Rep. Hesselbein: Responds to SCOWIS ruling prohibiting drop boxes
MIDDLETON – State Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D – Middleton) today responded to the decision of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) to prohibit the use of drop boxes: “This ruling, only weeks before the August primary election, will have drastic
Rep. Hebl: Republican courts have abandoned the rule of law
(Madison) Today the Wisconsin Supreme Court declared unmanned ballot drop boxes illegal in Wisconsin, despite being an extremely safe and effective way to vote. Rep. Gary Hebl (Sun Prairie) released the following statement: This ruling required an intentional misreading of state
Wisconsin Right to Life: Responds to President Biden’s executive order
This morning, President Biden signed an Executive Order with disastrous impacts for women and preborn children across the nation. Gracie Skogman, Wisconsin Right to Life’s Legislative/PAC Director responded, “Women in Wisconsin and nationwide deserve better than the empty promises of
Gov. Evers: Appoints Kristopher Ellis as Lincoln County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Kristopher Ellis to serve as Lincoln County District Attorney. Gov. Evers’ appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Galen Bayne-Allison’s election to the Lincoln County Circuit Court. Ellis
Lt. Gov. Barnes: Response to Wisconsin Supreme Court ballot drop box ruling
MADISON — Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court prohibited the use of ballot drop boxes. Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, released the following statement: “Today’s ruling is another step in the Republican Party’s plan to strip every American of
Rep. Meyers: Responds to SCOWIS ruling on ballot drop boxes
Bayfield, Wis. — State Representative Beth Meyers (D-Bayfield) released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling on ballot drop boxes: “Our elections are only fair and free when we give every Wisconsinite every opportunity we can to vote
County Exec. Crowley: Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling restricting access to the ballot box
MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of County Executive David Crowley on the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision restricting access to the ballot box: “In 2020, Milwaukee successfully used drop box locations at alternate voting sites to allow residents to
WisDems: One question Wisconsin Republicans must answer today
MADISON, Wis. – A group representing the majority of U.S. House Republicans, including Wisconsin’s Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, Bryan Steil, and Tom Tiffany, just released their proposed agenda for next year – and Wisconsinites aren’t going to like it. The plan,
Kleefisch campaign: ICYMI: Tim Michels’ company strongly opposed right to work
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Tim Michels’ company gave its employees the day off to protest the Walker/Kleefisch administration’s right to work reforms, fired an employee for refusing to pay union dues, and joined a coalition of
WisGOP: Statement on Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission
[Madison, WI] – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the use of ballot drop boxes and ballot harvesting is illegal. The Republican Party of Wisconsin has long disputed the abuse of ballot drop boxes as creating a massive risk of fraud
Gov. Evers: Announces DSPS Secretary Crim leaving Evers administration
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dawn Crim will be leaving the Evers Administration on Aug. 1, 2022. “Secretary Crim has been absolutely critical to my administration from the very beginning, and
ACLU of Wisconsin: Blasts decision to ban drop boxes, restrict ballot return assistance in Wisconsin
MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin issued a statement today denouncing the state Supreme Court’s decision to ban ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin. Karyn Rotker, a senior staff attorney for the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the following: “The Wisconsin Supreme
Sen. Nass: Local public health law must be repealed by the Legislature
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s frightening 4-3 ruling clarifying the powers of local public health officials under current state law: “It is unfortunate once again that Justice Brian Hagedorn joined with
Sen. Wanggard: Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on ballot harvesting and drop boxes
“Today is a victory for Democracy and the rule of law. The Wisconsin Elections Commission and clerks in Madison, Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha and elsewhere broke the law by allowing absentee voting drop boxes and ballot harvesting in 2020, 2021 and
Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Reacts to Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on ballot drop boxes
Today the Wisconsin Supreme Court put themselves firmly on the side of those who continue to peddle lies about the 2020 election and try to erect obstacles to voting wherever possible. Voting is central to our democracy and we need
Gov. Evers: Statement regarding Supreme Court’s decision restricting access to the ballot box
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court of Wisconsin’s decision ruling that absentee ballot drop boxes are illegal in Wisconsin: “A basic but defining feature of our state and our country is the
Rep. Vos: Drop boxes are illegal
Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on drop boxes. “Today’s decision demonstrates that the rule of law prevails and the illegal drop boxes are finally going to stop. This is a giant step
Rep. Loudenbeck applauds State Supreme Court ballot drop box ruling
MADISON- Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton), candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, says Friday’s State Supreme Court ruling that the use of unmanned absentee ballot drop boxes violates Wisconsin election law is a step in the right direction toward restoring confidence in
Steen campaign: Vos approved drop boxes ruled illegal
Celebration is in order! The Wisconsin’s Supreme Court ruled today that ballot drop boxes are illegal under Wisconsin law! Wisconsin law is clear, drop boxes were never authorized nor intended to be used; in essence, the courts upheld Wisconsin’s long-established
Nelson campaign: Calls Alex Lasry the Democratic Tim Michels at Dane County Dem Forum
Appleton, Wis. – U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Nelson at the Dane County Democratic Forum Wednesday warned Democrats during his closing remarks that nominating Alex Lasry could jeopardize the re-election chances of Governor Tony Evers. Nelson said the following: “And look,