Contact: Sue Schwartz, State Director 920-493-4856 sschwartz@wisconsin-casa.org Wisconsin – The Wisconsin CASA Association announced today that Barron County is establishing a CASA program. The Wisconsin Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association champions the needs of abused and neglected children by providing trained volunteers who advocate for a child’s best interests in court. Barron County will become the 9th CASA program in Wisconsin, currently serving children in 11 counties. It is projected to be operational by October 1, 2019. “There is an incredible need throughout the state for CASA programs and Advocates, so we are pleased to be able to expand into Barron County,” said

Contact: Jodie Tabak | Communications Director 414.286.8504 | 414.286.3191 (fax) jodie.tabak@milwaukee.gov MILWAUKEE— Ridership of The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, grew to record-setting levels in recent weeks as the city celebrated two of its iconic summer festivals. Beginning with the opening of Summerfest on June 26 and continuing through the close of Bastille Days on Sunday, The Hop saw 3,821 riders per day during the 19-day run, a 107% increase over the pre-launch projected ridership of 1,850 per day. Those numbers include a single-day high for the system of 8,968 riders on Saturday, July 13, which eclipsed the previous mark

Contact: Saul Newton, Executive Director snewton@wiveteranschamber.org (920) 288-2646 MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced Monday six member businesses have received prominent local awards recognizing their growth and leadership recently. “Our heartfelt congratulations to our members and their recent awards,” said Saul Newton, executive direct, Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce. “These members are working hard to help continue growth in Wisconsin and are also proud to support veterans and military families. We are proud of these members and all our members that work tirelessly to support the mission of the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce. The list of

Contact: Melanie Fonder Kaye mfonderkaye@milwaukee2020.com MILWAUKEE, WI—Today, the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention released a video to officially mark the one-year countdown to the convention. The video, featuring elected officials representing Wisconsin, local business owners, and others, highlights the significant economic impact the convention is poised to make on a community that is already undergoing an economic and cultural renaissance. The convention presents a several hundred million dollar opportunity to Milwaukee and the surrounding area. The Host Committee will work to ensure that all of Milwaukee and the region benefits from the event and its aftermath. The Host