FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9-13-18 Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506, Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Federal Aviation Administration grant will help reconstruct airport runway Eau Claire – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced a $1,697,698 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration for the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport. The grant funds will be used to reconstruct 900 feet of the airport’s runway, which is in need of major repairs. “Wisconsinites depend on our great regional airports to travel across the state, and across the country,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “This grant will help ensure the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport can continue to

September 13, 2018 | Speaker Ryan Press Office | https://spkrryan.us/2x7T3nU Summary: During the weekly Republican leadership press conference, Speaker Ryan urged support for the first minibus appropriations package, which the House will consider this afternoon. He emphasized the critical House priorities included in the bill, emphasizing the resources it provides to Veterans Affairs and the vital funding it puts toward bolstering national security. Opening Statement: “First off, I want to say that we’re thinking of the people in Hurricane Florence’s wake, the people in the Carolinas. “I know coastal folks don’t need mainlanders telling them how to handle a storm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Roundy’s has 106 stores and more than 12,600 employees in Wisconsin MILWAUKEE – Governor Scott Walker today joined leaders from Roundy’s Supermarkets (Roundy’s), a subsidiary of the Kroger Company (Kroger), and the Wisconsin Grocers Association at Metro Market in Milwaukee to highlight the company’s 12,600 Wisconsin employees and its more than $300 million investment in its 106 in-state stores. “Wisconsin’s unemployment rate has been below 3% for the last six consecutive months—a state record—because of employers like Kroger and Roundy’s who are committed to growing and investing in our

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Governor Walker Releases Statement Following the Passing of Former Brigadier General Robert A. Cocroft   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released the following statement today after the passing of former retired Brigadier General Robert A. Cocroft.“I am sorry to hear of the passing of retired Brigadier General Robert A. Cocroft. I worked with him when I was Milwaukee County Executive, and I appreciate his service to our country, our state, and our community. Tonette and I send our prayers to General Cocroft’s family.”

CONTACT: Peter Anderson, (608) 231-1100, anderson@recycleworlds.net Wisconsin Supreme Court Grants Review in Enbridge v. Dane County The Supreme Court has agreed to take up Enbridge’s appeal of the May 24, 2018, Court of Appeals decision in Enbridge v. Dane County (backgroundhere). That decision effectively ruled that the Canadian pipeline company did not qualify for the budget amendment that sought to bar a county from requiring a pipeline company to purchase spill cleanup insurance. The Supreme Court’s decision is surprising to say the least. Review by that court is rarely granted and is limited to cases of major import involving complex questions of law. The case

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Baldwin Fires Top Staffer Over Tomah And Attempts To Buy Her Silence   Brookfield, Wis. — After learning about the abuses at the Tomah VA, failing to release the report and admitting there was wrongdoing, Senator Baldwin proceeded to fire her deputy state director who she claimed Senator Baldwin was culpable. After firing her staffer, Baldwin proceeded to offer her a taxpayer-funded settlement, which would have come with a gag order preventing her from discussing anything about the Tomah VA with the public. Baldwin’s decision making begs the following questions: What did Tammy Baldwin know? Why did she

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 Speaker Ryan Announces Departure of Tommy Andrews WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today announced that Tommy Andrews, his director of members services, will be leaving the speaker’s office at the end of this week. Andrews, a veteran of two speakerships, has accepted a role in legislative affairs at the White House. “One of the best things John Boehner did for me was leave behind a Cincinnati guy from his staff named Tommy Andrews. Tommy helped with a seamless transition and has become a critical part of my team. While he served two speakers with distinction,

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Health Care Experts and Patient Groups Support Senator Baldwin’s Legislation to Overturn the Trump Administration’s Expansion of Junk Insurance Plans  Top health care groups strongly support Baldwin’s 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. – Today, 16 of the top health care organizations in America, representing tens of thousands of the nation’s physicians, patients, medical students and other health experts are voicing strong support for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s legislation to overturn the Trump administration’s expansion of junk insurance plans. Senator Baldwin’s effort is supported

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org BREAKING: Brad Schimel Implemented New DOJ Secrecy Requirements One Month After Josh Kaul Announced Run MADISON — The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel broke news this morning that just a month after Brad Schimel’s Democratic opponent Josh Kaul got into the AG race, Schimel scrambled to implement a new policy at the Department of Justice requiring employees to sign non-disclosure agreements that would silence them even if they left Wisconsin. “Whether he’s trying to hide records of his travels to a hate group’s conference or implementing policies to keep his failures secret, Brad Schimel has created a culture of secrecy at

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 FULL REPORT Former Baldwin and Kohl Aide Alleges A Political Cover-Up By Tammy Baldwin Brookfield, Wis. — After firing her deputy state director and offering her a taxpayer-funded settlement to remain quiet, an ethics complaint was filed against Senator Tammy Baldwin. While the complaint was dismissed, Marquette Baylor, a top aide to Senator Baldwin and Senator Kohl, clearly believed there was a political cover-up by Senator Baldwin and her office. “Marquette Baylor was a top aide to Senator Baldwin who, according to Ms. Baylor, Baldwin blamed for failing to address the crisis at Tomah,” said Leah Vukmir campaign manager Jess Ward. “Wisconsin

Contact: Rob Hutton (414) 380-9665 rob@rob-hutton.com Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Rob Hutton for Assembly Brookfield, WI – The Milwaukee Police Association, the organization representing Milwaukee’s police officers, has endorsed Rob Hutton in his re-election bid for the State Assembly. “We proudly endorse Rob Hutton because of his commitment to helping local law enforcement,” said Mike Crivello, President of the Milwaukee Police Association. “In his time in the State Assembly, he has worked closely with police agencies to ensure they have the resources to protect the public they are sworn to serve. Rob is dedicated to serving his community and is the