CONTACT:  Jennifer Sereno, Communications, 608-770-8084, Jennifer.Sereno@madsewer.org MADISON, WIS. – A plan to manage the region’s wastewater through 2040 will advance to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources following a hearing and public comment period organized by Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District and concurrence by the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission. The district’s proposed liquid processing facilities plan focuses on future needs of the district and opportunities related to the Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant liquid treatment processes. The facilities plan addresses the need for increased capacity, resiliency and flexibility to manage peak flows. “Wastewater utilities must plan for success many years in

CONTACT: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 MADISON, WI – Following the announcement of the new Planned Parenthood health clinic in Milwaukee, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “Despite the continued efforts from Republican leaders to dismantle access to vital healthcare services, it is heartening to see community members rally behind an organization that has been a trusted healthcare provider for the past 80 years. This new state-of-the-art facility will ensure that hardworking women, men and families can continue to receive high quality and compassionate care.” Wisconsin Planned Parenthood clinics provide services that include breast and cervical cancer screenings, personalized

CONTACT: Jodie Tabak | Communications Director Office of Mayor Barrett |City of Milwaukee 414.286.8504 | 414.286.3191 (fax) jodie.tabak@milwaukee.gov MILWAUKEE (Oct. 6, 2017) – Mayor Tom Barrett and Rodney Ferguson, CEO of Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, today announced that the City of Milwaukee and the Forest County Potawatomi Community have come to an agreement whereby Potawatomi Hotel & Casino will be the presenting sponsor of the city’s streetcar system. The name will be “The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino.” The deal is for $10 million payable over 12 years. The parties intend to sign a letter of intent in the