WEDC: Staff members receive national economic development certification

MADISON — Three Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) staff members have been certified as economic development finance professionals by the National Development Council (NDC), a national nonprofit organization that works to increase investment capital flows to underserved communities. The Economic Development

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins U.S. Sens. McCaskill, Hoeven and Heitkamp to introduce legislation to protect against drone threats

Contact: Brittni Palke (Johnson), (202) 224-0382 Drew Pusateri (McCaskill), (202) 228-4595 Kami Capener (Hoeven), (202) 224-2551 Abbie McDonough (Heitkamp) (202) 224-8898 WASHINGTON — On Monday, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Ranking Member Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), and Sens.

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Rep. Tauchen fundraiser

Fundraiser for Rep. Gary Tauchen with Special Guest Speaker Robin Vos  Wednesday, June 13, 5-7 p.m.    Rock Garden 1951 Bond Street  Green Bay, WI Please make check payable to: Tauchen for Assembly N3397 South Broadway Road Bonduel, WI 54107 ​Please RSVP to Paige

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Rep. Subeck: Wisconsin ranks among worst in nation on gender wage gap

CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – Today, State Representative Lisa Subeck (D – Madison) released the following statement in response to a study released yesterday by gobankingrates.com showing that, based on a review of census data, Wisconsin’s gender pay gap ranks 21st highest among the 50 states and

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WEDC: Staff members receive national economic development certification

MADISON — Three Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) staff members have been certified as economic development finance professionals by the National Development Council (NDC), a national nonprofit organization that works to increase investment capital flows to underserved communities. The Economic Development Finance Professional certification process provides individuals working in the field

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins U.S. Sens. McCaskill, Hoeven and Heitkamp to introduce legislation to protect against drone threats

Contact: Brittni Palke (Johnson), (202) 224-0382 Drew Pusateri (McCaskill), (202) 228-4595 Kami Capener (Hoeven), (202) 224-2551 Abbie McDonough (Heitkamp) (202) 224-8898 WASHINGTON — On Monday, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Ranking Member Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), and Sens. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) introduced the Preventing

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Walker campaign: Launches next statewide TV ad highlighting support for worker training, manufacturing jobs in Wisconsin

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com Ad also appearing on digital platforms features governor and Wisconsin workers [Madison, Wis.] – Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign on Tuesday launched its next statewide television ad highlighting the governor’s investments in worker training and support for good manufacturing jobs to help the people of Wisconsin win the 21st century. The

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One Wisconsin Now: Gov. Scott Walker orders no increases for priorities like road funding, job training in next state budget

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Are Wisconsinites Starting to See How They’ll Pay With the ‘Foxconn Effect’ on State Budget? MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker’s instructions to state agencies to begin to prepare their budget proposals for the 2019-21 budget direct all agencies to plan for no

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Rep. Tauchen fundraiser

Fundraiser for Rep. Gary Tauchen with Special Guest Speaker Robin Vos  Wednesday, June 13, 5-7 p.m.    Rock Garden 1951 Bond Street  Green Bay, WI Please make check payable to: Tauchen for Assembly N3397 South Broadway Road Bonduel, WI 54107 ​Please RSVP to Paige George at pgeorge@wisgop.info (608) 257-8030 ​

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads bipartisan call to stand up for American cheese producers

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 Continues Fight to Protect Wisconsin Producers in Ongoing Trade Negotiations WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is continuing her efforts to protect Wisconsin and American dairy and cheese from European trade initiatives that would require producers to change the names of cheeses they have made for generations. As

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Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: Endorse Josh Kaul for Attorney General

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org MADISON – Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters proudly endorses Josh Kaul for Attorney General. “We are endorsing Josh Kaul early to make it abundantly clear that conservation voters across the state are already energized

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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Seeks volunteers for committees and boards

CONTACT: Tom Sheehan Court Information Officer (608) 261-6640 Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Supreme Court is seeking interested volunteers to serve on boards and committees that assist the court system in a variety of areas. The court system relies on volunteers, both lawyers and non-lawyers, because of their diverse expertise and

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Bryce campaign: Calls on Steil to disclose his position on net neutrality

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – The Randy Bryce campaign released the following statement prior to the upcoming Net Neutrality vote in the Senate. “83% of Americans from both sides of the aisle support Net Neutrality (citation) — meaning this should not be a partisan issue– but Trump, Ryan, and

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Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Ashland County District Attorney

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Ashland County District Attorney   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as Ashland County District Attorney.The new appointee will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ashland County District Attorney Kelly McKnight

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First Lady Walker: Recognizes 2018 Governor’s Foster Care Award recipients

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   First Lady Walker: Recognizes 2018 Governor’s Foster Care Award recipients   MADISON – First Lady Tonette Walker joined the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Eloise Anderson today to help recognize six foster families, a foster youth, and numerous foster care advocates as recipients

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WisGOP: Candidate for U.S. Senate Leah Vukmir and WisGOP announce statewide grassroots endorsement victory tour

Madison — After receiving the crucial endorsement and overwhelming support of grassroots conservatives at this past weekend’s Republican Party of Wisconsin 2018 Convention, candidate for U.S. Senate Leah Vukmir and the Republican Party of Wisconsin are announcing a Grassroots Endorsement Victory Tour with stops in WISGOP field offices statewide. “Leah

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National Organization for Women: Endorses Cathy Myers for Congress

Media Contact Lindsay Lemmer 608.217.5217 madtownnow@gmail.com The National Organization for Women (NOW) proudly endorses Cathy Myers in her race for the first congressional district seat in Wisconsin. Wisconsin chapter president Lindsay Lemmer released the following statements. “Cathy Myers has spent her career elevating the status of women, from being part

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