Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – This week, at a House Education and Labor Committee hearing, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) spoke with experts about the skilled labor shortage and the benefits of encouraging high school students to pursue careers in the skilled labor market. Oftentimes students are misinformed and encouraged to get a traditional four-year degree, when pursuing a trade will enable them to acquire a high-paying job without a mountain of debt. Witnesses included: Ms. Jennifer Carlson Mr. James G. Pavesic Mr. Mark Hays Ms. Bridget Gainer   Excerpts of Grothman’s questioning Congressman Grothman: “I do have apprenticeship programs in

The Bureau announces the release of report 19-3, State of Wisconsin FY 2017-18 Single Audit. In FY 2017-18, state agencies administered $11.9 billion in federal financial assistance. Our audit focused on 16 federal programs that accounted for 73.0 percent of the federal financial assistance administered by state agencies in FY 2017-18. We found that state agencies generally complied with federal requirements, and we provided an unmodified opinion on compliance with federal requirements for 14 of the programs we reviewed. We qualified our opinion on compliance related to cash management requirements for the other 2 federal programs. We made recommendations to six

(262) 372-6866 info@judgehagedorn.com The Friends of Brian Hagedorn campaign today launched a new TV ad, “Trust,” which uncovers Lisa Neubauer’s 30-year track record as a political insider. “Lisa Neubauer sat on many cases involving clients of her family business, and it raises serious questions,” said Lexi Ardis, campaign manager for Judge Brian Hagedorn. “Not only did she refuse to recuse herself, she kept her client lists secret from the public while the business made millions. Wisconsin simply can’t trust Lisa Neubauer on the Supreme Court.” Transcript for “Trust” (:30) Narrator:  Lisa Neubauer spent years showering politicians with contributions… (Milwaukee Journal

Ald. Khalif J. Rainey (414) 286-2221 The Common Council unanimously approved legislation on Tuesday, March 26 to create a new voter registration program for residents of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM). Sponsored by Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Common Council File #181773 directs the Election Commission to cooperate with HACM to develop and implement a voter registration program for its residents. “This legislation is pivotal in addressing voting inequality and voter suppression in federal housing,” said Ald. Rainey. “We must do all we can to ensure every community has access to fair and accessible elections. This new program will help combat

CONTACT: NGA Press Office, 415-802-2423 or press@nextgenamerica.org Madison, WI – Today, NextGen Wisconsin will co-host a Get out the Vote canvass with Planned Parenthood to engage and mobilize young voters ahead of the Supreme Court race on April 2nd. NextGen will knock on young Wisconsinites’ doors to remind them that issues they care deeply about such as voting rights, reproductive healthcare access, and LGBTQ+ rights are at stake on Tuesday. With only five days until the election, NextGen Wisconsin will ensure that voters have the resources and information they need to cast their ballot. In 2018, NextGen Wisconsin collected over 50,800 pledges to

Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), released the following statement: “Yesterday I was proud to see the keel laid on Marinette Marine’s Littoral Combat Ship 25, the future USS Marinette. Generally, the keel is the first part of the ship’s hull to be constructed, so this marks the beginning of the USS Marinette.” The USS Marinette will be the first commissioned ship, and second overall in naval service, to be named after Marinette. The other ship named after Marinette was the Marinette YTB-791, a Natick-class large fleet tugboat. Marinette Marine was awarded the contract to

Media Contact: Jerad Albracht​, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 MADISON – ​For the ultimate tricksters – scammers and identity thieves – April Fools’ Day is just one of 365 chances to rip you off each year. And it is a rare day when they don’t pitch one of their favorite tricks your way: the phishing email. Fake emails, sent to the general public, are a cheap and effective tool for scammers. There are a wide range of phishing email ploys that criminals use to steal money and personal information from unsuspecting consumers or to transmit malicious software to those consumers. Phishing emails

Rep. Joan Ballweg (608) 266-8077 Madison…Representative Joan Ballweg(R-Markesan) released the Weekly Radio Address on behalf of Wisconsin State Republicans. Did you know, on average, one person dies by suicide every nine hours in Wisconsin? This week, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced membership for the Speaker’s Task Force on Suicide Prevention. I’m honored to chair this 15 member, bipartisan committee as we work to make policy recommendations to stop the rising rate of suicide in our state. The facts surrounding this epidemic are shocking. With suicide rates climbing across the county, I’m grateful to see the Assembly taking a serious look

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil helped introduce the WAGE Equity Act along with Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21). The WAGE Equity Actgives employees flexibility while negotiating salary, time-off, and other work arrangements. “Everyone should have the opportunity to achieve the American dream. Giving workers more flexibility and additional negotiation tools benefits their overall compensation. This empowers women in the workforce. Rather than punishing job creators, our proposal allows workers to negotiate better compensation.” Steil also released a statement after voting against H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act: “This bill adds regulations and does not achieve its goal. H.R. 7 makes it easier

Contact: Rep. David Bowen March 27, 2019 (608) 266-7671 Wisconsin is Better because of Gwen T Jackson MADISON – Representative Bowen released the following statement regarding the recent passing of Gwen T Jackson: “The Great Gwen T Jackson embodied the humanitarian and giving nature of the great people of Milwaukee. I was honored to meet her at Alice’s Garden while I served on the Milwaukee County Board. Throughout her long life, Gwen selflessly gave her time and energy to help our community and the entire state. I thank her and her family for her contributions and encourage all Wisconsinites to

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 Innovative Approach to Addressing Water Quality Now Available for a Vote in the Senate MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2019 Senate Bill 91, titled P3: Wisconsin’s Trading Marketplace ~ Creating a Pollution Prevention Partnership and authored with Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and Senator Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon), passed the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy unanimously during this afternoon’s Executive Session: “I’m excited about today’s progress. Due to our farming culture and abundant water quantity, Wisconsin is uniquely situated to host this marketplace. More than 50