Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org “Will Republican party leaders Senator Ron Johnson or Governor Scott Walker intervene, or will they repeat their mistakes from the past?” MADISON — Fresh off of winning the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s endorsement on Saturday, ultra-conservative state Sen. Leah Vukmir immediately called on her GOP primary opponent Kevin

Contact: Joe Scialfa or Gina Paige ― 608-266-9000 (MADISON) – In recognition of Foster Care Month, First Lady Tonette Walker and Department of Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson honored foster parents Pam Mathias and Tammy Stodola for their incredible commitment to the children of Dane County who have needed

Contact: Joe Scialfa or Gina Paige ― 608-266-9000 (MADISON) – In recognition of Foster Care Month, First Lady Tonette Walker and Department of Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson honored foster parents Bob and Nan Pieper for their incredible commitment to the children of Dane County who have needed a

Contact: Joe Scialfa or Gina Paige ― 608-266-9000 (MADISON) – In recognition of Foster Care Month, First Lady Tonette Walker and Department of Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson presented a special award to Ty and Lisa Montgomery for their dedication to raising awareness of the ongoing need for more

Contact: Dylan Lange 920-304-6409 Info@RenardforSenate.com DE PERE, WI – Alex Renard has released the following statement regarding the results to tonight’s primary election results: “I am humbled by the outpouring of support I received over the last two months by my friends and neighbors across Wisconsin’s 1st State Senate District. I am proud

CONTACT: Andrew Iverson Campaign Manager 608.449.1529 Andrew@SteilForWisconsin.com JANESVILLE — Bryan Steil today announced that Racine County Executive John Delagrave and Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow have endorsed his campaign to represent the 1st Congressional District of Wisconsin. “Bryan Steil is focused on preparing the next generation for the jobs of the

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Register of Deeds of Florence County   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Florence County.The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Pattie Gehlhoff. The

Contact: media@prochoiceamerica.org Candidate for Wisconsin Governor Wins Endorsement From Nation’s Leading Pro-Choice Advocacy Group Washington, DC — NARAL Pro-Choice America today announced its endorsement of Kelda Roys in her campaign for Governor of Wisconsin. NARAL’s support brings significant financial and grassroots resources, with a membership over 35,000 strong in Wisconsin.

Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 414-364-6729, brandon@andygronik.com MILWAUKEE – While Gov. Scott Walker was busy polishing up his political messaging inside the Republican state convention telling adoring fans that Democrats are “filled with hate and anger,” he failed to look out the window and witness the conversations Andy Gronik was having with both Democrats

Contact: Brian Evans, (630) 217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com Roys’ campaign continues gaining momentum Madison, WI – Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Kelda Roys recently received the endorsement of two influential women’s and civil rights organizations, NARAL Pro-Choice America and the Wisconsin chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). “Kelda Roys has been a

Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 414-364-6729, brandon@andygronik.com MILWAUKEE – This weekend, while other Democratic candidates for governor stayed home, Andy Gronik took the fight for a Wisconsin That Works to Gov. Scott Walker’s at the Republican Party’s state convention. Gronik deployed a rolling billboard that circled the convention center like a shark, calling

Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind proposed seven amendments to the Rules Committee for consideration in the 2018 Farm Bill, H.R.2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act. The amendments Rep. Kind led include amendments to create more transparency in the crop insurance program, protect the Conservation Stewardship Program, and avoid

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 MADISON, WI – Questions are being raised as connections between Foxconn and Gov. Walker’s campaign were recently brought to light. The company leading the Foxconn development project is run by Jon Hammes, who currently serves as the finance chairman for Gov. Walker’s re-election campaign. Senate

Email: jeremy@speakerryan.com In Interview w/ S.E. Cupp, Paul Ryan Outlines How Conservative Policies Can Combat Poverty CHICAGO, IL — In an interview conducted after addressing the Jack Kemp Foundation’s “Forum on Expanding Opportunity,” House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke with S.E. Cupp on HLN’s “S.E. Cupp Unfiltered,” about how free enterprise

CONTACT: Brian Rust, (608) 263-9484, brian.rust@wisc.edu MADISON – Lois Brooks has been appointed as the new chief information officer and vice provost for information technology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Brooks, who currently serves as CIO and vice provost, information and technology at Oregon State University, has years of experience in large

Contact: Keri O’Keefe 608-261-9597 keri.okeefe@wisconsinhistory.org  Lake Geneva, Wis. – Discover a different view of downtown Lake Geneva and historic Maple Park on the 2018 Black Point Estate and Gardens Legends and Landmarks Series: A Walking Tour of Lake Geneva. “Lake Geneva is a city rich in cultural and architectural history,”

Contact: Rep. Travis Tranel                                                               (608) 266-1170 Madison – Today, State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) issued the following statement on the retirement of his friend and colleague, Representative Ed Brooks (R- Reedsburg). “It has been a pleasure to get to know Ed Brooks over the past decade. I consider him