Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org New polling by Morning Consult shows that Scott Walker ranks in the bottom ten of all U.S. governors on job approval, with a 42-50 rating that puts him well underwater heading into his re-election. The only governors seeking re-election
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Two of the state’s newest venture capital funds are looking for big opportunities in health care technology. The Wisconsin Technology Council recently hosted a panel discussion spotlighting these funds. Panelists included George Arida, managing director for 30Ventures, based at
Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715.471.0398 or dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com The Trump administration announced yesterday a $12 billion plan to provide emergency aid to farmers to offset damages from the ongoing trade war with China and other trading partners. The programs that USDA will
CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org Activist Group Hails Brookfield Assemblyman’s Principled Leadership MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin today announced it is supporting Assemblyman Dale Kooyenga’s bid to represent Wisconsin’s 5th District in the State Senate. The free-market activist group will
Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. – While ultra-liberal Sen. Tammy Baldwin recently campaigned with socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, complaining about the influence of out-of-state special interests, reports show she has accepted $157,721 in contributions from an anti-Israel PAC supporting
Contact: Rep. Goyke 608.266.0645 Recognition follows on collaborative efforts with Wisconsin counties to bring meaningful change to Wisconsin’s juvenile corrections system MADISON – Today the Wisconsin Counties Association honored Rep. Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) as an “Outstanding Legislator” prior to the first
Contact: (262) 528-2086 Explains how his faith, family and life experiences in Wisconsin help guide his decisions as Attorney General [WAUKESHA COUNTY, WISC… ] Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel’s campaign is on a roll. Just this month, the campaign announced it
Gina Rodriguez, (571) 249-8586 Gina.Rodriguez@HUD.gov Jobs Plus grants to help families achieve financial self-sufficiency MILWAUKEE, WI – To help low-income public housing residents increase their income and move toward self-sufficiency, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released this statement on the passage of the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act: “One of our best assets in realizing the American Idea is
Contact: Senator Patrick Testin (608) 266-3123 Chairman Testin Looks Forward to Finding Balance through Discussion Madison, WI – The Legislative Council Study Committee on the Use of Police Body Cameras is set to hold its first hearing this Thursday. Senator Patrick
Contact: Austin Kieler, (262) 501-9880 O’Malley’s “Win Back Your State PAC” encouraging donations to Palzewicz campaign Brookfield, WI — Tom Palzewicz, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin’s 5th District, today announced that former Baltimore mayor, Maryland governor
Contact: Senator Chris Kapenga (608) 266-9174 Madison – Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) released the following statement regarding possible legislation that would mirror Foxconn level incentives for Kimberly-Clark: “When the legislature approved the Foxconn deal, it provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Positions aimed at protecting Wisconsin elections from cyber threats remain open with less than one month until next election La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind called on Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to fill critical positions
Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org New polling by Morning Consult shows that Scott Walker ranks in the bottom ten of all U.S. governors on job approval, with a 42-50 rating that puts him well underwater heading into his re-election. The only governors seeking re-election that rank worse than Walker are Bruce Rauner (R-IL), who
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Two of the state’s newest venture capital funds are looking for big opportunities in health care technology. The Wisconsin Technology Council recently hosted a panel discussion spotlighting these funds. Panelists included George Arida, managing director for 30Ventures, based at University Research Park in Madison; and Mike Rodgers, who heads
Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715.471.0398 or dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com The Trump administration announced yesterday a $12 billion plan to provide emergency aid to farmers to offset damages from the ongoing trade war with China and other trading partners. The programs that USDA will use in their relief efforts include the Market Facilitation Program,
CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org Activist Group Hails Brookfield Assemblyman’s Principled Leadership MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin today announced it is supporting Assemblyman Dale Kooyenga’s bid to represent Wisconsin’s 5th District in the State Senate. The free-market activist group will be canvassing and making phone calls to encourage voters in
Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. – While ultra-liberal Sen. Tammy Baldwin recently campaigned with socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, complaining about the influence of out-of-state special interests, reports show she has accepted $157,721 in contributions from an anti-Israel PAC supporting Iran. In her last campaign, Baldwin accepted nearly $60,000 from
Contact: Rep. Goyke 608.266.0645 Recognition follows on collaborative efforts with Wisconsin counties to bring meaningful change to Wisconsin’s juvenile corrections system MADISON – Today the Wisconsin Counties Association honored Rep. Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) as an “Outstanding Legislator” prior to the first meeting of the Juvenile Corrections Study Committee at the Wisconsin
Contact: (262) 528-2086 Explains how his faith, family and life experiences in Wisconsin help guide his decisions as Attorney General [WAUKESHA COUNTY, WISC… ] Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel’s campaign is on a roll. Just this month, the campaign announced it entered the summer with more than $1 million on hand.
Gina Rodriguez, (571) 249-8586 Gina.Rodriguez@HUD.gov Jobs Plus grants to help families achieve financial self-sufficiency MILWAUKEE, WI – To help low-income public housing residents increase their income and move toward self-sufficiency, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $14 million to seven Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) including
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released this statement on the passage of the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act: “One of our best assets in realizing the American Idea is having an education system that helps people reach their potential
Contact: Senator Patrick Testin (608) 266-3123 Chairman Testin Looks Forward to Finding Balance through Discussion Madison, WI – The Legislative Council Study Committee on the Use of Police Body Cameras is set to hold its first hearing this Thursday. Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point), the chair of the committee, looks forward
Contact: Austin Kieler, (262) 501-9880 O’Malley’s “Win Back Your State PAC” encouraging donations to Palzewicz campaign Brookfield, WI — Tom Palzewicz, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin’s 5th District, today announced that former Baltimore mayor, Maryland governor and presidential candidate Martin O’Malley has endorsed his campaign for
Contact: Senator Chris Kapenga (608) 266-9174 Madison – Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) released the following statement regarding possible legislation that would mirror Foxconn level incentives for Kimberly-Clark: “When the legislature approved the Foxconn deal, it provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our state to attract a cutting-edge industry. I felt it was
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Positions aimed at protecting Wisconsin elections from cyber threats remain open with less than one month until next election La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind called on Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to fill critical positions at the Wisconsin Elections Commission that have remained vacant months