Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 MILWAUKEE – On Friday, Voces de la Frontera will hold a press conference at 2pm at their Milwaukee office to formally announce the May 1st Day Without Latinxs & Immigrants, a general strike and statewide mobilization
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 Madison, WI — Today, Senator Scott Fitzgerald is announcing in-district listening sessions for spring 2019. Constituents will have the ability to offer input and hear directly from Sen. Fitzgerald and their state representatives at these meetings scheduled
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today has reappointed Ivan Gamboa as Chairman of the Board for the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). Gamboa currently serves as Senior Vice President at Tri City National Bank in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. “I
For Immediate Release Contact: Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579, khickey@wisaflcio.org Lead lateral replacement statewide issue April 25, 2019 – Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO and Steve Breitlow, Business Manager of Plumbers Union Local 75, released the following statement calling on the Joint Finance
Contact: Tamarine Cornelius, 608-284-0580 x 305 A proposed increase in Wisconsin’s minimum wage would give thousands of workers a raise, allowing them to earn enough additional money to pay for a car repair or a month’s groceries for
Contact: Rep. Chuck Wichgers April 25, 2019 (608) 266-3363 Madison, WI – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) released the following statement on the appointment of Donald J. Hying as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Madison. “Bishop Hying is
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for Ed Brooks, a former State Representative of the
Contact: Rep. Todd Novak (608) 266-7502 MADISON –Rep. Todd Novak (Dodgeville) released the following statement on the passing of former State Representative Ed Brooks (Reedsburg). “Ed was not only my colleague, but also a good friend. During our time in
Wisconsin Women in Government is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2019 Legacy and Rising Star Awards. JUDY P. SMITH Judy retired as Warden at the Oshkosh Correctional Institution (OSCI) on February 1, 2019 after working within the
Contact: Chris Rochester, Communications Director crochester@maciverinstitute.com April 25, 2019 Fact Check: Gov. Evers’ claim that locals alone pay for local roads and bridges is just plain wrong MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers recently said “local governments shouldn’t have to carry the
Contact: Nick George, President 608-255-9946 Nick.George@mwfpa.org Brian Elliott Dir. of Communications 608-255-9946 Brian.Elliott@mwfpa.org The Midwest Food Products Association ( MWFPA ) joined nearly 90 agricultural organizations in urging the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate a trade deal with Japan that
Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 MILWAUKEE – On Friday, Voces de la Frontera will hold a press conference at 2pm at their Milwaukee office to formally announce the May 1st Day Without Latinxs & Immigrants, a general strike and statewide mobilization on the Capitol in Madison to urge the legislature to
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 Madison, WI — Today, Senator Scott Fitzgerald is announcing in-district listening sessions for spring 2019. Constituents will have the ability to offer input and hear directly from Sen. Fitzgerald and their state representatives at these meetings scheduled throughout the 13th Senate District. “Hearing feedback from constituents on their
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today has reappointed Ivan Gamboa as Chairman of the Board for the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). Gamboa currently serves as Senior Vice President at Tri City National Bank in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. “I am honored to continue to play a role in this
For Immediate Release Contact: Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579, khickey@wisaflcio.org Lead lateral replacement statewide issue April 25, 2019 – Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO and Steve Breitlow, Business Manager of Plumbers Union Local 75, released the following statement calling on the Joint Finance Committee and the state legislature to adopt water initiatives outlined
Contact: Tamarine Cornelius, 608-284-0580 x 305 A proposed increase in Wisconsin’s minimum wage would give thousands of workers a raise, allowing them to earn enough additional money to pay for a car repair or a month’s groceries for a family, a new analysis by the Wisconsin Budget Project shows.
Contact: Rep. Chuck Wichgers April 25, 2019 (608) 266-3363 Madison, WI – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) released the following statement on the appointment of Donald J. Hying as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Madison. “Bishop Hying is an excellent choice to lead the faithful in Madison. I
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for Ed Brooks, a former State Representative of the 50th State Assembly District, who served in the Wisconsin State
Contact: Rep. Todd Novak (608) 266-7502 MADISON –Rep. Todd Novak (Dodgeville) released the following statement on the passing of former State Representative Ed Brooks (Reedsburg). “Ed was not only my colleague, but also a good friend. During our time in the legislature, we spent countless hours together at the capitol
Wisconsin Women in Government is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2019 Legacy and Rising Star Awards. JUDY P. SMITH Judy retired as Warden at the Oshkosh Correctional Institution (OSCI) on February 1, 2019 after working within the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for almost 39 years. Upon retirement,
Contact: Chris Rochester, Communications Director crochester@maciverinstitute.com April 25, 2019 Fact Check: Gov. Evers’ claim that locals alone pay for local roads and bridges is just plain wrong MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers recently said “local governments shouldn’t have to carry the burden alone to fix roads and bridges.” H… Please log
Contact: Nick George, President 608-255-9946 Nick.George@mwfpa.org Brian Elliott Dir. of Communications 608-255-9946 Brian.Elliott@mwfpa.org The Midwest Food Products Association ( MWFPA ) joined nearly 90 agricultural organizations in urging the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate a trade deal with Japan that restores, expands and accelerates meaningful access for U.S. food and