For Immediate Release August 27, 2018 Media Contacts: media@foxconn.com, John Lucas, john.lucas@wisc.edu, 608-262-8287 Agreement signed to establish Foxconn Institute for Research in Science and Technology and to pursue further collaboration in research, education and scientific outreach Madison, WI – Foxconn Technology Group and its Chairman and Founder Terry Gou today announced plans to invest $100 million in engineering and innovation research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, while also creating the framework for a science and technology institute that will collaborate closely with the company’s facilities in southeast Wisconsin. The Foxconn investment will include funding to help establish a new interdisciplinary

For Immediate Release August 27, 2018 Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — Scott Walker is in Milwaukee today to stage a photo op at the newly completed Zoo Interchange construction project, but he seems to have forgotten that it was thanks to his mismanagement that the project faced numerous delays that ultimately increased the final taxpayer cost of the project by tens of millions of dollars. “For Scott Walker to take any amount of credit for this project’s completion is absurd,” said Courtney Beyer, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson. “As governor, Walker has neglected our roads and diverted funding away

Contact: Justine Kessler Director of Brand Marketing UW Credit Union jkessler@uwcu.org 800-533-6773, ext. 2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madison, Wis.— Aug. 27, 2018 — UW Credit Union is mobilizing support for South Central Wisconsin flood relief efforts after the area experienced unprecedented flooding in the past week. Torrential rains damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure across South Central Wisconsin. In response, UW Credit Union will donate $25,000 to organizations supporting flood relief in addition to accepting donations online and in branch locations. UW Credit Union is currently accepting donations for flood relief. Members may donate funds directly from their account through online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 27, 2018 Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – Scott Walker announced Friday that Wisconsin is launching a national campaign to build our workforce with dedicated members of the military as they prepare to return to civilian life. When our Veterans return home, they are looking for the best place possible to start a new career, raise a family and enjoy an outstanding quality of life. We are going to make a strong case that Wisconsin can meet all those needs, and continue to strengthen our workforce to keep our state working for generations to come.

CONTACT: Sen Larson, 608.266.7505 Milwaukee, WI – Today, Senator Chris Larson released the following statement on Milwaukee City Attorney Grant Langley blaming Sterling Brown for the mistreatment he suffered at the hands of a few indefensible officers. “Everyone who has watched the disturbing videos of the incident involving Sterling Brown have drawn the conclusion that these few bad officers acted in a manner that violated Sterling Brown’s dignity and illustrate a textbook abuse of force. Three of the officers involved were disciplined (albeit inadequately for the severity of the incident) and Chief Morales has stated that the officers had acted

CONTACT: NGA Press Office, 415-802-2423 or press@nextgenamerica.org NextGen Wisconsin will pledge 27,000 young voters and engage students at events on 26 campuses Milwaukee, WI — This week, NextGen Wisconsin will begin back to school efforts across the state. As students arrive on campus, either for the first time as Freshmen or for the last time as Seniors, NextGen will be there to help them to vote and encourage them to get to the polls in November. Youth registration is already surging nationwide, and in August and early September, NextGen Wisconsin will pledge 27,000 young Wisconsinites to vote in November. NextGen will have 76 organizers on the

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel concluded his 72-county statewide tour to meet with local law enforcement and elected officials last week with a stop in Waukesha County on Friday, August 24. “Even after serving as a prosecutor and the District Attorney in Waukesha County and working with many law enforcement agencies for decades, my conversations with local law enforcement are never ending as the issues our communities are facing are constantly evolving,” said Attorney General Schimel. “These roundtables have given our team at the Department of Justice some incredible insights into public safety challenges communities face.” Attorney General

Contact: Christina Brey, 608.298.2519 Wisconsin needs a champion for students and public schools, teachers say The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) recommends Dr. Tony Evers for governor. “Tony Evers believes all children should have the same opportunity for success, no matter where they live or what their family circumstances,” said Ron Martin, an Eau Claire eighth grade teacher and WEAC president. “It’s time for Wisconsin to restore democracy, and that starts with electing a governor who has a plan to invest in public schools, repair our roads and make things better for working people.” “Public schools are important to our

Contact: Bob Nenno, Communications Director, 608-261-4504 MADISON – Net lending grew by 4.4% at Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks in the six months ending June 30, 2018, according to data released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. “The continued growth in lending activity is great news for the state’s banking industry and for the Wisconsin economy,” said Jay Risch, Secretary of the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), who oversees state-chartered banks. Compared to the first two quarters of 2017, Wisconsin’s 161 state-chartered banks: · Increased net loans to $40.4 billion, up from $36.9 billion. · Posted a net income of $318.7 million,