FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2018 Contact: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560 MADISON – Today Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announced their “What’s Best for Kids” Advisory Council (Council), a group of leaders and advocates from across the state
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 When You Look Up ‘White Privilege’ in the Dictionary, You See His Photo MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2018 Contact: Brendan Conway (414) 937-3250 Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is keeping a seat open and placing a red rose on every bus from Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December
Joins Growing Movement in House of Representatives to End Influence of Corporate Money WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced that he is no longer accepting donations from corporate political action committees to fund his re-election campaign.
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Baldwin joins 24 Senate colleagues in backing the recent report and National Climate Assessment on the consequences of climate change WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the release of a scientific report outlining severe projected impacts from climate change, U.S.
The Coalition of Wisconsin Healthcare & Aging Groups Board of Directors, is proud to announce that on December 1, 2018, Rob Gundermann will officially become the new executive director and president of CWAG and A.J. Nino Amato will become CWAG’s
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, in an award ceremony at The Pentagon, Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis honored House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) with the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service. The award, which is the
CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C. Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to extend E-3 visa eligibility to Irish Nationals. The bill was sponsored by Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI-05) and Richard Neal (D-MA-01). Congressman Sensenbrenner delivered the following remarks on the
For more information, contact: Steven Theisen, WisDOT I-39/90 Project Communications Manager (608) 884-1230, steven.theisen@dot.wi.gov MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a public hearing to discuss the design and environmental aspects of proposed improvements on I-39/90 and
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today, at a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, questioned The Honorable Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General for the Department of Justice and Mr. Hugh J. Hurwitz, Acting
Raymond Cross Office of the President 1700 Van Hise Hall 1220 Linden Dr. Madison, WI 53706 Dear President Cross, Thank you for your swift and decisive actions in response to UW–La Crosse Chancellor Gow’s recent error in judgement. Your letter
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored the Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act, which will expand access to good-paying, meaningful manufacturing jobs for Wisconsin Veterans. “Many Wisconsin Veterans have excellent technical training and manufacturing experience from their
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 The successful program provides free alternative education and structured discipline for at-risk youth WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and David Perdue (R-GA) are praising the Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution (S.Res.424) honoring the 25th anniversary of
“It certainly didn’t take long for Governor-elect Evers to put into motion what we feared before election day,” stated Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life. “Evers made it very clear to us during his campaign how he
Contact: Ben Voelkel (Johnson) Chris Harris (Murphy) WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, today introduced a resolution condemning Russia’s recent attack
With the Mayor’s signing of the last of the 2019 budget amendments, we now have a completed 2019 city budget. I would like to thank my Common Council colleagues for their hard work throughout the budget process and their solid
The City of Madison and the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives (UWCC) have been awarded a $6,000 Municipal Partnership Grant from the Surdna Foundation via the Workers to Owners initiative. This funding will bolster our capacity to partner in
With the Parklawn YMCA announcing it will reduce offerings, my office is deeply concerned with this development. As the first YMCA in the country to be built within public housing, this facility is an asset to Parklawn residents and the
Contact: Tom Still or Julie Johnson at 608-442-7557 To learn more online: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Andy Walker, partner at Rock River Capital Partners, which recently closed on its first fund and
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2018 Contact: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560 MADISON – Today Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announced their “What’s Best for Kids” Advisory Council (Council), a group of leaders and advocates from across the state who will work with and advise the transition team on
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 When You Look Up ‘White Privilege’ in the Dictionary, You See His Photo MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements about career politician Paul Ryan’s farewell media tour.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2018 Contact: Brendan Conway (414) 937-3250 Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is keeping a seat open and placing a red rose on every bus from Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2 to honor the life of Rosa Parks and her
Joins Growing Movement in House of Representatives to End Influence of Corporate Money WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced that he is no longer accepting donations from corporate political action committees to fund his re-election campaign. Pocan joins 36 newly elected House Democrats and 5 returning
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Baldwin joins 24 Senate colleagues in backing the recent report and National Climate Assessment on the consequences of climate change WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the release of a scientific report outlining severe projected impacts from climate change, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and 24 of her Senate colleagues are
The Coalition of Wisconsin Healthcare & Aging Groups Board of Directors, is proud to announce that on December 1, 2018, Rob Gundermann will officially become the new executive director and president of CWAG and A.J. Nino Amato will become CWAG’s new Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer. Rob Gundermann has
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, in an award ceremony at The Pentagon, Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis honored House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) with the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service. The award, which is the highest award given to civilians by the Department, recognizes Speaker
CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C. Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to extend E-3 visa eligibility to Irish Nationals. The bill was sponsored by Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI-05) and Richard Neal (D-MA-01). Congressman Sensenbrenner delivered the following remarks on the House floor: “The United States was built on hard work
For more information, contact: Steven Theisen, WisDOT I-39/90 Project Communications Manager (608) 884-1230, steven.theisen@dot.wi.gov MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a public hearing to discuss the design and environmental aspects of proposed improvements on I-39/90 and US 12/18 (Beltline) interchange near Madison in Dane County. The
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today, at a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, questioned The Honorable Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General for the Department of Justice and Mr. Hugh J. Hurwitz, Acting Director for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) on how the
Raymond Cross Office of the President 1700 Van Hise Hall 1220 Linden Dr. Madison, WI 53706 Dear President Cross, Thank you for your swift and decisive actions in response to UW–La Crosse Chancellor Gow’s recent error in judgement. Your letter of reprimand to Dr. Gow left no uncertainty that you
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored the Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act, which will expand access to good-paying, meaningful manufacturing jobs for Wisconsin Veterans. “Many Wisconsin Veterans have excellent technical training and manufacturing experience from their time serving our nation, but still struggle to find good-paying
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 The successful program provides free alternative education and structured discipline for at-risk youth WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and David Perdue (R-GA) are praising the Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution (S.Res.424) honoring the 25th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program (NGYCP). NGYCP is celebrating
“It certainly didn’t take long for Governor-elect Evers to put into motion what we feared before election day,” stated Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life. “Evers made it very clear to us during his campaign how he felt about abortions, it’s just like a tonsillectomy. Now he
Contact: Ben Voelkel (Johnson) Chris Harris (Murphy) WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, today introduced a resolution condemning Russia’s recent attack on Ukrainian vessels in the Kerch Strait and calling for
With the Mayor’s signing of the last of the 2019 budget amendments, we now have a completed 2019 city budget. I would like to thank my Common Council colleagues for their hard work throughout the budget process and their solid support in overriding Mayor Tom Barrett’s veto of the COP
The City of Madison and the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives (UWCC) have been awarded a $6,000 Municipal Partnership Grant from the Surdna Foundation via the Workers to Owners initiative. This funding will bolster our capacity to partner in the conversion of traditional businesses to worker cooperatives and reinforce
With the Parklawn YMCA announcing it will reduce offerings, my office is deeply concerned with this development. As the first YMCA in the country to be built within public housing, this facility is an asset to Parklawn residents and the greater community. Quite simply, the proposed changes equate to a
Contact: Tom Still or Julie Johnson at 608-442-7557 To learn more online: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Andy Walker, partner at Rock River Capital Partners, which recently closed on its first fund and is now looking to invest in young Wisconsin companies. Also,
