Contact: Vanessa Harmoush (vanessa@wisdems.org) MADISON – On day one of an impeachment trial of former President Trump, who is facing a single charge of “incitement of insurrection” for his role in the deadly January 6 assault on the Capitol, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement: “The impeachment

Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall today announces the publication of a new fact sheet Addressing Shortages in the Mental Health Workforce and what our communities, schools and providers can do to make a difference. Mental health workforce shortages have far-reaching implications for children and

Contact: Sarah Abel, 202-225-5506,Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov    Washington, D.C. —Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that he joined his colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee in introducing the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act. The bill would help address climate change by promoting the use of green energy technologies and invest in Wisconsin’s

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703, Sen.Marklein@legis.wi.gov Representative Travis Tranel, 608-266-1170, Rep.Tranel@legis.wi.gov Representative Clint Moses, 608-266-7683, Rep.Moses@legis.wi.gov MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) and State Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) have reintroduced the Truth in Food Labeling Legislation for milk, meat and dairy products. The Senate Committee on Agriculture

Contact: Jim Flaherty, Communications Director Office 608/ 286-6308 – Cell 608/ 698-0928, jflaherty@aarp.org MADISON, WISCONSIN – Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers – a group that AARP WI refers to as the state’s unsung heroes for giving up so much of their own time and money to help loved ones

KENOSHA – Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis J. Butler proudly endorsed Angela Cunningham for Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Branch 6. Louis J. Butler stated, “Angela has the right experience and values to make a difference on the Kenosha County bench. Kenosha needs a diverse set of perspectives on

MADISON – Following the announcement that President Joe Biden will visit Wisconsin to hold a CNN town hall at the same time as Gov. Tony Evers’ budget address, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Executive Director Mark Jefferson: “It is telling that President Biden has decided to

Contact: Mary Pat Rick, Marketing Communications Manager, (414) 479-8800 x 1935 | mrick@alz.org MADISON –  The Alzheimer’s Association thanks Governor Tony Evers for including funding for many key initiatives in his proposed 2021-2023 State Budget that will help persons living with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their family and professional caregivers.

CONTACT: DOA Communications, DOACommunications@wisconsin.gov     MADISON – Today, the People’s Maps Commission announced Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg and Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca will provide expert testimony to the Commission during the online virtual public hearing on Feb. 11, 2021, beginning at 5:30 pm. Barca, a life-long resident of Kenosha, currently serves as the secretary of the

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us BLACK RIVER FALLS – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that a serial sex offender has been convicted of sexual assault after a victim’s sexual assault kit was tested as part of the Wisconsin Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI). Hank W. Elmore, age 37 of La Crosse, Wis., plead

Contact: Matt Ludlow, 608-632-1607 MADISON — Today, the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association (WCA) testified in support of Senate Bill 82, legislation authored by Senator Howard Marklein and Representative Clint Moses, which would allow only products that are derived from animals to be labeled as “meat.” WCA’s support for SB ­­­­82 is