Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI — Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Kelda Roys recently received the endorsement on Women Under Forty Political Action Committee (WUFPAC). WUFPAC is a non-partisan political action committee that works to support women of and under the age of forty running for state and federal office.

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   29.7% Decrease in Opioid Prescriptions Dispensed Since Quarter 1 2015   MADISON – Madison, WI – The report released today by the Controlled Substances Board at the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), shows in Quarter 2 (Q2) of 2018 there were 903,612 opioid

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Consumers saw 44 percent increase in premiums on average last year GREEN BAY – Governor Scott Walker today announced his Health Care Stability Plan was approved by the federal government and is expected to lower 2019 premium rates in Wisconsin’s individual health insurance market on

CGHC Contact: Melissa Duffy, 414-847-9501 mduffy@commongroundhealthcare.org Today, Governor Walker announced that the federal government has approved Wisconsin’s plan to create a reinsurance program to help stabilize Wisconsin’s individual health insurance market. Cathy Mahaffey, CEO of Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative (CGHC), issued the following statement on the governor’s announcement: “I applaud

Email: Team@ElectNehlen.com Delavan, WI — Republican U.S. House candidate Paul Nehlen has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission naming Twitter, Inc. (“Twitter”) as a respondent. The full text of the complaint may be read here PAUL NEHLEN TWITTER FEC COMPLAINT. “Sometimes you are ready and in the right place, but

Contact:  Stephanie Marquis, Vice President of Communications Communications@wha.org   608.575.9702 (C) Federal Government Approves Wisconsin’s Reinsurance Proposal Statement from Eric Borgerding, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Hospital Association: “Rising premiums threaten access to affordable health insurance and erode the impressive gains Wisconsin has made over the past four years in reducing

Contact: Garren Randolph, info@lucasformke.com MILWAUKEE COUNTY – Today, Earnell Lucas, Democratic candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff, released the following statement: “A scurrilous attack was made by my opponent, right-wing acting sheriff Richard Schmidt, questioning my qualifications to become the next Milwaukee County Sheriff. Specifically, my opponent alleged that I would

Contact: Matthew Spencer, 608-266-9600 Matthew2.Spencer@Wisconsin.Gov Madison – This week, the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a new energy efficiency program, intended to serve Wisconsin’s rural and agricultural energy customers. The new program focuses on the agricultural and industrial needs of Wisconsin’s rural communities, by offering over $8 million in incentives.

Cable WI – Yesterday, Husky Energy announced their plan to rebuild the Superior Refinery. In response, 25th Senate District Candidate James Bolen released the following statement: “It’s great news for Northwestern Wisconsin. The Husky Energy refinery is an economic driver in this part of the state. Not only does it

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org Today, Trump Administration Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is visiting Wisconsin. He is holding at least one off-the-record event in Sheboygan. This comes just days after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Health & Human Services Secretary Alex Azar visited the state.  Reaction from DPW: “It’s no wonder Ryan

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org What excuse will Kooyenga make this time? MADISON — Three months after state Rep. Dale Kooyenga promised to reimburse taxpayers $30,000 for a legal settlement over Kooyenga’s unlawful removal of a sign he found personally distasteful, Kooyenga still hasn’t written a check. “Wisconsinites expect better out

CONTACT:  Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov State’s first ever sales tax holiday runs August 1-5  Starting next Wednesday, August 1, Wisconsin shoppers will enjoy a five-day sales tax holiday.  During this time, they will not be charged state and local sales tax on a variety of items including clothing, computers and

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Bipartisan VET-2-FARM Act connects veterans with farmers and resources to help start their own farms after serving La Crosse – This week, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind introduced the bipartisan Veteran Empowerment and Training to Facilitate Agricultural Revitalization and Mobilization Act, or VET-2-FARM Act, which will help veterans start their

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 600 lives saved by organ donations in 2017 MAPLE BLUFF – Governor Scott Walker and First Lady Tonette Walker today hosted 357 family members representing 85 organ donors at the Executive Residence for the 26th annual Gift of Life Medal Ceremony. The ceremony honors citizens

Contact:  Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579 With union roots, Barnes best understands issues facing working Wisconsinites “Mandela Barnes grew up in a proud union family and understands the importance of having strong unions in order to sustain and grow Wisconsin’s middle class,” said Phil Neuenfeldt, President of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO.  “In the Assembly, Barnes

The DSPS Madison office has relocated to the Hill Farms State Office Building, 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI  53705. Our reception area is located on the 2nd Floor.  Please note all walk-in counters have resumed operation at the new location.  Our phone number will remain the same. Please click here for a

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org Today’s NBC-Marist poll shows that only 34% of Wisconsin voters say Scott Walker deserves a third term. 61% say it’s time for someone new. A mere 5% are undecided. Reaction from DPW: “This latest poll demonstrates that Wisconsin voters are ready for a change after eight long years of Scott