Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘Governors Can’t Use Public Resources to Benefit Themselves or Their Campaigns’ MADISON, Wis. — In July 2018 Scott Walker broke the state law prohibiting politicians from using taxpayer resources to benefit their campaigns, flying to Rhinelander on a state plane to film a television commercial for his campaign at a cost to taxpayers of over $2,000 for the day. While Gov. Scott Walker has come up with an alibi, he hasn’t apologized for his malfeasance, or according to the most recent records made available by his administration, reimbursed taxpayers. “There is a bright line that a politician

Contact: Jenni Dye, jennid@wisdems.org, 608-260-2417 Roth, Fitzgerald, Marklein, Wanggaard, and LeMahieu on record against health protections for vulnerable residents MADISON – In a major blow to Wisconsin families, Gov. Walker’s plan to eliminate preexisting condition coverage protections for vulnerable residents has the backing of key Senate Republicans. As Walker pushes to undermine the Affordable Care Act, Senate Republicans including President Roger Roth (R-Appleton), Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau), Finance Member Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Caucus Chair Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) have all gone on record opposing a state-level plan to protect preexisting condition coverage. All five Senators are up for

Press Contact: Eric Lindell (715) 969-4260 elindell82@gmail.com Ashland, WI — During a Fox News Interview last Wednesday on ‘Outnumbered Overtime TV Show’ Congressman Sean Duffy (R) of Wisconsin stated about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi that we needed to take a ‘Wait and See’ approach before blaming Saudi Arabia to host Harris Faulkner. “If there was a murder, and we don’t know who did it despite media hysteria and ‘Consulate dismemberment is de-rigueur anyway’ he went on to defend Saudi Arabia as a very close ally.” Former Republican and Chequamegon Democratic Board Member Eric Lindell responded “It is disgraceful

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com Highlights record of getting results by lowering taxes and keeping Wisconsin working [Madison, Wis.] – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin endorsed Scott Walker in his campaign for governor at a construction project site in Appleton today. ABC members are endorsing Scott Walker for his pro-growth reforms such as lowering taxes, reforming labor laws, and expanding worker training. When Scott Walker took office, Wisconsin was on the wrong track. Jobs were fleeing the state, double-digit tax increases were the norm, and hard-working families and businesses were struggling. Thanks to Scott Walker, Wisconsin has righted the

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel and Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales are hosting, in partnership with Safe & Sound, Inc. and Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, a special Drug Take Back event for the community and area commuters from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23 at the corner of Kilbourn Avenue and 3rd Street. Drug Take Back is a community event that helps fight the opioid epidemic by preventing misuse and abuse of prescription painkillers and other pharmaceuticals through the collection of unwanted medications, both prescription and over the counter. National Drug Take Back Day is October

MADISON, Wis. – As part of Wisconsin Safe Schools Week, Attorney General Brad Schimel attended an adolescent mental health training in Madison today, and announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) has completed awarding the second round of school safety grant funding. OSS will hold trainings for more than 500 law enforcement and educators across the state this week. OSS Advisory Committee will also hold its first meeting. “Since June 1, Wisconsin DOJ has handed out nearly $100 million to improve student mental health response, school safety, and training for educators and law enforcement,”

CONTACT: Lynn Wilk, 414-229-6917, lcwilk@uwm.edu MILWAUKEE — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host this Friday’s debate between Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers. The Oct. 26 debate will begin at 6 p.m. at the Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. It will air live on WUWM-FM and WTMJ-TV and will be simulcast on WGBA-TV (Green Bay). WUWM’s Mitch Teich, executive producer of Lake Effect, along with Today’s TMJ4 news anchors Charles Benson and Shannon Sims, will moderate the debate. Additional

Contact: Andrew Beckett ngwi.pao@mail.mil 608-242-3211 Wis. Dept. of Military Affairs: Learn to protect yourself from cyber shopping scams MADISON, Wis. – With the start of the holiday shopping season just around the corner, many consumers will be looking online for bargains. Being aware of some potential risks could keep a simple online purchase from turning into a financial headache. “The internet has made holiday shopping more convenient,” said Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general and homeland security advisor. “We can easily order a book, concert tickets, and even groceries whenever we want. However, we must be vigilant to make

For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov WisDOT: State driver licenses and IDs are the most common forms of proof of identity to show at the polls Anyone who does not have an ID needed to vote in the Wisconsin fall election should start the process now Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common forms of photo ID to show at the polls. There is no separate “voter ID.” Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) encourages voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   WisGOP: Baldwin and Sanders want to end private health insurance Socialist promotes BaldwinCare’s government takeover of health care [Madison, WI] — Tammy Baldwin and Bernie Sanders’ radical health care plan would end private health insurance coverage for millions, and force a government-run health care plan on hard-working Wisconsin families – taking away their choices and raising taxes. On Monday, Baldwin and socialist Senator Bernie Sanders will campaign together to tout their plan to put Washington bureaucrats ahead of Wisconsin families. “When it comes to BaldwinCare, Wisconsin families stand to lose the most. From higher taxes to ending

Media Contact: Andrew Iverson, Communications Director Steil campaign: Statement on Bernie Sanders campaigning for Bryce JANESVILLE, Wis. – First Congressional District candidate Bryan Steil’s campaign released the following statement regarding Democratic Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders’ visit to Kenosha to campaign for Randy Bryce: Andrew Iverson, Campaign Spokesman: “Randy Bryce continues to run a campaign focused on anywhere but Southeast Wisconsin. Whether it’s abolishing ICE or a $32 trillion government takeover of healthcare, Randy Bryce supports Bernie Sanders’ socialist agenda that will raise taxes on Wisconsin families and concentrate power in Washington, DC. Bryan Steil is focused on real solutions to