Swing Left: Launches campaign to protect the Wisconsin Supreme Court in critical April 1st election with significant national and local implications

Contact: Marc Smrikarov | press@swingleft.org | 646-807-9710 National organization will mobilize its network of 1 million grassroots members to prevent a MAGA takeover of Wisconsin’s highest court, which could determine outcome of 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential elections, abortion access, workers’ rights,

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Rep. Franklin: Responds to Governors’ corrections reform plan

MADISON – State Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) released the following statement following the recent plan to close Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI): “For nearly a decade, local and state officials have been advocating for prison updates and the closure of GBCI, I am glad to see Governor Evers acknowledge

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Rep. Stubbs: Applauds Governor Evers’ corrections reform plan

MADISON, WI – On February 16, 2025, Governor Tony Evers announced a major corrections reform plan preceding his upcoming budget address, to include significant facility investments, an expansion of the Earned Release program, and more. Ranking Democratic Member of the Assembly Committee on Corrections Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the

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Kids Forward: Wisconsin leaders call on Congress to protect Medicaid

As Congressional leadership proposes up to $2.3 trillion in cuts to the federal Medicaid program, more than 100 Wisconsin organizations—representing county leaders, direct service providers, health care providers, advocates, and many others in every county across the state—are calling on Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to protect Medicaid.  “With almost 1 in 5

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Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Evers’ proposed correctional plan

CONTACT: Van Wanggaard608-266-1832 “I’m glad that Governor Evers has finally recognized a portion of what Republicans have been saying for 7 years – that Green Bay Correctional must be closed. It is unsafe for inmates, staff and the community.” “At the same time, his stubborn refusal to close Lincoln Hills

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Village of Allouez: Applauds Gov. Evers’ steps towards closing Green Bay Correctional Institution

Contact: Jim.Rafter@villageofallouezwi.gov  Commits to working with Republicans and Democrats toward solutions [ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez released the following statement from Village President Jim Rafter on Governor Evers’ proposed plan to close Green Bay Correctional Institution: “There is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. I applaud Gov.

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Swing Left: Launches campaign to protect the Wisconsin Supreme Court in critical April 1st election with significant national and local implications

Contact: Marc Smrikarov | press@swingleft.org | 646-807-9710 National organization will mobilize its network of 1 million grassroots members to prevent a MAGA takeover of Wisconsin’s highest court, which could determine outcome of 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential elections, abortion access, workers’ rights, voting rights, and more FEBRUARY 15, 2025 – Swing Left—the national organizati…

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Rep. Novak: Introduces bill to permanently fund the Office of School Safety

MADISON – Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) introduced legislation to permanently fund the Office of School Safety (OSS). The Office of School Safety (OSS) is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Justice created by legislation Rep. Novak authored in 2018 to keep students safe at school. OSS

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