Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 STURGEON BAY – Governor Scott Walker traveled to Sturgeon Bay today to discuss the historic K-12 and rural school investments included in his biennial budget proposal with Sevastopol School District students, teachers, and staff. The
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— As we spend Memorial Day remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, Chairman Brad Courtney of the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement: “Today we remember the men
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released the following statement today in honor of Memorial Day: Many of us think of Memorial Day as the official beginning of summer. And while the long weekend is a
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today took part in a commemoration ceremony at the 151st Memorial Day Parade in Rochester, WI. Following are his remarks, as prepared for delivery: What an honor to be
Contact: Tony Palese, tony.palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 WI lost nearly 4,000 manufacturing jobs in 2016 and ranked dead last in start-ups MADISON, WI – A newly released jobs report, touted by Gov. Walker as the “gold standard,” revealed that 2016 was the
Media Contact Andy Nelson, Media Manager | Office: (414) 475-8675 | Email: nelsonai@milwaukee.k12.wi.us No growth in revenue, rising healthcare costs require difficult decisions The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Thursday night approved a 2017-18 budget of $1.17 billion for
Contact: Rep. John Nygren, (888) 534-0089 Madison – On Friday, Department of Administration Secretary Scott Neitzel held a press conference touting the Governor’s proposed move from a fully funded health insurance model for state employees to a self-insured plan. This plan
CONTACT: Ben Voelkel (Johnson) 202-228-0071 Senators: “If their participation is confirmed, those responsible should be held accountable under applicable U.S. law.” WASHINGTON – After protesters outside of the Turkish ambassador’s residence in Washington, D.C. were violently attacked earlier this month, leaving
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 STEVENS POINT – Governor Scott Walker joined local partners today in celebrating the graduation of six Project SEARCH interns at Sentry Theater in Stevens Point. Project SEARCH is a business-led internship program providing employment opportunities
Contact: 608-266-2722 MADISON –According to data released from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had the 9th lowest unemployment rate in the country at 2.6 percent in March. Data also showed that in
Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — State Republican Assembly Rep. Jesse Kremer, author of an unconstitutional plan to attack free speech rights on University of Wisconsin campuses, has offered an amendment that makes the plan even worse,
Contact: Jessica Mancel (715) 345-7669 jessica.mancel@wi.usda.gov STEVENS POINT, Wis., May 26, 2017 — May has been declared “Older Americans Month” to recognize and show appreciation to our Nation’s older citizens. Older Americans have provided a lifetime of contributions to their
Contact: Rick Hummell608-224-5041 rick.hummell@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 William2.cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Organizations interested in promoting their county’s agriculture industry and other businesses are encouraged to consider hosting the 72nd Alice in Dairyland Finals in May, 2019. The Wisconsin Department of
Contact: Liz Hecht, liz@fvofwi.org, (608) 239-1364 Barbara Katz, barb@fvofwi.org, (608) 220-9598 Family Voices of Wisconsin, a network of families who have children and youth with disabilities and/or special health care needs, applauds the Joint Finance Committee’s approval to end wait
CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the state’s Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages (QCEW) covering the fourth quarter of
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 STURGEON BAY – Governor Scott Walker traveled to Sturgeon Bay today to discuss the historic K-12 and rural school investments included in his biennial budget proposal with Sevastopol School District students, teachers, and staff. The governor’s proposal lifts K-12 investment to $11.5 billion over two
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— As we spend Memorial Day remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, Chairman Brad Courtney of the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement: “Today we remember the men and woman who gave their lives so that our country
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released the following statement today in honor of Memorial Day: Many of us think of Memorial Day as the official beginning of summer. And while the long weekend is a great chance for us to spend the day with friends
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today took part in a commemoration ceremony at the 151st Memorial Day Parade in Rochester, WI. Following are his remarks, as prepared for delivery: What an honor to be here with all of you as this tradition enters another
Contact: Tony Palese, tony.palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 WI lost nearly 4,000 manufacturing jobs in 2016 and ranked dead last in start-ups MADISON, WI – A newly released jobs report, touted by Gov. Walker as the “gold standard,” revealed that 2016 was the worst year for Wisconsin’s economy since Walker took office. According
Media Contact Andy Nelson, Media Manager | Office: (414) 475-8675 | Email: nelsonai@milwaukee.k12.wi.us No growth in revenue, rising healthcare costs require difficult decisions The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Thursday night approved a 2017-18 budget of $1.17 billion for Milwaukee Public Schools that is down 1.8 percent or $21
Contact: Rep. John Nygren, (888) 534-0089 Madison – On Friday, Department of Administration Secretary Scott Neitzel held a press conference touting the Governor’s proposed move from a fully funded health insurance model for state employees to a self-insured plan. This plan is included as part of the 2017-19 State Budget recommendations
CONTACT: Ben Voelkel (Johnson) 202-228-0071 Senators: “If their participation is confirmed, those responsible should be held accountable under applicable U.S. law.” WASHINGTON – After protesters outside of the Turkish ambassador’s residence in Washington, D.C. were violently attacked earlier this month, leaving nine hospitalized, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of U.S.
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 STEVENS POINT – Governor Scott Walker joined local partners today in celebrating the graduation of six Project SEARCH interns at Sentry Theater in Stevens Point. Project SEARCH is a business-led internship program providing employment opportunities in the workplace environment to Wisconsin youth with disabilities. “Congratulations
Contact: 608-266-2722 MADISON –According to data released from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had the 9th lowest unemployment rate in the country at 2.6 percent in March. Data also showed that in March, the Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis MSA had the 9th lowest unemployment
Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — State Republican Assembly Rep. Jesse Kremer, author of an unconstitutional plan to attack free speech rights on University of Wisconsin campuses, has offered an amendment that makes the plan even worse, according to a review by One Wisconsin Now. Kremer’s bill
Contact: Jessica Mancel (715) 345-7669 jessica.mancel@wi.usda.gov STEVENS POINT, Wis., May 26, 2017 — May has been declared “Older Americans Month” to recognize and show appreciation to our Nation’s older citizens. Older Americans have provided a lifetime of contributions to their communities. “Older adults are a growing and vital part of
Contact: Rick Hummell608-224-5041 rick.hummell@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 William2.cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Organizations interested in promoting their county’s agriculture industry and other businesses are encouraged to consider hosting the 72nd Alice in Dairyland Finals in May, 2019. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting bids from
Contact: Liz Hecht, liz@fvofwi.org, (608) 239-1364 Barbara Katz, barb@fvofwi.org, (608) 220-9598 Family Voices of Wisconsin, a network of families who have children and youth with disabilities and/or special health care needs, applauds the Joint Finance Committee’s approval to end wait lists for children’s long-term supports as part of the 2017-2019
CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the state’s Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages (QCEW) covering the fourth quarter of 2016. The QCEW data is compiled quarterly based on Unemployment