Contact: (608) 266-5350 Madison– State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement following the passage of AB 226 and 383, both authored by Representative Kitchens: “I was happy to see that both of the bills that I authored passed with bipartisan support today on the floor of the

Contact: (888) 534-0041 Madison…State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) is proud to support the Campus Free Speech Act to protect the freedom of expression of students, faculty, and staff at college campuses across Wisconsin. “Our public universities should be a place where invited speakers are free to speak, without the threat

Contact: (608) 266-8580 Last night, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed AB 266, relating to eligibility for the Technical Excellence Higher Education Scholarship Program. The bill redefines “full time” as six credits, changes “satisfactory progress” to “school-certified progress,” and permits students to regain the scholarship after improving grades, if their GPA

Contact: Patrice Harris- (414) 630-4438, pharris@cr-sdc.org Kim Dawson-Brooks- (414) 906-2744, kdawsonbrooks@cr-sdc.org June 19, 2017 – Milwaukee, Wis. – Low-income residents continue to seek sustainable-wage jobs but cannot obtain those jobs without training. Construction projects continue to change the skyline, but the industry needs qualified candidates to fill the void of

Contact: (608) 266-7500 MADISON, Wis. – The State Assembly voted to adopt the Campus Free Speech Act during a lengthy meeting tonight. The bill, authored by Representatives Murphy, Kremer, and Vos, requires the University of Wisconsin System.Board of Regents to put in place guidelines and procedures for the protection of

Contact: (608) 266-9175 Madison, WI – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the First Amendment protection legislation known as the Campus Free Speech Act. Representative Kremer (R-Kewaskum), chief author of the bill, issued the following statement regarding the passage of AB 299 by the Assembly: “This is a great day

Contact: universityrelations@uwsa.edu (608) 263-1700 “The UW System and Board of Regents strongly believe in the freedom of expression, and we want to do more to ensure every voice is heard.  It is critical to our mission and the Wisconsin Idea that different viewpoints are shared and examined. “The Board of

Contact: 608.266.5580 MADISON, WI – State Representative David Crowley (D-Milwaukee), Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation, made the following statement in response to the passage of Assembly Bill 299, relating to imposing a gag rule on Wisconsin college campuses. “It amazes me that Wisconsin Republicans can support a bill aimed at

Contact: (608) 266-3784 State Representative Terese Berceau (D – Madison), the ranking Democratic member of the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities, issued the following statement regarding Assembly passage of AB 299, the legislation to gag campus protestors: “I find the claims by some of my Republican colleagues that they

Contact: Brian Rothgery 414-278-4230 brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov “As I heard the verdict of “not guilty” in a case where another young Black male was killed at the hands of a police officer, my mind and my heart are with the family and the community. “In the wake of several recent officer-involved shootings we

Contact: Marina Dimitrijevic 414-255-4009 Marina Dimitrijevic of Wisconsin Working Families made the following statement about not-guilty verdict delivered in the trial of former Milwaukee police officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown for the murder of Sylville Smith: “Today we mourn once again for Sylville Smith and his family as one more not guilty

Contact: (608) 266-9172 Madison…Today in Madison, Governor Scott Walker signed into law Assembly Bill 146, authored by Representative Kathy Bernier (R-Lake Hallie) and Senator Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls). Assembly Bill 146 expands dental hygiene services by allowing hygienists to perform their services outside the setting of a dental office. The

Contact: AshLee Strong or Doug Andres (202) 225-0600 WASHINGTON—This afternoon, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI)—joined by House Republicans and House Democrats who serve on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee—signed major bipartisan VA reform legislation. The Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act is a direct response to the VA

Contact: (608) 266-5831 Madison, WI – Today, the State Assembly passed Representative Ron Tusler’s (R – Harrison) bill that institutes changes to Wisconsin’s recount procedures. “I am glad the Assembly passed these common-sense reforms to Wisconsin’s recount procedures,” said Rep. Tusler. “When you look at the chaos and stress caused

Contact: Markasa Tucker, ublac.2016@gmail.com, 414-409-3833 Milwaukee, Wisconsin – The Center for Popular Democracy released the following statement on behalf of Uplifting Black Liberation and Black Communities (UBLAC), a racial justice community organization in Milwaukee close to the Sylville Smith family, through UBLAC’s organizer Markasa Tucker: “While Sylville Smith’s family struggles to go on

Contact: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding today’s upcoming vote on the Campus Gag Rule (Assembly Bill 299). “Today, Assembly Republicans are poised to pass a shameful gag rule that will effectively muzzle free speech and dissent on our college

Contact: (608) 266-7502 Madison – Assembly Bill 372 passed the State Assembly unanimously today which transfers ownership of White Mound County Park from the state to Sauk County. The bill, authored by Representative Todd Novak and Senator Howard Marklein will now head to the Governor’s desk for his signature. In