, 2017, by raising awareness for local drug take back locations. “It is important to properly dispose of unused or expired prescription medications,” said Ballweg. “Not only do we not

Contact: Donna Gilson (608) 224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh (608) 224-5020 William2.cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Public comments are open through May 1 on a proposed pesticide registration for a special local need in Wisconsin, allowing carrot growers to use Nimitz® to control nematodes. The registration would help growers control the three species

Contact: (608) 266-0703 MADISON – On Monday, April 24, 2017, Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) voted “no” on a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Stewardship Program purchase of 990.55 acres in Dunn County from Northern States Power Company as presented to the Joint Finance Committee (JFC). The request passed the

Contact: Bill Brockmiller (608) 386-0753 (La Crosse, Wisconsin) – The family members and friends of Western Wisconsin working people who were killed at work will come together Friday to remember those who have best lost and recommit themselves to enhancing protections for those who work for their daily bread as

Contact: Tom McCarthy DPI Communications Director (608) 266-3559 MADISON — Fifteen Wisconsin students have been named semifinalists for the 2017 Presidential Scholars award, considered the nation’s highest honor for graduating high school seniors. “Our Presidential Scholar Semifinalists hail from across the state, a testament to the fine high schools serving

Contact: Brandon Weathersby brandonw@wisdems.org (608) 260-2409 MADISON – Democrats are riding high off the energy of progressive grassroots activists getting more engaged on the ground and Sen. Tammy Baldwin successfully standing up to President Donald Trump and bending his will to supporting her “Buy America” legislation. The momentum follows incredible swings in special Congressional elections

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— Yet another high-profile Democrat is taking a pass on a run for governor.  Wisconsin Radio Network reported that Congressman Mark Pocan would not run for governor in 2018.  Additionally, Pocan was quick to criticize the disarray of the Democrat Party of Wisconsin for

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced today he is seeking applicants for appointment to the Outagamie County Circuit Court. The new appointee will replace outgoing Outagamie County Circuit Court Judge Michael W. Gage, whose resignation is effective July 9, 2017. The new appointee, should he