Grafton – In a short video posted to social media, the Republican Party of Wisconsin attacked business executive and non-profit leader Dan Kohl for expressing his belief that every American deserves access to quality, affordable health insurance. Glenn Grothman has been one of the leading proponents of destructive changes that would increase costs and take away healthcare coverage from 6th District workers and families. Earlier this year, he provided the decisive vote needed to advance Trumpcare in the House. He spent the summer chiding Senate Republicans for failing to pass healthcare legislation that would have weakened pre-existing condition protections and raised

Contact: Chris Murphy, cmurphy@madison.com, (608) 252-6420 In Wisconsin, there are an estimated one million people with some $19 billion in student loan debt. Some call it a “crisis” that will have grave consequences, but others say the macroeconomic implications are overblown and argue that high levels of debt reflect the real cost of a valuable higher education. So which of those is true, and what should current borrowers be thinking about for down the road? The Cap Times has assembled an outstanding panel to discuss those questions at the High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave., on Monday, Oct. 23. Reporter Katelyn Ferral, who is examining

To Whom It May Concern — In response to the opening of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s new Water St. Center facility in Milwaukee, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “For decades, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has played a pivotal role in my district, serving women, men, and those who too often have nowhere to turn for their health care needs. The opening of Planned Parenthood’s new Water St. Center facility in Milwaukee not only represents the welcomed addition of another trusted health care provider in our community, but also underscores Planned Parenthood’s ongoing and unwavering commitment to the well-being of my constituents.

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Baldwin Embraces Washington Over Wisconsin [Madison, WI]— Senator Tammy Baldwin is picking Washington over Wisconsin. Over the course of her nearly 20 years in D.C., Baldwin has voted more than 400 times in favor of higher taxes and fees. During an interview last week, U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy blasted Baldwin for her support of Washington over Wisconsin. Read more from the Washington Examiner online here or below.  Rep. Sean Duffy rips Sen. Tammy Baldwin for backing single-payer healthcare bill Washington Examiner Emily Jashinsky October 11, 2017 Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., unloaded on his state’s Democratic senator during a conference

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 “This is an issue that can unite people across America.” October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today sent a letter to Roger Goodell, commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), and DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, encouraging the NFL to take a stand against domestic violence. “It is time for players in the NFL to stop their protests during the anthem and move on from what has become a divisive political sideshow,” Governor Walker wrote. “Instead, I encourage them to use their voices and influence to take a

Ald. Khalif J. Rainey, (414) 286-2863 Ald. Cavalier Johnson, (414) 286-3777 Alderman Khalif J. Rainey and Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson will be joined by state Rep. David Crowley during a news conference at 1 p.m. tomorrow(Tuesday, October 17) at City Hall focused on pushing for state approval to allow automated traffic enforcement in the City of Milwaukee. The news conference will be held in the first floor rotunda at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St. Media coverage is invited. Earlier this year Rep. Crowley partnered with colleague Rep. Dale Kooyenga to propose “The Automated Traffic Enforcement Act” in the state Legislature. The bill – supported by Alderman Rainey and Alderman Johnson – would alter state

Contact: Representative Chris Taylor 608-266-5342 Senator Jon Erpenbach 608-266-6670      Madison – Representative Chris Taylor, Senator Jon Erpenbach and advocates will make a statewide media tour seeking Legislative action on Senate Bill 38/Assembly Bill 75 which would allow patients access to medical cannabis with a doctor’s recommendation. The bills were introduced in February of this year and have had no action in Legislative Committees. The bills are tightly crafted and will end the practice of criminalizing patients trying to obtain a medicine that works for them. Both Erpenbach and Taylor say that politics have meant the bills have not even received a

CONTACT: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Republican U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, who has refused for more than two years to have a town hall with his constituents, today is genuflecting before the state’s big business lobby about the Trump-Ryan plan to hand out tax breaks to the super rich at the expense of hard-working Wisconsinites. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements: “Paul Ryan’s tax cuts are a demonically irresponsible giveaway to the super rich. “The Trump-Ryan scheme will give the top one percent a brand new, nearly $11,000 handout