Capitol Chats: Wisconsin College Dems chair: Claims young voters won’t turn out in ’24 ‘dead wrong’

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Wisconsin College Democrats Chair Matthew Lehner says one of the biggest misconceptions about young voters is that they won’t turn out to vote in November. He also says he shares concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza but noted there are many other issues at stake in the upcoming presidential election, such as abortion, LGBTQ+ and racial equality and climate change.

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Capitol Chats: Wisconsin College Dems chair: Claims young voters won’t turn out in ’24 ‘dead wrong’

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Wisconsin College Democrats Chair Matthew Lehner says one of the biggest misconceptions about young voters is that they won’t turn out to vote in November. He also says he shares concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza but noted there are many other issues at stake in the upcoming presidential election, such as abortion, LGBTQ+ and racial equality and climate change.

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Dept. of Justice: Update on death investigation in Park Falls, Wis.

PARK FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a death in Park Falls, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of, April 13, 2024. At approximately 4:09 p.m., officers with the Park Falls Police Department responded to reports of shots fired near

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul asks Congress to expand access to reproductive health services after Alabama IVF decision

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Access to Family Building Act, legislation that would protect the right to access assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), nationwide. Assisted reproductive technology has provided thousands of

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Schimel campaign: Earns endorsement of the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association

Judge Brad Schimel today proudly announced The Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association’s (MPFA) endorsement of his campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The MPFA, a local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters representing hundreds of Milwaukee’s public safety heroes, joined the Milwaukee Police Association in supporting Schimel’s campaign. The MPFA

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WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans continue obstructing Wisconsin’s priorities

MADISON, Wis. — According to new reporting from the Cap Times, an anonymous lawmaker on the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee is blocking funding intended to combat the opioid epidemic. “Do-nothing Republicans in the Legislature are holding hostage funding to address real and immediate challenges facing our communities, and Wisconsinites are suffering because of

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Sheehan campaign: Announces candidacy for the 26th Assembly District

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Joe Sheehan, former superintendent of the Sheboygan Area School District and executive director of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation, has announced his candidacy for the 26th Assembly District. The redrawn 26th Assembly District map now includes the entire city of Sheboygan, the Town of Wilson, and the Town of

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