Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind unveiled his comprehensive action plan to address the growing drug epidemic that has been hurting families and communities across Wisconsin. The plan was created in collaboration with Wisconsin law enforcement officials, community health centers, medical professionals, drug treatment officials, and families of those suffering from addiction. “Our drug epidemic is an all-hands-on-deck moment in Wisconsin. We need a strong partnership at the federal, state and local level,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “In creating this plan, I have worked with people in our communities that are dealing with this crisis every day,

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   [Madison, WI] — Saturday marked Drug Take Back Day across the country. In Wisconsin, Attorney General Brad Schimel is helping lead the fight against opioid abuse to keep Wisconsin families safe. Check out news of Attorney General Schimel’s efforts to fight opioid abuse in Wisconsin: From CBS 58: Saturday was drug take-back day throughout the state of Wisconsin. The event gives anyone a safe place for anyone to drop off unused medications – so the drugs don’t get into water systems, or in the hands of someone they’re not prescribed to.   From WQOW: Wisconsin’s Attorney General was in

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409  “Walker is too close to distance himself from Trump and his toxicity” MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker again publicly contradicted himself this morning, this time during an interview with Charlie Sykes where he said he would campaign in Wisconsin with President Donald Trump. Yet a New York Times story published just two days earlier said Walker “has told associates he is unlikely to campaign with the president.” “This is why Wisconsinites have no trust left in Scott Walker,” said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Melanie Conklin. “He changes what he says based on the room he’s in and will do

Contact: Rep. David Bowen (608) 266-7671 MILWAUKEE – Last May, Adam Trammell, an unarmed 22 year old man suffering from mental illness, was killed inside his apartment by West Milwaukee police using 15-18 electrical shocks from tasers as he showered. Last Friday it was reported that the officers would not face charges in Mr. Trammell’s death on top of no disciplinary action in their department. Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement: “Police violence is at an epidemic level in our country, and the victims are disproportionately people of color and those suffering from mental illness, who are up

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – Gov. Scott Walker continues traveling throughout the state to rally supporters, highlighting for hard-working families that Wisconsin is working and showing that he continues to fight for more bold reforms to get positive things done. Following his visit to survey the damage of the Superior blast on Thursday, Gov. Walker stopped in La Crosse Friday to discuss how our bold reforms are moving Wisconsin forward. With more than three dozen similar stops so far this year, the governor highlighted his efforts to reform welfare to reward the dignity that comes from work, return the budget surplus

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Admits He Can’t Back Up Reckless and Irresponsible Claims of Impropriety MADISON, Wis. — Attorney General Brad Schimel recently stirred controversy claiming the state voter ID law helped pave the way for Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to win election in Wisconsin. In a television appearance this weekend, Schimel upped the ante by claiming he has knowledge of cases of voter impersonation during his time as Waukesha County District Attorney, but was unable to produce any evidence. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross blasted Schimel, saying, “Brad Schimel said Republicans rigging the

Schimel Claims to Have Hit the Ground Running; Only Nine Backlogged Kits Tested in His First Two Years in Office MADISON — On this week’s Cap City Sunday, host Emilee Fannon asked AG Brad Schimel about Wisconsin’s backlog of untested rape kits. Instead of admitting that he has mishandled the issue, Schimel made the remarkable claim that “we hit the ground running” in dealing with the backlog and said “we’re having great success.” Josh Kaul, candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General, released the following statement: “More than three years into our AG’s tenure, testing still hasn’t been completed on about 2,800

Contact: Erin Decker 262-885- 6133 kensohacountygop@gmail.com KENOSHA – The Republican Party of Kenosha County (RPKC) will be hosting a special Pints and Politics Republican Congressional Candidate Forum. This event will take place at 1p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Luisa’s Pizza, 6806 317 th Avenue, Salem. All Conservatives and Republicans are welcome to attend this free event. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. All three declared Republican candidates, Nick Polce, Kevin “Adam” Steen, and Bryan Stiel will be in attendance to answer questions regarding issues facing the 1 st Congressional District. For more information contact the RPKC

Contact: Ald. Michael J. Murphy (414) 286-3763 Alderman Michael J. Murphy announces Art Walk on West Vliet Street tonight and tomorrow. The event takes place on W. Vliet St. from 43rd to 60th streets, Friday, April 27 from 5 to 9 p.m and Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from tonight’s sales will go to AWE: a non-profit that provides youth in Milwaukee with arts enrichment programs that advance learning, enhance human potential, and cultivate community. The event will feature local artists, shops, restaurants, galleries with live music, special pop-up shops, a visit from the