Contact: Stephanie Marquis universityrelations@uwsa.edu 608-263-1700 UW System Board of Regents President John Robert Behling announces the creation of a workgroup to explore streamlining the hiring process for System and institutional leadership.  The group will also consider options to increase the number of applicants from non-academic backgrounds. “We have a wonderful group of chancellors and system leaders.  As the responsibilities of university leaders continue to evolve, universities across the country have benefited from being open to hiring individuals from non-academic backgrounds, including the private sector and government,” says President Behling.  “The Board of Regents needs to make sure that our hiring

Contact: Elizabeth Hizmi (608) 267-9460 elizabeth.hizmi@wisconsin.gov Madison, WI—OCI has taken the following administrative actions. In many of these cases the respondent denied the allegations but consented to the action taken. Any forfeitures paid in these administrative actions are deposited in the Common School Fund which is administered by the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. The earnings from this fund are distributed to all public K-12 schools in Wisconsin and are used by school libraries to purchase books. Copies of the administrative action orders may be viewed online at https://ociaccess.oci.wi.gov/OrderInfo/OrdInfo.oci. OCI is responsible for overseeing the operations and marketing of

On Sunday, August 6th, 2017, the Racine Police Department responded to the 1600 block of Phillips Ave. shortly before midnight after gunshots were reported being heard in the area. A 20 year old male victim was located in the area and has died as a result of his injuries. The incident is currently being investigated and no other information is being released at this time. Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this crime. Any witnesses, or citizens with information, are urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at (262) 635-7756.

Contact: Joe Fadness media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – In case you missed it, Gov. Scott Walker wrote in an op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that “Wisconsin is ready” for Foxconn’s historic investment because of the bold reforms our state enacted to balance the budget and create a strong environment for economic growth. Foxconn’s investment is the largest economic development project in the history of Wisconsin. It will bring 13,000 jobs at a state-of-the-art facility, 10,000 construction jobs, and 22,000 additional indirect or induced jobs as a result of suppliers and other economic activity. You can read the governor’s op-ed here or below. Walker: Foxconn

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— As liberal trial attorney Dana Wachs starts his run for governor, the Republican Party of Wisconsin is announcing a digital ad campaign to inform voters of Wachs’ record of exploiting the system and trying to pad his own pockets on the backs of Wisconsin taxpayers. “While Governor Walker has been reforming the system for hard-working Wisconsin families, liberal trial attorney Dana Wachs has been exploiting the system,” said Alec Zimmerman, spokesman for the Republican Party of Wisconsin. “Wisconsinites can’t afford to let Wachs take advantage of them like he does everything else.” Dana

Contact: Scott Stiff (414) 840-3185 scott.stiff@milwaukeecountywi.gov Milwaukee, WI – Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. has ordered a continued aggressive weekend Driving Under the Influence (DUI) initiative to rid the Milwaukee County freeway system of drunken drivers.  This weekend’s initiative from Friday through Sunday resulted in the arrest of six (6) drunken drivers.  The average PBT result was .16. First time offenders were: Spencer Reifschneider, age 23, of Racine, Tiffany Papa, age 29, Toya Butler, age 47, Jacqueline Rauch, age 28, Lamonte Simmons, age 49, and Noel Martinez, age 26, all of Milwaukee.

Contact: Ben Voelkel GREEN BAY — In an appearance on CNN’s ‘State of the Union’ Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) highlighted the need to address Obamacare’s collapse and the importance of reforming the nation’s immigration system. Excerpts of the interview are below and video can be found here. On Obamacare’s collapse “The bottom line is Obamacare markets are collapsing across the nation. Insurers are deciding to pull out of the markets. So, from my standpoint we do need to stabilize those markets and the issue is not going away. I’m continuing to have discussions with governors, House members and other

Contact: Ian Martorana JANESVILLE — Wisconsin’s First District congressman and speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, offered the following statement to mark the five-year anniversary of the tragic shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek. “Five years ago, Oak Creek was rocked by a heinous attack on the Sikh Temple, and today we look back on that act of violence with solemn remembrance of those who were lost.”  “Over the last five years, the people of Oak Creek have proved they’re stronger than hate and division. My thoughts and prayers remain with the victims and the families of this

Contact: Jessica Lovejoy (608-318-3065) MILWAUKEE — Judge Rebecca Dallet announced support from 89 current and retired judges from across Wisconsin today, showing continued momentum in her campaign to be the next Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. “I strongly endorse Judge Rebecca Dallet for the Wisconsin Supreme Court,” said Appeals Court Judge Lisa Stark of Eau Claire, who is presiding judge of District III. “I am continually impressed with Judge Dallet’s passion for the law and her performance on the bench. Her significant judicial experience, service with distinction and integrity, intelligence, and independence make her the best candidate for our court.” “No

Contact: (414) 286-2994 The week-long official City of Milwaukee celebration in Bronzeville gets started in an active and healthy way with the second annual HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run tomorrow Saturday, August 5, followed immediately by the Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on North Ave. between N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. and N. 7th St. The HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes is sponsored by Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin and will wind through Bronzeville and the Harambee neighborhood. In-person registration tomorrow starts at 7:30 a.m. and the event will begin at

Contact: Danielle Endvick (715) 471-0398 dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com CHIPPEWA FALLS – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is in Wisconsin this week, kicking off a multi-state RV tour during which he will visit with farmers to hear their thoughts on the upcoming Farm Bill. “This Farm Bill is critically important,” said Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden, a dairy farmer from Westby. “Here in Wisconsin, we’ve seen devastating dips in dairy and crop prices, and that is reflecting in declining farm numbers. The American farm economy is on the brink of a crisis – we need a drastic change in direction in

Contact: Natalie Erdman (608) 266-4635 George Austin (608) 692-6398 On Friday, August 4, the City of Madison received four bids to construct the 562-car underground Judge Doyle Garage on Block 88 in Downtown Madison. The garage will replace the City’s 60-year old Government East above ground garage on Block 105. Upon the completion of the new garage, the Government East garage will be demolished. The Judge Doyle project is an important city initiative to continue the revitalization of Madison’s downtown and add new tax base to the City. It is located on a two-block area encompassing Block 88, behind the