Please direct inquiries to: John Forester, 608‐242‐1370 MADISON — John Forester, Executive Director of the School Administrators Alliance, released the following statement in response to the election of Tony Evers as Wisconsin governor: “The members of the School Administrators Alliance
Contact: Chris Taylor (608) 469-4618 Walker, Schimel’s special interest agenda repudiated by voters MADISON – Early today, every Democratic state-wide candidate won election and re-election in Wisconsin, sending national shockwaves throughout the country. Tammy Baldwin easily won her race for the U.S.
Contact: Andrew Hellpap (608) 316-9786 ahellpap@uwhealth,org MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Beth Drolet will become the next chair of the department of dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Drolet, professor of dermatology and pediatrics and
Voters in more than 20 counties, cities and villages across the state threw their support behind referendums to urge lawmakers to pass legislation closing the so-called “dark store” loophole. The measures received widespread support. The narrowest margin — 19.5 percent
After seven years of gathering in the Capitol daily to protest Gov. Scott Walker, members of the Solidarity Singers aren’t sure what they’re going to do now that he’s been toppled by Dem Tony Evers. The group, which was in
Turnout in yesterday’s election was the highest for a midterm since at least 1948, per a WisPolitics.com review. According to unofficial returns from The Associated Press, about 59 percent of the voting population cast a ballot in the guv’s race.
Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 Governor-Elect Evers and Lt. Governor-Elect Barnes to Visit Boys & Girls Club of Dane County MADISON – Today, Wednesday, November 7th, Governor-elect Tony Evers, Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes, and State Rep-elect Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) will visit the
Contact: Iris Riis 608-256-7549 ext. 2132 iris.riis@ppwi.org MADISON – Statement from Nicole Safar, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI): “PPAWI is thrilled to congratulate our endorsed candidates Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes, Josh Kaul and Sarah
Contact: Robert Kraig (414) 322-5324 robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org Citizen Action members help set agenda for health care, and show growing grassroots power, making tens of thousands of door knocks and phone calls Statewide: Years of grassroots organizing by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?
Contact: Rep. Gary Hebl (608) 266-7678 Veterans Day provides an opportunity for American to express our gratitude and to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, defending our country at home and abroad.
I’d like to congratulate Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes, Josh Kaul, Tammy Baldwin, Doug La Follette, and Sarah Godlewski for their hard fought victories. I am also very proud that our City’s voter turnout appears to have been a major factor
Contact: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters 608-208-1129 (office) 608-213-6972 (mobile/text) ryan@conservationvoters.org MADISON – Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters congratulates Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes on their election victory. “Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes will move Wisconsin
The American Federation for Children, the nation’s voice for educational choice, congratulates the candidates who support educational choice on their successes in today’s election in Wisconsin. The election results are in line with numerous public polls that have found strong,
A Public Policy Polling election day survey of Wisconsin voters found that health care was the top issue for voters in the state — and that they overwhelmingly favored Democrats on it, propelling Tony Evers to victory: –68% of voters
Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Kaul Beat Schimel in Court to Restore Voting Rights and At Polls to Win Spot as Wisconsin’s Top Cop MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements
Contact: Roger Putnam 262-899-1316 Tuesday’s Election Validates Voter Concerns, Priorities – Health Care, Education, Transportation (Pewaukee, Wis.) – Tony Evers has done what two previous democratic candidates against Walker failed to do – beat Walker. Why? Strong voter turnout, Evers’
Contact: Bob Nenno, Communications Director 608-261-4504 MADISON – Net income and total lending grew by double digits again at Wisconsin’s 126 state-chartered credit unions in the third quarter of 2018 compared to the same quarter in 2017, according to data
Contact: George Penn 608-244-6436 georgepenn51@gmail.com Madison, WI– On Tuesday, November 6th, Wisconsin residents in nine communities voted to amend the U.S. Constitution to clarify that only human beings should have inalienable human rights and money is not the same thing
Contact: Brian DeNeve (414) 286-3881 Combines three centers in City Hall Complex The Municipal Research Center (MRC) will be unveiled tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon in an open house to celebrate its grand opening. The MRC is located in the basement level
Please direct inquiries to: John Forester, 608‐242‐1370 MADISON — John Forester, Executive Director of the School Administrators Alliance, released the following statement in response to the election of Tony Evers as Wisconsin governor: “The members of the School Administrators Alliance join citizens from across Wisconsin in congratulating Dr. Tony Evers
Contact: Chris Taylor (608) 469-4618 Walker, Schimel’s special interest agenda repudiated by voters MADISON – Early today, every Democratic state-wide candidate won election and re-election in Wisconsin, sending national shockwaves throughout the country. Tammy Baldwin easily won her race for the U.S. Senate against ALEC darling Leah Vukmir. Tony Evers defeated Governor
Contact: Andrew Hellpap (608) 316-9786 ahellpap@uwhealth,org MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Beth Drolet will become the next chair of the department of dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Drolet, professor of dermatology and pediatrics and vice chair of the department of dermatology at the Medical
Voters in more than 20 counties, cities and villages across the state threw their support behind referendums to urge lawmakers to pass legislation closing the so-called “dark store” loophole. The measures received widespread support. The narrowest margin — 19.5 percent — came from Jefferson County, where around 60 percent of
After seven years of gathering in the Capitol daily to protest Gov. Scott Walker, members of the Solidarity Singers aren’t sure what they’re going to do now that he’s been toppled by Dem Tony Evers. The group, which was in high spirits this afternoon as members gathered in the Capitol
Turnout in yesterday’s election was the highest for a midterm since at least 1948, per a WisPolitics.com review. According to unofficial returns from The Associated Press, about 59 percent of the voting population cast a ballot in the guv’s race. That turnout was higher than both the 2014 midterms, which
Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 Governor-Elect Evers and Lt. Governor-Elect Barnes to Visit Boys & Girls Club of Dane County MADISON – Today, Wednesday, November 7th, Governor-elect Tony Evers, Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes, and State Rep-elect Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) will visit the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County. Evers will deliver
Contact: Iris Riis 608-256-7549 ext. 2132 iris.riis@ppwi.org MADISON – Statement from Nicole Safar, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI): “PPAWI is thrilled to congratulate our endorsed candidates Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes, Josh Kaul and Sarah Godlewski on their victories tonight. These newly elected leaders share
Contact: Robert Kraig (414) 322-5324 robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org Citizen Action members help set agenda for health care, and show growing grassroots power, making tens of thousands of door knocks and phone calls Statewide: Years of grassroots organizing by Citizen Action of Wisconsin members across the state helped build healthcare into the dominant
Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?
Contact: Rep. Gary Hebl (608) 266-7678 Veterans Day provides an opportunity for American to express our gratitude and to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, defending our country at home and abroad. Honoring veterans should mean more than just saying “thank you”
I’d like to congratulate Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes, Josh Kaul, Tammy Baldwin, Doug La Follette, and Sarah Godlewski for their hard fought victories. I am also very proud that our City’s voter turnout appears to have been a major factor in putting these candidates over the top. The election results
Contact: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters 608-208-1129 (office) 608-213-6972 (mobile/text) ryan@conservationvoters.org MADISON – Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters congratulates Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes on their election victory. “Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes will move Wisconsin forward toward a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable future,” said
The American Federation for Children, the nation’s voice for educational choice, congratulates the candidates who support educational choice on their successes in today’s election in Wisconsin. The election results are in line with numerous public polls that have found strong, bipartisan support for school choice. Statement from Justin Moralez, State
A Public Policy Polling election day survey of Wisconsin voters found that health care was the top issue for voters in the state — and that they overwhelmingly favored Democrats on it, propelling Tony Evers to victory: –68% of voters said that health care was either a very important issue,
Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Kaul Beat Schimel in Court to Restore Voting Rights and At Polls to Win Spot as Wisconsin’s Top Cop MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements regarding the victory of Attorney General-Elect Josh Kaul: “Congratulations to
Contact: Roger Putnam 262-899-1316 Tuesday’s Election Validates Voter Concerns, Priorities – Health Care, Education, Transportation (Pewaukee, Wis.) – Tony Evers has done what two previous democratic candidates against Walker failed to do – beat Walker. Why? Strong voter turnout, Evers’ laser-like focus on issues critically important to Wisconsin voters, Walker’s
Contact: Bob Nenno, Communications Director 608-261-4504 MADISON – Net income and total lending grew by double digits again at Wisconsin’s 126 state-chartered credit unions in the third quarter of 2018 compared to the same quarter in 2017, according to data released today by the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). In
Contact: George Penn 608-244-6436 georgepenn51@gmail.com Madison, WI– On Tuesday, November 6th, Wisconsin residents in nine communities voted to amend the U.S. Constitution to clarify that only human beings should have inalienable human rights and money is not the same thing as free speech. All referenda passed with overwhelming majorities in
Contact: Brian DeNeve (414) 286-3881 Combines three centers in City Hall Complex The Municipal Research Center (MRC) will be unveiled tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon in an open house to celebrate its grand opening. The MRC is located in the basement level of the Frank P. Zeidler Municipal Building in a space