Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Mequon, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the J.M. Allmendiger Shipwreck (Vicinity of Mequon, Ozaukee County) on the State Register of Historic Places on May 18, 2018. The J.M. Allmendinger, built in 1883 and sunk in 1895, shipped lumber on the Great Lakes and is one of only a few known small-sized steambarges in Wisconsin waters. This wreck site presents a rare opportunity to study and learn about Great Lakes lumber steambarge construction. The J.M. Allmendinger was one of only two vessels built by shipwright Albert Burgoine. Part of this ship’s construction includes a

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Desperate to Be Elected Scott Walker Blows Racist Dog Whistle, Again MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker was quick to share his reaction to a policy adopted by National Football League owners seeking to suppress the free speech of players protesting racial injustice. Yet Walker has been unable to muster a response to the release the same day of footage showing the harassment and abuse suffered by Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown at the hands of the Milwaukee Police, including being violently thrown to the ground, tased and arrested over where

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan I join my colleagues and most individuals who have viewed the bodycam video of the arrest of Sterling Brown in noting how disturbing it is. Any use of force incident caught on camera is disturbing to average people. I wish the entire episode could have been avoided and I believe it could have been had cooler heads prevailed. That said, I’m disappointed that Mr. Brown has apparently decided to file a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee over this matter. It is highly ironic that a multi-millionaire player on a team that has been given

Dark money group pays back Grothman for voting their way against Wisconsin families and seniors Grafton – The Koch brothers announced today that they will be launching an ad campaign over Memorial Day Weekend to reward Glenn Grothman for supporting their agenda in Washington, including lavishing tax breaks on highly profitable multinational corporations. It is not surprising that Grothman is benefiting from dark money and turning to outside groups like the Koch brothers to bail out his lackluster campaign. Just last week, we also learned that Grothman is turning to taxpayers to save him as he abuses their hard-earned tax

Contact: Rob Richard, Senior Director of Governmental Relations, 608.828.5703 MADISON – Jon Plumer of Lodi has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture (VFA) Committee for the 42nd Assembly District. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. “Jon Plumer clearly understands that a strong and vibrant agricultural economy makes for a healthy local economy,” said Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of Governmental Relations Rob Richard. The 42nd Assembly District includes portions of Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Marquette counties. Plumer is a Republican seeking an open seat. “Our local farmers who

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 MILWAUKEE, WI – With the release of video footage from the Sterling Brown arrest, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) is renewing her call for state officials to address Wisconsin’s problems with racial profiling and disparities in the criminal justice system. For years, Wisconsin has struggled with one of the highest incarceration rates for African American men in the nation. “The racial inequities that continue to plague our criminal justice system have devastated families and communities of color for too long,” said Sen. Shilling. “Rather than acknowledging this crisis and working toward solutions, President

Contact: Rep. David Bowen, (608) 266-7671 MILWAUKEE – Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement upon the release of bodycam footage of Milwaukee police tackling and tasing Sterling Brown: “On the same day NFL owners barred players from protesting police violence, police violence against a black NBA player provided all the more reason to demand change. “While it may have taken police violence against a high profile victim to once again raise public awareness, these unnecessarily escalated situations have become commonplace and officers continue to face little or no consequences. “This footage is disturbing on many levels. The ‘I

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Hartford, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Schwartz Family House in Hartford, Washington County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits, while it does not restrict private property owners in the use of their property. The Schwartz Family House is an excellent residential example of the American Craftsman style of architecture in the city of Hartford. The American Craftsman style has its roots in the earlier English Arts & Crafts movement,

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 Brian@keldaforgovernor.com Roys labels program “deeply disturbing” and accuses Walker of “playing to xenophobia” to score political points MADISON, WI — Today, Facebook unveiled a tool allowing users to see the advertisements that political campaigns run on their platform. Of the 13 ads that Governor Scott Walker has run since May 7th, 6 feature clear references to President Donald Trump’s border wall, 2 highlight his pro-life credentials, and another 2 feature Walker promoting his support for firearms. Previously, it was possible to run Facebook advertisements that went only to specific users, making it impossible for the general

CONTACT: Deputy Chief Judge M. Joseph Donald 414-257-7098 Milwaukee, Wis. (May 24, 2018) — In recognition of National Drug Court Month, the Milwaukee County Family Drug Treatment Court (FDTC) will celebrate by acknowledging its fiftieth graduate on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center, Jury Management room 1044. Established in April, 2011, FDTC was the first of its kind in the State of Wisconsin. Based on the success we have experienced in Milwaukee County, several other Wisconsin counties are now planning, piloting, or implementing their own FDTC, joining the approximately 380 FDTCs

Contact: Brian Rothgery, 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson released the following statement on the release of the video showing the tasing and arrest of Sterling Brown. “The criminalization of Black bodies has to stop, and the police must be held accountable for their abusive treatment towards Sterling Brown, who was attempting to comply with police instructions. In this instance, a parking issue that could have been taken care of with a simple ticket or request to move the vehicle escalated because of an officer’s lack of respect for a Black man. A slap on the wrist

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Greenville, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the South Greenville Grange in Greenville, Outagamie County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits, while it does not restrict private property owners in the use of their property. The South Greenville Grange No. 225 is significant for its history as a Grange hall, specifically the local subsidiary of the national farmers’ organization, the National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry.  The objective of the National Grange

Economists Brannon, Hanson will provide research, commentary on wide range of policy issues The Badger Institute welcomes two highly accomplished, influential economists to its growing Visiting Fellows program today. Ike Brannon, president of the consulting firm Capital Policy Analytics in Washington, D.C., and Andrew Hanson, associate professor of economics at Marquette University, will provide the institute with research and commentary on a wide variety of topical issues ranging from labor force needs to immigration to minimum wages to tax subsidies. “This is a very good day for the Badger Institute and, frankly, for all of Wisconsin,” said Badger Institute President