Contact: Tom Still at 608-442-7557 To learn more online: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com MADISON, Wis. – A bill to raise the lifetime ceiling on angel and venture capital investments in young companies eligible for Wisconsin’s successful early stage tax credit program was
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs (414) 286-2994 Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is challenging recent Milwaukee high school graduates to dissect the concept of “freedom” for the 10th Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest. The scholarship is open to current and recent high
Contact: Kirsten Allen, 510-913-1837 MADISON – Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mahlon Mitchell released the following statement on Wisconsin’s spring election results: “Tonight’s results are another referendum on the last eight years of failed governance that has left Wisconsinites behind. From
Contact: Melissa Miller, 202-875-9188 miller@dga.net Today, DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement in response to Governor Scott Walker’s latest electoral defeat: “If January’s special election was ‘a wake up call’ to Governor Scott Walker, today’s results were
Contact: Patrick Rodenbush rodenbush@democraticredistricting.com Tonight, Eric H. Holder, Jr., Chairman of the NDRC and 82nd Attorney General of the United States, released the following statement on Judge Rebecca Dallet’s victory in the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court: “Judge Rebecca
CONTACT: Rebecca Lynch, 262-676-2587 MILWAUKEE — In a David vs. Goliath win, Steven Shea, a public educator and union activist, won the 8th District Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors seat over James Davies, whose campaign was boosted by over
Contact: Sonja Chojnacki, 414-526-8727 MADISON, WI — In the wake of Judge Rebecca Dallet’s strong victory in tonight’s election, gubernatorial candidate, past head of NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin and former state Rep. Kelda Roys released the following statement: “Congratulations to Judge
Contact: Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, bmwojciechowski@gmail.com Appleton — Today, Wisconsinites from across the state voted in favor of keeping our constitution the way our founders proposed. We are so proud and thankful for the communities and grassroots organizations that believed in
Contact: Sean Lansing 608-286-5766 sl@champllc.com (Wisconsin Dells, Wis.) – Judge Michael Screnock issued the following statement Tuesday regarding Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election results: “I am proud to have run a campaign that remained focused on my judicial philosophy and my
Contact: Cass Bowers, ACLU of Wisconsin, media@aclu-wi.org, 414-272-4032 x217 MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin voters elected Judge Rebecca Dallet to the state supreme court, and—as part of a new effort to inform more voters on the importance of civil liberties issues—the American
Contact: Iris Riis 608-256-7549 x2132 iris.riis@ppwi.org MADISON – Nicole Safar, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) released the following statement: “These wins show voters are energized to protect women’s health. PPAWI mobilized our supporters to show up
EAU CLAIRE – Democratic candidate for governor Dana Wachs congratulated Judge Rebecca Dallet on her victory in tonight’s election for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court saying voters are shutting down the right-wing ideology of Michael Screnock and Gov. Scott Walker: “The voters
CONTACT: John T. Zapfel, Communication Director 414.870.2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 released the following statement congratulating their endorsed candidates on their election victories this evening. “We are proud of
CONTACT: John T. Zapfel, Communication Director 414.870.2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 will be hosting a community blood drive with the Blood Center of Wisconsin at the IBEW Local 494 Union
CONTACT: John T. Zapfel, Communication Director 414.870.2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 will be hosting a community blood drive with the Blood Center of Wisconsin at the IBEW Local 494 Union
CONTACT: Rep. Gary Hebl, (608) 266-7678 In December 2017, Senator Franke Lassee (R-De Pere) and Representative Keith Ripp (R-Lodi) resigned their elected offices to take jobs in Governor Walker’s administration. Since then, the people of the 1st Senate District and
CONTACT: Rep. Rob Brooks (608) 267-2369 Madison, WI—Today, Governor Scott Walker signed Assembly Bill 770, “The Housing Affordability and Development Act” authored by Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville), into law. Assembly Bill 770 seeks to make housing more affordable for Wisconsin
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 448-5092 MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announcement to permanently close and dismantle the observation tower at Potawatomi State Park in Sturgeon Bay:
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (608) 266-0610 Rep. Evan Goyke (608) 266-0645 MADISON –Today, Gov.Walker signed Wisconsin Act 203, legislation that will pave the way for counties across the state to implement family drug treatment court programs. The legislation, authored by Representatives
Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (608) 266-0610 MADISON – Today, Gov. Walker signed Wisconsin Act 203, legislation authored by Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) that eases the process and clarifies state law for separated parents when one parent seeks to relocate
Contact: Tom Still at 608-442-7557 To learn more online: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com MADISON, Wis. – A bill to raise the lifetime ceiling on angel and venture capital investments in young companies eligible for Wisconsin’s successful early stage tax credit program was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Scott Walker. Assembly Bill
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs (414) 286-2994 Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is challenging recent Milwaukee high school graduates to dissect the concept of “freedom” for the 10th Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest. The scholarship is open to current and recent high school graduates from Milwaukee who are college-bound. The topic for
Contact: Kirsten Allen, 510-913-1837 MADISON – Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mahlon Mitchell released the following statement on Wisconsin’s spring election results: “Tonight’s results are another referendum on the last eight years of failed governance that has left Wisconsinites behind. From choosing a qualified and progressive champion in Rebecca Dallet to
Contact: Melissa Miller, 202-875-9188 miller@dga.net Today, DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement in response to Governor Scott Walker’s latest electoral defeat: “If January’s special election was ‘a wake up call’ to Governor Scott Walker, today’s results were a blaring fire alarm for his struggling campaign. Scott Walker
Contact: Patrick Rodenbush rodenbush@democraticredistricting.com Tonight, Eric H. Holder, Jr., Chairman of the NDRC and 82nd Attorney General of the United States, released the following statement on Judge Rebecca Dallet’s victory in the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court: “Judge Rebecca Dallet will be an independent voice for fairness and common
CONTACT: Rebecca Lynch, 262-676-2587 MILWAUKEE — In a David vs. Goliath win, Steven Shea, a public educator and union activist, won the 8th District Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors seat over James Davies, whose campaign was boosted by over $130,000 from Leadership MKE, the super PAC created by Milwaukee
Contact: Sonja Chojnacki, 414-526-8727 MADISON, WI — In the wake of Judge Rebecca Dallet’s strong victory in tonight’s election, gubernatorial candidate, past head of NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin and former state Rep. Kelda Roys released the following statement: “Congratulations to Judge Rebecca Dallet on her election to Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. This
Contact: Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, bmwojciechowski@gmail.com Appleton — Today, Wisconsinites from across the state voted in favor of keeping our constitution the way our founders proposed. We are so proud and thankful for the communities and grassroots organizations that believed in this office, defeating the first ballot referendum since 1992. Wisconsin
Contact: Sean Lansing 608-286-5766 sl@champllc.com (Wisconsin Dells, Wis.) – Judge Michael Screnock issued the following statement Tuesday regarding Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election results: “I am proud to have run a campaign that remained focused on my judicial philosophy and my experience in spite of tremendous outside influence from liberal special
Contact: Cass Bowers, ACLU of Wisconsin, media@aclu-wi.org, 414-272-4032 x217 MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin voters elected Judge Rebecca Dallet to the state supreme court, and—as part of a new effort to inform more voters on the importance of civil liberties issues—the American Civil Liberties Union worked strenuously to engage its members in
Contact: Iris Riis 608-256-7549 x2132 iris.riis@ppwi.org MADISON – Nicole Safar, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) released the following statement: “These wins show voters are energized to protect women’s health. PPAWI mobilized our supporters to show up at the polls and vote for representatives who will uphold
EAU CLAIRE – Democratic candidate for governor Dana Wachs congratulated Judge Rebecca Dallet on her victory in tonight’s election for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court saying voters are shutting down the right-wing ideology of Michael Screnock and Gov. Scott Walker: “The voters spoke today at the polls and I think all of
CONTACT: John T. Zapfel, Communication Director 414.870.2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 released the following statement congratulating their endorsed candidates on their election victories this evening. “We are proud of our work to help elect these fantastic candidates,” said Dean
CONTACT: John T. Zapfel, Communication Director 414.870.2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 will be hosting a community blood drive with the Blood Center of Wisconsin at the IBEW Local 494 Union Hall, 3303 S. 103rd St., Milwaukee on April 5, 2018
CONTACT: John T. Zapfel, Communication Director 414.870.2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 will be hosting a community blood drive with the Blood Center of Wisconsin at the IBEW Local 494 Union Hall, 3303 S. 103rd St., Milwaukee on April 5, 2018
CONTACT: Rep. Gary Hebl, (608) 266-7678 In December 2017, Senator Franke Lassee (R-De Pere) and Representative Keith Ripp (R-Lodi) resigned their elected offices to take jobs in Governor Walker’s administration. Since then, the people of the 1st Senate District and the 42nd Assembly District have had no representation in the
CONTACT: Rep. Rob Brooks (608) 267-2369 Madison, WI—Today, Governor Scott Walker signed Assembly Bill 770, “The Housing Affordability and Development Act” authored by Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville), into law. Assembly Bill 770 seeks to make housing more affordable for Wisconsin families by reducing the costs and streamlining the process associated
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 448-5092 MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announcement to permanently close and dismantle the observation tower at Potawatomi State Park in Sturgeon Bay: “Our state parks are not only critical in showcasing the
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (608) 266-0610 Rep. Evan Goyke (608) 266-0645 MADISON –Today, Gov.Walker signed Wisconsin Act 203, legislation that will pave the way for counties across the state to implement family drug treatment court programs. The legislation, authored by Representatives Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee), create the
Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (608) 266-0610 MADISON – Today, Gov. Walker signed Wisconsin Act 203, legislation authored by Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) that eases the process and clarifies state law for separated parents when one parent seeks to relocate to another location outside of their current living arrangement. “This