Contact: Nicole Armendariz Phone: 262-548-7902 Email: narmendariz@waukeshacounty.gov Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow: This week, Wisconsin lawmakers will convene for a special session to consider legislation that will solidify Foxconn coming to Wisconsin. Today I am urging bipartisan support for the bill in
Beloit – Today the Democratic members of the State Assembly Committee on Agriculture toured three farms in the Beloit area. These tours are part of several the Democrats on the committee will be taking. “I’m proud to continue our farm tours
Public denied time to look at environmental impacts Contact: Sarah Geers, Staff Attorney, (608)251-5047 x 5, sgeers@midwestadvocates.org Stacy Harbaugh, Communications Director, 608-25-5047 x1, sharbaugh@midwestadvocates.org MADISON, WI – In a short-sighted rush to give away Wisconsin’s resources to a multi-national corporation, state legislators
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 When Sen. Baldwin Had the Chance to Protect Wisconsin’s Heroes, She Defended the Washington Status Quo Instead [Madison, WI]— As Senator Baldwin turns her attention towards November 2018, it’s no surprise she wants to rewrite
Contact: Michael Light, 608-262-1217, mlight@ssc.wisc.edu MADISON – Despite being saddled with many factors associated with drug and alcohol problems, undocumented immigrants are not increasing the prevalence of drug and alcohol crimes and deaths in the United States, according to a new study
Contact: Joe Fadness media@scottwalker.com Announcement of Foxconn’s historic economic development project receives high praise for bringing tens of thousands of jobs to Wisconsin [Madison, Wis.] – Governor Walker and Republicans announced last week that high-tech manufacturer Foxconn is planning the
170731Letter Opposing SNSP Expansion Proposals 2017-07-31
Contact: Noel Fritsch Email: NoelF@ElectNehlen.com Phone: 202.374.7371 Delavan, WI – Republican businessman Paul Nehlen again called on Ryan to step down during a Periscope video on Twitter in the wake of Reince Priebus’s firing Friday afternoon. “Speaker Ryan, Sir — you need to step down. The
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 VIDEO: Foxconn Investment to Transform Wisconsin’s Economy Governor Walker Touts Impact of Historic Investment Across the State [Madison, WI]— Following the news that Foxconn Technology Group plans to make a historic investment in Wisconsin’s
Contact: July 31, 2017 Kendi Parvin 608.442.3748 kendi.parvin@wismed.org Madison— The Wisconsin Medical Society is urging Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to consider a new approach to health care reform legislation, and to also act on other critical healthcare programs set to expire
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Governor Scott Walker’s Broadband Day visits to White Lake and Chippewa Falls, originally scheduled to take place tomorrow afternoon, have been cancelled. Broadband Day events will be rescheduled in the near future.
Milwaukee Election Commission receiving calls on release of confidential voter data MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Election Commission raised concerns with the Federal Election Integrity Commission’s request to all states, including Wisconsin, for voter registration data. The
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker releases statement on the best way to repeal and replace Obamacare: The best way to repeal and replace Obamacare is to give each state the resources and responsibility for health care. Specifically,
Contact: Olivia Hwang, 608.266.5504 MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement on new developments regarding a Foxconn facility in Southeast Wisconsin: “After meeting with members of the governor’s team this afternoon, two things have been reinforced.
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Delivers bill that would bring Foxconn’s $10 billion investment and 13,000 jobs to Wisconsin MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today called a Special Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to consider legislation that would bring Foxconn, the
Contact: Van Wanggaard 608-266- 1832 “I want to thank Governor Walker and Foxconn for funding the rebuilding and expansion of I-94 North-South in the Foxconn special session bill. “Even more than before, it is absolutely critical to restart this road
Contact: Brittni Palke (202) 224-0382 Ben Voelkel (202) 228-0071 WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump appointed Department of Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly as the
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement: “Reince Priebus has left it all out on the field, for our party and our country. Here is a guy from Kenosha, Wisconsin who revitalized the
Contact: Nicole Armendariz Phone: 262-548-7902 Email: narmendariz@waukeshacounty.gov Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow: This week, Wisconsin lawmakers will convene for a special session to consider legislation that will solidify Foxconn coming to Wisconsin. Today I am urging bipartisan support for the bill in order to bring thousands of jobs and a new era
Beloit – Today the Democratic members of the State Assembly Committee on Agriculture toured three farms in the Beloit area. These tours are part of several the Democrats on the committee will be taking. “I’m proud to continue our farm tours in Representative Spreitzer’s district,” said Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo), who
Public denied time to look at environmental impacts Contact: Sarah Geers, Staff Attorney, (608)251-5047 x 5, sgeers@midwestadvocates.org Stacy Harbaugh, Communications Director, 608-25-5047 x1, sharbaugh@midwestadvocates.org MADISON, WI – In a short-sighted rush to give away Wisconsin’s resources to a multi-national corporation, state legislators are pushing to pass a bill to exempt the Foxconn
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 When Sen. Baldwin Had the Chance to Protect Wisconsin’s Heroes, She Defended the Washington Status Quo Instead [Madison, WI]— As Senator Baldwin turns her attention towards November 2018, it’s no surprise she wants to rewrite history at the Tomah VA. She was the only member
Contact: Michael Light, 608-262-1217, mlight@ssc.wisc.edu MADISON – Despite being saddled with many factors associated with drug and alcohol problems, undocumented immigrants are not increasing the prevalence of drug and alcohol crimes and deaths in the United States, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health. Researchers led
Contact: Joe Fadness media@scottwalker.com Announcement of Foxconn’s historic economic development project receives high praise for bringing tens of thousands of jobs to Wisconsin [Madison, Wis.] – Governor Walker and Republicans announced last week that high-tech manufacturer Foxconn is planning the largest economic development project in the history of Wisconsin that
170731Letter Opposing SNSP Expansion Proposals 2017-07-31
Contact: Noel Fritsch Email: NoelF@ElectNehlen.com Phone: 202.374.7371 Delavan, WI – Republican businessman Paul Nehlen again called on Ryan to step down during a Periscope video on Twitter in the wake of Reince Priebus’s firing Friday afternoon. “Speaker Ryan, Sir — you need to step down. The White House doesn’t trust you. America doesn’t trust you. We’re
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 VIDEO: Foxconn Investment to Transform Wisconsin’s Economy Governor Walker Touts Impact of Historic Investment Across the State [Madison, WI]— Following the news that Foxconn Technology Group plans to make a historic investment in Wisconsin’s economy, Governor Scott Walker traveled across the state highlighting the
Contact: July 31, 2017 Kendi Parvin 608.442.3748 kendi.parvin@wismed.org Madison— The Wisconsin Medical Society is urging Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to consider a new approach to health care reform legislation, and to also act on other critical healthcare programs set to expire by September 30. “The Society believes it is essential that
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Governor Scott Walker’s Broadband Day visits to White Lake and Chippewa Falls, originally scheduled to take place tomorrow afternoon, have been cancelled. Broadband Day events will be rescheduled in the near future.
Milwaukee Election Commission receiving calls on release of confidential voter data MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Election Commission raised concerns with the Federal Election Integrity Commission’s request to all states, including Wisconsin, for voter registration data. The request was made for all publicly available voter registration data, including
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker releases statement on the best way to repeal and replace Obamacare: The best way to repeal and replace Obamacare is to give each state the resources and responsibility for health care. Specifically, provide each state with an adequately funded block grant as
Contact: Olivia Hwang, 608.266.5504 MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement on new developments regarding a Foxconn facility in Southeast Wisconsin: “After meeting with members of the governor’s team this afternoon, two things have been reinforced. First, that this could be an extremely positive development for
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Delivers bill that would bring Foxconn’s $10 billion investment and 13,000 jobs to Wisconsin MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today called a Special Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to consider legislation that would bring Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturing services provider, to Wisconsin. Governor Walker’s
Contact: Van Wanggaard 608-266- 1832 “I want to thank Governor Walker and Foxconn for funding the rebuilding and expansion of I-94 North-South in the Foxconn special session bill. “Even more than before, it is absolutely critical to restart this road project to ensure the success of not just Foxconn, but
Contact: Brittni Palke (202) 224-0382 Ben Voelkel (202) 228-0071 WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump appointed Department of Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly as the new White House chief of staff: “Reince Priebus is a
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement: “Reince Priebus has left it all out on the field, for our party and our country. Here is a guy from Kenosha, Wisconsin who revitalized the Republican National Committee and became White House chief of staff.