Media Contacts: Scott Allen, 312-353-6976, allen.scott@dol.gov Rhonda Burke, 312-353-6976, burke.rhonda@dol.gov Release Number: 18-1570-CHI MILWAUKEE, WI – To ensure compliance with federal wage laws, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is conducting an education and enforcement initiative focusing on restaurants in Wisconsin’s Fox Cities region and Milwaukee’s East Side neighborhoods. The initiative includes providing compliance assistance tools and information to employers and industry stakeholders through educational outreach events. WHD’s outreach efforts include working directly with a wide variety of organizations in the selected areas to identify multiple ways to provide employers with the tools and information needed to comply with the

Media Contact: Andrew Iverson, Communications Director JANESVILLE, Wis. – First Congressional District candidate Bryan Steil announced today the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Steil has worked for manufacturing companies for the last nine years and saw firsthand how Washington can get in the way of job creation and wage growth. In Congress, Steil will stand up for American workers and work to create high wage jobs, lower the cost of healthcare and close the skills gap in the workforce. Bryan Steil: “I am proud to have the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. A strong economy means more jobs

Contact: Gina Paige ― 608-266-9000 (MADISON) ― The Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, presented awards to honor two individuals for their contributions in the fight against domestic violence in a special ceremony held today at the state Capitol. The ceremony was hosted as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a statewide effort to raise awareness about the effects of domestic abuse. Since 1991, the Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse has selected recipients for Outstanding Achievement in Domestic Abuse Issues awards. This year’s awardees are: Jeff Beckmann of Madison received the Justice Award,

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statement on the resignation announcement by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association of board chair-elect Nancy Douglass. One Wisconsin Now raised the issue just yesterday of Douglass participating in a sleazy attack ad produced by Paul Ryan’s SuperPAC against Democratic Congressional Candidate Randy Bryce. “We think Ms. Douglass made the right decision.” See previous release at onewi.org/2QCUpP2.

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839     MADISON – Governor Scott Walker issued Executive Order #311 and a corresponding directive today to help those in Hurricane Michael’s path.“Wisconsin stands ready to help those affected by Hurricane Michael,” Governor Walker said. “I thank the men and women of the Wisconsin National Guard for stepping up once again.” The order and directive: Authorizes the adjutant general to call elements of the Wisconsin National Guard to state active duty to assist civilian authorities in areas affected by Hurricane Michael. Suspends certain restrictions and limitations to help carriers transport vital emergency relief supplies more efficiently.

Media Contact: Michelle Marshel, Director of External Affairs 202-434-8024 or mmarshel@naswa.org                                                                                                             WASHINGTON – The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) today announced the appointment of Chairpersons to its Policy Committees of the membership. These individuals, selected from across the U.S. to serve as Committee Chairpersons, are as follows: Kevin Carlson, Chief Financial Officer, North Carolina Department of Commerce, will serve as the Administration and Finance Committee Chairperson Janelle Guthrie, Communications Director, Washington State Employment Security Department, will serve as the Communications Committee Chairperson Richard McPherson, Executive Director, Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, will serve as the Employment and Training Committee Chairperson Jackie