Rep. Hintz: Statement on Justice Abrahamson’s retirement

Contact: Aaron Collins – 608-266-2254 MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement on Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson’s announcement that she will not seek re-election to the court when her term is up next April.

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WisDems: Statement on tonight’s GOP Senate candidate forum

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org MADISON — Following tonight’s GOP U.S. Senate primary debate, Brad Bainum, DPW spokesperson for the 2018 Senate race, released the following statement: “Every Wisconsinite should be concerned after tonight’s debate: Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson are

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City of Waukesha: Recognized by the Wisconsin Policy Forum

Contact: Shawn N. Reilly, Mayor Phone: 262-524-3697 Email: sreilly@waukesha-wi.gov Waukesha, WI (May 31, 2018) – The City of Waukesha is proud it will receive, along with the City of Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Intergovernmental Cooperation Award. The “Salute to

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Board adopts 2018-19 budget

Restores $11.6 million in cuts to schools Media Contact Andy Nelson, Media Manager | Cell: (414) 688-9664 | Email: nelsonai@milwaukee.k12.wi.us  MILWAUKEE (Tuesday, May 29, 2018) — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved a $1.2 billion budget for the 2018-19 school year. “This budget focuses

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Heng campaign: Releases CA-16 district wide TV spot

Contact: Erik Brown (559) 352-9731 FRESNO, CA – Elizabeth Heng is launching a district-wide television campaign highlighting her congressional campaign with a vision to restore our communities and bring new leadership to Washington, D.C. “Great things can come from great

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One Wisconsin Now: Statement on Justice Abrahamson announcement

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statement about the announcement Justice Shirley Abrahamson will not see re-election in 2019: “Justice Abrahamson was so effective at protecting

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Rep. Crowley: Improving police-community relations top priority

Contact: Timothy Schabo 920.915.0479 MILWAUKEE, WI – Rep. David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding police and community relations in the wake of the Sterling Brown incident: “As more disturbing details continue to surface regarding the Sterling Brown incident, the

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Rep. Hintz: Statement on Justice Abrahamson’s retirement

Contact: Aaron Collins – 608-266-2254 MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement on Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson’s announcement that she will not seek re-election to the court when her term is up next April. “I want to thank Justice Abrahamson for serving the citizens

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Senate Democrats: Weekly Democratic radio address: Celebrate June Dairy Month

Contact: Sen. Jennifer Shilling (D – La Crosse) (608)266-5490 MADISON, WI – Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today. The audio file of this week’s address can be found here: http://media2.legis.wisconsin.gov/multimedia/Sen32/shillingradio053118.mp3 A written transcript of the address is below: “Hi, I’m State Senator Jennifer Shilling

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WisDems: Statement on tonight’s GOP Senate candidate forum

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org MADISON — Following tonight’s GOP U.S. Senate primary debate, Brad Bainum, DPW spokesperson for the 2018 Senate race, released the following statement: “Every Wisconsinite should be concerned after tonight’s debate: Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson are bought and paid for by mega-donors and powerful special interests

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City of Waukesha: Recognized by the Wisconsin Policy Forum

Contact: Shawn N. Reilly, Mayor Phone: 262-524-3697 Email: sreilly@waukesha-wi.gov Waukesha, WI (May 31, 2018) – The City of Waukesha is proud it will receive, along with the City of Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Intergovernmental Cooperation Award. The “Salute to Local Government” Awards recognize “governments and school districts for innovative

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls for deadline extension for farmers to enroll in improved dairy safety net tool

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Updated Dairy Margin Protection Program provides better resources for Wisconsin dairy farmers Farmers encouraged to contact local Farm Service Agency office for details WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of Senators urging Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to extend the June 1

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Walker campaign: Launches next statewide TV ad highlighting governor helping people with disabilities enter the workforce

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign on Thursday launched its next statewide television ad highlighting the governor’s efforts to expand Project SEARCH, which is helping students with disabilities enter the workforce. Support for the initiative is a component of his bold reforms to move Wisconsin

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Board adopts 2018-19 budget

Restores $11.6 million in cuts to schools Media Contact Andy Nelson, Media Manager | Cell: (414) 688-9664 | Email: nelsonai@milwaukee.k12.wi.us  MILWAUKEE (Tuesday, May 29, 2018) — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved a $1.2 billion budget for the 2018-19 school year. “This budget focuses on our students and schools,” said Interim Superintendent Keith P.

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Heng campaign: Releases CA-16 district wide TV spot

Contact: Erik Brown (559) 352-9731 FRESNO, CA – Elizabeth Heng is launching a district-wide television campaign highlighting her congressional campaign with a vision to restore our communities and bring new leadership to Washington, D.C. “Great things can come from great adversity” is a central theme for 33-year-old Elizabeth Heng, who

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One Wisconsin Now: Statement on Justice Abrahamson announcement

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statement about the announcement Justice Shirley Abrahamson will not see re-election in 2019: “Justice Abrahamson was so effective at protecting the rights of Wisconsinites against corporate special interest greed and

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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Releases opinions

W I S C O N S I N   S U P R E M E   C O U R T Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Mandate JUSTICE REBECCA GRASSL BRADLEY: 2016AP883-CR (2018 WI 59) State of Wisconsin v. Jamal L. Williams – THE DECISION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS IS REVERSED IN PART AND

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Rep. Crowley: Improving police-community relations top priority

Contact: Timothy Schabo 920.915.0479 MILWAUKEE, WI – Rep. David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding police and community relations in the wake of the Sterling Brown incident: “As more disturbing details continue to surface regarding the Sterling Brown incident, the relationship between our community and local law enforcement continues to

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