Rep. Vos: Statement on the passing of Rep. Ed Brooks

Contact Rep. Robin Vos (608) 266-9171 Rep.Vos@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement on the passing of former Wisconsin State Representative Ed Brooks (R-Town of Reedsburg). He was a lifelong dairy farmer and a town chairman for more

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues to raise concerns about potential patent infringement by pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences and high price of its HIV-prevention drug, Truvada

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov               202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her Senate colleagues to raise concerns about reports that pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences is profiting from an HIV-prevention drug that infringes upon patents owned by the United States Government and selling it

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Voces de la Frontera: Interfaith group marks 1-year anniversary of weekly “Jericho Walk” protests at ICE office against deportations

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 Who: New Sanctuary Movement of Milwaukee, Voces de la Frontera, religious leaders, immigrant community members, supporters What: Jericho Walk protest against deportations and the separation of families When: Thursday, April 25, 9am Where: Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 310 E Knapp

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Sen. Taylor: Acknowledges clean communities week

Aidan McMorrow (608) 266-5810   (MILWAUKEE) – This week Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) joins members of the community in acknowledging Earth Day, the need to love our environment, and Clean Communities Week.  Using the observance as an opportunity to call attention to

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Rep. Tranel: Statement on the passing of former Rep. Brooks

Contact: Rep. Travis Tranel 608-266-1170 Madison, WI… Today State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) released the following statement regarding the passing of former State Representative Ed Brooks of Reedsburg. “I would like to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to

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Midwest Food Products Association: Names Culotta as new president

Contact: Nick George, President 608-255-9946 Nick.George@mwfpa.org Brian Elliott Dir. of Communications 608-255-9946 Brian.Elliott@mwfpa.org The board of directors of the Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA) announced today that it has named Jason Culotta as president of the trade association. He succeeds

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Rep. Vos: Statement on the passing of Rep. Ed Brooks

Contact Rep. Robin Vos (608) 266-9171 Rep.Vos@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement on the passing of former Wisconsin State Representative Ed Brooks (R-Town of Reedsburg). He was a lifelong dairy farmer and a town chairman for more than three decades. Brooks retired from the Assembly in January

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Rep. Gruszynski: Democratic weekly radio address: Earth Day and Wisconsin’s environmental legacy

Contact:  Rep. Staush Gruszynski, 608-266-0616 Earth Day and Wisconsin’s Environmental Legacy Democratic Weekly Radio Address By Rep. Staush Gruszynski (D-Green Bay) Audio File of Radio Address Hello, this is Representative Staush Gruszynski with this week’s Democratic Address. Earlier this week, we celebrated Earth Day in Wisconsin and around the world.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues to raise concerns about potential patent infringement by pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences and high price of its HIV-prevention drug, Truvada

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov               202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her Senate colleagues to raise concerns about reports that pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences is profiting from an HIV-prevention drug that infringes upon patents owned by the United States Government and selling it at a price that makes the drug unaffordable for many

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AFL-CIO Wisconsin: Union members honor workers killed on the job this Workers Memorial Day

For Immediate Release Contact:  Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579, khickey@wisaflcio.org Wisconsin union members pay tribute, pledge to fight for better safety regulations (WISCONSIN, APRIL 25, 2019) — Working people through unions have worked to gain necessary life-saving protections at workplaces across the country. Yet, every day, 150 American workers die from on-the-job accidents

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Protect Our Care: Trump’s Wisconsin rally on Saturday overshadowed by his ongoing war on health care that would devastate Wisconsinites

Contact: Anne Shoup, press@protectourcare.org Trump’s Wisconsin Rally On Saturday Overshadowed By His Ongoing War On Health Care That Would Devastate Wisconsinites Washington, DC — President Trump is coming to Wisconsin for a rally on Saturday, but his visit to the Badger State is overshadowed by his relentless desire to destroy the health care

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: 100 cancer advocates to urge lawmakers to improve patient-centered care

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Tracy Lytwyn American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: 312-279-7284 Email: tracy.lytwyn@cancer.org MADISON, Wis. – April 25, 2019 – More than 100 cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state will gather in Madison today to urge lawmakers to improve the care and quality of life for

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Voces de la Frontera: Interfaith group marks 1-year anniversary of weekly “Jericho Walk” protests at ICE office against deportations

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 Who: New Sanctuary Movement of Milwaukee, Voces de la Frontera, religious leaders, immigrant community members, supporters What: Jericho Walk protest against deportations and the separation of families When: Thursday, April 25, 9am Where: Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 310 E Knapp St, Milwaukee MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, members of the New

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Sen. Taylor: Acknowledges clean communities week

Aidan McMorrow (608) 266-5810   (MILWAUKEE) – This week Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) joins members of the community in acknowledging Earth Day, the need to love our environment, and Clean Communities Week.  Using the observance as an opportunity to call attention to a variety of issues, Taylor attended a 4/20 event at

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Rep. Tranel: Statement on the passing of former Rep. Brooks

Contact: Rep. Travis Tranel 608-266-1170 Madison, WI… Today State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) released the following statement regarding the passing of former State Representative Ed Brooks of Reedsburg. “I would like to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to Ed’s family and friends at this very difficult time. Ed

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Midwest Food Products Association: Names Culotta as new president

Contact: Nick George, President 608-255-9946 Nick.George@mwfpa.org Brian Elliott Dir. of Communications 608-255-9946 Brian.Elliott@mwfpa.org The board of directors of the Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA) announced today that it has named Jason Culotta as president of the trade association. He succeeds Nick George who has announced his retirement after 14 years

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Madison Latinx Community is invited to ‘Share Your Voice’ with the Wisconsin Historical Society on a new state history museum

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Madison, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society will be at the Madison Latino Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, from 6:00-7:30 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) to hear from the Latinx community on their thoughts and ideas of how their community can

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