Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Voters First Wisconsin, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Inc, Wisconsin United To Amend: Supreme Court hands big money another victory at the expense of voters

MADISON, WI — This week’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in NRSC vs Federal Election Commission destroyed another safeguard against unlimited money in American elections, making it even easier for wealthy donors and special interests to wield outsized influence over our government.

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Rep. Kitchens: Wisconsin Landmark Stewardship Program ends

(Madison) – One of Wisconsin’s important environmental protection programs is now dead. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program preserves valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protects water quality and fisheries, and expands opportunities for outdoor recreation across Wisconsin on state-owned land. However,

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Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ and coalition win summary judgment in lawsuit challenging U.S. Department of Education’s unlawful restrictions on public service loan forgiveness

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition on Tuesday secured summary judgment blocking a U.S. Department of Education rule that would have unlawfully restricted employers’ eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Wisconsin DOJ joined

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Center for Election Confidence: Non-profit Center for Election Confidence highlights threat to voters’ confidence, offers assistance in light of second Green Bay extra ballot issue in three months

(GREEN BAY, WISC.) — For the second time in three months, City of Green Bay Election Clerk Celestine Jeffreys’ office has inappropriately printed and mailed extra absentee ballots to individual registered voters. “The Clerk has a straightforward but vital role,”

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WisDems: ICYMI: Steil needs to abandon his vote suppression efforts

MADISON, Wis. — In a letter to the editor published today by the Cap Times, a voter in Bryan Steil’s 1st Congressional District demands that the congressman get his priorities straight by focusing on bringing costs down instead of his endless attempts to push forward legislation that would make it more difficult to

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Dept. Natural Resources: Join the DNR At Farm Technology Days July 14-16

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will participate in this year’s Farm Technology Days in Marathon County July 14-16. Attendees are encouraged to visit the DNR tent to learn about ongoing natural resources initiatives and explore interactive activities. Private well owners are encouraged to bring one cup of well

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Voters First Wisconsin, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Inc, Wisconsin United To Amend: Supreme Court hands big money another victory at the expense of voters

MADISON, WI — This week’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in NRSC vs Federal Election Commission destroyed another safeguard against unlimited money in American elections, making it even easier for wealthy donors and special interests to wield outsized influence over our government. Wisconsin organizations are condemning the ruling and reaffirming their commitment

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Wisconsin Black Democrats: Announce candidate questionnaire to advance new policy platform

MILWAUKEE, WI – Yesterday, the Milwaukee Courier announced Wisconsin Black Democrats’ candidate questionnaire for candidates for Governor and others seeking their party’s nomination for the November ballot. “Since 2018, Black voters in Wisconsin have been pivotal to every Democratic win — electing Governor Evers, flipping the Supreme Court, and now giving Democrats the chance

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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Libertarian Party of Wisconsin applauds Supreme Court decision protecting political speech

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin welcomes today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court striking down federal limits on coordinated campaign spending between political parties and their candidates. The Court correctly recognized that political speech does not lose its constitutional protection simply because it is coordinated between a political party

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Rep. Kitchens: Wisconsin Landmark Stewardship Program ends

(Madison) – One of Wisconsin’s important environmental protection programs is now dead. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program preserves valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protects water quality and fisheries, and expands opportunities for outdoor recreation across Wisconsin on state-owned land. However, a lawsuit from Governor Tony Evers ended up effectively killing

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WisDems: Whine Wednesday: Van Orden’s Twitter use wrapped

MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 82 tweets. From USAID conspiracies to standing behind Trump’s decision to not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week below. DVO’S DADDY

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Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ and coalition win summary judgment in lawsuit challenging U.S. Department of Education’s unlawful restrictions on public service loan forgiveness

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition on Tuesday secured summary judgment blocking a U.S. Department of Education rule that would have unlawfully restricted employers’ eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Wisconsin DOJ joined a multistate coalition in challenging the rule last November. “The Public Service

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Center for Election Confidence: Non-profit Center for Election Confidence highlights threat to voters’ confidence, offers assistance in light of second Green Bay extra ballot issue in three months

(GREEN BAY, WISC.) — For the second time in three months, City of Green Bay Election Clerk Celestine Jeffreys’ office has inappropriately printed and mailed extra absentee ballots to individual registered voters. “The Clerk has a straightforward but vital role,” said Caleb Hays, Chief Policy Counsel for the Center for

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