Nicole Armendariz 262-548-7902 (WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow is reminding residents of the resources available to help them stay safe during the Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday. “Excessive heat is the most frequent weather-related danger in southeast Wisconsin,” said Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. “For this reason, Waukesha County has safeguards in place to ensure that even our most vulnerable residents can stay safe and healthy.” Plan Ahead Waukesha County residents are encouraged to plan ahead when extreme heat is on its way. · Stay hydrated throughout the day and limit physical activities

Contact: Rep. Paul Tittl (608) 266-0315 Madison: Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) made the following comments after attending today’s Green Bay press conference in which Foxconn announced expansion of its Wisconn Valley Innovation Network by purchasing a six-story building in Green Bay: “Today’s exciting news is an example of how the Foxconn network is creating opportunities throughout Wisconsin; “Wisconsin is known for having talented and hardworking people, and this Foxconn initiative in Green Bay will provide 200 additional high-tech jobs; “Wisconsin continues to head in the right direction. I am pleased to see Foxconn creating economic opportunities for people in northeast

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — In the neighboring state of Iowa, the state Supreme Court today found unconstitutional a law mandating 72-hour waiting periods in order to receive an abortion. Wisconsin has many anti-choice laws in the books, most of which severely limit a woman’s right to obtain an abortion, even in cases of medical emergency. The following restrictions on abortion are currently in effect in Wisconsin: Women must undergo a 24-hour waiting period before receiving an abortion. As there are only three medical facilities in Wisconsin that provide abortion services, many women have to travel far to undergo the procedure and

Contact: Sarah Mattes (608) 216-3202 (608) 266-4821 Blooms can cause illness and should be avoided Over the last few days, widespread areas of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) have been spotted throughout Madison area lakes. Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) advises residents to avoid coming into contact with algal blooms. Blue-green algae blooms may cause illness for those who accidentally ingest or inhale water containing algae, or have prolonged skin contact with the algae. The blooms produce toxins that can cause symptoms such as stomach upset, rashes, and respiratory irritation. Dogs that come into contact with algal blooms can also

For more information, please contact: Nick Novak, 608.258.3400 MADISON – Gov. Scott Walker joined Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou and area business leaders on Friday to announce another Foxconn investment in Wisconsin, this time in Green Bay. The announcement comes just one day after officially breaking ground on the technology manufacturer’s $10 billion high-tech facility in Mount Pleasant. Foxconn plans to open an Innovation Center in downtown Green Bay that will help attract talent and support entrepreneurship in northeastern Wisconsin. The new facility that will expand Foxconn’s Wisconn Valley Innovation Network will create at least 200 high-tech jobs and be housed

“We are excited about the historic range of choice in the upcoming Wisconsin Governor’s race,” said Chuck Ogg of the Rock County Progressives. “Our second ‘meet the candidates’ will include Kelda Roys, small business owner, former state representative, attorney, and Paul Soglin, the longest serving mayor in Madison’s history. This will be a friendly setting in which to get to know the candidates, not a debate. “This event will be held on Wednesday, July 11, at *The Community Room, 1711 Lodge Drive in Janesville, at 6:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public.” Contact information: RockCountyProgressives.com or

Media Contact: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 (Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach is pleased to welcome Foxconn to Northeast Wisconsin as the global technology firm expands its new Wisconn Valley Innovation Network. “It’s great to see a global technology company invest in Northeast Wisconsin,” says Streckenbach. “Foxconn recognizes the growth Brown County has demonstrated in its infrastructure as an area that supports industry and innovation thanks to our fiber network, the STEM Innovation Center and engineering school at UWGB. The hundreds of jobs that this venture will create follows the vision our community’s leaders have

Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 Madison – State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement regarding Foxconn CEO Terry Gou’s announcement of the purchase of a six-story building in downtown Green Bay to be the site of a new Innovation Center that will focus on research and development: “I am thrilled about the announcement that Foxconn will be coming to Northeast Wisconsin. Foxconn’s new Innovation Center will create at least 200 new jobs in the high technology field and produce numerous additional benefits to the local economy. “This facility is the latest step in the revitalization of