Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 414-364-6729, brandon@andygronik.com Milwaukee- Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik released the following statement announcing that he has earned the Moms Demand Gun Sense Candidate distinction: “I am grateful to Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America for giving my campaign their stamp of approval. Current gun

‘Million Mile Motorcycle Man’, former State Senator, and Veterans Advocate calls Nicholson a ‘rebel maverick’ and calls for more veterans in Congress (Delafield) – The Nicholson for Senate campaign announced that Dave Zien – the “Million Mile Motorcycle Man,” former state senator from the Chippewa Valley area, and one of

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Clintonville, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the Clintonville High School in Clintonville, Waupaca County on the State Register of Historic Places on May 18, 2018. The Clintonville High School was constructed in 1918 with additions in 1951 and 1966. The building represents the

Contact: Brian Rothgery, Public Information Manager 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – The County Board approved a resolution (15-1) today to place an advisory referendum on the November ballot asking voters to take a position on the personal use, commercial regulation, and taxation of marijuana. “I want to congratulate all the

In response to the release of the video documenting the tasing and arrest of Milwaukee Buck’s player Sterling Brown, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “The video released last night is yet another appalling blow to the public trust and integrity by those who are meant to protect and serve

Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind recently co-sponsored the Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act, a bipartisan bill that would provide regulatory relief to farmers and ranchers that want to implement conservation programs administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “Our farmers are already putting

Contact: Gabriel Szerlong 608-561-1184 or Gabriel@Szerlongforwisconsin.com Milton, Wisconsin- Today, Gabriel Szerlong filed his nomination papers for placement on the ballot in his bid of candidacy for the 43rd Assembly District of the State Legislature. Szerlong made this comment regarding the submission of his papers: “I am very excited to be

Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl For the past 18 years, I have been fortunate to have been able to fulfill a boyhood dream of representing my community in a public service-legislative capacity. It truly has been a joy and an honor. Though, as I have learned, it is not a

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — During a Senate Foreign Relations hearing today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) questioned Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about President Trump’s decision to cancel the planned June 12 summit with North Korea. A quote from Sen. Johnson and video of the exchange are below. “Let me just say I

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released this statement following today’s Department of Justice briefing: “In 1977, the House of Representatives created a permanent intelligence oversight committee to protect the public and our constitutional liberties. That committee is provided by law with access to our

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Mequon, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the J.M. Allmendiger Shipwreck (Vicinity of Mequon, Ozaukee County) on the State Register of Historic Places on May 18, 2018. The J.M. Allmendinger, built in 1883 and sunk in 1895, shipped lumber on the Great Lakes and

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Desperate to Be Elected Scott Walker Blows Racist Dog Whistle, Again MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker was quick to share his reaction to a policy adopted by National Football League owners seeking to suppress the free speech of players protesting

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan I join my colleagues and most individuals who have viewed the bodycam video of the arrest of Sterling Brown in noting how disturbing it is. Any use of force incident caught on camera is disturbing to average people. I wish the entire episode could have

Dark money group pays back Grothman for voting their way against Wisconsin families and seniors Grafton – The Koch brothers announced today that they will be launching an ad campaign over Memorial Day Weekend to reward Glenn Grothman for supporting their agenda in Washington, including lavishing tax breaks on highly

Contact: Rob Richard, Senior Director of Governmental Relations, 608.828.5703 MADISON – Jon Plumer of Lodi has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture (VFA) Committee for the 42nd Assembly District. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. “Jon Plumer clearly understands that a strong and

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 MILWAUKEE, WI – With the release of video footage from the Sterling Brown arrest, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) is renewing her call for state officials to address Wisconsin’s problems with racial profiling and disparities in the criminal justice system. For years, Wisconsin

Contact: Rep. David Bowen, (608) 266-7671 MILWAUKEE – Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement upon the release of bodycam footage of Milwaukee police tackling and tasing Sterling Brown: “On the same day NFL owners barred players from protesting police violence, police violence against a black NBA player provided

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Hartford, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Schwartz Family House in Hartford, Washington County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits,