Contact: Jim Bender, School Choice Wisconsin The Department of Public Instruction released the number of students that have enrolled to participate in the Parental Choice Programs in Wisconsin. There are currently four Parental Choice Programs – The Milwaukee and Racine Programs serve those communities and the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program serves the rest of the state. Additionally, the Special Needs Scholarship Program serves students statewide. All four programs saw enrollment increases over last year. “Parental demand for the programs keeps driving up enrollment,” Jim Bender, President of School Choice Wisconsin said. “Knowing that popularity, it is surprising that the Superintendent

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Eric Trump will be flying in to Wisconsin today as Republicans experience electoral turbulence across the country and here in state. Whatever the potential bumps at the ballot box for the party of Donald Trump, his son from the first of Trump’s three marriages, should enjoy a smooth landing for his stop in Wisconsin Rapids. Thanks to a 2017 budget provision approved by Wisconsin’s frequently flying governor Scott Walker, the runways have been upgraded at the small central Wisconsin airport to accommodate luxury jet travel to an exclusive golf resort

Media Contacts: Leeann Duwe, Public Information Officer, 608-224-5005 Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020   MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Wisconsin dairy herd in Dane County has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB). Meat inspectors identified a carcass during a routine slaughter inspection and sent a sample to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory for testing. Through animal identification records, the carcass was traced back to a herd in Dane County that DATCP immediately quarantined. A quarantine prevents any animals from moving on or off of the farm. “We are working closely

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org MADISON — With seven days left until Election Day, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is continuing to count down a selection of the worst votes and legislative actions from Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir‘s 16-year record of selling out Wisconsin to benefit her corporate special interest backers. #7. Vukmir Sold Out Wisconsin Seniors On Alzheimer’s Funding And SeniorCare As highlighted early this month in the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s report “Leah Vukmir Has Sold Out Wisconsin Seniors and Future Retirees,” Leah Vukmir has repeatedly sided with corporate special interests and voted against Wisconsin seniors and future retirees. Vukmir

Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org With a week left in the election, Scott Walker continues to run from his long record of undermining health care in Wisconsin. Walker refused to accept federal money to expand BadgerCare to 70,000 more people in the state, a position that has actually cost state $1.1 billion in taxpayer funds. He endorsed national efforts to repeal the ACA and even floated the idea of accepting a waiver to allow insurers to charge more for people with pre-existing conditions. And most concerning for Wisconsin families, Walker’s attacks on health care access continue to this day. Wisconsin – with Walker’s approval – is

CONTACT: Reid Magney, 608-267-7887   MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission today released its list of the top five things Wisconsin voters should know for the General Election, Tuesday, November 6. Trust Wisconsin’s MyVote website for accurate information about the election. The Wisconsin Elections Commission’s popular MyVote Wisconsin website, https://MyVote.wi.gov, is voters’ best source of information about when and where to vote, what’s on the ballot, absentee voting and voter registration. “Because this is a big election, many groups want to help voters,” said Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin’s chief elections official.  “Most of them provide good information, but sometimes they make

Contact: Call: (202) 280-1990 Email: TSchultz@federationforchildren.org The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, headed by Tony Evers, has released their annual student enrollment data showing once again that parents are embracing options and exercising what is best for their individual children’s needs. Statement from Justin Moralez, State Director of the Wisconsin Federation for Children:  “We find it astounding that Tony Evers’ own department has documented year after year that more and more Wisconsin families continue to seek out private school choice options – and yet he wants to force those families out of their school of choice. It should come across as a personal affront

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   [Madison, WI] — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Police Association endorsed Leah Vukmir for the U.S. Senate. While Tammy Baldwin isn’t serious about securing our border or protecting our communities, Leah Vukmir will fight to enforce our immigration laws, build the wall, and keep Wisconsin families safe. See the full story from the Daily Caller here or read excerpts below. Police Union Throws Support Behind Leah Vukmir The Daily Caller Tim Pearce October 29, 2018 The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) endorsed the Wisconsin GOP candidate for Senate, Leah Vukmir, over incumbent Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin Monday. … “Leah

CONTACT:  Toni Morrissey (608) 263-3223 (608) 576-6456 tmorrissey@uwhealth.org Madison, WI – Young adolescents think a child’s maturity, not necessarily age, should be a factor in when a child gets a smartphone – and they worry about using that phone to bully other children. As debate rages on about when a child should get a smartphone, a study by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health provides novel and sometimes surprising findings that address that and other related questions. The results of the research by Dr. Megan Moreno, professor of pediatrics and director of the Social Media and

Contact: Jess Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is endorsing proven leader Leah Vukmir in her race for the U.S. Senate, the group announced Tuesday. “Leah Vukmir has a record of cutting taxes and burdensome regulations, proving she knows how to get government out of the way so America can see more jobs, more growth and higher wages,” said Rob Engstrom, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs & Federation Relations for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “At the U.S. Chamber, we are proud to support Leah in her race for the Senate because she will do what it takes to enact a

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com   [Madison, Wis.] – Scott Walker was on Special Report with Bret Baier on the Fox News Channel last night talking about how he will keep Wisconsin working for generations to come. Walker talked about how his bold reforms have moved Wisconsin forward with more jobs and higher wages, providing a clear contrast to Tony Evers’ plan to increase spending and increase taxes. Tony’s taxes and reckless spending will cost us jobs. Wisconsin cannot afford to let Tony Evers’ failed leadership take us backward. Scott Walker’s plan will keep Wisconsin working for generations to come by creating