Sen. Le Mahieu, Rep. Vos: GOP leaders respond to Evers’ special session political stunt

Madison… Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) responded to Governor Evers’ call for a special session. The leaders released the following statement: “Governor Evers would rather push his agenda to have abortion available until birth than talk about his failure to address rising crime and runaway inflation caused by his liberal DC allies. Hopefully, voters see through his desperate political stunt.”

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Human Rights Campaign: Endorses Aaron Richardson for Wisconsin treasure and slate of pro-equality champions for the Wisconsin state Legislature

MADISON, WISCONSIN — Today the Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsement of Aaron Richardson for Wisconsin Treasure and a slate of six pro-equality candidates for the Wisconsin State Legislature: Jessica Katzenmeyer (SD-5), Kristin Alfheim (SD-19), Nathan Jorowski (AD-21), Tip McGuire (AD-64), Katrina Shankland (AD-71), and LuAnn Bird (AD-84). Katzenmeyer is the first transgender woman to advance to the State Senate General election and would make history as the first transgender State Senator in Wisconsin. HRC PAC is committed to engaging our volunteers, members and supporters to mobilize the nearly 715,000 Equality Voters in Wisconsin in support of pro-equality

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DNR: Waterfowl hunters: Wear your life jackets

MADISON, Wis. – With more than 74,000 waterfowl hunters expected on waterways this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this upcoming season. Wisconsin has had 17 boating accident deaths so far this year, according to DNR records. It’s important for hunters to follow these safety tips to prevent boating accidents and deaths: Be aware that water temperatures are rapidly cooling at this time of year. A fall overboard can turn dangerous quickly as hypothermia sets in. Wearing a life jacket can keep individuals on the

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Sen. Agard: Supports Governor Evers’ call for a special session, allowing voters to directly repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban

Madison – Today, Governor Evers called a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a pathway for Wisconsinites to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849-era criminal abortion ban. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement supporting Governor Evers’ actions: “Despite broad support from Wisconsinites—Democrats and Republicans alike—the Republican-controlled Legislature refuses to repeal Wisconsin’s archaic 1849 criminal abortion ban. Unfortunately, Wisconsin’s extremely partisan, gerrymandered maps insulate the majority party from electoral consequences as they ignore the will of Wisconsinites time after time.” “Providing the voters of Wisconsin with an opportunity to directly challenge the state’s criminal abortion ban through a statewide

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Volunteers for Agriculture ® endorse Eric Toney for Wisconsin attorney general

MADISON –The Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee has endorsed Eric Toney for Attorney General in the November 8 election. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. “Eric Toney understands that farmers work hard to abide by the law while being good stewards of the environment, an understanding that will serve Wisconsin agriculture well in our next Attorney General. He also understands that agriculture is the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy,” said WFBF Governmental Relations Innovation and Engagement Strategist Karen Gefvert. “This understanding as well as his dedication to uphold the law and commitment to public safety are key components

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Applauds Governor Evers’ call for referendum on abortion rights

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Governor Tony Evers called on the state legislature to do what is right and let Wisconsinites – not politicians – make decisions about their own reproductive healthcare. If the measure proposed by Gov. Evers is approved in the special session he has called for on Oct. 5, Wisconsinites would have the ability to vote to repeal the state’s 1849 abortion ban that leaves no exceptions for victims of rape and incest and criminalizes doctors and nurses. A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Manager Lucy Ripp released the following statement in reaction to Gov. Evers’ special session call:

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Sen. Roys: “The will of the people should be the law of the land”

Madison – “Someone you love will need an abortion. Many of you know I was pregnant last year. Thankfully, everything went well and I have a healthy one year old. But imagine being pregnant now – with abortion unavailable in Wisconsin – knowing that now is not the right time to have a child. Or knowing that something has gone horribly wrong in your pregnancy. You go to the emergency room, and you wait, and you wonder. Is the doctor doing everything they can to help you, immediately? Or are scared of being prosecuted, waiting to see how sick you get

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Human Rights Campaign: Endorses Aaron Richardson for Wisconsin treasure and slate of pro-equality champions for the Wisconsin state Legislature

MADISON, WISCONSIN — Today the Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsement of Aaron Richardson for Wisconsin Treasure and a slate of six pro-equality candidates for the Wisconsin State Legislature: Jessica Katzenmeyer (SD-5), Kristin Alfheim (SD-19), Nathan Jorowski (AD-21), Tip McGuire (AD-64), Katrina Shankland (AD-71), and LuAnn Bird (AD-84).

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DNR: Waterfowl hunters: Wear your life jackets

MADISON, Wis. – With more than 74,000 waterfowl hunters expected on waterways this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this upcoming season. Wisconsin has had 17 boating accident deaths so far this year, according to

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Sen. Agard: Supports Governor Evers’ call for a special session, allowing voters to directly repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban

Madison – Today, Governor Evers called a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a pathway for Wisconsinites to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849-era criminal abortion ban. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement supporting Governor Evers’ actions: “Despite broad support from Wisconsinites—Democrats and Republicans alike—the Republican-controlled Legislature refuses

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