Contact: David Armiak,  david@prwatch.org (608) 229-6808 MADISON –The Center for Media and Democracy (CMD) filed suit today against Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for refusing to disclose public records related to his high-profile legal war against the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In February of this

For more information contact: Todd McClain – Chief of Staff 719-629-8930 OSSEO, WI – The National Rifle Association honored Steve Toft’s commitment to protecting the 2nd Amendment with its top rating for a first-time candidate AQ. “As an avid hunter and outdoorsman, it was a great honor to receive the highest

Contact: Rep. Don Vruwink, 608-266-3790 Every two years, the Legislature convenes study committees to examine important issues facing Wisconsin. This year I serve on the Special Committee on the Investment and Use of School Trust Funds. As a former history and government teacher, this subject is of special interest to

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – The Walker campaign on Tuesday launched a new TV ad to spotlight Tony Evers’ call for increasing a “variety of taxes” – including property, income and gas tax hikes – on Wisconsin’s hard-working families. A parody of the 1970s TV show, “The Electric Company,” the ad continues the case against Evers’ record

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured language in the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2019 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill directing the Army Corps of Engineers to finalize the Brandon Road Study, a critical action-plan for blocking Asian carp from

Contact: Donna Gilson (608) 224-5130, Bill Cosh, Communications Director, (608) 224-5020 MADISON – State agriculture officials are warning livestock producers and feed mills to be alert to the risks of flood water contamination and mold in corn, soybeans and forage crops. These risks threaten both human and animal health, they

Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 After cutting $800 million from our schools, Wisconsin families can’t trust Walker on education Madison, WI — Today, Tony Evers’ campaign released a new ad promoting Evers’ positive vision of investing in education and ensuring every kid in Wisconsin can attend a great public school, no matter

Ojibwe tribes endorse new regulations to curb deer disease ODANAH, Wis.—As the always-fatal deer ailment chronic wasting disease continues to spread northward into the Wisconsin Ceded Territory, Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) officials are encouraging state lawmakers to accept new regulations designed to protect Wisconsin’s wild deer and elk herds.

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Representatives for Rep. Ron Kind to hold open office hours in all 18 counties in Wisconsin’s third congressional district La Crosse, WI – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced that representatives from his district offices will be available at open office hours in all 18 counties in

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org Scott Walker silent on tweets from Republican Party mocking sexual assault Walker continues to look the other way as Senate Republicans seek to elevate alleged sexual assaulter to nation’s highest bench MADISON — Scott Walker has been dodging questions all day after a tweet from the Milwaukee Republican Party

For more information, contact: Cameron Sholty | WILL Communications Director cameron@will-law.org | 414-727-7416 | 262-409-9816 WILL memo: new proposal would put red tape on private gatherings and parties Agenda for hearing Wednesday includes proposal that limits Wisconsinites’ freedom to consume alcohol September 25, 2018 – Milwaukee, WI – Under current

Ald. Cavalier Johnson (414) 286-3777 Voter participation package passes Council A comprehensive, legislative package designed to increase participation in voting was approved today (Tuesday, September 25) by the Common Council. Lead sponsorAlderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson said this proposed approach puts in place a system that allows for opting out of voter registration rather

For more information contact: County Executive’s Office: Casey Slaughter Becker, 608-267-8823 Dane County Board of Supervisors: 608-266-5758 Dane County Executive, Dane County Board of Supervisors, announce $18 million to aid flood recovery, lake health, future resiliency MADISON – In the wake of historic late summer flooding that resulted in millions of

Ald. Robert J. Bauman (414) 286-3774 Connecting Milwaukee workers to Foxconn plant on agenda for tomorrow On Wednesday, September 26, the Public Transportation, Utilities and Waterways Review Board will receive an update on possible expansion of transit connecting Milwaukee workers to the upcoming Foxconn facility in Racine County. The Board is continuing

Guest Column by PSC Chairman Lon Roberts Contact: Matthew Spencer, 608-266-9600 Matthew2.Spencer@Wisconsin.Gov   Broadband expansion moving forward across Wisconsin   The nation’s telecommunications industry is changing at a rapid pace. This change is driven by the large number of people demanding equipment and services with high-speed Internet access. There has