Marshfield Clinic Health System: Security Health Plan announce recipients of nearly $300,000 in ABCs for Healthy Communities grants

CONTACT:  John Gardner, 715-221-8659, gardner.john@marshfieldclinic.org; Rebecca Normington, 715-221-9726, normington.rebecca@securityhealth.org                   An electronic copy of this release can be found at http://marshfieldclinic.org/news MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System and Security Health Plan again this year are making investments in Wisconsin communities by awarding nearly $300,000 in ABCS

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on tariff announcement

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement on the decision to impose tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union: “I disagree with this decision. Instead of addressing

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WisDems: Andre Jacque votes against local schools

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 Local schools blindsided by “Jacque Shock” MADISON — Rep. Andre Jacque, Republican candidate for state Senate District 1, was one of only two Republican lawmakers earlier this year to vote against a bill to increase sparsity aid

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Marshfield Clinic Health System: Security Health Plan announce recipients of nearly $300,000 in ABCs for Healthy Communities grants

CONTACT:  John Gardner, 715-221-8659, gardner.john@marshfieldclinic.org; Rebecca Normington, 715-221-9726, normington.rebecca@securityhealth.org                   An electronic copy of this release can be found at http://marshfieldclinic.org/news MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System and Security Health Plan again this year are making investments in Wisconsin communities by awarding nearly $300,000 in ABCS for Healthy Community grants to focus on addressing community health

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on tariff announcement

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement on the decision to impose tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union: “I disagree with this decision. Instead of addressing the real problems in the international trade of these products,

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Rep. Felzkowski: Announces June in-district office hours

CONTACT: Rep. Mary Felzkowski 608-266-7694   Madison, WI – Following the success of her May In-District Office Hours, Rep. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) is announcing the upcoming date and times of her June Office Hours. “I had a wonderful time discussing local issues and concerns with those who attended by office hours

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Rep. Crowley: Statement on the retirement of Justice Shirley Abrahamson

Contact: Timothy Schabo 920.915.0479 MILWAUKEE, WI – Rep. David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement on the retirement of Justice Shirley Abrahamson of the Wisconsin Supreme Court: “Though I am saddened by the retirement of Justice Shirley Abrahamson, I am happy to take this moment to recognize her incredible legacy

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WI Supreme Court: Appoints a new chief judge in Tenth District, re-appoints chief judges in three other districts and the Court of Appeals

CONTACT: Tom Sheehan Court Information Officer (608) 261-6640   Madison, Wis. (May 31, 2018) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed a Barron County Circuit Court judge as the next chief judge of the Tenth Judicial Administrative District, and the Court re-appointed circuit court judges from Kenosha, Marathon, and Marinette counties

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UW Colleges and UW-Extension: Dr. Cathy Sandeen named University of Alaska Anchorage chancellor

Contact: Katy Byrnes Kaiser UW Colleges/UW-Extension katy.kaiser@uwex.uwc.edu (608) 577-4228 (cell) (608) 890-0667 (office) MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Cathy Sandeen has been named the next chancellor for the University of Alaska Anchorage following a nationally competitive search. University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen made the announcement Wednesday. Sandeen currently is chancellor of

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Kaump campaign: Campaign finance regulation must address childcare costs

Contact: Philip Gorman Wisconsin for Kaump (608) 395-8941 info@kaumpforstatetreasurer.com State Treasurer Candidate requests ruling to lift burden holding back qualified political candidates (Madison, WI) Democrat and candidate for State Treasurer Cynthia Kaump requested this week from the Wisconsin Ethics Commission a formal state-level opinion on the use of campaign funds

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Rep. Kind: Announces students who have accepted offers to attend U.S. Service Academies

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Includes students from La Crosse, Onalaska, Nekoosa, Eau Claire, Menomonie, and Richland Center La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced that nine Wisconsin students, whom he nominated, have accepted offers of appointment at one of the United States’ Service Academies. “Year after year, I am

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WisDems: Andre Jacque votes against local schools

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 Local schools blindsided by “Jacque Shock” MADISON — Rep. Andre Jacque, Republican candidate for state Senate District 1, was one of only two Republican lawmakers earlier this year to vote against a bill to increase sparsity aid funding for rural schools, providing an additional funding stream for

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Judge Neubauer: Statement in response to Justice Shirley Abrahamson’s retirement

Contact: judgelisaneubauer@gmail.com, (414) 412-6099 “For more than 40 years, Shirley Abrahamson has delivered justice from Wisconsin’s high court bench. She’s inspired countless women, lawyers, judges, and leaders, with her sharp wit, extraordinary intellect, profound understanding of the law, and deep, principled beliefs. “I thank Justice Abrahamson for her service and longstanding

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Co-hosts event on importance of free and fair trade

Contact: Amy Eckelberg, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5706 MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Farmers for Free Trade co-hosted a roundtable on the importance of fair and free trade policies on state agricultural exports. The roundtable, held on Wednesday, May 30, at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station, featured Wisconsin agribusiness owners, farmers,

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Liegeois campaign: Statement Mike Gallagher’s Save the Bay event

Contact: Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com  Green Bay — The following is a statement from Beau Liegeois, candidate for U.S. Congress on Mike Gallagher’s Save the Bay Event. “If Congressman Gallagher wants to hear what his constituents think about the water quality in the district, he should hold an open, public town hall

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