Barnes’ Cost to the Taxpayers on Track to be 50x Greater than Former Lt. Gov. Kleefisch   [Madison, WI] – Yesterday, it was reported that security costs for Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes has skyrocketed compared to his Republican predecessor, former Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch. In just the first two months of this year, the state patrol has racked up nearly 898 hours shuffling Barnes back and forth to official, personal and political events at a cost to the taxpayers of $36,622. This puts the state on pace to spend nearly $220,000 this year alone on Barnes’ detail. That’s more than

CONTACT:  Rachel Mann, (202) 740-4020, Rachel.Mann@SEIU.org Janet Veum,(202) 230-2143, Janet.Veum@SEIU.org MILWAUKEE- Following a meeting Tuesday with Marquette University President Lovell, non-tenure track (NTT) faculty and graduate workers are escalating their efforts in demanding the administration issue a written commitment to a fair process to form their union without procedural challenges, delays, or union-busting tactics. Participants will rally and march to the administration building. WHO: Marquette University non-tenure track faculty, graduate workers, tenured faculty, undergraduates and community supporters. WHAT: Non-Tenure Track Faculty and Graduate Workers March for a Fair Process WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 12:30 p.m. WHERE: March from Father Marquette

CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org AFP-WI to Assembly: Pass Expungement Reform Now MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) urged the Assembly to pass The Pathways to Employment Act (AB 33) in advance of Wednesday’s floor vote. Assembly Bill 33, authored by Representatives Steffen and Goyke and Senators Darling and Risser, would make smart and meaningful reforms to our state’s current expungement process to help more people get back on their feet after completing their sentences and remaining crime free. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement: “Wisconsin’s restrictive expungement laws pose an unnecessary barrier to returning citizens who are eager

Contact: Rep. Chuck Wichgers May 15 , 2019 (608) 266-3363 Madison, WI – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) applauded the Joint Finance Committee’s vote to include his legislation combating the opioid epidemic in the biennial budget. Assembly Bill 139, authored by Rep. Wichgers and Sen. Andre Jacque (R-De Pere), would require the Department of Health Services to report on the administration of medications such as naloxone, otherwise known as Narcan. This medication is used to reverse opioid overdose. The aim of this legislation is to help health care providers avoid prescribing opioids to individuals with past history of opioid abuse.

Contact: Logan Vidal logan.vidal@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 266-8570 MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Republicans are voting on measures that do nothing to address extreme disparities in maternal health and infant mortality in Wisconsin. In response, Rep. Anderson released the following statement: “Instead of focusing on nonexistent problems, we have an actual moral responsibility to rectify the worst racial disparities in the nation when it comes to infant mortality. Governor Evers’ budget will ensure that babies are born healthy and stay healthy by providing quality health care for every Wisconsinite. Today’s votes are not just a distraction, they actively hurt women.” “The truth is that women, not

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Bipartisan bill provides regulatory relief for telecommunications companies to expand high speed broadband access in our rural communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to encourage investment in high-speed internet and protect and expand access to broadband in our rural communities. The legislation is also cosponsored by Senators Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND). The Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports (ACCESS) Rural America Act would provide regulatory relief to rural telecommunications service providers by allowing them to submit streamlined financial reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission