Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — Following the news of the passing of former Wisconsin Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “I’m saddened by the news of Peg Lautenschlager’s passing. While we may not have always agreed

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON — Governor Scott Walker released the following statement after learning of the passing of former Wisconsin Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager: Tonette and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Peg Lautenschlager. She was a dedicated and passionate public servant who became the

I am saddened to learn of Peg’s passing. She devoted her life, and remarkable talents, to public service. She was a trailblazer and a champion for the people of Wisconsin, a state she loved.

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements on the passing of Peg Lautenschlager. Ross served as Lautenschlager’s communications director in her successful race for Attorney General in 2002 and in the office of the Attorney

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 MADISON — The following is a statement from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s Chair Martha Laning on news of the death of former AG Peg Lautenschlager. “Today we say farewell today to one of Wisconsin’s most dedicated grassroots progressives, for whom no work was too small

Contact: Tony Palese, Tony.Palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 LA CROSSE, WI – Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Wisconsin Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager: “It is with a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of Peg. She was a trailblazer for many

Contact: Aaron Collins, 608.266.2254 (MADISON) Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement after former Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager passed away earlier today. “It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my friend, Peg Lautenschlager. Peg was a friend, mentor and an inspiring public servant who

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2018 Contact: Tony Palese, Tony.Palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 Shilling statement on Lincoln Hills MILWAUKEE, WI – With today’s signing of legislation to close the state’s juvenile detention facility by 2021, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “For everyone who has worked to reform our

Lau Discredits Judicial Colleagues- Distances Herself from Her Soft Bails for Hardened Criminals   For Immediate Release:     March 30, 2018                                                    Contact:                               Jack Melvin: 414.379.7115   (Oconomowoc, WI)—Reprinted

Dana Wachs Congratulates Scott Walker on Being Traded to Minnesota Scott Walker on a recent visit to cheer on a Minnesota sports team. Photo Credit: @Scott Walker EAU CLAIRE – Rep. Dana Wachs, a Democratic candidate for governor, issued the following statement today regarding the announcement of Scott Walker’s trade to

For Immediate Release Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 March 30, 2018 Wisconsin Historical Society Awarded Historic Preservation Grant to City of Monona Monona, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has awarded the City of Monona with a $24,000 historic preservation grant to conduct an intensive survey of historic properties in

For Immediate Release Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 March 30, 2018 Wisconsin Historical Society Awarded Historic Preservation Grant to City of Fitchburg Fitchburg, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has awarded the City of Fitchburg with a $13,750 historic preservation grant to conduct an intensive survey of historic properties in

For immediate release March 30, 2018 Media inquiries: Deb Dorshorst debdorshorst@gmail.com mobile/text: 715-581-6324 WIPPS names recipient of Young Adult Civic Engagement Award An active community volunteer and honors student who aspires to continue helping her community in college has been named the first recipient of the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy

Local Physician Declares for 23rd Senate District Sheridan, WI – Today, Chris Kapsner announced his candidacy for state senate, running as a Democrat to represent the people of Wisconsin’s 23rd Senate District. “As an ER physician, I know how to handle a crisis and help people in their toughest moments,”