Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court’s ruling on partisan gerrymandering. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling on partisan gerrymandering is devastating for our democracy, our system of government, the right to
On Wednesday, the Senate voted on the Republican version of the State Budget. The GOP budget removes Wisconsin’s opportunity to make historic investments in our communities and keeps in place massive tax breaks for the wealthy. After Democrats on the
Green Bay…Earlier this week, the state Assembly and Senate approved a new two-year (2019-2021) spending plan for our state. It now goes to the Governor for his signature. State Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement: “The WISCONSIN Budget
WASHINGTON – Today, the Supreme Court ruled on two cases, Rucho v. Common Cause and Lamone v. Benisek, that federal courts do not have a role to play in deciding partisan gerrymandering claims in a 5 to 4 decision. This ruling allows states to
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MADISON — On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States released its final decisions from the October 2018 term, including a decision addressing the question of partisan gerrymandering in Rucho v. Common Cause. Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following
“It is no surprise that the U.S. Supreme Court has sided with the Republicans on the issue of gerrymandering. Just as it is no surprise that the State Supreme Court routinely sides with the Republicans on cases related to the
MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin – Medical Entomology Lab has confirmed that a mosquito pool in the City of Milwaukee has tested positive for the West Nile Virus (WNV). This positive pool represents the first evidence of WNV activity
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Ben Wikler on the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold extreme partisan gerrymandering: “Today’s unconscionable decision by a partisan 5-4 majority of the Supreme Court shows just how far
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MADISON, Wis. – Today, in a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court issued a favorable decision for the State of Wisconsin in Mitchell v. Wisconsin. Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement in response: “This law helps protect
Contact: Mary McCarthy 815-236-2845 MILWAUKEE – “We are disappointed the Supreme Court ignored the overwhelming evidence in the Rucho case, which proved the constitutional rights of citizens were violated. We agree with the majority that now this issue is most likely
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court’s ruling on partisan gerrymandering. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling on partisan gerrymandering is devastating for our democracy, our system of government, the right to participate in the democratic process, and the notion that people
On Wednesday, the Senate voted on the Republican version of the State Budget. The GOP budget removes Wisconsin’s opportunity to make historic investments in our communities and keeps in place massive tax breaks for the wealthy. After Democrats on the Joint Committee on Finance fought for Governor Evers’ proposals, Senate
Green Bay…Earlier this week, the state Assembly and Senate approved a new two-year (2019-2021) spending plan for our state. It now goes to the Governor for his signature. State Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement: “The WISCONSIN Budget keeps moving our state forward while maintaining good stewardship of
WASHINGTON – Today, the Supreme Court ruled on two cases, Rucho v. Common Cause and Lamone v. Benisek, that federal courts do not have a role to play in deciding partisan gerrymandering claims in a 5 to 4 decision. This ruling allows states to make the final decision in partisan gerrymandering cases by declining
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MADISON — On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States released its final decisions from the October 2018 term, including a decision addressing the question of partisan gerrymandering in Rucho v. Common Cause. Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response: “Gerrymandering disrupts and dishonors our democracy. It
“It is no surprise that the U.S. Supreme Court has sided with the Republicans on the issue of gerrymandering. Just as it is no surprise that the State Supreme Court routinely sides with the Republicans on cases related to the preservation of or limitations on the GOP’s political power. “The
MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin – Medical Entomology Lab has confirmed that a mosquito pool in the City of Milwaukee has tested positive for the West Nile Virus (WNV). This positive pool represents the first evidence of WNV activity reported in Wisconsin this year. A mosquito pool is merely
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Ben Wikler on the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold extreme partisan gerrymandering: “Today’s unconscionable decision by a partisan 5-4 majority of the Supreme Court shows just how far the GOP is willing to bend the Constitution in order
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MADISON, Wis. – Today, in a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court issued a favorable decision for the State of Wisconsin in Mitchell v. Wisconsin. Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement in response: “This law helps protect communities from impaired drivers. We are pleased that the U.S.
Contact: Mary McCarthy 815-236-2845 MILWAUKEE – “We are disappointed the Supreme Court ignored the overwhelming evidence in the Rucho case, which proved the constitutional rights of citizens were violated. We agree with the majority that now this issue is most likely to be addressed in the legislative process, as flawed as