Rep. Haywood: SCOWIS moves democracy forward for Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – Last week, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) declared the state’s legislative maps unconstitutional and required new maps be drawn prior to the 2024 election. In response Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) issued the

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Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates victory for fair maps in Wisconsin

MADISON, WI – After the announcement of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision ruling current legislative maps unconstitutional, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court found our state’s current legislative maps to be unconstitutional. The

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Sen. Smith: Statement regarding WI Supreme Court ruling

MADISON– Today the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) ruled 4-3 the current legislative maps as unconstitutional and set out a timeline for a remedy for new maps heading into 2024. Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) issued the following statement: “Wisconsin has

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WILL: Statement on redistricting ruling

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has released a statement condemning a new ruling from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin in favor of a lawsuit seeking to change Wisconsin’s Legislative Districts. WILL sees this lawsuit as an

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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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Gov. Evers: 2023 roundup, Evers highlights 2023 accomplishments

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated his and the Evers Administration’s work serving the people of Wisconsin over the past year, highlighting a list of accomplishments as 2023 comes to an end. Among Gov. Evers’ and the Evers Administration’s accomplishments include: enacting 86 bipartisan bills; securing a generational increase

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Rep. Haywood: SCOWIS moves democracy forward for Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – Last week, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) declared the state’s legislative maps unconstitutional and required new maps be drawn prior to the 2024 election. In response Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement: “This ruling is a much needed correction to

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 41. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Audrey Skwierawski’s resignation, effective December 30, 2023. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. To

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Maria Bartiromo to discuss the illegal immigration crisis at the southern border

WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures to address the Biden administration’s illegal immigration crisis at the southern border. The senator emphasized that this unprecedented crisis will require unprecedented actions, and that this isn’t the time for “business as usual.”  Watch the full interview with Maria Bartiromo here. On

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Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates victory for fair maps in Wisconsin

MADISON, WI – After the announcement of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision ruling current legislative maps unconstitutional, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court found our state’s current legislative maps to be unconstitutional. The voters of Wisconsin have had their day in court and

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Sen. Smith: Statement regarding WI Supreme Court ruling

MADISON– Today the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) ruled 4-3 the current legislative maps as unconstitutional and set out a timeline for a remedy for new maps heading into 2024. Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) issued the following statement: “Wisconsin has long been considered one of the most gerrymandered states in

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Sen. Hesselbein: Reacts to Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that Wisconsin’s legislative maps are unconstitutional

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the district lines that the Wisconsin State Legislature is currently governing under are unconstitutional. Senator Hesselbein released the following statement: “Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed what the majority of Wisconsinites already know: the state’s gerrymandered, highly-partisan legislative maps are

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Sen. Larson: Christmas came early for our Wisconsin Democracy

Milwaukee, WI – “Christmas came early for our Wisconsin Democracy. Today’s decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is a win for every disenfranchised voter who for too long has had to suffer the policies of an illegitimate far-right majority in our legislature. “After years of craven partisanship in our state’s highest court,

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National Democratic Redistricting Committee: Eric Holder statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court striking down state’s egregiously gerrymandered legislative maps

Washington, D.C. – Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision striking down the state’s gerrymandered legislative maps: “It is way past time to

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WILL: Statement on redistricting ruling

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has released a statement condemning a new ruling from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin in favor of a lawsuit seeking to change Wisconsin’s Legislative Districts. WILL sees this lawsuit as an attempt to relitigate issues resolved just a year and a

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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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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Applauds the Wisconsin Supreme Court in ruling in favor of fair maps and a representative democracy for all Wisconsinites.

Wisconsin Conservation Voters applauds the Wisconsin Supreme Court in ruling in favor of fair maps and a representative democracy for all Wisconsinites. Executive Director Kerry Schumann had this to say about the ruling: “We are excited about the opportunity this ruling presents to establish legislative districts that are fair and

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Sen. Spreitzer: Statement on Clarke v. WEC redistricting decision

BELOIT – The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission that Wisconsin’s legislative maps are unconstitutional and must be redrawn before the 2024 election. Following the decision, Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) issued the following statement: “After more than a decade of extreme partisan gerrymandering in our state,

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