Contact: Keith Warnke, Hunting and Shooting Sports Coordinator 608-576-5243 or Jim Dick, DNR spokesperson, 608-267-2773 Madison, Wisconsin – The Department of Natural Resources is seeking nominations through October 15 for individuals with experience and interest to fill the angling representative position on the Sporting Heritage Council. The council, established by 2011 Wis. Act 168, advises Gov. Scott Walker, the Natural Resources Board, and the state legislature on fishing, hunting and trapping issues. The group mainly focuses on recruitment, retention and increasing access to resources and outdoor opportunities. The council consists of 12 appointees in total, including the Department of Natural Resources secretary or a

Contact: Nicole Tieman 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) released its 7th annual “No-Brainers” list, which highlights common sense, bipartisan legislation that solves real problems facing the American taxpayer. Among the 10 bills highlighted is H.R.2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017. Introduced by Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner earlier this year, the No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 would codify the principle that businesses must be physically present in a state before it is lawful to tax or regulate them. Congressman Sensenbrenner: “Over-taxation and regulatory burdens weigh heavy on American businesses. These practices prohibit economic growth, stunt hiring, and make it harder

Contact: Rep. Kremer (608) 266-9175   Madison, Wisconsin – Yesterday, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) voted on its transportation portion of the State Biennial Budget and included two major policy provisions introduced by Representative Jesse Kremer (R-Kewaskum) relating to the funding of the Milwaukee Street Car. For the second consecutive session, Rep. Kremer vigorously pursued language through legislation and via a budget motion to ensure the state’s transportation coffers weren’t used to funnel additional future funds to the streetcar’s costs. After hearing the action of JFC, Rep. Kremer stated, “It took two legislative terms, but I am proud to report that the

Contact: Noel Fritsch 202.374.7371 NoelF@ElectNehlen.com Delavan, Wisconsin – Republican Paul Nehlen today issued a statement on the Republican Party’s effort to tie federal aid for victims of Harvey to future government spending. “The Swamp in D.C. is holding relief for the victims of Harvey hostage in exchange for their big-government corporate welfare and vote buying schemes with another debt ceiling hike,” Nehlen said, “and it is sickening to watch.” “If Paul Ryan agrees that the plan to tie the short-term debt ceiling hike to Harvey funding is ridiculous and disgusting as he claims, he will not allow the U.S. House to

Contact: David Pabst, Director, WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety 608-709-0055 david.pabst@dot.wi.gov According to preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), the 52 traffic-related deaths recorded last month make it tied with 2009 as the safest August along Wisconsin roadways since World War II. A total of 57 traffic deaths occurred in Wisconsin in August of last year and the five-year average for the month is 62. Through the first eight months of this year, a total of 396 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes including 58 motorcyclists, 42 pedestrians and three bicyclists. Traffic deaths through August were

Contact: Eric Bott EBott@afphq.org Madison, Wisconsin – Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin today called on lawmakers to support SB395, the Mining for America Act, that repeals Wisconsin’s longstanding ban on mining and modernizes several outdated, job-killing regulations on the state’s once-vibrant mining industry. The announcement from AFP-WI, the state’s largest free-market grassroots organization with a base of over 130,000 activists, comes as the Senate Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining, and Forestry holds a special public field hearing in Ladysmith today. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin State Director Eric Bott made the following statement: “AFP-Wisconsin fully supports the Mining for America Act and urges all

Contact: Devon Coquillard 509-624-1158 dcoquillard@miningamerica.org Today, Laura Skaer, American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) Executive Director testified in front of the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry in support of responsible resource development and the positive impacts of mining for the state and people of Wisconsin providing needed jobs and economic wealth. “Wisconsin is geologically rich in important critical and strategic metals minerals such as copper, zinc and lead,” said Laura Skaer.“Mining is an important economic contributor to local communities, states and nationally. Nationwide, metal mining has a direct and indirect contribution to gross domestic product of almost $155

Contact: Rep. Crowley 608.266.5580 Milwaukee, Wisconsin – This week, Attorney General Jeff Beauregard Sessions announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, commonly known as DACA. In response, the following members of the Milwaukee Democratic Legislative Caucus made the following statement: “In America, Dreamers have a profound impact on our economy. Ninety percent (90%) of DACA recipients are employed, working more than 40 hours a week, and are twice as likely to become entrepreneurs as the general population. This move is morally corrupt and financially senseless. Removing DACA, will mean removing hundreds of thousands of young people from

Contact: Nathan Conrad 608-441-1647 info@developourresources.org Ladysmith, Wisconsin – Today, the Natural Resource Development Association’s Executive Director, Nathan Conrad, released the following statement on the Senate Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining, and Forestry’s public hearing on SB 395, the Mining for America Act: “Today, the people of Wisconsin heard about the enormous benefits that mining in the Badger State would bring. The experts on hand clearly showed that the sound development of our state’s natural resources can, and will provide family-sustaining jobs throughout Northern Wisconsin, while maintaining our pristine landscapes. The Natural Resource Development Association applauds Senator Tiffany and the rest

Contact: Maggie Gau 715-581-0406 Maggie@tonyevers.com Madison, Wisconsin – Yesterday, after two months of infighting by Governor Walker and legislative Republicans, the Joint Finance Committee convened to finish their review of Gov. Walker’s 2017-19 state budget. Notable last-minute provisions railroaded through the budget process on the last day by a party-line vote include: more tax breaks for the rich, hefty handouts to big corporations, doubling the school voucher program for students with special needs, auditing family planning clinics like Planned Parenthood, and instituting overreaching surveillance of UW System faculty workload. Tony Evers, Democratic candidate for Governor, released the following statement: “Can