DATCP Contact: Christopher Foelker, 608-224-4581, christopher.foelker@wisconsin.gov DNR Contact: Jodie Ellis, 608-266-2172, jodie.ellis@wisconsin.gov Western and central Wisconsin counties to be treated for gypsy moth May through August MADISON — Residents of 15 western and central Wisconsin counties can expect to see and hear loud, low-flying planes as early as sunrise, starting in early-mid May. Small

Contact: Rep. Tyler Vorpagel (608) 266-8530 Madison- State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issued the following regarding his testimony at field briefing “Examining Impacts of Proposed NAAQS on the Sheboygan, Wisconsin Area”: “Today I testified in front of the Subcommittees on Interior, Energy and Environment and Intergovernmental Affairs of the Committee

Contact: Sen. Hansen, 608-266-5670 In typical fashion Republicans cut taxes for corporations and the wealthy at the expense of children (Madison)—In what should be no surprise, after having slashed taxes for corporations and the nation’s richest millionaires and billionaires, House Republicans are now proposing to cut critical programs that provide

Pewaukee – Today Adam Neylon issued the following statement about his announcement to run for re-election of Wisconsin’s 98th Assembly District: “I am dedicating my re-election bid to serving the incredible citizens of Pewaukee, Sussex and Waukesha, to my family and newly born son. I was humbled to fight for

Melissa Miller, 202-875-9188, miller@dga.net Will Walker Campaign With Trump? Depends When You Ask Governor Scott Walker has now spent years trying to have it every possible way when it comes to President Donald Trump, so you think he’d be better at it by now. But just days after the New York

Ald. Robert J. Bauman, (414) 286-3774 Speaking yesterday (Monday, April 30) at the Pfister Hotel during the Midwest Conservative Summit, Governor Scott Walker made comments that ignore one of the most bizarre and damaging episodes of his tenure. Walker noted that Foxconn officials had expressed concerns about Democratic gubernatorial candidates who have

Contact: Jordan Krieger, (608) 266-7745 Western Wisconsin among Hardest-Hit Regions in Proposed Food Assistance Cuts (MADISON) – Analysis released today by the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates that thousands of children and vulnerable adults will lose their FoodShare benefits under the House GOP Farm Bill. According to the analysis, 75,720 Wisconsin

CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) House Farm Bill takes away food access for children statewide MADISON – Under the House Farm Bill, Wisconsin stands to lose $23.8 million in annual funding for need-based food assistance programs serving 23,369 children across the state. The proposed bill would disproportionately impact Wisconsin

Contact: Sen. Jon Erpenbach 608-266-6670 Waunakee – Senator Jon Erpenbach congratulates Waunakee High School on receiving a Fab Lab grant from the State of Wisconsin. The presentation in Waunakee began at 1 p.m. today at the high school. “Innovation and creativity make Fab Labs important as we work to solve the complex problems

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov 608-266-5490 Thousands of WI children to lose food assistance under House GOP Farm Bill MADISON – After prioritizing massive tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy, House Republicans are now proposing widespread cuts to food assistance programs that will impact thousands of children. Wisconsin families stand to lose

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker: Declares state of emergency in response to wildfire conditions   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker signed Executive Order #287 today in response to wildfire conditions in Wisconsin.“We are taking a precautionary measure in order to protect our state,” said Governor Walker. “By taking

Contact: George Althoff, Communications Director, 608-261-4504 MADISON – Are you an entrepreneurial student who has a great idea for a start-up business, but is unable to pony up the filing fee? Then you’re in luck! Effective May 1, any college student in Wisconsin who creates a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)

Media Contact: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041 rick.hummell@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Organizations interested in promoting their county’s agriculture industry are encouraged to consider serving as a host county for the Alice in Dairyland Finals in an upcoming year. Each year, a different county hosts a series of

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com Ad featuring governor and first responder to appear across TV, digital platforms [Madison, Wis.] – Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign on Tuesday launched its first statewide television ad of the 2018 cycle, highlighting how Wisconsin is working after the governor’s reforms helped jumpstart Wisconsin’s economy and enabled the state to invest

Media Contact: Heidi Wegleitner, 608-620-2002, hmw@legalaction.org Legal Action of Wisconsin launches new program to help stabilize housing for families facing eviction in Dane County MADISON– Legal Action of Wisconsin has successfully launched its new Eviction Defense Project (EDP), which seeks to reduce housing instability for extremely low-income individuals and families in

Contact: Bill Haupt, 608-592-4278 The Lodi Optimist Club will sponsor a public forum for the 42nd Assembly District special election candidates on Wednesday, May 2 from Noon – 1:15 p.m. in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at Lodi High School, 1100 Sauk St., Lodi. Invitations to participate in the