MEDIA CONTACT: Mark Pitsch Universities of Wisconsin 608-265-3419, mpitsch@uwsa.edu UW-La Crosse Provost Betsy Morgan has been appointed interim chancellor MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UW System Board of Regents President Karen Walsh issued the following statements today regarding the Board of Regents’ unanimous decision to terminate UW-La Crosse

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement regarding the passing of former Senator Herb Kohl: “The Republican Party of Wisconsin expresses its condolences on the passing of Senator Herb Kohl. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time.”

Contact: Sen. Pfaff                                                                                                                              608.266.5490 Madison, WI – State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl: “I am sad to hear of the passing of US Senator Herb Kohl. I loved the man. “I learned so much from Senator Kohl.

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov               202-224-6225 WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the passing of former Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl. “Herb was my role model. Herb was a true public servant, leading with compassion and humility, and uncompromising in putting Wisconsin first. It didn’t matter how powerful the

Contact:Matthew Handverger, (508) 561-5226 MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement on former Senator Herb Kohl who passed away earlier this afternoon. “Senator Kohl was a unique fixture in American politics. His giving spirit, both during and after public service, made him such an

CONTACTJonathan Fera414.559.7850, press@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley today released a statement regarding the passing of former Wisconsin U.S. Senator Herb Kohl. “Herb Kohl was a true champion for Milwaukee County. Throughout his life and career in public service, philanthropy, and business, Herb Kohl worked to lift people up

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the passing of former Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl. “A Milwaukeean and Wisconsinite through and through, U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl dedicated his life to serving our kids, our communities, our state, and our country. “Sen. Kohl was, without a

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl: “Senator Herb Kohl was a pillar of the U.S. Senate, generous philanthropist, business leader, and former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. The son of Jewish immigrants, Herb Kohl’s

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today in reaction to the passing of former Wisconsin Sen. Herb Kohl. “I am devastated to hear of the passing of our champion for public education and school kids, Sen. Herb Kohl. Not only a senator, but also a successful businessman,

It is with deep sadness that the Herb Kohl Foundation announces the death of its benefactor, U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, at the age of 88 following a brief illness. Senator Kohl leaves behind an unmatched legacy. He grew up in the Sherman Park neighborhood of Milwaukee and after graduating from the

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after a 4-3 ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on the legislative maps. “I said this was going to happen earlier this week. The case was pre-decided before it was even brought. Sad day for our

From Judge Brad Schimel: “Wisconsin’s legislative maps were already reviewed and approved by both the Supreme Court of the United States and Supreme Court of Wisconsin. It’s troubling that because the membership of a court changes, we can have a new outcome the following year. This should come as a

Contact: Sen. Devin LeMahieu, 608-266-2056 Madison- Senator Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement regarding the WisconsinSupreme Court’s decision in Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission: “The Supreme Court’s decision today lays bare the new liberal majority’s core motivation: tobenefit the unelected fundraisers and activists they are beholden to in the Democratic

For More Information:Amanda Pustz, apustz@represent.us Sam D’Arcangelo, sdarcangelo@represent.us MADISON, WI – In a 4-3 decision announced earlier today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court found that current state legislative maps violate the state constitution because many districts “are not composed of contiguous territory.” The state’s highest court ordered the Wisconsin Legislature to redraw state legislative maps

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling on Rebecca Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Democrats have decided to try elections in the courtroom rather than actually earn voters’ trust at the ballot box. By throwing out these

On Tuesday, I noticed an appeal to the Court of Appeals from the Dane County Circuit Court’s decisions addressing the applicability of Wis. Stat. § 940.04 to abortion. I have not shared my personal opinion on what I think the law on abortion should be. But, as I have repeatedly

The Vice President will kick off her nationwide tour to fight back against extremist attacks with an event in Wisconsin on Jan. 22, the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris will embark on a nationwide reproductive freedoms tour to continue fighting back against extreme attacks