Contact: Aaron White 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind is reminding Wisconsinites impacted by late-August and early-September’s severe storms and flooding that the application deadline for individual federal disaster assistance is Monday, December 17, 2018. “Wisconsinites are strong, and are hard at work rebuilding their homes, farms and businesses after

CONTACT: Jessica Lovejoy 608-318-3065 press@judgeneubauer.com   RACINE, WI – Judge Lisa Neubauer, Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, announced today that she has been endorsed by more than 65 current and former sheriffs and district attorneys from across the state. She also has earned the support of more than 300

Contact: Collin Price, Public Relations Officer 608-772-8848 collin.price@ho-chunk.com Nation’s leaders stress jobs, economic impact, and local support for casino           Beloit, WI  – Several current and former leaders of the Ho-Chunk Nation appeared tonight at a hearing in Beloit, Wisconsin, to testify on behalf of the Nation’s proposed Beloit casino and entertainment

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said the following Tuesday regarding his vote on the farm bill: “Once again, senators were forced to vote on a ‘farm bill’ where nearly 80 percent of the spending was directed to SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program. Eight

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – First Lady Tonette Walker today invited the public to tour the Wisconsin Executive Residence during the holiday season. Visitors are invited to come to the residence to see Holiday decorations created by florists and decorators from across the state. “Every year the Wisconsin Executive

Contact: Rep. Scott Allen (608) 266-8580 Madison – Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) today was appointed chairman of the new Assembly Committee on Community Development for the upcoming legislative term beginning January 7, 2019. “The speaker has recognized the importance of adapting to change in our communities, and I’m thrilled that

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Klueter and Company Wholesale Grocery Warehouse in Madison, Dane County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation

Contact: Rep Tusler (608) 266-5831 MADISON – Today in Madison, Rep. Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) was named Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Campaign and Elections. Assembly Speaker, Robin Vos (R- Burlington) announced the appointment today from the Capitol. “Wisconsin elections are of critical importance,” said Tusler. “I look forward to

Contact: Rep. Rick Gundrum (608) 264-8486 MADISON – Today, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) was named the Chairperson for the Assembly Committee on Aging & Long-Term Care. Rep. Gundrum released the following statement on the appointment: “I am eager to serve as the next Chair for the Committee on Aging and

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Mequon, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the J. M. Allmendinger Shipwreck in the vicinity of Mequon, Ozaukee County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax

Summary: This morning at the House Republican leadership press conference, Speaker Ryan discussed how we can build on recent economic progress by passing the farm bill conference report, which includes reforms to the integrity of federal benefits programs to encourage work. Opening Statement: “We’re coming up on one year since the

Contact: Rep. Gary Tauchen, (608)-266-3097 I am honored to be named the next chairman of the Agriculture Committee.  There are serious issues facing the farming community and we must work together to encourage sensible reforms that help provide stability and opportunity to local farmers and agri-business. Gary Tauchen and his family