State Representative says "our next governor has to prioritize the health and well-being of all Wisconsinites. Kelda Roys is the only candidate in this race who will be ready on day one to do just that.”

MADISON, WI - Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys was endorsed by State Representative Lisa Subeck.

“I’m proud to endorse Kelda Roys,” said Rep. Subeck. “Kelda has spent years working to ensure every Wisconsinite has access to quality, affordable healthcare, and she has the track record to prove it. To restore opportunity and fairness to Wisconsin, our next governor has to prioritize the health and well-being of all Wisconsinites. Kelda Roys is the only candidate in this race who will be ready on day one to do just that.”

Roys has previously been endorsed by many national and state organizations and leaders, including EMILY’s List, NARAL Pro-Choice America, National Organization for Women, Feminist Majority, Demand Universal Healthcare, Moms Demand Action, #VoteProChoice, Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa, Rep. Nick Milroy, Rep. Amanda Stuck, former Sen. Jess King, and dozens of local elected officials.

“I’m honored to have the endorsement of Representative Subeck,” said Roys. “Subeck has been a fantastic leader on the issues of healthcare, equality, and justice. Together, we will make sure every Wisconsinite has the opportunity they need to get ahead.”

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Roys is a small business owner, attorney, former state representative, and past head of NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin who has been standing up for women and families throughout her career. In the Assembly, she stood out as an influential and effective lawmaker, delivering results for working families and helping lead the opposition to Governor Scott Walker’s divisive agenda. As a parent and step-parent of four girls, Roys will fight for paid family leave, affordable childcare, great schools, and quality healthcare for all. In a year in which Wisconsin voters are ready for change, Kelda Roys provides the clearest contrast to Scott Walker.

Wisconsin Republicans are calling for unity and he says "[P]lenty of people in our own state...are not happy with things Ron Johnson does"

MADISON -- Not everyone is happy ahead of Wisconsin Republicans' Friday attempt at a "unity rally," during which Speaker Paul Ryan and Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner will stump for Republican Party of Wisconsin-endorsed candidate Leah Vukmir. 

At a campaign event last week, Vukmir's primary opponent Kevin Nicholson suggested that U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson's record and past votes have earned him the scorn of Wisconsin Republicans:

"[P]lenty of people in our own state in the political class...are not happy with things Ron Johnson does all the time."

Johnson and others have urged "the weaker" candidate to drop out, but Kevin Nicholson's out-of-state mega-donor Dick Uihlein has continued to spend big to buy Nicholson the election. And Nicholson has continued to attack Vukmir at campaign events across the state, including by slamming Vukmir as an "insider's insider."

Plan includes several new policies to raise wages, boost job growth, and create economic development.

MILWAUKEE, WI - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today released his updated economic plan for Wisconsin, including several new policies to raise wages, boost job growth, and create economic development.

“It is time to build communities where families prosper,” said Flynn. “Scott Walker’s policies are not working. After seven years of stunted economic growth that lags behind the rest of the nation, Wisconsin is ready to move its economy Forward again.”

Flynn noted that economic development in most parts of the state would continue to be curtailed if the Foxconn contract is not rescinded.

“If taxpayers are forced to give away $4.5 billion to Foxconn it will remove capital needed for economic development from communities throughout the rest of the state. Wisconsin cannot move Forward again unless we stop Foxconn.”

Read the full plan here.

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Matt Flynn is a Navy veteran, attorney, and former Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. He graduated from law school at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

For additional information, visit www.ForwardWithFlynn.com.

On Nov. 6, voters have the opportunity to elect two conservation champions to state office.

MADISON – Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters proudly endorses Mandela Barnes for Lieutenant Governor and Sarah Godlewski for State Treasurer.

Mandela Barnes was first elected to the State Assembly at age 25. There, he emerged as a champion for sustainable growth, clean water for all, and renewable energy.

"I'm honored to have earned the support of Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters. Over the past eight years, our state has seen an unprecedented level of environmental abuse by the Walker Administration and its allies. I'm proud to run on my track record as a legislator and will continue to fight for safe drinking water, breathable air, and to preserve our natural resources for future generations," Barnes said.

Sarah Godlewski led the fight to preserve the State Treasurer’s office, helping to avoid the loss of a crucial check on Gov. Walker’s power over Wisconsin’s public lands.

“I am honored to have earned the endorsement of Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters after we worked together to keep the treasurer’s office and protect our public lands. I will fight hard to ensure the highest sustainability practices so Wisconsin's great outdoors can continue to be the best place to live, work, and play,” Godlewski said.

Program Director Matt Dannenberg said this of the endorsements:

“On Nov. 6, voters have the opportunity to elect two conservation champions to state office. Mandela Barnes is a proven leader who will fight for clean water and against polluting special interests as Lieutenant Governor. Sarah Godlewski helped save a critical check on Gov. Walker’s power over our state’s public lands. She will restore the dignity and effectiveness of the State Treasurer’s office.”

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Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to electing conservation leaders, holding decision makers accountable, and encouraging lawmakers to champion conservation policies that effectively protect Wisconsin's public health and natural resources.

Tony is a Wisconsin success story, having served communities from Tomah to Oakfield. He knows the challenges that rural Wisconsin faces says Obey.

MADISON – Tony Evers, State Superintendent and Democratic candidate for governor, is proud to announce the endorsement of Congressman Dave Obey. Obey’s endorsement comes fresh off last week’s Marquette Law School Poll showing Evers with an 18-point lead over the rest of the Democratic primary field. On Friday, State Rep. Dana Wachs suspended his campaign and also endorsed Evers for governor.

“I want to thank Dana Wachs for his campaign, and now that he’s made the difficult decision to suspend his campaign, I applaud him for his support of Tony Evers, another candidate who will work to put Wisconsin back on the right track and focus on the entire state,” Obey said. “Tony is a Wisconsin success story, having served communities from Tomah to Oakfield. He knows the challenges that rural Wisconsin faces, because rural Wisconsin is where Tony spent almost half his life. Tony can unite Wisconsin, restore respect to education, put a focus on statewide job growth, make BadgerCare stronger, and protect our environment.”

Evers has run statewide three times, most recently winning 70 percent of the vote and 70 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, just over one year ago. As State Superintendent, Tony has never lost a county north of Highway 29.

“I am truly honored to receive the support of Congressman Obey. He dedicated his career to fighting for northern Wisconsin and the impact of his public service continues to be felt today,” said Evers. “Sadly, today, too many Wisconsin communities feel like they’ve been left behind and continue to wonder, ‘what about us?’ As State Superintendent, I’ve been a fierce advocate for our rural schools and as Governor, I can promise rural Wisconsin will have an ally and friend.”

Since 2011, over 1+ million Wisconsinites have voted to increase property taxes on themselves because Scott Walker hasn’t adequately funded Wisconsin’s schools. Heading into a tough re-election after years of cuts to public education, Walker accepted Evers’ budget recommendations for the first-time last year. Just last week, Walker released a fourth campaign ad, proclaiming to be a “pro-education governor.”

“Too many of our students and educators have been forgotten or neglected by Scott Walker. It’s been a few years since I first described this governor as “Public Education Enemy Number One,” but the label fits tighter than ever. For him to try to call himself a “pro-education governor” is so full of baloney that it begs an examination of what’s really in all those sandwiches of his,” Obey concluded.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/immigration-children-border-s5.jpgDespite fundraising off national guard deployment, Gov. Scott Walker still silent on immigration crisis as he waits for Trump visit to Wisconsin.

Despite misleading new campaign ad for Scott Walker, Wisconsin's economic comeback did not keep pace with the rest of the nation during his eight years as Governor.

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MADISON - In “Our Girls,” Roys tells the story of learning about the prevalence of Bisphenol A, a neurotoxin and endocrine disruptor, in children’s products, and becoming determined to make Wisconsin a leader in banning it.

Roys authored the law with then-Sen. Julie Lassa, making Wisconsin one of the first states in the nation to prohibit BIsphenol A, which is added to plastics, from children’s food and beverage containers.

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Former gubernatorial candidate encourages Wisconsinites to support Kelda Roys as the state’s next Governor.

MILWAUKEE – The crowded Wisconsin gubernatorial race has left many in “wait and see” mode. “That’s a recipe for Democrats’ fourth straight loss,” Gronik said. “Now is the time to pick the candidate that will beat Scott Walker in November! I thought I was that candidate, but it wasn’t in the cards. So, I took a day to say ‘thank you’ to some of the thousands of people who supported me. But now it’s time move on and get to electing the next governor of Wisconsin – Kelda Roys.”

For those paralyzed by indecision, Gronik says, “Get over it or get used to losing. I stood on stage with all of those wonderful candidates – I like and respect every one of them, but that’s not the point. We need to choose the candidate that will beat Scott Walker in November. I believe that candidate is Kelda Roys and I strongly encourage everyone to check out her campaign now.”

Gronik is not wasting any time helping Kelda get elected. Today, he’s launching fundraising emails on Kelda’s behalf and asking his social media followers – the largest in the race – to get on board with Kelda. “There’s simply no time to mess around,” Gronik said. “This is about building name recognition, excitement, and financial resources so Kelda sprints through that primary with the support needed to carry her to victory in November.”

To all the donors who have supported Democratic candidates in the past but are now sitting on the bench, Gronik says, “Get in the game – your indecision is a decision. It isn’t helping anyone, and you’re contributing to the confusion. I would simply ask donors, ‘When was the last time you got what you wanted by sitting back and doing nothing?’ There’s no ‘blue wave’ that’s going to carry just any Democratic candidate across the finish line. You need to join me and help make it happen starting today.”

Gronik outlined his top reason for endorsing Roys. “It’s very simple – I believe Kelda will beat Scott Walker in November. That’s it. No need to make this any more complicated than that.”

Andy Gronik will be hosting a fundraiser for Kelda Roys on Saturday, June 30th. Details forthcoming. Gronik is issuing a special “get off your butts” challenge to Wisconsin’s donor community to attend and match or beat his pledge to donate $5,000 to Kelda for governor. “If I can make a decision to support Kelda the day after getting out the race, you can, too. We’ve got nothing to lose but the election if the people and organizations in the position to make a difference continue to sit back and do nothing. Time’s up! Please join me in supporting Kelda for Governor.”