CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce Awards funded through Governor Walker’s Wisconsin Fast Forward program MADISON – Today, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced three Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants that will fund Employee Resource Networks (ERN) – public/private partnerships with the goal of

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON — Governor Scott Walker today sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a federal disaster declaration for six northwestern Wisconsin counties that sustained flood damage in June. The request is for federal assistance to help local governments recover from the disaster in Ashland,

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Bill will also create grant aimed at preventing opioid and drug abuse for youth in rural communities La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored the Medicaid C0verage for Addiction Recovery Expansion (CARE) Act, which will expand access to substance abuse treatment centers for tens of thousands

Senator Luther Olsen (608) 266-0751 Madison…Senator Luther Olsen (R-Ripon) released the following statement today after hearing of the death of former State Senator Mike Ellis. “Mike Ellis was a true friend and a dedicated legislator. I spent many hours in his office, in front of his famous blackboard, taking about

Contact: Kirsten Allen 510-913-1837 kirsten@mahlonmitchell.com MADISON – The Mahlon Mitchell for Wisconsin campaign released the following statements today: “I am proud to endorse Mahlon Mitchell as the next Governor of Wisconsin. His bold, progressive plans to transform Wisconsin into a state where working people can make ends meet, Wisconsinites can

Contact: Brian Evans, (630) 217-7561] brian@keldaforgovernor.com Madison, WI – Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Kelda Roys has earned the exclusive endorsement of Feminist Majority PAC, a national political organization dedicated to electing progressive, feminist women and ending the under-representation of women and people of color in political office. “I’m grateful to Feminist

Media Contact: Andrew Iverson, Communications Director JANESVILLE, Wis. – First Congressional District candidate Bryan Steil released the following statement regarding Wisconsin Right to Life’s endorsement.  Bryan Steil: “I’m proud to have the endorsement of Wisconsin Right to Life. Protecting and valuing life is an essential duty and responsibility of elected officials. I’m honored to

Contact: Sen. Hansen 608-266-5670 “I am saddened to hear of Senator Ellis’s passing. “While we did not always agree, I enjoyed working with him. He possessed a great institutional memory, had a very quick wit and was an extremely skilled debater. He was also a dedicated public servant whose impact

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The following is a statement from the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Martha Laning on news that former Senate President Mike Ellis has passed away. “Wisconsin’s legislature has seen many greats, but the passing of Mike Ellis is a terrible loss. He

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Started Buying Swag in February 2015 But Waited Until June 2018 to Hire Contractor to Investigate Growing State Crime Lab Backlog MADISON, Wis. — It only took mere weeks for Attorney General Brad Schimel to start using Department of Justice (DOJ) funds to

Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – On Friday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former State Senator Mike Ellis: “I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Mike Ellis. Mike was a legend in state politics. His leadership and decades of

Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after learning of the passing of former Senate President Michael G. Ellis. “Working together as Senate President and Assembly Speaker, Mike and I had a long and productive relationship. He was smart and tenacious, and I learned

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — Following the passing of former State Senate President Mike Ellis, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “Mike was a tireless fighter who spent his career advocating for the Fox Valley. His impact on Wisconsin politics

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘Sure looks like Scott Walker’s Non-Meeting Meant Something to Somebody’ MADISON, Wis. — As Gov. Scott Walker desperately tries to downplay his meeting with accused Russian spy Maria Butina at a 2015 VIP reception, a new report discloses his political operation mere days

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765  Incredibly unpopular, Pelosi comes to Wisconsin to Raise Money for Democrats [Madison, WI] — Today and tomorrow, Nancy Pelosi is in Wisconsin for fundraisers in Milwaukee – though it remains to be seen which Democrats will welcome her with open arms and which ones will run

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to the passing of former Senator Mike Ellis: “I’m deeply saddened by the passing of my good friend and former colleague Mike Ellis. There was no one quite like Mike.