David James djames@rslc.gop WASHINGTON, D.C. –  The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) will launch a multi-platform, multiple ad campaign reminding the people of Senate District 25 that Senator Janet Bewley has been out-of-touch with their values, siding with Madison liberals on issues related to illegal immigration, the Second Amendment, and taxes.  The issue ads will begin airing tomorrow in Senate District 25. “The hard-left turn of national liberals has arrived in Wisconsin, and Senator Janet Bewley has bought into their radical agenda,” said RSLC President Matt Walter. “While in office, she has sided with the anti-gun lobby, supported increasing the gas tax

Contact: Timothy Schabo (608) 266-5580 MILWAUKEE, WI – Rep. David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement on the passing of retired Brigadier General and veteran advocate Robert Cocroft: “I am sorry to hear of the passing of General Cocroft. He was a devoted public servant; and the city of Milwaukee, state of Wisconsin, and our great nation will miss his presence. “Born in Mississippi, General Cocroft moved to Milwaukee when he was just an infant, and represented the city well for the rest of his life. He was drafted into the Army in 1966, and became an infantry officer shortly

CONTACT: Sawyer Briel, DNR communications, 608-282-5334 MADISON – The world of hunting is changing, and Department of Natural Resources staff are hard at work to make sure Wisconsin’s hunters have the resources they need for a safe and successful deer season. Wild Wisconsin is your ticket to enjoying the outdoors this fall. Web series segments, podcasts and more – all at your fingertips. With help from Vortex Optics, Mayville Engineering Company Shooting Sports and The Hunting Public, Wild Wisconsin is back for year two. Whether you prefer to watch all segments at once, catch one or two before your hunt, or listen to

State Senator Tim Carpenter (608) 266-8535 Madison – Today State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) sent the following message to Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, and Senate President Roger Roth: Dear Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Senate President Roger Roth, Just as I cleared my calendar for the Foxconn deal Special Session on year ago yesterday August 12th, I will clear my schedule for a September Extraordinary or Special Session on the Kimberly Clark deal as requested by Governor Scott Walker. I believe we owe Wisconsinites a roll vote on the Kimberly Clark deal. Best wishes, Tim Carpenter

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org La Crosse, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to present Gundersen Health System Archives with the 2018 Governor’s Archives Award for Archival Achievement. An award presentation will be held on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Gundersen Health System (1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601) in the John & Nettie Mooney Library & Gundersen Archives, Level 1, Hospital, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. “Gundersen Archives is receiving this award for the rescue and preservation, arrangement and description, digitization, and archival outreach involving the records of the Gundersen Clinic, Lutheran Hospital and the School

Contact: zroday@republicanags.com 203-640-9208 Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel released a new TV advertisement, “Connecticut,” as part of a series of advertisements named after the states where Democratic opponent Josh Kaul has previously lived. In this first ad, Schimel highlights the laundry list of Sheriffs that have endorsed him. “Brad Schimel is an Attorney General of results,” said RAGA Communications Director Zack Roday. “Under his leadership, Wisconsin has led the nation in the opioid epidemic, elderly abuse, school safety, and now domestic violence prevention. Attorney General Schimel is the only candidate with the experience as a prosecutor and the only candidate to spend

Heather LaRoi, UW System 608-265-3195, hlaroi@uwsa.edu MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System on Thursday urged the U.S. Department of Education (DoEd) to rewrite regulations governing the federal student financial aid programs to ensure students participating in its innovative UW Flexible Option program have access to federal financial aid. Laura Kite, assistant dean for student services for UW System’s Continuing Education, Outreach, and E-Learning, told DoEd officials that federal regulations for student-teacher interaction and for defining credit hours should be revised. “We believe to be successful we must be innovators,” Kite said. “To be innovators we need our partners, like

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s (WI-04) bill to designate the facility of the US Post Office located at 2650 North Doctor Martin Luther King Drive in Milwaukee as the “Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building” passed the US House of Representatives. Last night, Congresswomen Moore delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of her bill: Congresswoman Moore. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow the House is going to take up and, hopefully, pass legislation that I’ve introduced to honor a Wisconsin hero and one of my sheros Vel. R. Phillips. The bill would designate a post office in

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – The Walker campaign released the following statement on the announcement today by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association that it was changing the date of its gubernatorial debate from Oct. 5 to Oct. 19 after the Evers campaign said it had a scheduling conflict. “Scott Walker is ready to have an honest discussion about our state’s future and his vision to keep Wisconsin working for generations to come,” said campaign spokesman Brian Reisinger. “That’s why he promptly agreed to two debates on October 5 and 26 — and why he’s willing to change the date