CONTACT: Mark Maley Public Affairs and Communications Director 608-210-6706 mark.maley@wedc.org MADISON, WI. March 8, 2018 –The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has earned national recognition for outstanding financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). WEDC received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence from GFOA for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2017. The certificate is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management, according to the organization. GFOA said WEDC’s financial

CONTACT: Aaron White 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind called on the Ways and Means, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs Committees to immediately hold a series of hearings on the impacts of President Trump’s recently announced steel and aluminum tariffs. Rep. Kind was joined by fellow New Democrat Coalition Representatives Rick Larsen and Gregory W. Meeks. Reps. Kind, Larsen and Meeks serve on the Ways and Means, Foreign Affairs, and Armed Services committees, respectively. “While China’s overcapacity of steel is a problem that needs to be addressed, the proposed actions by the Administration would likely do more harm

CONTACT:  Lauren Hitt 443-370-3205 lauren@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Today, Speaker Ryan is in Atlanta, visiting Home Depot, to tout the success of his “tax reform” law. Democratic congressional candidate Randy Bryce, who is running to replace Paul Ryan as the Congressman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, released the following statement on the Speaker’s visit. “Speaker Ryan’s visit to Home Depot in Atlanta is just another transparent P.R. stunt. While he continues to try to convince the American people that this tax plan was for the middle class, and not for the wealthy, the facts continue to say otherwise. The one-time bonuses Home Depot supplied

CONTACT: Ald. Tony Zielinski (414) 405-1483 A resolution prohibiting certain offensive or hostile displays on City infrastructure job sites has been recommended for approval by the Public Works Committee. Alderman Tony Zielinski, who sponsored the legislation, said the resolution directs the Department of Public Works to include a clause in all contracts prohibiting certain displays on City job sites that are offensive or show hostility toward a protected group. The measure comes after a subcontractor brought a Ku Klux Klan sticker to a City worksite. Zielinski worked with the City Attorney’s Office in drafting the resolution aimed at preventing similar incidents

CONTACT: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — International Women’s Day has been observed for over a century as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women around the world. It is also a day to think about the vast amounts of work which still need to be done to achieve equality, as well as eliminating barriers that stand in the way. According to One Wisconsin Now Research Director Joanna Beilman-Dulin those barriers include men like Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Michael Screnock. “Today we celebrate women and recognize our achievements. But we also must acknowledge the

CONTACT: George Althoff, 608-261-4504, george.althoff@wisconsin.gov Kristin Paltzer, 414-316-2100 x126, kristinp@celticinc.com MADISON, Wis. (February 26, 2018) – The Wisconsin College Savings Program is excited to announce that the 2018 state tax deduction has been raised to $3,200 – making it even easier to save for college while enjoying significant tax savings. The increase in deductible taxable income will apply to contributions made to Edvest and Tomorrow’s Scholar accounts during the 2018 tax year. For the 2017 tax year, plan participants have until Tuesday, April 17, 2018 to make contributions to be eligible for a reduction in their taxable income of up to $3,140. Limitations apply.* “The increase in

CONTACT: Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 Professionals responding to Wisconsin’s opioid crisis are learning how to be more engaging, empowering, and effective in prevention and treatment services through using trauma-informed care at a training held at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West today and tomorrow. This training is sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). “Trauma-informed care provides hope and healing to individuals, families, and communities,” said DHS Director of Opioid Initiatives Paul Krupski. “Strategies to address the opioid crisis must recognize trauma as a driver of addiction. Limiting exposure to trauma and promoting resilience in groups put at risk

CONTACT:  Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 MADISON — In his latest reelection announcement video, Attorney General Brad Schimel attempts to cover up his career of blatant partisanship with a laughable claim that he has been “independent” as Wisconsin’s AG. “Wisconsin has never seen an attorney general more wedded to the GOP’s extreme, anti-Wisconsin agenda,” said Martha Laning, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. “As attorney general, Brad Schimel never hesitated to help out special interest groups and his Republican donors before the people of Wisconsin. The idea that Schimel is ‘independent’ would be funny if it weren’t so untrue.” During his

CONTACT: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel today announced his 2018 election bid for Attorney General. The following are the statements of One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross: “Brad Schimel has failed to protect and serve the people of Wisconsin time and again with both his actions and his inaction. “Schimel has spent more than $80,000 on promotional swag, including using thousands of dollars for a grant to fight internet predators that prey on children to buy candy. “Schimel created a taxpayer funded unit of lawyers whose sole purpose is to file politically motivated

CONTACT: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today introduced legislation that provides a better deal for young Americans by improving health coverage affordability while maintaining protections and access to essential services. With the Advancing Youth Enrollment Act, more than 4 million uninsured young adults could be eligible to receive additional financial support to help reduce their monthly premiums. Making health care more affordable for younger adults can help ensure that they sign up for coverage, which will help further stabilize the marketplace and help lower costs for all. “We must take action to help stabilize

CONTACT:  Dennis Hughes (262) 455-1542 dennis@cathymyersforcongress.com Janesville, WI – This morning, election experts from the University of Virginia announced that the growing wave of support for Democrats across the country is threatening even Speaker of the House Paul Ryan’s Congressional seat. Sabato’s Crystal Ball rates every House seat nationwide and, for the first time, has downgraded Paul Ryan’s seat from “Safely Republican” to “Likely Republican.” Paul Ryan is being challenged by two Democratic candidates – Cathy Myers and Randy Bryce – who will face off in Wisconsin’s August 14th Primary. Myers responded to the news, “Election experts are beginning to notice what we’ve known all

CONTACT: Elizabeth Hizmi, Public Information Officer (608) 267-9460 elizabeth.hizmi@wisconsin.gov Madison, WI—Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Ted Nickel has appointed Zach Bemis to serve as Chief Legal Counsel at the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI). “I am pleased to have Zach as OCI’s Chief Legal Counsel,” said Commissioner Nickel. “Zach brings a variety of valuable experiences to the position, including his most recent work for the legislature, and we look forward to his leadership.” Prior to his appointment as Chief Legal Counsel, Mr. Bemis spent 5 years working in the legislature, including chief of staff to the Assembly Co-Chair of the

CONTACT: Meredith McGlone, University Communications (608) 263-7523 meredith.mcglone@wisc.edu A groundbreaking atmospheric scientist, a brilliant U.S. diplomat and an esteemed businessman and philanthropist will be awarded honorary doctoral degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May. The recipients are David Fahey, whose research has helped protect the Earth’s ozone layer and climate; Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a former ambassador to Liberia lauded for her international humanitarian work; and Jerome Chazen, a co-founder and former chairman of Liz Claiborne Inc. The honorary degrees, as well as doctoral, MFA and medical professional degrees, will be conferred at the 5:30 p.m. commencement ceremony on Friday, May 11, at the