For more information, contact: 262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com Mount Pleasant, Wis. – March 28, 2019 – The following statement was issued today regarding the award of bids to Wisconsin contractors and upcoming information sessions for the advanced manufacturing campus phase of the Wisconn Valley Science & Technology Park by Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, Village of Mount Pleasant President David DeGroot and RCEDC Executive Director Jenny Trick: “Today’s announcement is another significant step forward toward LCD displays being manufactured right here in Racine County. To-date, Foxconn and Gilbane | Exyte have more than delivered on their commitment to putting ‘Wisconsin First’ in hiring contractors for work

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 People Who’ve Profited From Lead Paint Have Shown They’ll Spend Big Money to Support People Like Brian Hagedorn MADISON, Wis. — While a top government lawyer, Brian Hagedorn personally lobbied for changes to Wisconsin laws that put big corporate profits before protecting kids from lead poisoning. Now, as a candidate for state Supreme Court Hagedorn is benefitting from well over $1 million in out-of-state spending on behalf of his campaign according to media reports. One Wisconsin Now Research Director Joanna Beilman-Dulin said now the question is: are the same special interests who benefitted

Contact: Rep. Cindi Duchow (608) 266-3007 Madison, WI – Monday, May 6, 2019, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Town of Delafield) will accompany Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner at his Town Hall Meetings in the 99th Assembly District. Congressman Sensenbrenner will host two half-hour open forums to respond to constituent inquiries, questions, and concerns affecting Wisconsin at the federal level. Representative Cindi Duchow will address constituent inquiries and questions relating to Wisconsin state policy issues. “I look forward to hearing constituent feedback about matters of importance to the 99th Assembly District. Town Hall Meetings are an invaluable opportunity to better understand the issues of importance to constituents

Contact: Ariana Vruwink 608-267-8823 Presented by Unbiased Professionals, Held in Various Dane County Communities Dane County is offering free “Welcome to Medicare” seminars now through November to help residents make informed decisions about their Medicare options. Medicare information is complex and complications can lead to often preventable frustration for Dane County residents, which is why it is important to get the right information at the right time. “We are happy to offer these free seminars to Dane County residents so they can get the answers they need about Medicare and make informed decisions,” said Dane County Executive Joe Parisi. “In

Media Contact: media@foxconn.com Announces series of public information sessions for next round of bid packages MILWAUKEE, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) and its construction manager, Gilbane | Exyte, today announced five Wisconsin-based sub-contractors who are set to immediately commence construction at its Gen6 advanced manufacturing facility campus located in the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park in Racine County, Wisconsin. The contracts, which carry a combined total contract value of close to $34 million, will jumpstart the construction of vital utilities and roadways on the site. “Foxconn is proud to announce these successful Wisconsin based subcontractors who will help make the

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today hosted legislators at the Milwaukee and Madison locations of the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories (WSCL) and advocated for the states crime labs to be adequately funded. The WSCL at the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) are the only full service criminal laboratories in Wisconsin, and provides testing and analysis of evidence for every community in the state.  “Staff at the state crime labs analyze evidence and respond to crime scenes across the state. Failing to adequately fund the crime labs can result in backlogs and delay justice,” said Attorney General Kaul. “I hope

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for February 2019. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin showed: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary February 2019 unemployment rates declined in all 12 metro areas over the year.  The Green Bay metro area declined by 0.6 percent, the largest over the year decrease of all 12 metro areas. Municipalities: Preliminary February 2019 unemployment rates

Contact: Jason Rae, (715) 790-4334 jason@wislgbtchamber.com Businesses recognized for commitment to diversity and inclusion MILWAUKEE —Twenty-one members of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce received a score of 100 and the distinction of being one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index compiled by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. Those businesses receiving a perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index, and who are members of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, include:   Alliant Energy American Family AT&T BMO Harris Bank CUNA Mutual Group Foley & Lardner LLP Kroger ManpowerGroup Michael Best & Friedrich

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) expressed dismay and frustration that small businesses are the latest victims of activist, Dane county judges who are playing political games with decisions made by the Wisconsin legislature. “We passed a good tax reform bill in December that put small businesses on equal footing with big companies,” Marklein said. “These companies are currently wondering whether the changes we made are law or not. They cannot move forward and make decisions because of Dane county judges. This delay could have serious tax implications for small, main street businesses.”

Contact:  Rep. LaKeshia Myers, 608-266-5813 By Rep. LaKeshia Myers Audio File of Radio Address Hello, this is Representative LaKeshia Myers with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. I’m here to remind you that the Spring General Election is on Tuesday, April 2nd. There’s something powerful about voting. When we vote, we decide the future direction of our state. I am asking that you not take that powerful tool for granted. In order to make your voice heard, it is important to be aware of how, when, and what you’ll need to vote. First, make sure you’re registered. You can check myvote.wi.gov to see

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) was honored with a 2019 Legislative Action Award by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), a nationally-recognized think tank that actively works to find consensus and common ground to address key challenges facing the nation. The annual award recognizes Members of Congress committed to solving problems and developing sound policy for the American people. “Senator Baldwin exemplifies how lawmakers can be proud, productive and pragmatic partisans. She has forged solutions on major issues from America’s opioid crisis, to vital assistance for family caregivers and bolstering access to maternity health care,” said BPC President