Contact: Rep. Crowley, 608.266.5580 MADISON, WI – State Representative David Crowley (D-Milwaukee), Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation, made the following statement after the Progressive Workgroup unveiled tax reform legislation. “I am proud to stand today with my Democrats colleagues in sponsorship of
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “Greater Access, More Affordable Healthcare Options for Everyone.” Hi, Scott Walker here. Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to meet with President Trump, Vice
Contact: Britt Cudaback, 608-266-0960 Legislative progressives are putting money back in the pockets of hardworking families (MADISON) – Today Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) and many other progressive leaders in the Wisconsin State Legislature announced a tax reform proposal to help working
Contact: Stuart Ewy, 608.266.8535 Sen. Carpenter responds to Governor Walker’s call to House Republicans to go “big and bold” with their agenda Madison – Today State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to Gov. Scott Walker’s advice to the
Contact: Nicole Tieman, 202-225-5101 As The Media Turns Its Focus To Town Hall Meetings, Jim Sensenbrenner Stands Out For Constituent Service Excellence WASHINGTON, D.C. – Town hall meetings have garnered national attention over the past couple months, and there is no name more synonymous
Contact: Tony Baez, (414) 688-7000 AFT continues to be strong voice for public education in Milwaukee MILWAUKEE – Dr. Tony Baez, candidate for the 6th district of the Milwaukee Public School Board, today announced the endorsement from the American Federation of
Contact: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the state’s Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages (QCEW) covering the third quarter of 2016. The QCEW data is compiled quarterly based on Unemployment Insurance records from
Contact: Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sean Duffy (R-WI), a member of the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico, today released the following statement to congratulate the people of Puerto Rico for 100 years of United States
Contact: David Kolovson (Pocan), 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Progressive Caucus First Vice Chair Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Co-Chairs Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) and Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statements today after new information came to light that Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under
Experts at Business Day in Madison predicted a less-regulated future. Jay Timmons, (pictured here) president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, ended his “State of Manufacturing” tour by speaking at the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce event Wednesday. On
Eric Borgerding, CEO and president of the Wisconsin Hospital Association, says any replacement for the Affordable Care Act coming down the pipe must fairly reflect Wisconsin’s health care improvements. “Here we are again on the brink of upheaval in health
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison, the local branch of a national bike-giving nonprofit, is going into its pilot season under enthusiastic leadership. “The process is, we collect them, we refurbish them, and we give them away,” said Andy Quant, (pictured
Gov. Scott Walker’s capital budget includes $5 million for constructing a new Brown County STEM Innovation Center in Green Bay, drawing praise from lawmakers and economic development leaders. It would be built in the 240-acre Brown County Research and Innovation
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov; (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement renewing her call for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to recuse himself and to appoint independent Special Counsel: “If America’s top law enforcement official
Contact: Rep. Crowley, 608.266.5580 MADISON, WI – State Representative David Crowley (D-Milwaukee), Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation, made the following statement after the Progressive Workgroup unveiled tax reform legislation. “I am proud to stand today with my Democrats colleagues in sponsorship of this common sense tax reform legislation. Over the past three
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “Greater Access, More Affordable Healthcare Options for Everyone.” Hi, Scott Walker here. Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to meet with President Trump, Vice President Pence, and later, members of Congress, to collaborate on
Contact: Britt Cudaback, 608-266-0960 Legislative progressives are putting money back in the pockets of hardworking families (MADISON) – Today Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) and many other progressive leaders in the Wisconsin State Legislature announced a tax reform proposal to help working class families across Wisconsin. “Hardworking people in Wisconsin deserve a
Contact: Stuart Ewy, 608.266.8535 Sen. Carpenter responds to Governor Walker’s call to House Republicans to go “big and bold” with their agenda Madison – Today State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to Gov. Scott Walker’s advice to the United States House of Representative’s Republican Conference to “go bold”
Contact: Nicole Tieman, 202-225-5101 As The Media Turns Its Focus To Town Hall Meetings, Jim Sensenbrenner Stands Out For Constituent Service Excellence WASHINGTON, D.C. – Town hall meetings have garnered national attention over the past couple months, and there is no name more synonymous with town halls than Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner. It’s only recently
Contact: Tony Baez, (414) 688-7000 AFT continues to be strong voice for public education in Milwaukee MILWAUKEE – Dr. Tony Baez, candidate for the 6th district of the Milwaukee Public School Board, today announced the endorsement from the American Federation of Teachers Local 212. Luz Sosa, vice president of AFT Local
Contact: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the state’s Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages (QCEW) covering the third quarter of 2016. The QCEW data is compiled quarterly based on Unemployment Insurance records from some 96% of Wisconsin business establishments. Highlights from the actual
Contact: Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sean Duffy (R-WI), a member of the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico, today released the following statement to congratulate the people of Puerto Rico for 100 years of United States citizenship: “Congratulations to the people of Puerto Rico for 100
Contact: David Kolovson (Pocan), 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Progressive Caucus First Vice Chair Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Co-Chairs Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) and Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statements today after new information came to light that Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath concerning his meetings with Russian officials. “Lying under oath
Experts at Business Day in Madison predicted a less-regulated future. Jay Timmons, (pictured here) president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, ended his “State of Manufacturing” tour by speaking at the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce event Wednesday. On his travels to six different states, Timmons says he spoke
Eric Borgerding, CEO and president of the Wisconsin Hospital Association, says any replacement for the Affordable Care Act coming down the pipe must fairly reflect Wisconsin’s health care improvements. “Here we are again on the brink of upheaval in health care,” Borgerding told WisBusiness.com. “When that happens remains to be
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison, the local branch of a national bike-giving nonprofit, is going into its pilot season under enthusiastic leadership. “The process is, we collect them, we refurbish them, and we give them away,” said Andy Quant, (pictured here) executive director and founder of Free Bikes 4 Kidz
Gov. Scott Walker’s capital budget includes $5 million for constructing a new Brown County STEM Innovation Center in Green Bay, drawing praise from lawmakers and economic development leaders. It would be built in the 240-acre Brown County Research and Innovation Park next to UW-Green Bay, hosting STEM programming to support
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov; (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement renewing her call for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to recuse himself and to appoint independent Special Counsel: “If America’s top law enforcement official and the Trump Administration are truly committed to law and