Washington, DC – Today, Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez announced the appointment of Joe Solmonese to be Chief Executive Officer of the 2020 Democratic National Convention Committee. Solmonese just recently served as the Transition Chair of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), and previously served as the President of the Human Rights Campaign and the Chief Executive Officer of Emily’s List. “Joe Solmonese will be an asset in leading our convention team. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this role and will be instrumental in ensuring we have a successful event,” said Perez. “We chose Milwaukee

Contact: David James djames@rslc.gop WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative (RSLC – JFI) added additional advertising to its statewide, seven figure rotation today in the form of a second television spot. “The radical left’s special interests, led by Barack Obama and Eric Holder, are trying to hijack Wisconsin’s Supreme Court to usurp the authority of Wisconsin’s state legislature, and we are here to stop them,” said Matt Walter, President of the Republican State Leadership Committee. “In states like Pennsylvania, liberals actively campaigned to win seats on a partisan state Supreme Court which, in turn, undermined the state legislature’s legally drawn Congressional maps. They

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bryan Steil released a statement following his vote against overriding the president’s veto of a bill terminating the national emergency at our southern border. “As I’ve said before, my vote won’t change. Today, I voted against the attempt to override the president’s veto. I support increased funding to secure our border.”

Contact: Katy Borowski Director of Programs Office: 414-276-5933 kborowski@milwbar.org MILWAUKEE, WI – Each year prior to the spring elections, the Milwaukee Bar Association surveys its members regarding the qualifications of judicial candidates that appear on the ballot in Milwaukee County. The members are asked to designate each candidate as “qualified” or “not qualified.” Members not familiar with a candidate’s qualifications have the option of indicating “no opinion.” The poll is restricted to MBA members only. Along with the ballot are suggested criteria by which to assess the qualifications of each candidate. The criteria includes: Integrity, including the ability to decide issues

CONTACT: Rep. Mary Felzkowski March 26, 2019                                                                                                            608-266-7694 Antigo, WI – Earlier today, Rep. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) was named Legislator of the Year for 2018 by the Wisconsin Library Association. This is the third year Representative Felzkowski has been recognized with this honor: “I am so honored that the Wisconsin Library Association has presented me with this award. There is hardly a more diligent and dedicated group of people than our library directors and librarians in Wisconsin. I believe that is why we’ve been able to achieve so much together.” Rep. Felzkowski and the Wisconsin Library Association have worked

CONTACT: Rep. Subeck, (608) 266-7521 Rep. Brostoff, (608) 266-0650 Sen. Johnson (608) 266-2500 Sen. Smith (608) 266-8546 MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), Representative Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee), Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee), and Senator Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) introduced the CNA Pay Act. The three pieces of legislation included in the act would increase wages and expand access to training for nursing aides and personal caregivers working on the frontlines of long-term care and nursing facilities. The CNA Pay Act introduction coincided with an Assembly hearing on AB 76, which would reduce the required number of hours of training a

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov 608-266-5490 MADISON –Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) announced the launch of a new Legislative Fellowship Program aimed at promoting career opportunities and learning experiences for students of historically under-represented communities including racial/ethnic minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans. “For too long, communities that make up sizeable portions of our state’s population have been under-represented in the halls of the State Capitol. That’s why I am thrilled to announce our Legislative Fellowship Program to create new opportunities for students who aspire to gain experience and explore a career path in state government,” said Senate Democratic Leader

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Washington D.C. Based Group Seeks to Fill Void Left After Other Conservative Groups Refused to Support Hagedorn MADISON, Wis. — Staunchly conservative groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Wisconsin Realtors Association have refused to support Brian Hagedorn’s state Supreme Court campaign, finding his vile homophobia too much to stomach. According to media reports, the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) doesn’t have any such qualms and has launched a week long media campaign on Hagedorn’s behalf. The RSLC also appears to lack a sense of irony as the right-wing, Washington D.C.

MADISON, Wis. – In accordance with Regent Policy Document 6-4, the University of Wisconsin System is seeking nominations for the Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stout. As per 6-4, the Search and Screen Committee will be composed of 10 voting members, including five Regents and five individuals knowledgeable about the duties and responsibilities of the position. UW System Board of Regents President John Robert Behling has appointed the five Regents to the Search and Screen Committee. Regent Jason R. Plante will chair the committee. Other Regents on the committee are: Regent Behling,