Samara Sheff 202-225-4572 [email protected]   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Moore supported the introduction of the bipartisan Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA), H.R. 5041, the only federal funding source under the Department of Health and Human Services dedicated to providing domestic violence prevention services. H.R. 5041 will reauthorize and expand funding for programs focused on protecting survivors and preventing family and domestic violence. Among the provisions for survivors, this bill includes authorizations for emergency housing, counseling, and assistance for those in financial distress. FVPSA was first authorized in 1984 and has provided essential services for survivors and their children. Congresswoman

Madison – End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin applauds U.S. Representative Gwen Moore for her historical leadership on this important legislation to reauthorize the Family Violence Prevention Services Act (FVPSA). “Representative Moore recognizes that FVPSA is crucial in supporting life saving services for survivors of domestic violence and their families,” said Patti Seger, the executive director at End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin. “Introduction of H.R. 5041 is evidence of her ongoing commitment to ensuring that all survivors have access to the vital services and resources that they need.” FVPSA supports direct services to survivors and their families, including under-served populations, American Indian and Alaska

Washington, DC— Today, U.S. Reps Ron Kind (WI-03), Angie Craig (MN-02), and Betty McCollum (MN-04) announced that they have successfully secured emergency funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to address the impacts of this spring’s devastating floods along the Mississippi River. The funding was disbursed in response to a letter the Reps. sent in September pushing the Office of Management and Budget to distribute the $100 million previously allocated through the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, which was signed into law in June 2019. As a result of the severe flood season last spring, the Mississippi River and other rivers

Senator Cowles ~ 800.334.1465 Representative Kerkman ~ 888.529.0061   MADISON – Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released its audit of the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program (report 19‑24). The Fast Forward standard program was created by 2013 Wisconsin Act 9, and the expanded program was created by legislation enacted in the following years. The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) administers the program by awarding grants to public and private organizations for workplace training activities. From fiscal year (FY) 2012‑13 through FY 2018‑19, program expenditures totaled $62.7 million, including $47.4 million (75.6 percent) for grants and $15.3 million (24.4 percent) for administration. Through FY 2018‑19, DWD awarded 514 program grants, not all

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) yesterday received the inaugural “Teddy Award” from Issue One. Gallagher was recognized for his bipartisan efforts to reform Congress and return government to the people. Sens. James Lankford (R-OK) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), as well as Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-CA) also received Teddy Awards for their work. Click here to download photos from the event. “Congress is broken, and if we don’t come together to fix the way this institution works, nothing will ever get done,” said Rep. Gallagher. “For decades, members in both parties gave away Congressional authorities and centralized power at the top. It’s time we work

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today met with state employees, federal and local government partners, and representatives of multiple Wisconsin utility companies as he visited the GridEx V exercise taking place this week at the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA). “The folks here at Wisconsin Emergency Management know all too well that part of preparing for the worst is identifying the best response, practicing it, and then reviewing what worked and what didn’t,” Gov. Evers said. “Exercises like GridEx are a key part of that process and offer a great opportunity for the private and public sector to come together to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In association with World Diabetes Day, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today helped introduce bipartisan legislation to create a national study to more fully understand the scope of the insulin affordability crisis in America. The bipartisan Insulin Affordability Data Collection Act, led by Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), would direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study rates of diabetic ketoacidosis. It would also direct HHS investigators to look into how high insulin prices make it more difficult for people with diabetes to

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of October. The data shows that Wisconsin added 17,200 private-sector and 16,500 total non-farm jobs from October 2018 to October 2019. Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate in October was 67.1 percent, while the state’s unemployment rate in October was 3.3 percent. The national unemployment rate for October 2019 was 3.6 percent. Place of Residence Data: Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate in October was 67.1 percent in October, 3.8 percent higher than the national rate of 63.3 percent.

MADISON, WI – After a year dominated by Republican political posturing and petty gimmicks, Senate Republicans have adjourned for the 2019 fall floor period. Republicans have indicated they will not convene until January 2020. Given the lack of action to address the most pressing issues, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “Wisconsin is a unique, vibrant state full of hardworking people with unparalleled potential. It’s our job as lawmakers to build off that potential by listening to communities and taking action to improve the lives of our constituencies. Unfortunately this session, hardworking families have been

MILWAUKEE — Judge Jill Karofsky, candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, announced today the endorsement of more than 60 current and former elected officials and other leaders from across Wisconsin, including two former Governors, Tony Earl and Martin Schreiber. “Judge Jill Karofsky is dedicated to the rule of law, and has the experience and values we need for our next Supreme Court Justice,” said Governor Martin Schreiber. “She understands the law, she understands Wisconsin, and she will do right by us all on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. I’m proud to support a candidate with a proven record like Judge Karofsky.” “Judge

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 1.  The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge David M. Bastianelli’s retirement, effective April 1, 2020. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2021. To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials to [email protected]. Applications must be submitted by December 4, 2019. The application form is available on the “Apply to Serve” page of the Governor’s website: www.evers.wi.gov. For questions about the appointments process, please contact the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel at (608) 266-1212.