Delafield, WI – Ronica Cleary, Communications Director for Marine veteran and political outsider Kevin Nicholson, issued the following statement regarding Tammy Baldwin’s decision to oppose President Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh: “It is no surprise that a liberal obstructionist like Tammy Baldwin has announced she will vote against the confirmation of President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. This is just one of many reasons why we need to defeat Baldwin and increase the Republican majority in the United States Senate. Kevin Nicholson is endorsed by Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee because he will fight for Brett

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. — Upon hearing the news Thursday that Sen. Tammy Baldwin will oppose President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, without even meeting with him, U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir issued the following statement: “Sen. Baldwin’s obstruction on Judge Kavanaugh’s appointment is proof that she’d rather stand with her liberal activist San Francisco donors than uphold the Constitution. When Wisconsin voters elected President Trump, they knew he’d choose judges who would uphold the Constitution. Sen. Baldwin’s ‘no’ vote will directly contradict the will of the people. Kavanaugh is an extremely well-qualified nominee who

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Bill would give more resources to states to streamline access to treatment and prevention La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored the Opioid and Heroin Abuse Crisis Investment Act, which will extend resources for drug abuse prevention grants for an additional five years. The current $1 billion of funding for these grants, which was included in the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, will expire next April. The grants will bolster efforts to streamline access to treatment and grow substance abuse prevention programs by $500 million a year. “I’ve been meeting with healthcare professionals, law enforcement officials, and

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA), which just issued its 2018 Fiscal Year in Review for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The report indicates WHEFA saved Wisconsin nonprofit institutions more than $39 million by refinancing outstanding debt and completed 27 financings for such institutions totaling more than $1.4 billion. “Nonprofits play a major role in Wisconsin employing more than 37,000 people and helping Wisconsin’s communities and economy,” said Governor Walker. “WHEFA is a great partner in helping Wisconsin grow and in creating greater access to

Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement concerning the new partnership forged between Foxconn and Advocate Aurora Health. “This latest development is yet another illustration of the long-term commitment that Foxconn is making in Wisconsin. I look forward to seeing the positive impact that this new partnership will have on the health care for the people of Wisconsin.”

Contact: Rick Reyer, Central Regional Manager Wisconsin Public Radio 715-261-6391 rick.reyer@wpr.org “On Your Money” to End Production July 31, 2018 (MADISON, Wis.) After careful consideration, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) will end production of “On Your Money” on July 31, 2018.  “On Your Money,” featuring financial advisor Kevin McKinley, has been a regular, hour-long Tuesday morning segment on The Ideas Network since 2009. It is also currently heard in repeats on Saturdays at 12 noon. McKinley will continue to be a guest offering financial advice to listeners from time to time. “This was not an easy decision,” noted Sheryl Gasser, director of The Ideas Network. “On Your

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Wisconsin Attorney General signed on to Call for Preserving, Enforcing State Criminal Abortion Statute MADISON, Wis. — Donald Trump’s nomination of a right-wing Supreme Court justice puts a high court decision that currently prohibits the enforcement of the Wisconsin law criminalizing abortion in danger of being overturned. Attorney General Brad Schimel signed on to a 2012 strategy document from a Wisconsin anti-abortion group endorsing enforcement of the law threatening medical professionals and others with felonies. “Brad Schimel publicly supports jailing doctors and threatening felonies for people who help women get abortions

Contact: Justin Bielinski justin@mandelabarnes.com 414-208-9283 Milwaukee: AFSCME People, the political arm of American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 32, representing the State of Wisconsin, today endorsed Mandela Barnes in the race for WI Lieutenant Governor. AFSCME represents public employees in a variety of sectors across Wisconsin, and its members have been the target of conservative attacks from both the Walker administration and the United States Supreme Court, in the form of ACT 10, “Right-to-work,” and the recent Janus decision. “I am proud to receive AFSCME’s endorsement and promise to work with them to improve the wages,

Contact: Sen. Patty Schachtner (D – Somerset) (608)266-7745 MADISON, WI – Senator Patty Schachtner (D-Somerset) 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/Sen16/schachtnerradio071218.mp3 A written transcript of the address is below: “Hi, I’m State Senator Patty Schachtner with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. “As we head into summer, I learn to cherish our lakes, rivers, and water even more. “As someone raised on a farm and a hunter, I understand just how important it is to invest in conservation and environmental stewardship. “The natural beauty of our waterways attracts

Sen. Darling: Delivers weekly radio address: Children’s mental health Listen to the radio address here: https://sen08-darling.cms.legis.wisconsin.gov/media/1194/71118-senator-darling-radio-address.mp3 Transcript: Hi. I’m State Senator Alberta Darling. Our nation faces an opioid crisis. Republicans in Wisconsin are leading the way in the fight against heroin and opioid addiction. We’ve passed 30 bills to combat the crisis. And it’s working. Opioid prescriptions are down 10 percent and more people are seeking and receiving treatment. But addiction doesn’t just effect the addict, it takes a toll on their family members. Often, children of addicts find themselves in foster care, struggling with their own issues. Up to 80

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) today introduced the Establishing a Humane Immigration Enforcement System Act. The legislation would convene a commission of experts to provide a roadmap for Congress to implement a humane immigration enforcement system that upholds the dignity of all individuals, which includes terminating the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) within one year of enactment. “President Trump’s blanket directive to round up and target all undocumented immigrants underscores the unchecked power which ICE has used to terrorize our communities. From conducting raids