WEDC funds will help fund demolition of assembly plant area to make way for future development on site of century-old plant JANESVILLE — In a move that marks a significant step toward the redevelopment of the former General Motors assembly plant
Contact- David Hile 612-559-0298 Marshfield WI- Brian Ewert’s statement on the separation of families at our nation’s border. “The images of young children being forcibly separated from their parents pulls at our hearts. In order to keep our country strong,
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — When asked by Wausau television station WAOW whether he would be willing to listen to an audio recording of migrant children in distress at a U.S border facility, Attorney General Brad Schimel outright refused, saying “I would
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – Each year, the Wisconsin Historical Society’s governing Board of Curators recognizes individuals and organizations for meritorious work in areas relating to the Society’s mission. The Board of Curators is made up of thirty-seven
Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Randy Bryce released the following statement about the Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy. “This is disgusting. The Trump administration’s policy is inhumane. I have seen the pictures of mothers being ripped from
Ald. Bob Donovan 414-531-2096 Today the Common Council approved a measure that seeks to change state law to enable the members of the Fire and Police Commission to hire the FPC’s executive director – a power that currently is held
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Expanded facility expected to create up to 125 new jobs LA CROSSE – Governor Scott Walker today participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for DuraTech Industries’ new $7.5 million, 47,000-square-foot expansion project in La Crosse.
Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org “Leah Vukmir is standing by Trump and defending the indefensible” MADISON — Despite bipartisan backlash, Republican Party of Wisconsin-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir has defended the Trump Administration policy of separating young kids from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, calling
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Brad Schimel Has Empty State Plane Fly from Madison to Fetch Him From His Home in Waukesha for Taxpayer Funded Fly-Around MADISON, Wis. — In May 2016, Attorney General Brad Schimel had an
Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 STURGEON BAY – Senator-elect Caleb Frostman (D-Sturgeon Bay) announced today that he will be officially sworn in by Door County Circuit Court Judge D. Todd Ehlers on Thursday, June 28, 2018. “I feel humbled and honored to
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 Wisconsin is eligible to receive $11,805,710 when the state applies for the funding Senator Baldwin worked to secure federal funding for local communities that invests in prevention, treatment and recovery WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced
Summary: Speaker Ryan spoke about the situation at the border, saying the House will consider legislation tomorrow to keep families together during their legal proceedings. Opening Statement: “First, I want to say a few words about the situation at the
Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org WALKER STILL SENDING TROOPS TO BORDER TO HELP TRUMP ENFORCE CRUEL AND INHUMANE BORDER POLICIES Over the last 48 hours, news of the Trump administration’s family separation policy has become more and more brutal, yet Scott
Thad Nation, 414.412.7814 Milwaukee – This morning, the Democratic National Committee named four finalists for the location of the 2020 DNC Convention: Milwaukee, Denver, Houston and Miami Beach. Right after the DNC’s announcement, Denver withdrew their bid citing scheduling conflicts.
CONTACT: NGA Press Office, 415-802-2423 or press@nextgenamerica.org Governor Scott Walker and his administration have repeatedly dodged questions about their stance on the Trump Administration’s policy of family separation and Walker refuses to reverse his decision to send Wisconsin National Guard
WEDC funds will help fund demolition of assembly plant area to make way for future development on site of century-old plant JANESVILLE — In a move that marks a significant step toward the redevelopment of the former General Motors assembly plant in Janesville, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) today announced
Contact- David Hile 612-559-0298 Marshfield WI- Brian Ewert’s statement on the separation of families at our nation’s border. “The images of young children being forcibly separated from their parents pulls at our hearts. In order to keep our country strong, we must write and enforce sensible immigration policy that benefits
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — When asked by Wausau television station WAOW whether he would be willing to listen to an audio recording of migrant children in distress at a U.S border facility, Attorney General Brad Schimel outright refused, saying “I would rather move on with other things.” Two young girls from
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – Each year, the Wisconsin Historical Society’s governing Board of Curators recognizes individuals and organizations for meritorious work in areas relating to the Society’s mission. The Board of Curators is made up of thirty-seven elected and appointed members from across the state. “The Award
Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Randy Bryce released the following statement about the Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy. “This is disgusting. The Trump administration’s policy is inhumane. I have seen the pictures of mothers being ripped from their children. I have heard the screams of babies and
Ald. Bob Donovan 414-531-2096 Today the Common Council approved a measure that seeks to change state law to enable the members of the Fire and Police Commission to hire the FPC’s executive director – a power that currently is held by the mayor. In a separate move, the Council also
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Expanded facility expected to create up to 125 new jobs LA CROSSE – Governor Scott Walker today participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for DuraTech Industries’ new $7.5 million, 47,000-square-foot expansion project in La Crosse. The company’s total capital investment includes a new $5 million
Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org “Leah Vukmir is standing by Trump and defending the indefensible” MADISON — Despite bipartisan backlash, Republican Party of Wisconsin-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir has defended the Trump Administration policy of separating young kids from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, calling it “a process that has to be upheld.” “Both Republicans and
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Brad Schimel Has Empty State Plane Fly from Madison to Fetch Him From His Home in Waukesha for Taxpayer Funded Fly-Around MADISON, Wis. — In May 2016, Attorney General Brad Schimel had an empty state plane dispatched from Madison to pick him and
Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 STURGEON BAY – Senator-elect Caleb Frostman (D-Sturgeon Bay) announced today that he will be officially sworn in by Door County Circuit Court Judge D. Todd Ehlers on Thursday, June 28, 2018. “I feel humbled and honored to know that my neighbors in northeastern Wisconsin agree that our
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 Wisconsin is eligible to receive $11,805,710 when the state applies for the funding Senator Baldwin worked to secure federal funding for local communities that invests in prevention, treatment and recovery WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced that an additional $11.8 million in federal grant funding is
Summary: Speaker Ryan spoke about the situation at the border, saying the House will consider legislation tomorrow to keep families together during their legal proceedings. Opening Statement: “First, I want to say a few words about the situation at the border. As I said last week, we do not want
Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org WALKER STILL SENDING TROOPS TO BORDER TO HELP TRUMP ENFORCE CRUEL AND INHUMANE BORDER POLICIES Over the last 48 hours, news of the Trump administration’s family separation policy has become more and more brutal, yet Scott Walker has remained silent — and has refused to reverse
Thad Nation, 414.412.7814 Milwaukee – This morning, the Democratic National Committee named four finalists for the location of the 2020 DNC Convention: Milwaukee, Denver, Houston and Miami Beach. Right after the DNC’s announcement, Denver withdrew their bid citing scheduling conflicts. Statement from Alex Lasry, Chairman of the Milwaukee 2020 DNC
CONTACT: NGA Press Office, 415-802-2423 or press@nextgenamerica.org Governor Scott Walker and his administration have repeatedly dodged questions about their stance on the Trump Administration’s policy of family separation and Walker refuses to reverse his decision to send Wisconsin National Guard troops to assist with security at the southern border. In