Contact: media@prochoiceamerica.org Candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Earns Endorsement from Nation’s Leading Pro-Choice Advocacy Group NARAL Pro-Choice America today announced its endorsement of Rebecca Dallet for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Courts matter, and we need pro-choice judges like Rebecca Dallet on the bench to protect our fundamental rights,” said Ilyse Hogue, president of

CONTACT: Jason Phelps, jphelps@giffords.org Washington, DC – Giffords, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Captain Mark Kelly, announced its endorsement of Rebecca Dallet for Supreme Court in Wisconsin in an election that will be held onApril 3, 2018. Dallet is a former prosecutor and current Milwaukee County Circle judge running

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Proclaims March 29, 2018 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Wisconsin EAU CLAIRE – Governor Scott Walker today honored Wisconsin Vietnam veterans by proclaiming March 29th, 2018 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Wisconsin. Governor Walker attended “Welcome Home: A Vietnam War Commemoration,” a ceremony to honor

CONTACT: Joe Sangiorgio, jsangiorgio@afphq.org GOP Candidates vying to win August 14 primary will tackle top issues for WI voters MILWAUKEE, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced it will host the first Wisconsin Republican Senate Primary debate of the year on Thursday, April 26th at the Country Springs Hotel

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled, “Wisconsin is Working.” Hi, Scott Walker here. Wisconsin is working, and we are getting positive things done for the people of our state. Employment is at an all-time high and the unemployment rate

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Independently Elected Office Oversees School Trust Funds, Protecting Them From Budget Shenanigans MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans are attempting to eliminate the independently elected Office of the State Treasurer, a move that could undermine the operation of funds that helps school

Contact: Joe Scialfa or Gina Paige ― 608-266-9000 Caring for Kids Awards presented during Social Work Month (MADISON) – In recognition of Gov. Scott Walker’s proclamation declaring March as Social Work Month in Wisconsin, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) honored the efforts of five human service professionals with the

Ald. Michael J. Murphy (414) 286-3763 Gift supports the revitalization of neighborhood parks across Milwaukee The MKE Plays initiative has received a generous gift of $10,000 from Dennis Klein of C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. in support of neighborhood park reconstruction projects throughout Milwaukee. “Mr. Klein’s generous contribution will help in

Contact: Dylan Lange, Campaign Manager 920-304-6409 Info@RenardforSenate.com DE PERE, WI – “I’m prepared to run and ready to serve people in the 1st Senate District,” said Alex Renard, Republican candidate for the Wisconsin’s 1st Senate District seat. “I have grown up here, created jobs here, learned to hunt and fish

Contact: staushforassembly@gmail.com or 920.857.3425. Thank you! Green Bay – In a crowded room surrounded by conservationists from 11 local advocacy groups, friends, and family, Brown County Supervisor Staush Gruszynski received the 2018 Local Legislator of the Year award on Wednesday night from the Brown County Conservation Alliance at Stadium View

CONTACT: AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced that the House will honor the life of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) with a memorial service in Statuary Hall on Wednesday, April 18 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Congresswoman Slaughter served

Statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy Recent high profile court cases have demonstrated the high level of expertise and competence that exists in the Office of the City Attorney. Attorney Kail Decker was instrumental in the jury’s rejection of a civil rights claim from Jeffrey R. Strasser, who took a

Gretchen Schuldt Executive Director Wisconsin Justice Initiative Inc. P.O. Box 100705 Milwaukee, WI 53210 Phone: 414-331-0724 Email: gretchen@wjiinc.org March 29, 2018 ​– ​The Republicans’ failed attempt to strip residents of two legislative districts of their right to representation shows the importance of an independent judiciary. “The judges provided a strong

Contact: Rick Reyer, Central Regional Manager Ph: 715-261-6391 or rick.reyer@wpr.org Because The First Five Days After The Weekend Are The Hardest Madison, Wis. – After two successful pilots, BETA lands on WPR’s weekend schedule beginning April 7. According to host and producer Doug Gordon, BETA takes an immersive, innovative, playful

Contact: Sen. Jennifer Shilling, 608-266-5490 Rep. Gordon Hintz, 608-266-2254 Special elections called after Governor Walker’s attempts to undercut judicial system fail MADISON, WI – After weeks of chaos and three court orders later, Governor Walker conceded, finally calling special elections in the 1st Senate District and 42nd Assembly District. The

Sexual assault charges are the most difficult crimes to prosecute in court. Experienced prosecutors know that such cases require a balancing of the facts of a case and the additional trauma that may result to the victims against the need for public accountability. A recent campaign ad that highlights a