Washington, D.C. – For the second time in two months, RITE-supported Plaintiffs have secured a court order invalidating unlawful guidance the Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) used to administer elections in the Badger State. Last time, WEC was caught authorizing election officials to alter ballot certifications without voter input. This time, WEC was enabling “re-voting” by absentee voters who change their minds after submitting their ballot. As the Plaintiff argued, WEC’s guidance violates the state election code, creates a system of unfair and unequal treatment of voters, and sows the seeds of voter fraud and confusion. The court ordered WEC to

MADISON— Main Street Action, an arm of Main Street Alliance is announcing the release of our candidate questionnaire in the Governor, Senate and Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District races in the November election. We received answers from Governor Tony Evers, Senate Candidate Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes and 3rd Congressional District Candidate State Senator Brad Pfaff.  You can read their answers to our questions on health care, the care economy, tax fairness, capital access, and anti-monopoly HERE. Main Street Action communicated with all campaigns in these elections and gave ample opportunity for submission of their answers. Over 100 questions were submitted by our

A new report from the Associated Press highlights how Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial nominee Tim Michels has a long history of hiding or attempting to change his extreme views on major issues, including his support for Wisconsin’s 1849 law banning abortion without exceptions for rape or incest.  For most of the election cycle, Michels was vehement that if elected governor, he would support an “exact mirror” of Wisconsin’s 1849 law, he wouldn’t commit to protecting contraception, and the last time he ran for office, he signed a pledge supporting a constitutional amendment that would have banned abortion nationwide.  Now that he’s secured his MAGA base, he is

MADISON — Today, Wisconsin Public Radio reported that Ron Johnson is refusing to answer questions about his support for an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incest, or life of the mother. When pressed on the topic, “Johnson’s Senate spokesperson did not respond to a request…about whether Johnson sees rape and incest exceptions as a subject for a future referendum.” Johnson has previously cosponsored legislation declaring life begins at conception and essentially making abortion murder in all cases with no exceptions.   In response, Barnes campaign spokesperson Maddy McDaniel released the following statement: “Just because Ron Johnson refuses to answer questions now doesn’t

MADISON, Wis. — At a campaign event in Baraboo yesterday, Tim Michels voiced his support for a flat tax rate. This would primarily benefit the wealthiest Wisconsinites, including Michels and his family, while hurting the middle class and those who make the least. The Wisconsin Budget Project, previously wrote of a flat tax in Wisconsin, “In dollar terms, the biggest tax cuts by far would go to the taxpayers with the highest incomes. Taxpayers with incomes of $1 million and up would receive an average annual tax cut of $75,584 […] Some taxpayers with the lowest incomes would actually pay more in income taxes under

De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College has joined the Coalition for College, a diverse group of more than 170 public and private colleges and universities across the U.S. working to improve college access for low-income, under-resourced and first-generation students.      As a member of the Coalition, St. Norbert College meets rigorous eligibility standards in access, affordability and student success, and demonstrates a commitment to supporting all students through the college preparation and application processes.      “The power of the Coalition is our ability to work across member institutions to improve college access, and that work remains critically important today,” says Stacey

MADISON, Wis. — This week, Tim Michels released another ad falsely bashing Gov. Evers on parole and public safety. Michels is once again misrepresenting the facts in order to scare voters and divide our state. Fact Check: Michels’ latest ad suggests Evers’ policies have led to an increase in crime.  The reality is that Gov. Evers has always prioritized public safety. From passing significant public safety legislation to making enormous investments in law enforcement and violence prevention, Gov. Evers has been working diligently to keep the people of Wisconsin safe. Gov. Evers is committed to keeping violent criminals off the streets.

October 5, 2022 — The Badger Institute today commended gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels for proposing that Wisconsin adopt a flat income tax of “around 5 percent,” a policy recommendation made by the Badger Institute and Tax Foundation in a report released in July. Tax Reform Options to Improve Wisconsin’s Competitiveness, authored by Tax Foundation senior policy analyst Katherine Loughead, recommends that Wisconsin move from a graduated income tax rate to a flat individual income tax. “A flat tax would dramatically improve Wisconsin’s standing in an increasingly competitive tax environment,” said Badger Institute President Mike Nichols. “Across the nation, people are fleeing high-tax states

Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Maria Salazar (R-FL) introduced the Migratory Birds of Americas Conservation Enhancements Act. This bipartisan legislation would reauthorize the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act and ensure we continue to provide robust conservation funding for migratory birds in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean.  “Given the threat of habitat loss, pollution, and invasive species, we must do everything we can to support and protect migratory birds for the next generation of Americans. The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act would invest in wildlife and habitat conservation efforts, bolster our outdoor economy, and protect our environmental heritage all while addressing the urgent conservation needs for these species,” said Rep. Ron

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Board of Trustees elected three new members at its September 2022 meeting. The new trustees are Harvey J. Anderson II, retired strategic advisor for HP Inc.; Nicole Michaels, EY global insurance business transformation leader; and James Ryan, president and CEO of global software company Flexera. Marquette trustees serve for three-year terms and may be re-elected to serve for a maximum of 12 years; they are volunteers and are not compensated for their service. Harvey J. Anderson II Harvey J. Anderson II has more than 25 years of experience in legal affairs, public policy, corporate/commercial transactions and intellectual property

[Milwaukee, WI] – This Saturday, October 8th, area organizations will come together through Milwaukee’s International Women’s Day Coalition to demand reproductive justice in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin. This is part of a nationwide week of action taking place October 7-9 as Americans march alongside women, trans people, and allies in all 50 states to send a message to politicians everywhere: We Demand Our Rights!  Milwaukee organizations co-sponsoring this march include Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), Midcoast Collective,  Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Oppression (MAARPR), Protect Our Rights Milwaukee, Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJAM), Students for a Democratic Society