WEAC: Recommends Sarah Godlewski for state treasurer

Contact: Christina Brey, 608.298.2519 Wisconsin needs a fiscal watchdog to keep public schools and our economy strong, teachers say The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) recommends Sarah Godlewski for State Treasurer in Tuesday’s Primary Election. “Sarah Godlewski has a strong

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92nd AD Dem hopefuls highlight rural roots

The three Dems looking to unseat Rep. Treig Pronschinske in western Wisconsin’s 92nd AD are highlighting their rural roots ahead of tomorrow’s primary. The winner will go on to face the freshman Republican from Mondovi in the November general election.

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Milwaukee Mayor Barrett’s picnic at the zoo

Saturday, September 8, 2018 Mayor Barrett’s Annual Picnic at the Zoo 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53226 All Contributions Gratefully Accepted Parking and Zoo Admission is Included For questions, please contact Zach at zach@barrettformilwaukee.com

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One Wisconsin Now: Will Brad Schimel fire himself?

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Attorney General Said He Terminated Employee for Violating Open Records Law, But Schimel Himself Sought to Hide Records of Junket to Hate Group Conference MADISON, Wis. — Attorney General Brad Schimel said in

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WEAC: Recommends Sarah Godlewski for state treasurer

Contact: Christina Brey, 608.298.2519 Wisconsin needs a fiscal watchdog to keep public schools and our economy strong, teachers say The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) recommends Sarah Godlewski for State Treasurer in Tuesday’s Primary Election. “Sarah Godlewski has a strong understanding of the important position the State Treasurer has within

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92nd AD Dem hopefuls highlight rural roots

The three Dems looking to unseat Rep. Treig Pronschinske in western Wisconsin’s 92nd AD are highlighting their rural roots ahead of tomorrow’s primary. The winner will go on to face the freshman Republican from Mondovi in the November general election. In separate interviews with WisPolitics.com over the last few weeks,

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League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Wisconsin’s cities and villages benefit from recovery, but growth is uneven

Contact: Jerry Deschane, Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities (608) 347-1792 Report Also Finds Potential Increase in “Dark Store” Appeals MADISON—While Wisconsin’s cities and villages continue to benefit from the long economic recovery, the results have been unequal with smaller communities often seeing less progress, according to a report released

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Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Columbia County District Attorney

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Columbia County District Attorney   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as Columbia County District Attorney. The new appointee will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Columbia County District Attorney Jane Kohlwey

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Milwaukee Mayor Barrett’s picnic at the zoo

Saturday, September 8, 2018 Mayor Barrett’s Annual Picnic at the Zoo 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53226 All Contributions Gratefully Accepted Parking and Zoo Admission is Included For questions, please contact Zach at zach@barrettformilwaukee.com

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Scmidt campaign: Sheriff Schmidt joins the resistance

Campaign: (414) 202-6226 Info@schmidt4sheriff.com MILWAUKEE, WI, August 13, 2018 …. Sheriff Richard Schmidt will appear on the debut of “The Forum hosted by Sherwin Hughes” on WRRD 1510 AM, FROM 10:30 am to 11:00 am for a no holds barred interview. Sheriff Stated: “If anyone seeks to harm one of

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One Wisconsin Now: Will Brad Schimel fire himself?

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Attorney General Said He Terminated Employee for Violating Open Records Law, But Schimel Himself Sought to Hide Records of Junket to Hate Group Conference MADISON, Wis. — Attorney General Brad Schimel said in comments to the media that he fired Ed Wall, the

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Wisconsin Public Health Association, Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards: Announce 2017-18 Friends of Public Health

The Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) and the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB) today unveiled a list of state legislators selected as “Friends of Public Health” for the 2017-18 legislative session. The 2017-18 “Friend of Public Health” recipients include the following legislators: Rep. Mark Born                                 

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Joins U.S. Rep. Wenstrup to introduce bipartisan bill supporting veterans’ service organizations

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse– Last week, U.S. Reps. Ron Kind and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) introduced the Charitable Equity for Veterans Act of 2018 (H.R. 6661). Currently, the Internal Revenue Code is written to only allow tax-deductible donations to 501(c)(19) veterans’ service organizations that maintain a membership

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Voces de la Frontera Action: Echoes of David Clarke: Milwaukee’s Sheriff Schmidt threatens immigrant rights organizers with arrest

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — In a Monday, August 13th, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt seemed to threaten criminal charges against Voces de la Frontera Action for sending a mailer to voters condemning his office’s collaboration with the Trump Administration and ICE in the separation

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Nicholson campaign: Kevin Nicholson supports President Trump’s trade agenda

Contact: 262-361-4266 press@NicholsonForSenate.com August 13, 2018 – (Delafield, WI) – Ronica Cleary, Communications Director for Marine veteran and political outsider Kevin Nicholson, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s trade policies and their effect on Harley Davidson: “As Kevin said on the radio today, the President’s policies will help Harley Davidson

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