MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed a death in Milwaukee County related to the use of synthetic cannabinoid (“fake weed”) use. In July, Attorney General Brad Schimel, along with Milwaukee County Medical Examiner Dr. Brian Peterson and Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, warned citizens about

Contact:            Julaine Appling, Director – 608-268-5074 Fax:                     608-256-3370 Email:  info@wifamilyaction.org Copy available online here. Madison, WI – Today Wisconsin Family Action PAC released an additional round of endorsements for the 2018 fall elections.  Additional endorsements will be added in the coming weeks. State Senate State Assembly                   Rep. Kathy Bernier

Contact: Jessica Lovejoy (608) 318-3065 jessica@50p1.com Godlewski is the first statewide candidate in Wisconsin to earn this major endorsement. Madison, WI –  End Citizens United (ECU) announced today that its state level project, Fight for Reform, is endorsing Sarah Godlewski in the Democratic primary election for Wisconsin State Treasurer. This

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – On Wednesday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) issued the following statement regarding a new report by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) which proves the Milwaukee Public School System (MPS) is costing students, parents, and taxpayers by refusing to follow state

CONTACT: Joe Sangiorgio, jsangiorgio@afphq.org Grassroots Activists Tout Marshfield Rep.’s Support for Conservative Reforms MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its support for Representative John Spiros in his bid for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. The group cited Spiros’ votes to lower taxes, cut red-tape, and reform state government

Ald. Michael J. Murphy (414) 286-2074 Alderman Michael J. Murphy is eager to announce that the Common Council passed a resolution to accept a tree planting grant as part of a partnership with MKE Plays. The grant will fund tree planting at all MKE Plays reconstruction sites and future reconstruction

For further information contact: Sen. Roger Roth 608-266-0718 MADISON – Senate President Roger Roth (R—Appleton) released the following statement after Senate Republicans held caucus on Tuesday afternoon. “I thought the caucus discussion on Kimberly-Clark was productive and I fully support Senator Fitzgerald in his efforts on this legislation. I am continuing to

Contact: Bill Nauta 920.535.0353 Washington Island, WI – Bill Nauta, State Senate candidate (SD-1) announced today that, if elected,  he will donate half of his annual salary of $50,950 to the veteran’s organizations within his district  during the duration of his tenure. “I am not seeking public office for profit

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce the election of Mary Buestrin, Mary Jane Herber, Leonard Sobczak and Terri Yoho to their Board of Curators (BOC), the governing board of the Society. “All four of our new board members bring an

MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Courthouse to close early due to funeral procession for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Michael J. Michalski MILWAUKEE– Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, in consultation with the Office of Emergency Management, Chief Judge, Sheriff’s office, Comptroller, Director of Administrative Services and Director of Transportation, on Wednesday declared

Milwaukee, WI – Today, Rick Banks received the endorsement of Edgar Lin, a Milwaukee County Public Defender and 2016 candidate for 16th Assembly District. “I strongly support Rick Banks as our next state representative,” Lin said.  “Rick is someone who genuinely cares about the community. Rick is highly capable, hardworking, and

Contact: zroday@republicanags.com 203-640-9208 Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel recently stopped by Eau Claire to announce yet another round of school safety grants. This time – nearly $5 million. During his visit to Northstar Middle School, the Attorney General said that 81 schools would receive the latest round of funding supported

CONTACT: NGA Press Office, 415-802-2423 or press@nextgenamerica.org New Orleans, LA — On Thursday, August 2nd, Tom Steyer will address the 2018 Netroots Nation conference in New Orleans during the Opening Keynote session. As President and Founder of NextGen America and Need to Impeach, Steyer leads the largest progressive political operation in the country ahead of the 2018

Applications Due by September 28, 2018 MADISON — Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Dan Zimmerman announced today that the WDVA has started accepting applications for grants up to $25,000 from registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. Nonprofits interested in applying