Contact: Rob Richard, Senior Director of Governmental Relations 608.828.5703 Madison, Wisconsin — A Wisconsin Farm Bureau supported bill legalizing industrial hemp production in the state was signed into law by Governor Walker as WI Act 100. Senate Bill 119, authored by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Jesse Kremer (R-Kewaskum), creates a hemp pilot program that will permit farmers to grow industrial hemp through a licensing system from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The bill garnered bipartisan support in both houses of the legislature and was passed unanimously in each. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau would like

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 Washington D.C. — U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced the findings of a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report regarding taxpayer funded school voucher programs and how they are failing to provide students with equitable opportunity. As part of the report Pocan requested, the GAO studied 27 taxpayer funded private school voucher and education savings account programs in the 2016-2017 school year. “The new report from GAO shows the outrageously low standards to which many school voucher programs are held. As Secretary DeVos continues her assault on public education and efforts to privatize schools, it is more important than ever

Contact: Rep. Allen (608) 266-8580 Governor Walker signed two bills today to protect Wisconsin real estate consumers.  Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) served as the Assembly author on SB 455 and SB 453, and joined the Governor in his office for the signing ceremony. SB 455 related to various changes in the practice of real estate.  An important provision of the bill was to protect consumers from false, deceptive, or misleading advertising.  The bill requires consent for properties to be advertised, so consumers will know that when they inquire about a property, they are communicating with an authorized party who can negotiate

Contact: Sen. Craig (608) 266-5400   Madison, Wisconsin — Today, Governor Scott Walker signed two bills authored by State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) into law: Senate Bill 186 codifies an important ‘high-wide’ commercial trucking route through the City of Milwaukee to the Port of Milwaukee. “The Port of Milwaukee is an integral part of our state’s economy,” Craig said. “With the rapid acceleration of economic development in Southeast Wisconsin, codifying this route in statute guarantees essential access to the Port of Milwaukee for our state’s businesses both large and small.” Senate Bill 453 ensures appraisal management companies (AMCs) can effectively operate in our

Contact: Senator Patrick Testin (608) 266-3123 Representative Jesse Kremer (608) 266-9175 Madison, Wisconsin — Wisconsin farmers will have the freedom to grow a new crop next year. The Farm Freedom Act, which enables the cultivation of industrial hemp, was signed into law by Governor Walker today on the heels of its unanimous passage through both the Assembly and the Senate. Both Representative Jesse Kremer (Kewaskum) and Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point), the Farm Freedom Act’s primary authors, were excited about the new opportunities that the bill gives to farmers. “After more than a year working with farmers, processors, and many of

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today appointed Attorney Richard Radcliffe to serve as a judge on the Monroe County Circuit Court, replacing retired Judge J. David Rice. “I am pleased to appoint Richard Radcliffe to the Monroe County Circuit Court,” said Governor Walker. “Rick is a distinguished attorney who brings valuable civil and business law experience in addition to over 25 years of public sector work in the Tomah City Attorney’s office. His judicial temperament and firm commitment to the rule of law give me great confidence that he will make an excellent judge.” Richard

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “Wisconsin’s Workforce Agenda: Men and Women at Work.” Hi, Governor Scott Walker here. At the annual Future Wisconsin Summit this week, I announced our new Workforce Agenda: Men and Women at Work, a forward-thinking three-part plan to enhance Wisconsin’s dedicated workforce and ensure it remains strong for years to come. Part one bolsters worker training and education to provide a solid talent pipeline for the highly-skilled workforce Wisconsin is known for. Our budget invests a historic $11.5 billion into K-12 education to drive student success.

Contact: Rep. Mark Spreitzer, 608-237-9145 MADISON- On Thursday, Nov. 30, Rep. Spreitzer participated in his first hearing as a member of the Assembly Committee on Ways & Means. Rep. Spreitzer was appointed to the committee earlier this month by Minority Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh). The Committee has been expanded to include four new members in order to help conduct a top-to-bottom review of Wisconsin’s tax code. “Restoring tax fairness for the middle class is a top priority for me,” Rep. Spreitzer said. “Wisconsinites have lost trust in state government over the past 7 years through bad business deals, misplaced priorities,

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker issued a proclamation today encouraging the people of Wisconsin to wear red on Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2 in support of the Wisconsin Badgers college football team. The Badgers play the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday for the 2017 Big Ten Championship title. “After an amazing undefeated regular season, the Badgers are set to bring home the Big Ten Championship on Saturday night,” said Governor Walker. “I’m asking Wisconsin’s Badger fans to wear red this Friday and Saturday to show our support and cheer them on as they

Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com MADISON – Legislation to update Wisconsin’s Constitution to ensure equal rights for crime victims has cleared first consideration in the Legislature after passing both the State Senate and Assembly early this month with overwhelming support from lawmakers of both parties. See what our supporters are saying about our recent legislative victory: Teri Jendusa Nicolai, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin state chairwoman in the Racine Journal Times: “As a survivor of violent crime, I’d like to take a moment this holiday season to express my sincere thanks to Senator Wanggaard for voting for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin. His

Contact: Noel Fritsch Email: NoelF@ElectNehlen.com Phone: 202.374.7371 Delavan, WI — Republican U.S. House candidate Paul Nehlen lambasted House Speaker Paul Ryan’s lackluster efforts to curb sex abuse in the U.S. House after Ryan waited and followed Nancy Pelosi’s lead regarding recent sexual harassment allegations against Democratic Representative John Conyers. “For over a week Paul Ryan refused to call for John Conyers resignation,” Nehlen said. “it’s sad that it took action from the Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, for Ryan to get off the sideline and condemn the actions of John Conyers.” “Under Ryan’s watch, John Conyers paid out tens of thousands