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Data shows all suggested maps tilt Republican and fairer maps can be drawn.
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Data shows all suggested maps tilt Republican and fairer maps can be drawn.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court-appointed consultants said map submissions from Republicans and their allies are “partisan gerrymanders.”

Democrats should accept ‘yes’ for an answer.

In a head-to-head match against Biden, Republican candidate Nikki Haley continues to hold a sizable advantage as the choice of 57% of registered voters, compared to 41% who chose Biden.

As we approach the 100th anniversary of the first formal Negro History Week celebration, it is important that we acknowledge the work of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the second Black person to receive a doctorate degree from Harvard, and keep in mind that Black History is American History.

Wisconsin Democrats don’t want to rely on free market forces to determine the future of how you receive your news.

Health care in Wisconsin is suffering from a serious case of “long COVID.” Not so much the disease itself, although it’s on the rise again, but how the lingering effects of the pandemic are challenging systems that deliver care.

Wisconsin’s House members split along party lines this week on a bill to provide $17.6 billion to Israel in its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza as the measure failed 250-180. The vote came after House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., blasted as “dead on arrival” a $118 billion bipartisan Senate proposal to crack down on border security while providing funding for Ukraine and Israel.
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump were locked in a close race for president in the first Marquette University Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters in 2024, while Nikki Haley had a 16-point lead on the Dem president.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, said his caucus would consider passing Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ maps without any changes as the Capitol awaits a ruling from the state Supreme Court in a redistricting lawsuit.
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced Raise the Wage legislation as a part of the Building Economic Security Together (BEST) agenda. The BEST package of legislation was rolled out at a press conference today with other Democratic legislators. The proposed legislation
Madison – Today, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) introduced a bill that requires health insurance plans which cover mental health or behavioral health treatment or services provided by a qualified treatment trainee (QTT) to reimburse these providers at the same rate that is required

Data shows all suggested maps tilt Republican and fairer maps can be drawn.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court-appointed consultants said map submissions from Republicans and their allies are “partisan gerrymanders.”

Democrats should accept ‘yes’ for an answer.

In a head-to-head match against Biden, Republican candidate Nikki Haley continues to hold a sizable advantage as the choice of 57% of registered voters, compared to 41% who chose Biden.

As we approach the 100th anniversary of the first formal Negro History Week celebration, it is important that we acknowledge the work of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the second Black person to receive a doctorate degree from Harvard, and keep in mind that Black History is American History.

Wisconsin Democrats don’t want to rely on free market forces to determine the future of how you receive your news.

Health care in Wisconsin is suffering from a serious case of “long COVID.” Not so much the disease itself, although it’s on the rise again, but how the lingering effects of the pandemic are challenging systems that deliver care.

Wisconsin’s House members split along party lines this week on a bill to provide $17.6 billion to Israel in its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza as the measure failed 250-180. The vote came after House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., blasted as “dead on arrival” a $118 billion bipartisan Senate proposal to crack down on border security while providing funding for Ukraine and Israel.
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump were locked in a close race for president in the first Marquette University Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters in 2024, while Nikki Haley had a 16-point lead on the Dem president.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, said his caucus would consider passing Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ maps without any changes as the Capitol awaits a ruling from the state Supreme Court in a redistricting lawsuit.
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced Raise the Wage legislation as a part of the Building Economic Security Together (BEST) agenda. The BEST package of legislation was rolled out at a press conference today with other Democratic legislators. The proposed legislation would increase the minimum wage to $10.85 upon enactment, raise
Madison – Today, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) introduced a bill that requires health insurance plans which cover mental health or behavioral health treatment or services provided by a qualified treatment trainee (QTT) to reimburse these providers at the same rate that is required for treatment or service under the Medical Assistance program. Representative Considin…