MADISON, Wis – Today, Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-48) joined Governor Evers and Legislative Democrats in advocating for the protection of reproductive rights in Wisconsin. Rep. Baldeh released the following statement regarding the special session: “Today we had the opportunity to protect Wisconsinites right to make choices about their own reproductive healthcare

MADISON, Wis – Assistant Minority Leader, Representative Kalan Haywood II (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to the Special Session on Reproductive Rights:   “We had the opportunity to make a meaningful change to ensure that women’s reproductive healthcare rights are protected by the state of Wisconsin. Legislative Republicans have

WISCONSIN – Today, despite a sea of pink supporters present at the State Capitol and a majority of voters who support protecting safe and legal abortion in Wisconsin, Republican members of the Legislature refused to take action during the Governor’s Special Session to repeal the 1849 criminal abortion law. With

MADISON – In reaction to legislative Republicans’ failure to take up Gov. Evers’ special session call to repeal Wisconsin’s archaic 1849 total abortion ban, Rep. Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Today, Wisconsin Republicans once again proved that they are firmly dedicated to rolling back fundamental rights and taking

Today in a special session, the Wisconsin State Legislature rejected Governor Evers’ calls to repeal Statute 940.04, Wisconsin’s 1849 ban on abortion. By keeping 940.04 on the books, the Legislature has ensured that Wisconsin will be able to defend preborn lives if the Supreme Court overturns the precedent set in Roe v. Wade and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for abjectly refusing to repeal Wisconsin’s archaic criminal abortion ban and failing to protect reproductive rights for Wisconsin families. Republicans today rejected a repeal of Wisconsin’s criminal abortion prohibition, which could go back into effect if the

[Waukesha, Wis.] — Rebecca Kleefisch is the only candidate for governor positioned to beat Tony Evers, according to the Marquette Law Poll released on Wednesday. In the head to heads against Evers, Kleefisch polled within the margin of error, unlike any other GOP candidate.   “Rebecca Kleefisch is the best

MILWAUKEE – On June 17, the Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning Committee voted to recommend rejection of a proposed ordinance change which would create a subcommittee comprised of members of the community, to focus on housing insecurity and develop housing eviction prevention strategies while ensuring racial equity.  “I am disappointed by the

Governor Evers called the Legislature into a special session to take up legislation to repeal Wisconsin’s archaic criminal abortion ban from 1849. Republicans gaveled in and out of this special session today, with no debate on the issue. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) had the following statement: “If Roe is overturned

MADISON – Today Rep.Snodgrass (D-57) joined Governor Evers and Legislative Democrats in advocating for the protection of reproductive rights in Wisconsin. Rep.Snodgrass released the following statement regarding the special session: “It’s unbelievable to me that we stand at the precipice of fundamental rights to make private, personal reproductive healthcare decisions

MADISON, Wis. — After Republicans in the State Legislature ended today’s special session called by Governor Tony Evers to repeal the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a matter of seconds, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski released the following statement: “I am deeply disappointed, but not surprised, that Republicans chose to gavel out

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers called the Wisconsin State Legislature to meet in a special session to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban. Rep. Sue Conley (D-Janesville) released the following statement in response:   “We recently learned of the leaked draft opinion of the United States Supreme Court that could overturn

Washoe County – June 20th, 2022 – As The United States tumbles headlong into a recession, Washoe County Commissioners are attempting to siphon taxpayer funds into their own personal legal and PR slush fund to use against anyone criticizing them.   In this week’s Agenda Item #18, the Washoe Board of County

MADISON – Today, a new independent public poll commissioned by Marquette University Law School showed that the Wisconsin Primary Senate race remains wide open as 36% of voters remain undecided. Meanwhile, Godlewski leads Ron Johnson in a head-to-head match-up at 45% to 43% “As we enter the final weeks of the

OSHKOSH  – In an article published in the Daily Wire previewing the Wisconsin U.S. Senate race, Ron Johnson highlighted Joe Biden and the Democrats’ policy failures that have led to rising crime, a humanitarian and security crisis at the border, food shortages, and massive inflation. Read more from the Daily Wire below:

MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats gathered in the State Capitol, ready to answer Gov. Evers’ call for a special session to secure reproductive rights. In recent weeks, a draft copy of the U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming decision made it clear that the conservative majority is poised to overturn the

MADISON – Today, Republican leadership bypassed a vote on repealing Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban by gaveling out a special session called by Governor Evers without taking any action. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement: “The people of Wisconsin strongly support the right to safe and legal abortion,

MADISON — Following Republican refusal to even discuss repealing an 1849 law criminalizing abortion—even in cases of rape and incest—Representative Sara Rodriguez (DBrookfield) issued the following statement:   “As a nurse and as someone who volunteered with Planned Parenthood while I was in college, I know how important it is

DeForest, WI – The Wisconsin Laborers’ Apprenticeship and Training Fund has hired Saul Castillo as their new Director of Outreach and Equity.  In this role, Mr. Castillo will work to create structured programs and pathways to the Construction Craft Laborer registered apprenticeship program including collaborating with Community-Based Organizations (CBO’s) and assisting

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the Special Session to Protect Reproductive Rights and Healthcare Access: “Republicans once again failed to show up for work today during the Special Session, ignoring the wishes of a majority of Wisconsinites, and doing nothing to prevent our laws from