Contact: Irene Lin, Nelson for Wisconsin irene@nelsonforwi.com Grassroots Campaign Powered by Wisconsin and Small Dollars, not Self-Funds or Wall Street  Appleton, WI –  Relying on garage sales and even a homemade lemonade stand, Nelson for Wisconsin announced today three important firefighters union endorsements and that it has raised a total of $722,504 to date for its grassroots campaign to defeat Senator Ron Johnson. The Nelson campaign has built a solid statewide grassroots network of small-dollar donors that eschews self-funding, Wall Street and corporate PAC money. The average donation made to the campaign stands at $86.26, with 57 percent of donations

Madison, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Act 73 into law creating new cybersecurity requirements for protecting data collected by the insurance industry. “From ransomware to data breaches, insurers and consumers are at an increasing risk of experiencing a serious cybersecurity incident,” said Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable. “The new consumer protections in this Act will help protect personal data and keep Wisconsin insurance companies secure.” Act 73 was derived from model legislation developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) incorporating input from all participating state insurance commissioners, industry stakeholders, and consumer representatives. Wisconsin’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance

MADISON — Gov. Evers today signed Senate Bill 24, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 72, also known as “Ethan’s Law.” This bill makes several changes to expand the circumstances that generally prohibit a court from placing a child in an out-of-home placement with a person who has previously been convicted of, has pleaded no contest to, or has had a charge dismissed or amended as a result of a plea agreement for certain crimes against a child, as well as to prohibit licensed entities from employing, contracting with, or housing any person or employee that has been charged with certain crimes against a child. “Ethan’s Law” is named in memory of 7-year-old Ethan Hauschultz.

Next week, westbound US 12/18 (Beltline) will be closed and detoured nightly from the I-39/90 interchange to US 51/Stoughton Road in Madison. The I-39/90 northbound ramp to westbound US 12/18 (Beltline) and westbound Beltline ramp to I-39/90 southbound will also be closed during the overnight hours. The closures will occur nightly during the following timeframes: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday night (July 18) 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Wednesday nights (July 19-21) Motorists must use alternate routes, such as the signed detour route of I-39/90 northbound to WIS 30 (Exit 138 B) and southbound on US 51/Stoughton

Rhinelander, WI – During a meeting hosted by Nicolet College in Rhinelander, the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board elected new Board officers. The Board elected Dr. Rodney Pasch, formerly of the Kendall-Wilton area, as President. Dr. Pasch is a graduate of Royall High School, UW Platteville, and UW Madison. In his leadership role, he will also serve on the University of Wisconsin (UW) Board of Regents. He and his wife Phyllis reside on their farm near Hillsboro. S. Mark Tyler, founder and chairman of OEM Fabricators in Western Wisconsin, was elected Board Vice President. Douglas A. Holton, Sr., a retired Fire Chief with 25 years

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN — Today, the Steil for Wisconsin campaign announced that Congressman Bryan Steil raised more than $500,000 during the second quarter of 2021. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign now has more than $900,000 cash-on-hand to communicate his conservative agenda with First Congressional District voters. “I’m thankful for the early and overwhelming support I’ve received from grassroots supporters from across Southeast Wisconsin. I will continue to work every day for our shared values of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and common sense in Washington.” said Steil.