Contact: Sen. Hansen 608-266-5670 KIMBERLY-CLARK BAILOUT “While I am pleased to hear that there is an opportunity to avoid the closure of Kimberly-Clark’s Cold Spring and Neenah Nonwovens facilities I still have serious concerns. “At a time when there is
Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org MADISON — Ahead of tomorrow’s first Wisconsin GOP Senate primary broadcast debate, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is today releasing a video showcasing the five ultra-conservative Republican candidates participating in the debate. Without further ado, here’s an introduction to
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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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
