Contact:  608-260-2409 press@wisdems.org Madison, Wisconsin – State Representative Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) announced today he wouldn’t challenge Tammy Baldwin in the 2018 Senate race. Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokeswoman Gillian Drummond issued the following statement on yet another potential GOP candidate declining to run: “The weak field of GOP candidates willing to challenge Tammy

Contact: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 Brown County, Wisconsin –  With the Brown County Board of Supervisors adopting the resolution executing the room tax cooperation and pledge and security agreements, the final hurdle for projects for the County’s Debt Reduction, Infrastructure and Property Tax Cut Plan has been cleared.

Contact: Rep. Kooyenga “The US GOP Senate candidates have impressive backgrounds, convictions and ability to serve Wisconsin and our great country.  After considerable thought and prayer it is clear I can best serve our Country and principles by fighting for our Republic at the state level, continuing to serve in the

Contact: Lonnie Brigham at AALAC2017@gmail.com or call 608-290-3619 Janesville, WI, August 29, 2017– Today, the Janesville African American Liaison Advisory Committee, in conjunction with the Janesville Police Department, announced their Inaugural 3-On-3 Community Basketball Tournament. “We’re really excited at the opportunity this will provide the community and police department to interact in a positive

Contact: Carmel Capati, Office of Court Operations at carmel.capati@wicourts.gov or (608) 266-8635. Madison, Wis. (August 29, 2017) – The Director of State Courts Office is accepting applications for interpreter training to be held in Madison on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 at the UW-Extension’s Pyle Center on the UW-Madison campus. While Spanish interpreters are most

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – Lawmakers are reviewing a bill designed to give government red tape a review. On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Labor and Regulatory Reform held a public hearing on the Sunset Clause Bill authored by State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and State Representative

Contact:  Rep. Sondy Pope 608-266-3520 MADISON, Wis. – After nearly two months past the budget deadline, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) approved a motion that would increase the income threshold for families to qualify for the statewide voucher program.  The motion also limits the ability for local school boards to

Contact: Holly Botsford, External Relations and Engagement Manager O: 414-955-8761, C: 414-688-7960 hbotsford@mcw.edu Milwaukee, Aug. 28, 2017 – Three Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) surgical faculty members recently collaborated with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to develop the state’s first evidence-based surgical site infection (SSI) prevention guidelines. Charles Edmiston, Jr., PhD, emeritus

Contact: Sen. Vukmir (608) 266-2512 Rep. Kuglitsch (608) 267-5158 MADISON, Wis. — Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, and Rep. Mike Kuglitsch, R–New Berlin, unveiled a bill Tuesday to ensure veterans will be reimbursed the full cost of tuition under the Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant Program. “Those who serve our country deserve the certainty that

Contact: Representative Cindi Duchow (608) 266-3007 Madison, WI – On Monday, the Joint Finance Committee approved a motion to increase funding for High Cost Special Education Aid, among other historic increases to public education. In Wisconsin, high cost special education is funded with a combination of state and federal funds. A portion

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as sheriff in Sheboygan County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Sheriff Todd Priebe. The new sheriff will begin serving January 3, 2018, and will complete a term ending January 6,