Rep. Vining: Votes against anti-trans bills

MADISON–The Assembly voted today on three anti-trans bills. At the conclusion of session, State Representatives Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement on Assembly Bill 465, a bill that outlaws gender-affirming care for youth: “Wisconsin kids, and their families, deserve to

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Rep. Rettinger: Stands with Title IX and women’s sports

Madison – Rep. Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) proudly supported legislation in the “Saving Women’s Sports Act” ensuring K-12, University of Wisconsin and technical athletic teams are based on the birth gender of theparticipants. “Knowing that issue is on the forefront of

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Rep. Neylon: Votes to protect transgender children

Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement after supporting legislation to protect transgender children from harmful medical procedures: “I was pleased to support Assembly Bill 465, which protects our children from gender transition medical intervention.

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Rep. Callahan: Protects women in sports

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues today in ensuring athletic sports teams are based on the birth gender of the participants at the University of Wisconsin and technical colleges, as well as in K-12

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THU PM Update: Vos says Protasiewicz impeachment still an option as Supreme Court prepares to hear redistricting issues

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he’s not backing off the impeachment option for liberal Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz and now argues Elections Administrator Meagan Wolfe should be removed from office. The Rochester Republican in a Capitol press event this morning expressed

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Rep. Vining: Votes against anti-trans bills

MADISON–The Assembly voted today on three anti-trans bills. At the conclusion of session, State Representatives Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement on Assembly Bill 465, a bill that outlaws gender-affirming care for youth: “Wisconsin kids, and their families, deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. We should be here affirming

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Statement on the Brewers Legislation

MILWAUKEE, WI – County Executive David Crowley made the following statement regarding the Brewers stadium funding legislation. “The Milwaukee Brewers are an important asset for our community. That’s why I’m pleased to see the progress that has been reached thus far to keep the organization in Wisconsin. I appreciate the leadership

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on forced repatriation of Lu Siwei

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, released the following joint statement on the forced repatriation of People’s Republic of China (PRC) national and human rights lawyer Lu Siwei to

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Rep. Rettinger: Stands with Title IX and women’s sports

Madison – Rep. Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) proudly supported legislation in the “Saving Women’s Sports Act” ensuring K-12, University of Wisconsin and technical athletic teams are based on the birth gender of theparticipants. “Knowing that issue is on the forefront of folks’ minds in my district, especially in my home community

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Minocqua Brewing Company: Lawsuit filed challenging Wisconsin’s school choice program as unconstitutional

MINOCQUA, WI – In the most important legal challenge to Wisconsin’s education financing system in decades, concerned citizens, parents, and taxpayers are questioning a system that will have far-reaching consequences for public education in Wisconsin.  The case filed today focuses on the funding of education through several state programs, including

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Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus: In conjunction with Assembly Democrats stand united in defending Wisconsin’s transgender community

(Madison) – Today, three anti-trans bills (AB 377, AB 378, & AB 465) were brought to the floor for a vote. While all three bills passed on partisan lines, Governor Evers has vowed to veto these extremely harmful and discriminatory pieces of legislation. Representative Ratcliff delivered her first floor speech

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Rep. Neylon: Votes to protect transgender children

Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement after supporting legislation to protect transgender children from harmful medical procedures: “I was pleased to support Assembly Bill 465, which protects our children from gender transition medical intervention. While this bills opponents say it harms transgender children, it

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Rep. Callahan: Protects women in sports

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues today in ensuring athletic sports teams are based on the birth gender of the participants at the University of Wisconsin and technical colleges, as well as in K-12 schools. Title IX became a law nearly 50 years ago,

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Rep. Shelton: On Assembly Floor session: NO on youth trans athlete bans

MADISON – The State Assembly resumed regular floor session today to take action on various bills, including multiple pieces of legislation that aims to separate trans children and control the access that Wisconsin youth have to sports. On this bill and others’ passage today, Representative Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay) offered

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Rep. Allen: The “Help Not Harm Act” passes the Assembly

Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly passed the “Help Not Harm Act” (AB 465), which will now go to the Senate. The Senate Committee on Health also held a public hearing on the companion bill SB 480.  Rep. Allen released the following statement: “Children who struggle with gender identity deserve

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Rep. Plumer: Votes to protect girls and women in sports

MADISON, WI – Today on the floor, Rep. Plumer voted to protect girls and women in sports and issued the following statements: “As the father of 4 daughters, I cannot sit back and watch as females in high school and college sports are being forced to compete against biological males. It

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