WisDems: On the Passing of Senator Herb Kohl

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl: “Senator Herb Kohl was a pillar of the U.S. Senate, generous philanthropist, business leader, and former chair of the Democratic

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Rep. Vos: Statement on SCOWIS decision

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after a 4-3 ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on the legislative maps. “I said this was going to happen earlier this week. The case was

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Schimel campaign: Statement on Supreme Court ruling

From Judge Brad Schimel: “Wisconsin’s legislative maps were already reviewed and approved by both the Supreme Court of the United States and Supreme Court of Wisconsin. It’s troubling that because the membership of a court changes, we can have a

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Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on Supreme Court ruling

Contact: Sen. Devin LeMahieu, 608-266-2056 Madison- Senator Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement regarding the WisconsinSupreme Court’s decision in Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission: “The Supreme Court’s decision today lays bare the new liberal majority’s core motivation: tobenefit the unelected

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RepresentUs: Wisconsin Supreme Court rules legislative maps unconstitutional

For More Information:Amanda Pustz, apustz@represent.us Sam D’Arcangelo, sdarcangelo@represent.us MADISON, WI – In a 4-3 decision announced earlier today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court found that current state legislative maps violate the state constitution because many districts “are not composed of contiguous territory.” The state’s highest

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Sheboygan County DA: Statement

On Tuesday, I noticed an appeal to the Court of Appeals from the Dane County Circuit Court’s decisions addressing the applicability of Wis. Stat. § 940.04 to abortion. I have not shared my personal opinion on what I think the

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Assembly Republicans: Respond to Board of Regents vote

Contact: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos – (608) 237-9163 Majority Leader Tyler August – (608) 237-9132 Madison… The leaders of the Assembly Republican caucus released the following statement after the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents rejected the deal after months-long

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Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding Board of Regents vote

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement regarding the vote by the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents today. “It’s clear the regents are deeply divided over this proposal, have immense concerns about this process and the

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WisDems: On the Passing of Senator Herb Kohl

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl: “Senator Herb Kohl was a pillar of the U.S. Senate, generous philanthropist, business leader, and former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. The son of Jewish immigrants, Herb Kohl’s

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Rep. Vos: Statement on SCOWIS decision

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after a 4-3 ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on the legislative maps. “I said this was going to happen earlier this week. The case was pre-decided before it was even brought. Sad day for our

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Schimel campaign: Statement on Supreme Court ruling

From Judge Brad Schimel: “Wisconsin’s legislative maps were already reviewed and approved by both the Supreme Court of the United States and Supreme Court of Wisconsin. It’s troubling that because the membership of a court changes, we can have a new outcome the following year. This should come as a

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Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on Supreme Court ruling

Contact: Sen. Devin LeMahieu, 608-266-2056 Madison- Senator Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement regarding the WisconsinSupreme Court’s decision in Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission: “The Supreme Court’s decision today lays bare the new liberal majority’s core motivation: tobenefit the unelected fundraisers and activists they are beholden to in the Democratic

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RepresentUs: Wisconsin Supreme Court rules legislative maps unconstitutional

For More Information:Amanda Pustz, apustz@represent.us Sam D’Arcangelo, sdarcangelo@represent.us MADISON, WI – In a 4-3 decision announced earlier today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court found that current state legislative maps violate the state constitution because many districts “are not composed of contiguous territory.” The state’s highest court ordered the Wisconsin Legislature to redraw state legislative maps

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WisGOP: Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on Clarke v. WEC

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling on Rebecca Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Democrats have decided to try elections in the courtroom rather than actually earn voters’ trust at the ballot box. By throwing out these

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Sheboygan County DA: Statement

On Tuesday, I noticed an appeal to the Court of Appeals from the Dane County Circuit Court’s decisions addressing the applicability of Wis. Stat. § 940.04 to abortion. I have not shared my personal opinion on what I think the law on abortion should be. But, as I have repeatedly

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Vice President Kamala Harris: Launches Reproductive Freedoms Tour

The Vice President will kick off her nationwide tour to fight back against extremist attacks with an event in Wisconsin on Jan. 22, the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris will embark on a nationwide reproductive freedoms tour to continue fighting back against extreme attacks

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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: To resume abortion services in Sheboygan

Contact: Analiese Eicher  Analiese.eicher@ppwi.org  608-449-5218  Abortion services will resume in Sheboygan on December 28th  Milwaukee, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will resume abortion care services on Thursday, December 28th at the Sheboygan health center.   “With patients and community as our priority, we are excited to resume abortion services at our

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DPI: Regent Underly calls for delay in today’s Regents voteDPI:

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement calling for today’s UW Board of Regents vote to be rescheduled. As the UW System administration was informed months ago that she would be, Dr. Underly is currently out of the country with very inconsistent internet access and is unavailable at the scheduled

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Assembly Republicans: Respond to Board of Regents vote

Contact: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos – (608) 237-9163 Majority Leader Tyler August – (608) 237-9132 Madison… The leaders of the Assembly Republican caucus released the following statement after the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents rejected the deal after months-long negotiations to achieve compromise. “It’s a shame they’ve denied employees

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Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding Board of Regents vote

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement regarding the vote by the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents today. “It’s clear the regents are deeply divided over this proposal, have immense concerns about this process and the difficult position they were put in, and are all committed

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Pro-Life Wisconsin: Governor Evers signs safe haven ‘baby box’ bill

CONTACT:Matt Sande, PLW Legislative DirectorP: 262.352.0890E: Matt.S@ProLifeWI.org Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill (SB) 369into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 79. Act 79 permits the installation of newborn infantsafety devices under Wisconsin’s safe haven law. Authored by Sen. Joan Ballweg(R-Markesan) and Rep. Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton),

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