Contact: Rep. Todd Novak (608) 266-7502 Rep. Travis Tranel (608) 266-1170 Madison… Rep. Todd Novak (Dodgeville) and Rep. Travis Tranel (Cuba City) express their concerns with the removal of “America’s Dairyland” from Wisconsin license plates. The proposal, suggested by a representative from the Wisconsin Manufacturer’s and Commerce, would replace the over 70 year old slogan with a new design. “Wisconsin leads the nation in cheese production and is known for its rich dairy history,” said Novak. “The current slogan is indicative of our strong agriculture industry here in Wisconsin, and I believe it should remain.” Proponents of a new slogan

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “Broadband Expansion Throughout Wisconsin.” Hi, Scott Walker here. Access to high speed internet connections is important for business, education, health care, quality of life and even tourism. Broadband access was an issue that came up at nearly every listening session we held around the state last year. That’s why I’m glad our state budget includes $35.5 million for broadband access grants as well as TEACH grants to help our students. We want to connect people all over Wisconsin. Last week, we announced our

Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today applauded President Trump after the president’s remarks in support of welfare reform. “Thank you, President Trump, for bringing sorely-needed welfare reform to the forefront of the country’s conversation,” said Grothman. “I strongly urge the upcoming conference committee to retain the mandatory cuts put in by the House. Congress needs to follow the president’s lead and use these mandatory cuts in the budget reconciliation process to enact welfare reform. “Reconciliation through the budget process might be the last chance to do welfare reform for the following year. Failure

Contact: Nick Novak, 608.258.3400 MADISON – The Wisconsin Safety Council (WSC) – the state’s leading provider of safety training services and products – announced on Tuesday that Janet Metzger is the organization’s new Executive Director. Metzger joins WSC after a long career in sales management and leadership roles. Most recently, she was the Strategic Account Executive for Global Industrial, a leading supplier of material handling equipment, safety equipment and other items. Prior to that, she was the Regional Director of Sales at HD Supply Inc., one of the largest industrial distributors in the country. WSC holds an annual conference in

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today offered an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018 budget that would prohibit the Republican plan to cut taxes for millionaires and corporations from increasing the deficit. “Wisconsin families need a tax break and that’s what I’m working for. But this budget resolution fast tracks huge tax breaks for the wealthiest few, blows a huge hole in the deficit and puts Medicare and Medicaid on the chopping block to pay for it,” said Senator Baldwin. “I just do not think it’s right to make the middle class

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement today regarding Rep. Pat Tiberi’s (R-OH) announcement: “Pat Tiberi has brought great decency and relentless passion to this House. During our time together on the Ways and Means Committee, I was always struck by his deeply felt commitment to helping hardworking people get ahead and have more opportunities. He takes so seriously what it means to serve. “For me, personally, Pat is a dear friend whose thoughtfulness I cherish. I know these sentiments are shared today by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. On

Contact: Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs Office Office: 608-242-3048 Gov. Scott Walker will promote two new general officers in the Wisconsin Air National Guard during an Oct. 20 ceremony in the Senate Chamber of the state capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin. Walker will administer the oath of office and promote Col. Dan Yenchesky and Col. David Dziobkowksi to the rank of brigadier general. Yenchesky is the chief of staff, state headquarters, for the Wisconsin Air National Guard, while Dziobkowski, who currently serves as the United States Property and Fiscal Officer for the Wisconsin National Guard, will be the next director,