WISCONSIN – Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) issued the following statement today, in response to President Biden’s Executive Order aimed at protecting reproductive health care in light of the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe. Statement from Mike Murray, Executive
Today the Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued a ruling that will impact the voting rights of thousands of Wisconsinites with disabilities. While most drop boxes will no longer be allowed, DRW is pleased that federal law remains to protect the
MADISON, WI–Today, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin’s executive director, Debra Cronmiller, issued the following statement in response to the SCOWI decision to prohibit the use of drop boxes. “Today’s Supreme Court of Wisconsin ruling was a blow
MIDDLETON – State Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D – Middleton) today responded to the decision of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) to prohibit the use of drop boxes: “This ruling, only weeks before the August primary election, will have drastic
(Madison) Today the Wisconsin Supreme Court declared unmanned ballot drop boxes illegal in Wisconsin, despite being an extremely safe and effective way to vote. Rep. Gary Hebl (Sun Prairie) released the following statement: This ruling required an intentional misreading of state
This morning, President Biden signed an Executive Order with disastrous impacts for women and preborn children across the nation. Gracie Skogman, Wisconsin Right to Life’s Legislative/PAC Director responded, “Women in Wisconsin and nationwide deserve better than the empty promises of
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the state Supreme Court ruling unmanned absentee ballot drop boxes are illegal, Republican Kevin Nicholson dropping his bid for governor, and how Milwaukee’s bid to host the 2024 Republican National Convention may get a boost due to controversy in Nashville over its bid to host the event.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Kristopher Ellis to serve as Lincoln County District Attorney. Gov. Evers’ appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Galen Bayne-Allison’s election to the Lincoln County Circuit Court. Ellis
MADISON — Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court prohibited the use of ballot drop boxes. Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, released the following statement: “Today’s ruling is another step in the Republican Party’s plan to strip every American of
Bayfield, Wis. — State Representative Beth Meyers (D-Bayfield) released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling on ballot drop boxes: “Our elections are only fair and free when we give every Wisconsinite every opportunity we can to vote
MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of County Executive David Crowley on the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision restricting access to the ballot box: “In 2020, Milwaukee successfully used drop box locations at alternate voting sites to allow residents to
MADISON, Wis. – A group representing the majority of U.S. House Republicans, including Wisconsin’s Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, Bryan Steil, and Tom Tiffany, just released their proposed agenda for next year – and Wisconsinites aren’t going to like it. The plan,
Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dawn Crim today announced her departure from the agency that handles professional licensing. Crim in a joint press release with Gov. Tony Evers did not offer any reasons for her departure. But Republicans
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Tim Michels’ company gave its employees the day off to protest the Walker/Kleefisch administration’s right to work reforms, fired an employee for refusing to pay union dues, and joined a coalition of
[Madison, WI] – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the use of ballot drop boxes and ballot harvesting is illegal. The Republican Party of Wisconsin has long disputed the abuse of ballot drop boxes as creating a massive risk of fraud
WISCONSIN – Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) issued the following statement today, in response to President Biden’s Executive Order aimed at protecting reproductive health care in light of the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe. Statement from Mike Murray, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of WI “PPAWI is grateful
Today the Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued a ruling that will impact the voting rights of thousands of Wisconsinites with disabilities. While most drop boxes will no longer be allowed, DRW is pleased that federal law remains to protect the rights of voters with disabilities to have assistance with mailing
MADISON, WI–Today, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin’s executive director, Debra Cronmiller, issued the following statement in response to the SCOWI decision to prohibit the use of drop boxes. “Today’s Supreme Court of Wisconsin ruling was a blow to the voting rights of Wisconsinites. It’s a decision that
MIDDLETON – State Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D – Middleton) today responded to the decision of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) to prohibit the use of drop boxes: “This ruling, only weeks before the August primary election, will have drastic consequences for Wisconsinites around the state. By prohibiting the use
(Madison) Today the Wisconsin Supreme Court declared unmanned ballot drop boxes illegal in Wisconsin, despite being an extremely safe and effective way to vote. Rep. Gary Hebl (Sun Prairie) released the following statement: This ruling required an intentional misreading of state statutes. Extremist Republican operatives masquerading as objective jurists have completely
This morning, President Biden signed an Executive Order with disastrous impacts for women and preborn children across the nation. Gracie Skogman, Wisconsin Right to Life’s Legislative/PAC Director responded, “Women in Wisconsin and nationwide deserve better than the empty promises of abortion providers. Women deserve comprehensive support for themselves and their
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the state Supreme Court ruling unmanned absentee ballot drop boxes are illegal, Republican Kevin Nicholson dropping his bid for governor, and how Milwaukee’s bid to host the 2024 Republican National Convention may get a boost due to controversy in Nashville over its bid to host the event.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Kristopher Ellis to serve as Lincoln County District Attorney. Gov. Evers’ appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Galen Bayne-Allison’s election to the Lincoln County Circuit Court. Ellis will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that
MADISON — Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court prohibited the use of ballot drop boxes. Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, released the following statement: “Today’s ruling is another step in the Republican Party’s plan to strip every American of their fundamental rights – from our right to choose to
Bayfield, Wis. — State Representative Beth Meyers (D-Bayfield) released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling on ballot drop boxes: “Our elections are only fair and free when we give every Wisconsinite every opportunity we can to vote in local, state, and federal elections. Not everyone’s polling place
MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of County Executive David Crowley on the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision restricting access to the ballot box: “In 2020, Milwaukee successfully used drop box locations at alternate voting sites to allow residents to cast their ballots safely and securely during a global pandemic.
MADISON, Wis. – A group representing the majority of U.S. House Republicans, including Wisconsin’s Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, Bryan Steil, and Tom Tiffany, just released their proposed agenda for next year – and Wisconsinites aren’t going to like it. The plan, which gives a preview of what Republicans would try to
Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dawn Crim today announced her departure from the agency that handles professional licensing. Crim in a joint press release with Gov. Tony Evers did not offer any reasons for her departure. But Republicans have criticized Crim for her handling of professional licensing application
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Tim Michels’ company gave its employees the day off to protest the Walker/Kleefisch administration’s right to work reforms, fired an employee for refusing to pay union dues, and joined a coalition of companies opposed to Right to Work. While Scott Walker and
[Madison, WI] – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the use of ballot drop boxes and ballot harvesting is illegal. The Republican Party of Wisconsin has long disputed the abuse of ballot drop boxes as creating a massive risk of fraud by allowing additional individuals to handle ballots, and joined the