Contact: Austin Kieler, (262) 501-9880 Steelworkers Union Says Palzewicz will be an advocate for the working class. Brookfield, WI — Tom Palzewicz, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin’s 5th district, today announced the endorsement of the United Steelworkers District 2. “Tom Palzewicz has the leadership and experience needed to bring positive change to the hardworking people of Wisconsin’s 5th District,” said Michael Bolton, Director of USW District 2. “Tom has proven that he’ll stand up for unions and the working class. We’re excited to get Tom elected and look forward to working with him in Congress.” “The

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org Scott Walker’s criminal justice record is under fire yet again. And just like before, it’s Republicans doing the criticizing. Yesterday, Senate Majority leader Scott Fitzgerald said he was “very disappointed” with Walker’s handling of the Lincoln Hills debacle, calling it “a mess.” Walker has been widely criticized for ignoring the problems at the juvenile facility. Several weeks ago, Assembly Leader Robin Vos said he was “shocked” that Walker refuses to even visit a Wisconsin prison. When the leadership of his own party won’t defend Walker, you know his failures are simply indefensible. But that wasn’t the last Republican headache for Walker. Speaking about his new

Sen. Marklein: (608) 266-0703 MADISON – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) was recently named an “Outstanding Legislator” by the Wisconsin Counties Association and a “Municipal Champion” by the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. The Wisconsin Counties Association presented the “Outstanding Legislator” award on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Iowa County Board meeting. The League of Wisconsin Municipalities presented the “Municipal Champion” award on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the Platteville City Council meeting. Marklein was also named a “Friend of Towns” in 2016 for his work on behalf of town governments. “I have worked hard to connect with local

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 With 30 Senators needed to force a Senate vote, 44 Senators now cosponsor resolution of disapproval  Trump’s junk insurance plans don’t have to provide health care coverage for people with pre-existing conditions WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s new legislation to overturn the Trump administration’s expansion of “junk insurance” plans needs the support of 30 Senators to force a vote. Today, she announced 44 Senators have cosponsored her resolution of disapproval of the Trump administration’s final junk insurance plan rule. “The Trump Administration is rewriting the rules on guaranteed health care protections that millions of Americans depend on.

For Further Information Contact: State Senator David Craig (608) 266-5400 Sen. Craig: Responds to comments from Tony Evers’ DPI about parents’ ability to homeschool Madison, WI — Today, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) responded to the comments from Tony Evers’ Department of Public Instruction (DPI) communication director who stated that “most parents don’t have [the] capacity” to homeschool their children or “train a student”. Senator Craig released the following statement: “Whether intended to demean homeschool parents or not, these comments from DPI exhibit the view of central planners in Madison who sincerely believe that bureaucrats know what is