Washington DC – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement in response to the partial government shutdown, which began at midnight: “President Trump’s tantrums have forced the nation into political and economic chaos. His behavior and this shutdown are inexcusable. A reasonable, bipartisan compromise has already passed the Senate. For the sake of our nation and the good of the public, House Republicans and President Trump need to do their job, fund the government, and put an end to this mess.”

MADISON — The Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, along with the strong support of elected Democratic officials, has forwarded her selection for the Executive Director of Political Affairs, Devin Remiker, to the Party’s Administrative Committee. Devin formerly served as Congressman Ron Kind’s campaign manager in La Crosse and as DPW’s Political Director. Devin has deep Wisconsin roots, having been born and raised in Two Rivers, WI before going to University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. “I am thrilled to have the support of the Chair and elected leaders to help lead the Party through this crucial period for

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, along with the strong support of elected Democratic officials, has forwarded her selection for the Executive Director of Political Affairs, Devin Remiker, to the Party’s Administrative Committee. Devin formerly served as Congressman Ron Kind’s campaign manager in La Crosse and as DPW’s Political Director. Devin has deep Wisconsin roots, having been born and raised in Two Rivers, WI before going to University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. “I am thrilled to have the support of the Chair and elected leaders to help lead the Party through

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – Protecting taxpayers, continuing our investment in education, and keeping Wisconsin’s turnaround moving forward will be the top goals for State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) in the upcoming legislative session. Senator Darling expects her new committee assignments will help achieve those goals. On Friday, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) announced committee assignments for Senate Republicans. In addition to serving as the Senate Co-Chair on the budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance, Senator Darling will serve six committees in the next Legislative session. *Education (Vice-Chair) *Judiciary and Public Safety *Universities, Technical Colleges, Children and

Contact: Amy Eckelberg, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5706 MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding Governor-elect Tony Evers’ appointment of Brad Pfaff as the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is pleased with Governor-elect Tony Evers’ appointment of Brad Pfaff as Wisconsin’s Secretary of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Brad is no stranger to the Wisconsin agricultural community. His rural roots give him a solid foundation to serve our farmers well in a stressed economic time.  In Wisconsin, agriculture contributes more than $88 billion to the state’s

Wisconsin Farmers Union congratulates Brad Pfaff on his appointment to the position of DATCP Secretary, as was announced by Governor-elect Evers today. WFU President Darin Von Ruden offered the following statement in response to Pfaff’s appointment: “We have appreciated working with Brad during his time with the Farm Service Agency and as a staff member for Congressman Kind, and we look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role as DATCP Secretary.”

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) was appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs and as a Member of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Energy for the 2019-20 Legislative Session today. “My committee assignments reflect the Senate’s commitment to giving rural Wisconsin a strong voice on important issues such as transportation, agriculture, taxes and natural resources,” Marklein said. “I am excited to begin our work again in January and am further enthused to begin a new role on the Senate Committee on