Contact: Olivia Hwang, olivia@danawachs.com, 715.972.3262 EAU CLAIRE – Dana Wachs called out Gov. Scott Walker for refusing to allow voters to elect legislators for two seats made vacant when the De Pere and Lodi area elected officials quit their jobs to take cushy government appointments in the Walker administration: “Scott Walker is nervous. He watched Sen. Patty Schachtner win a seat Republicans thought belonged to them. Now he’s subverting democracy in order to prevent more Democrats from being elected. “Over the next few months, the legislature is set to take important votes on issues that impact people’s lives. Gov. Walker

Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today voted to provide the military with the funds it needs to defend our nation. The 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Act addresses the current needs of armed forces by: · Providing $659.2B in full-year funding for the Department of Defense; · Bolstering the number of troops by providing $138.3B for more active-duty and reserve service members; · Funding a pay raise for the military; · Providing $34B for the Defense Health program so that our military members, their families and retirees have access to high-quality medical care;

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 Ryan calls for “cleanse” of FBI and release of a classified memo that the DOJ labels “extraordinarily reckless” MADISON — Today, Speaker Paul Ryan joined the chorus of House Republicans seeking to force the release of a partisan memo over the objections of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Justice. Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee voted to release a memo, prepared by the staff of GOP Rep. Devin Nunes, without letting the Department of Justice review it to ensure it does not compromise their sources and methods. The DOJ has stated that releasing

CONTACT: Rep. Patrick Snyder (608) 266-0654 Rep. Snyder testifies in favor of his recently introduced bill MADISON… Today, Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) and members of the Wausau Metro Strong organization testified before the Assembly Committee on Family Law. The committee held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 825, commonly referred to as Sara’s Law. Rep. Snyder released the following statement after the public hearing: “The proposal heard today is a direct response to the March 22, 2017 tragedy that had a devastating impact on our community,” said Snyder. “On this day, four innocent individuals lost their lives in three separate

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) announced that internationally renowned social scientist, scholar, and welfare reform activist, Frances Fox Piven, will accompany her to President Donald Trump’s 2018 State of the Union address. “This year, I am honored to bring Frances Fox Piven as my guest to the State of the Union. Professor Fox Piven is a legendary activist whose work combatting poverty and fighting for welfare reform was a driving force in my decision to first run for elected office. “It’s no secret that social welfare programs are next on the Speaker Paul Ryan’s chopping block. Now more than ever,

For more info: 608-255-7343 douglafollette.com Today I announce that I am a candidate for re-election as Wisconsin’s Secretary of State in this year’s elections. I have had the honor to serve the good people of our great state for many years. Together we have accomplished a great deal but there is more work to be done, so I am asking the people of Wisconsin to allow me to continue working for them. The centerpiece of my campaign is the important issue of restoring the critical business-related responsibilities to the Secretary of State’s office. This would present an important opportunity to

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker traveled to Wausau and Menomonie today to discuss his proposed Child Tax Credit Rebate with families from around Wisconsin. During his 2018 State of the State address, Governor Walker introduced his plan that would provide $100 for every child living at home under 18. If passed, parents would receive a check in the mail this year, and a permanent refundable Child Tax Credit that would be created for 2018 and beyond. “If we have a government surplus, that money should go back to hardworking Wisconsinites. That’s why we are proposing

If you are reporting on Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s reaction to President Trump’s first State of the Union Address, here are some numbers to keep in mind regarding where Baldwin has been over the last year: 1,409,467: Wisconsin Trump voters 95.5%:  Baldwin’s record of voting with Barack Obama 21.3%:  Baldwin’s record of voting with President Trump 90%:  Americans who will soon receive bigger paychecks despite Baldwin voting against middle-class tax reform 1: Number of times Baldwin voted in the past month to shut down the federal government over illegal immigration, jeopardizing health care for sick Wisconsin children “Tammy Baldwin’s empty rhetoric

Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 Brookfield, Wis. — In an act of utter blatant disregard for her duty as an elected official, Sen. Tammy Baldwin refused to vote on a bill on Monday that would protect unborn children from feeling pain. Minutes after the vote, she reappeared on the Senate floor to cast a vote nomination for a circuit court judge. Nurse, mother and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir issued the following statement on Senator Baldwin’s inexcusable lack of action: “I can’t say I’m surprised that Sen. Baldwin would refuse to vote on a proposal that would protect our most vulnerable from feeling the excruciating

Today at a press conference with Republican leaders, Speaker Ryan discussed the Senate Democrats’ ongoing refusal to pass legislation to fund our military: “As was mentioned, the House is going to vote on—again—a very important piece of legislation. This is the Department of Defense funding that equips our service members with the resources they need to protect our country from the threats that it faces. “This is not the first time the House has voted on this bill. This is not the second time the House has voted on this bill. This is the third time the House has voted

Today, the House will vote on H.R. 695, legislation to fully fund our military so our troops are well-equipped on the battlefield. The only thing standing in the way of getting our military the resources it needs is Senate Democrats. Twice last year, the House has passed similar appropriation bills to fund the Pentagon. And in both instances, the measures stalled in the Senate under threat of a Democratic filibuster. Democrats are holding our military hostage over an unrelated issue by blocking these bills and a broader budget agreement. Rather than working with Republicans in good faith to negotiate new

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker Discusses Health Care Stability Plan, Opioid Crisis at Wisconsin Medical Society’s Doctor Day 2018   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker attended the Wisconsin Medical Society’s Doctor Day 2018 in Madison today to highlight his Health Care Stability Plan to lower individual health care premium costs, provide seniors with greater health care stability, and protect those with preexisting conditions. Governor Walker also discussed recent initiatives to combat the opioid crisis in Wisconsin. “With Washington D.C. failing to act to fix Obamacare, Wisconsin must lead as it has before, on ensuring quality health care and stability