Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – Scott Walker joined Project SEARCH graduates in West Bend Wednesday to celebrate their achievements and reiterate his commitment to ensuring that we are assisting students with disabilities as they enter the workforce. With Gov. Walker
Contact: Paulette Kozar Phone: 608-266-3156 Madison, WI – Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt will receive the 2018 “Building Wisconsin” award, presented by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin. The award is in recognition of Representative Thiesfeldt’s leadership in enacting legislation that
Contact: Paul Caprio 312-330-5391 Pcaprio1@yahoo.com Family-Pac Federal, a nationally recognized conservative action committee, today announced its endorsement and support of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars veteran Kevin Nicholson to be the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in the August GOP
Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 “His extreme record shows no regard for the health, safety and dignity of Wisconsin women or vital, life-saving research” MADISON — In his run for the hotly contested special election for Senate District 1, Rep. André Jacque
CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Smith, a 14-year veteran of Milwaukee County Parks, has been serving as interim director; brings leadership, experience and passion to the County MILWAUKEE, Thursday, June 7, 2018 – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has appointed Guy Smith
Contact State Representative Warren Petryk (608) 266-0660 Wisconsin receives
Listen to the podcast here. On her surge in the polls: “Among 56 percent who are aware of both candidates, we are leading 44 to 28 percent. That’s a 16-point advantage. I’m also leading among the most enthusiastic voters, and those
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Bill would help connect veterans with career development training La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind co-sponsored H.R. 5452, the Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act of 2018. The bill will help Veterans with service-connected
Contact: Rep. David Steffen, 608.266.5840 & Rep. Evan Goyke, 608.266.0645 Non-Partisan Wisconsin Policy Forum Report Validates Need for Wisconsin Expungement Law Reform to Help Citizens and Strengthen Wisconsin’s Workforce MADISON – This week the non-partisan Wisconsin Policy Forum released a report, A Fresh
Contact: zroday@republicanags.com 203-640-9208 Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel continues his fight to make Wisconsin a safer place. While Democrat Josh Kaul was nowhere to be found, Schimel was busy getting dangerous opioids off the streets and raising awareness of meth
Contact: team@electnehlen.com In an article written for Ben’s publication, Kassy Dillon further ingratiates herself as Ben’s philosemetic flying monkey, attacking none other than the GOP frontrunner in Virginia, Corey Stewart, for supporting my run against globalist NeverTrumper Paul Ryan. Yes, Corey
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Jason’s Law is holding the VA accountable, strengthening oversight of VA opioid prescribing practices and providing safer care for veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, applauded the Committee for
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Statewide Relay Kicks Off Wisconsin Special Olympics State Summer Games WAUKESHA – Governor Scott Walker joined law enforcement officers, Special Olympics athletes and volunteers, and their families and supporters today in Waukesha for the
$700,000 Dollars Donated to Support ‘Learning Journeys’ Madison – Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin announced today that over 680 kids from Clubs across the state have trips planned to visit Washington, D.C. this summer to learn about American government and
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Expansion to create 50 new jobs and add services in Central Wisconsin MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today participated in the ribbon cutting for the new Aspirus Stevens Point Campus Emergency Department. The new expansion will
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Contact: David Liners, david.liners1@gmail.com, 414-736-2099 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum Monday, June 11 6:00 to 8:00 pm. 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI WISDOM will sponsor a forum for candidates for Wisconsin Governor. Gubernatorial candidates who have confirmed they will be with us
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today questioned U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar about the opioid abuse epidemic in America and the best ways to combat it. In his answers,
Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 MADISON – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement regarding Governor Walker’s announcement that the DOT received less funding than it had requested from the federal government for the Foxconn-related I-94 expansion
Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – Scott Walker joined Project SEARCH graduates in West Bend Wednesday to celebrate their achievements and reiterate his commitment to ensuring that we are assisting students with disabilities as they enter the workforce. With Gov. Walker leading the way in developing our workforce with people with
Contact: Paulette Kozar Phone: 608-266-3156 Madison, WI – Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt will receive the 2018 “Building Wisconsin” award, presented by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin. The award is in recognition of Representative Thiesfeldt’s leadership in enacting legislation that benefits the state’s construction industry. During the 2017-2018 legislative session,
Contact: Paul Caprio 312-330-5391 Pcaprio1@yahoo.com Family-Pac Federal, a nationally recognized conservative action committee, today announced its endorsement and support of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars veteran Kevin Nicholson to be the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in the August GOP Primary. “Unlike the present Senate incumbent, Tammy Baldwin, we believe
Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 “His extreme record shows no regard for the health, safety and dignity of Wisconsin women or vital, life-saving research” MADISON — In his run for the hotly contested special election for Senate District 1, Rep. André Jacque has been hiding from his long, ultra-extremist record of undermining
CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Smith, a 14-year veteran of Milwaukee County Parks, has been serving as interim director; brings leadership, experience and passion to the County MILWAUKEE, Thursday, June 7, 2018 – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has appointed Guy Smith to head the County Parks department, the County announced today.
Contact State Representative Warren Petryk (608) 266-0660 Wisconsin receives record grant which will positively affect Pierce County MADISON – Representative
Listen to the podcast here. On her surge in the polls: “Among 56 percent who are aware of both candidates, we are leading 44 to 28 percent. That’s a 16-point advantage. I’m also leading among the most enthusiastic voters, and those who are most likely to vote.” “Our message is resonating.
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Bill would help connect veterans with career development training La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind co-sponsored H.R. 5452, the Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act of 2018. The bill will help Veterans with service-connected disabilities access career development training through the VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation
Contact: Rep. David Steffen, 608.266.5840 & Rep. Evan Goyke, 608.266.0645 Non-Partisan Wisconsin Policy Forum Report Validates Need for Wisconsin Expungement Law Reform to Help Citizens and Strengthen Wisconsin’s Workforce MADISON – This week the non-partisan Wisconsin Policy Forum released a report, A Fresh Start: Wisconsin’s Atypical Expungement Law and Options for Reform, highlighting the
Contact: zroday@republicanags.com 203-640-9208 Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel continues his fight to make Wisconsin a safer place. While Democrat Josh Kaul was nowhere to be found, Schimel was busy getting dangerous opioids off the streets and raising awareness of meth in the state. Check out what Brad Schimel is doing
Contact: team@electnehlen.com In an article written for Ben’s publication, Kassy Dillon further ingratiates herself as Ben’s philosemetic flying monkey, attacking none other than the GOP frontrunner in Virginia, Corey Stewart, for supporting my run against globalist NeverTrumper Paul Ryan. Yes, Corey and I, two fervent Trump supporters, attended an inaugural celebration
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Jason’s Law is holding the VA accountable, strengthening oversight of VA opioid prescribing practices and providing safer care for veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, applauded the Committee for fully funding the Jason Simcakoski Memorial and Promise Act, or “Jason’s
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Statewide Relay Kicks Off Wisconsin Special Olympics State Summer Games WAUKESHA – Governor Scott Walker joined law enforcement officers, Special Olympics athletes and volunteers, and their families and supporters today in Waukesha for the 32nd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. The annual statewide relay kicks
$700,000 Dollars Donated to Support ‘Learning Journeys’ Madison – Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin announced today that over 680 kids from Clubs across the state have trips planned to visit Washington, D.C. this summer to learn about American government and history, visit institutions of higher education and develop important life-skills.
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Expansion to create 50 new jobs and add services in Central Wisconsin MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today participated in the ribbon cutting for the new Aspirus Stevens Point Campus Emergency Department. The new expansion will also increase specialty and walk-in services and is expected to
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Contact: David Liners, david.liners1@gmail.com, 414-736-2099 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum Monday, June 11 6:00 to 8:00 pm. 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI WISDOM will sponsor a forum for candidates for Wisconsin Governor. Gubernatorial candidates who have confirmed they will be with us are: Mike McCabe, Kelda Roys, Matt Flynn, Andy Gronik, Kathleen
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today questioned U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar about the opioid abuse epidemic in America and the best ways to combat it. In his answers, Secretary Azar proposed several solutions found in Congressman Grothman’s bills
Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 MADISON – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement regarding Governor Walker’s announcement that the DOT received less funding than it had requested from the federal government for the Foxconn-related I-94 expansion project: “Only Governor Walker could tout an $86 million shortfall