Walker Campaign: Launches next statewide TV ad spotlighting efforts to lower health care premiums

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com Scott Walker is leading while Washington fails to act [Madison, Wis.] – Scott Walker’s campaign on Tuesday launched its next statewide television ad that highlights the governor’s efforts to address skyrocketing health care premiums after Washington failed to get the job done of repealing Obamacare. The ad – also appearing on digital platforms – features Don Lee, a medical doctor who has seen first-hand how Washington’s mandated Obamacare has increased premiums and decreased choice. He understands that Gov. Walker’s Health Care Stability Plan – which includes a $200 million investment in a market-based solution to bring

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TUE News Summary: WBA Foundation to limit Dem guv primary debate to 4 candidates; Walker slams Evers for cursing in convention speech

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One Wisconsin Now: Documents show state Attorney General Brad Schimel was following hate group’s instructions in concealing appearance at conference

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘As Wisconsin’s Top Cop, It’s More Important That Brad Schimel Follow Our State Laws’ MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now has uncovered documents showing the hate group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) encouraged attendees, who included Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel, to keep their appearances at their 2017 conference secret. Earlier One Wisconsin Now discovered Schimel did indeed intend to keep his junket secret and evade the state open records law, telling an aide in an email in the week leading up the the conference that, “… I do not plan to

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard gains first woman deputy adjutant general for Army

CONTACT: Capt. Joe Trovato | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3048 by Vaughn R. Larson VOLK FIELD, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard celebrated the first woman — as well as first Native American — to serve as Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Army during a formal change of authority ceremony last Friday (June 1). In the shadow of where the Wisconsin Army National Guard came to train before there was an Air National Guard, Maj. Gen. Mark Anderson relinquished the post in which he had served since 2008 to Brig. Gen. Joane Mathews, who most recently has served as the assistant

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Roys campaign: Kelda Roys endorsed by Rep. Amanda Stuck

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys has been endorsed by Rep. Amanda Stuck (D-Appleton). “I am endorsing Kelda because I am excited to see a strong woman running who has the vision and energy to win a tough campaign,” said Rep. Stuck. “Kelda will once again make Wisconsin a leader in education, the environment, and quality of life for every single person.” Roys has previously been endorsed by several national organizations that advocate for healthcare, including NARAL Pro-Choice America, the National Organization for Women, and Demand Universal Healthcare. “I’m thrilled and honored to

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WBA Foundation to limit GOP U.S. Senate, Dem guv debates to 4 candidates each

The WBA Foundation announced it will limit its debates this summer of GOP U.S. Senate candidates and Dem guv hopefuls to four participants each, based largely of the top finishers in upcoming Marquette University Law School polls. The are currently 10 Dems who have qualified for the ballot in that primary, meaning more than half of the field will not be included in the July 27 debate. Meanwhile, f… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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TUE News Summary: WBA Foundation to limit Dem guv primary debate to 4 candidates; Walker slams Evers for cursing in convention speech

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One Wisconsin Now: Documents show state Attorney General Brad Schimel was following hate group’s instructions in concealing appearance at conference

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘As Wisconsin’s Top Cop, It’s More Important That Brad Schimel Follow Our State Laws’ MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now has uncovered documents showing the hate group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) encouraged attendees, who included Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel, to

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Roys campaign: Kelda Roys endorsed by Rep. Amanda Stuck

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys has been endorsed by Rep. Amanda Stuck (D-Appleton). “I am endorsing Kelda because I am excited to see a strong woman running who has the vision and energy to win a tough campaign,” said Rep. Stuck. “Kelda

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