Pro-Falk labor group announces $1 million ad buy

MADISON (AP) -- A group funded by labor unions has announced it is buying $1 million worth of advertising across the state time in support of Democratic recall candidate Kathleen Falk.

Wisconsin for Falk announced the ad buy on Thursday, April 26th. The group is funded by the Wisconsin Education Association Council, the statewide teacher union, and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

The group says the ad buy includes cable, broadcast and online advertising beginning Friday and running through Monday, the day before the primary. Targeted television markets include La Crosse, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Wausau and Madison.

The ad focuses on Republican Governor Scott Walker and none of Falk's Democratic challengers, who are not named. The primary is May 8th and the general election is June 5th.

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