MEDIA CONTACT: Heather LaRoi, UW System 608-265-3195 hlaroi@uwsa.edu Biennial operating budget request focuses on student success, workforce development, efficiencies MADISON – The Board of Regents voted today to approve a biennial budget proposal presented by the University of Wisconsin System that targets affordability, talent development, and return on investment for the people of Wisconsin. “An investment in the University of Wisconsin System is an excellent investment,” said UW System President Ray Cross, in presenting the request. “Our students – and faculty – are in high demand as the innovative thinkers and creative problem-solvers that the 21st century needs and expects.

CONTACT: Darren Ladwig, DNR wildlife biologist, 608-339-4819 BABCOCK – A one-day antlerless deer hunt will be offered Saturday, Nov.10 at Sandhill Wildlife Area, a 9,150-acre experimental hunting area in central Wisconsin. This unique hunt is being conducted by the Department of Natural Resources to reduce the deer herd within the wildlife area. “Following three consecutive mild winters, this special hunt opportunity is necessary to adjust population levels and sex ratios to achieve the deer management goals desired on Sandhill,” said Darren Ladwig, DNR wildlife biologist. Participation will be limited to the first 100 completed applications received. Applications must be mailed

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland:(608) 267-9649 Location will be at the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Portage County STEVENS POINT – Representative Katrina Shankland (D–Stevens Point) is pleased to announce her upcoming office hours on Tuesday, August 28. This month’s office hours will be held with Cycling Without Age. Several volunteer-run trishaws will be available, launching from the ADRC. Rep. Shankland invites constituents to take a ride on a trishaw and discuss issues of importance to them. Rep. Shankland hosts office hours every month around the 71st Assembly District to hear from her constituents. Members of the public are invited to join

Contact: Alex Joers (414) 563-7717 WAUWATOSA, WI—Julie Henszey, candidate for State Senate in Wisconsin’s 5th District, announced today that Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has endorsed her campaign. “Wisconsin is ready for new leadership and Julie Henszey represents the best of a new generation,” said Barrett. “I’m enthusiastically endorsing her to be the next State Senator in this district and I look forward to campaigning with her.” Barrett was the state senator for a predecessor district to the current 5th District, prior to being elected to Congress and as Milwaukee’s mayor. The race is seen as competitive, as Donald Trump beat

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Today, the Randy Bryce for Congress campaign released a video entitled “Eric,” that shows the human cost of being left behind by elected leaders in Washington. “It’s become far too easy to ignore or dehumanize people who are suffering through difficult times. Whether it’s being uninsured or underinsured, having multiple jobs and still not being able to make ends meet, the rise of the opioid epidemic or so many other challenges, those who are supposed to be representing us in Washington have turned their backs on working people in Wisconsin and across the

Contact:  strongerwisconsin@gmail.com Today, A Stronger Wisconsin launched a new ad, “Time,” urging Wisconsinites to tell Governor Scott Walker that eight years of lousy healthcare, education, and roads is enough. This ad highlights that while Walker has had plenty of “Time” for politics, Wisconsin has faced crumbling roads, a historic teacher shortage, and climbing health care costs during his tenure in office. This 30-second spot is part of a $1.8 million statewide buy. A Stronger Wisconsin is a Democratic Governors Association backed issue-advocacy organization. “Under Governor Walker’s watch for the past eight years, Wisconsin’s roads, schools, and health care have fallen apart,” said A

Contact: Sen. Jennifer Shilling (D – La Crosse) (608)266-5490 MADISON, WI – Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today. The audio file of this week’s address can be found here: http://media2.legis.wisconsin.gov/multimedia/Sen32/shillingradio082318.mp3 A written transcript of the address is below: “Hi, I’m State Senator Jennifer Shilling with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. “Across Wisconsin, families know that access to quality health care can be a challenge. “As costs increase and communities struggle with provider shortages, many Health Centers have stepped up to expand coverage and meet the needs of local residents. “As we celebrate National Health