Contact: Jordan Dunn Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), joined by his colleague Jackie Speier (D-CA), introduced the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, new bipartisan legislation to provide public oversight of large-scale government projects. The bill requires an annual report to taxpayers listing every government-funded project that is $1 billion or more over budget, or that is five or more years behind schedule. The legislation is a part of Rep. Gallagher’s broader effort to restore the public’s trust in government and protect taxpayer dollars. “Mismanagement of multibillion-dollar government projects should not be treated like business as usual,” said Rep. Gallagher. “It’s our job in

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 Records Show Neubauer Tried Using His Political Influence To Gain an Unfair Advantage   [Madison, WI] – Today, it was revealed that Supreme Court candidate Lisa Neubauer’s husband wrote legislation to financially benefit the couple’s business. In 2009, Representative Cory Mason introduced “Green Cleaning for a Healthier Wisconsin.” The bill, written by Jeff Neubauer, would have required state agencies to use “environmentally friendly” cleaning products like those sold by the Neubauers. Drafting records and emails show that Neubauer wrote the legislation and personally selected the specific types of products the state would be required to

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Bill introduced as Trump Administration pressures courts to dismantle Affordable Care Act La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored the Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions & Making Health Care More Affordable Act of 2019, which will protect Americans with pre-existing conditions, lower health insurance premiums for Wisconsin families, expand access to quality health care coverage for the uninsured, and give states more power to innovate and invest in enrolling more people in affordable health care. This comes at the same time as the Trump Administration wages yet another war on the health of Wisconsinites by supporting a lawsuit

Ald. Milele A. Coggs (414) 286-2994 The Common Council yesterday approved legislation to establish the Growing Entrepreneurs in Milwaukee (GEM) initiative as an official City program for youth under the age of 18 to learn about City licensing regulations to advance and achieve their entrepreneurial goals. The GEM initiative sponsored by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and co-sponsored by Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Tony Zielinski, Council President Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski will consist of online educational “modules”, an introduction to the business permitting process,

Media Contacts: Jerad Albracht, DATCP Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007; or Olivia Hwang, OCI Director of Public Affairs, 608-267-9460 MADISON, WIS. – As flood waters continue to recede from the recent rapid snowmelt and rain, Wisconsin homeowners may be assessing property damages and taking steps to find repair help. State officials ask property owners in affected areas to beware of transient contractors promising quick help at a great price and to contact their insurance providers for guidance before signing any work contracts. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) urge Wisconsin residents to

Contact: Ben Voelkel (Johnson) Laura Maloney (Murphy) WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), chairman and member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, issued the following statements after their European Energy Security and Diversification Act passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 391 to 24: “I’m pleased the House moved expeditiously to pass this legislation that promotes European energy security and supply diversification. I look forward to passing it in the Senate soon to help address Russia’s attempts to use its energy dominance to influence other countries in the region,” said Johnson. “I’m thrilled

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County Executive Joe Parisi Issued the Following Statement Regarding This Evening’s Passage of County Board Resolutions 607 and 629 by the Public Works and Transportation Committee: “Much has been said in the past 10 days about who is best to fundraise for the Henry Vilas Zoo. The differing perspectives on that resulted in a public discourse that caused unnecessary fear in our community. Earlier today, I was so grateful to see young families, grandparents, and a kids camp when I visited the Zoo along with County Board Chair Corrigan and County Board Supervisors. We were there to stand in solidarity,

Milwaukee, WI–For the second time in two weeks, a judge has sided with the people of Wisconsin against the partisan power grab committed by Wisconsin Republican legislators. Key elements of the lame-duck legislation limiting the power of the new governor and attorney general have once again been struck down and the will of the voters has been lifted. The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (WFNHP) joined with other unions, including American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin and Service Employees International Union, to file the lawsuit to successfully challenge the legislation. WFNHP President and RN, Candice Owley, issued the following statement