Contact: Madeline Morgan, 608.210.6883 madeline.morgan@wedc.org Releases online at: wedc.org/newsroom Competition provides hands-on, real-world learning experience for high school students around the state MADISON, WI. FEB. 28, 2019 – Four schools were selected to present their designs for a Wisconsin protocol
Contact: Rep. Tony Kurtz (608) 266-8531 Clean Water Health and Wellness Act Would Create $10 Million Program at DHS Madison, WI – Last year, many families in the Town of Armenia learned that their well water was unsafe to drink because
For More Information Contact: Rep. Kurtz (608) 266-8531 Rep. Oldenburg (608) 266-3534 Madison, WI – Representatives Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua), along with Representatives Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) and Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) have submitted a letter to the Wisconsin
CONTACT: Tyler Hendricks, 608-633-0704 press@judgeneubauer.com The choice of judiciary and law enforcement community is clear RACINE — The Neubauer for Justice campaign today released six additional judicial endorsements from across Wisconsin. They include: Hon. JoAnne Kloppenburg – WI Court of Appeals,
WMC Calls on Gov. Evers to Address Workforce Shortage in State Journal Column MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt Bauer called on Gov. Tony Evers to address the state’s workforce shortage in a column published by the
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Evers “Pro-Kid” Budget Locks Poor Kids Out of Good Schools, Refuses to Reform Failing Schools Madison- Thousands of poor kids in Milwaukee will remain trapped in failing schools if Governor Tony Evers gets his way.
For more information, contact: Holly Botsford, External Relations and Engagement Manager O: 414-955-8761, C: 414-688-7960 hbotsford@mcw.edu Legislation would increase state funding by $1.5 million per year Milwaukee, Feb. 27, 2019 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Hospital of
Media Contact: Grace Colás, 608-224-5020, grace.colas1@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Winter storms have brought large amounts of snow, extreme cold and high winds over the past week, resulting in reports of barn collapses, shed damage and livestock losses. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and
Contact: Julaine Appling, President – 608-268-5074 Fax: 608-256-3370 Email: info@wifamilyaction.org Copy available online here. Governor Promotes Abortion at DHS Appointments and hires concern pro-life organization MADISON, WI – Today the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, chaired by Sen. Patrick
Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas released a statement announcing that “absent a judicial warrant, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is not sharing information with ICE regarding persons detained in the Milwaukee County Jail.” On Wednesday,
Contact: Representative Ron Tusler (608) 266-5831 Madison, WI –Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison), Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, released the following statement in reaction to Governor Evers’ redistricting proposal in the forthcoming state budget: “The state budget is
For Further Information Contact: State Senator David Craig (608) 266-5400
CONTACT: Jamie Lucas—720-621-3689 Link to press release is available on our website: http://wfnhp.aft.org/press/wisconsin-nurse-testifies-congress-support-federal-workplace-violence-prevention-legislation Milwaukee, WI— Workplace violence is a daily reality in health care. Hospitals and other health care settings are centers for healing, but inside those walls, the people charged with caring
Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov Steil Statement on H.R. 8 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil released a statement after voting against H.R. 8. “To reduce violence and protect our community, we must focus on enforcing laws already on the books, ensuring law
CONTACT: Rep. Sinicki 608.266.8588 Rep. Sinicki Praises Gov. Evers’ Proposal for Non-Partisan Redistricting MADISON-Representative Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) responded on Wednesday to Governor Tony Evers’ decision to include a nonpartisan redistricting plan in his budget proposal. Governor Evers’ proposal would prevent
Contact: Sen. André Jacque February 27, 2019 (608) 266-3512 Calls for Legislature to Intervene to Defend Patient Protections from Planned Parenthood (Madison, WI) State Senator André Jacque (R- De Pere) issued the following response and call to action today
Contact: Gina Dennik-Champion (608) 228-3300 Workplace Violence Should not be a Part of the Job for a Nurse There is a saying …“Save a life you’re a hero. Save a hundred lives and you’re a nurse.” Workplace violence should not
Contact: Cate Harrington, 608-316-6416 The following is a statement from Mary Jean Huston, State Director, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) today announced support for Senator Rob Cowles’ efforts to create a third-party, nutrient credit trading system.
Interview: Bobby Peterson: (608)261-6939 or Brynne McBride (608)261-6939 Madison, WI– Please join state, regional, and local advocates committed to improving access to health care and coverage for all people in Wisconsin as they gather with policymakers from the Evers Administration
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes: Delivers Democratic weekly radio address Audio File of Radio Address Governor Tony Evers: Hi everybody! I’m Governor Tony Evers. Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes: And I’m Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. We’re
Contact: Madeline Morgan, 608.210.6883 madeline.morgan@wedc.org Releases online at: wedc.org/newsroom Competition provides hands-on, real-world learning experience for high school students around the state MADISON, WI. FEB. 28, 2019 – Four schools were selected to present their designs for a Wisconsin protocol gift today at the Marshfield campus of the University of
Contact: Rep. Tony Kurtz (608) 266-8531 Clean Water Health and Wellness Act Would Create $10 Million Program at DHS Madison, WI – Last year, many families in the Town of Armenia learned that their well water was unsafe to drink because of elevated nitrate levels. On Wednesday, newly elected Representative Tony
For More Information Contact: Rep. Kurtz (608) 266-8531 Rep. Oldenburg (608) 266-3534 Madison, WI – Representatives Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua), along with Representatives Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) and Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) have submitted a letter to the Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Carolyn Stanford Taylor asking for
CONTACT: Tyler Hendricks, 608-633-0704 press@judgeneubauer.com The choice of judiciary and law enforcement community is clear RACINE — The Neubauer for Justice campaign today released six additional judicial endorsements from across Wisconsin. They include: Hon. JoAnne Kloppenburg – WI Court of Appeals, District IV Hon. Rebecca Persick – Sheboygan County Circuit Court
WMC Calls on Gov. Evers to Address Workforce Shortage in State Journal Column MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt Bauer called on Gov. Tony Evers to address the state’s workforce shortage in a column published by the Wisconsin State Journal. See below for excerpts from the column
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Evers “Pro-Kid” Budget Locks Poor Kids Out of Good Schools, Refuses to Reform Failing Schools Madison- Thousands of poor kids in Milwaukee will remain trapped in failing schools if Governor Tony Evers gets his way. Recent excerpts from Governor Evers’ “pro-kid” budget locks out low-income
For more information, contact: Holly Botsford, External Relations and Engagement Manager O: 414-955-8761, C: 414-688-7960 hbotsford@mcw.edu Legislation would increase state funding by $1.5 million per year Milwaukee, Feb. 27, 2019 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW) commend State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and
Media Contact: Grace Colás, 608-224-5020, grace.colas1@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Winter storms have brought large amounts of snow, extreme cold and high winds over the past week, resulting in reports of barn collapses, shed damage and livestock losses. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Brad Pfaff encourages farmers to keep
Contact: Julaine Appling, President – 608-268-5074 Fax: 608-256-3370 Email: info@wifamilyaction.org Copy available online here. Governor Promotes Abortion at DHS Appointments and hires concern pro-life organization MADISON, WI – Today the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, chaired by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point), held a public hearing regarding the confirmation
Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas released a statement announcing that “absent a judicial warrant, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is not sharing information with ICE regarding persons detained in the Milwaukee County Jail.” On Wednesday, Sheriff Lucas held a press conference to further discuss this and other
Contact: Representative Ron Tusler (608) 266-5831 Madison, WI –Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison), Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, released the following statement in reaction to Governor Evers’ redistricting proposal in the forthcoming state budget: “The state budget is the most important item the legislature debates every session. Governor
For Further Information Contact: State Senator David Craig (608) 266-5400 Madison, WI — Today, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of
CONTACT: Jamie Lucas—720-621-3689 Link to press release is available on our website: http://wfnhp.aft.org/press/wisconsin-nurse-testifies-congress-support-federal-workplace-violence-prevention-legislation Milwaukee, WI— Workplace violence is a daily reality in health care. Hospitals and other health care settings are centers for healing, but inside those walls, the people charged with caring for the sick are often victims of violence themselves. “When
Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov Steil Statement on H.R. 8 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil released a statement after voting against H.R. 8. “To reduce violence and protect our community, we must focus on enforcing laws already on the books, ensuring law enforcement has the tools they need to do their jobs,
CONTACT: Rep. Sinicki 608.266.8588 Rep. Sinicki Praises Gov. Evers’ Proposal for Non-Partisan Redistricting MADISON-Representative Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) responded on Wednesday to Governor Tony Evers’ decision to include a nonpartisan redistricting plan in his budget proposal. Governor Evers’ proposal would prevent partisan politicians from rigging district maps in order to preserve
Contact: Sen. André Jacque February 27, 2019 (608) 266-3512 Calls for Legislature to Intervene to Defend Patient Protections from Planned Parenthood (Madison, WI) State Senator André Jacque (R- De Pere) issued the following response and call to action today regarding Governor Tony Evers’ announced intent to funnel millions of
Contact: Gina Dennik-Champion (608) 228-3300 Workplace Violence Should not be a Part of the Job for a Nurse There is a saying …“Save a life you’re a hero. Save a hundred lives and you’re a nurse.” Workplace violence should not be a part of the job for a nurse. However,
Contact: Cate Harrington, 608-316-6416 The following is a statement from Mary Jean Huston, State Director, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) today announced support for Senator Rob Cowles’ efforts to create a third-party, nutrient credit trading system. The proposal would potentially create a more streamlined, cost-efficient process
Interview: Bobby Peterson: (608)261-6939 or Brynne McBride (608)261-6939 Madison, WI– Please join state, regional, and local advocates committed to improving access to health care and coverage for all people in Wisconsin as they gather with policymakers from the Evers Administration and WI Legislature at the 12th annual HealthWatch Wisconsin, March 5
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes: Delivers Democratic weekly radio address Audio File of Radio Address Governor Tony Evers: Hi everybody! I’m Governor Tony Evers. Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes: And I’m Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. We’re just one day away from releasing our 2019 budget, and