Sen. Carpenter: Wisconsin voters deserve to hold the reins

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding today’s Special Session to Allow Binding Referenda and Ballot Initiatives: “Wisconsin’s Constitution and the United States Constitution begin with three simple words: “We, the people…”—That’s why Governor Evers called the

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Wisconsin Right to Life: Praises the state legislature for protecting life

Today in a special session, the Wisconsin State Legislature once again rejected Governor Evers’ calls to create a pathway to repeal Wisconsin’s abortion ban, Statute 940.04.  940.04, which includes exceptions for medical emergencies and life of the mother, has already faced a direct legal challenge by Governor Evers and Attorney General Josh

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Rep. Considine: Responds to the lack of discussion on proposal

Madison – Today, legislative leaders gaveled in and out of Governor Evers’ Special Session instead of taking up a bill that would have allowed voters to put referenda on ballots. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement on this inaction: “Once again Republican legislative leaders have chosen inaction when given

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Check conifer trees for severe root disease

Heterobasidion root disease (HRD) is a severe fungal infection that kills pines, spruces and other conifers in Wisconsin. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to check needle-bearing trees for signs of a harmful disease and report their findings

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Rep. Neubauer: Republicans again ignore will of the people

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Legislative Republicans gaveled in and out of Governor Evers’ special session to create a pathway for voters to overturn the archaic 1849 abortion law through establishing binding referendums in Wisconsin. Unlike more than 20 other states, including Michigan, Ohio, and Kansas, Wisconsinites have no way to

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Rep. Baldeh: Statement on the special session for Executive Order #175

MADISON, WI – Today, Legislative Republicans immediately gaveled out of a special session called by Governor Tony Evers’ to consider a constitutional amendment that would allow Wisconsin voters to introduce binding referenda on state ballots. This is the eleventh special session, out of twelve called by the governor, that has been

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Rep. McGuire: Statement on ballot initiative special session

MADISON – Today, Gov. Tony Evers called a special session of the Legislature to consider a constitutional amendment that would allow binding referenda and ballot initiatives in the State of Wisconsin. Representative Tip McGuire made the following statement after Legislative Republicans ended the session without debate or a vote: “After

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Marquette University: Health sciences faculty receive $3.02 million grant to study exercise limitations in the pre-diabetic population

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Sandra Hunter, professor of exercise science, and Dr. Christopher Sundberg, assistant professor of exercise science, both in the Department of Physical Therapy in Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences, have been awarded a $3.02 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institution on Aging to study

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Kaul campaign: Bipartisan coalition of Wisconsin DAs endorse AG Josh Kaul

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Kaul for Attorney General announced a bipartisan coalition of Wisconsin district attorneys has endorsed Attorney General Josh Kaul’s campaign for re-election. “Josh Kaul is doing a fantastic job as Attorney General,” said Buffalo County DA Tom Bilski. “I’m happy to support him for re-election.” “It’s critical that we re-elect

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Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Hosting women’s leadership reception tomorrow

MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Women’s Leadership Reception tomorrow, an uplifting evening celebrating the service of women veterans and their continued contributions to Wisconsin’s economy and communities. The evening will highlight the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ “I Am Not Invisible” Project, and will

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Michels campaign: Tavern League of Wisconsin endorses Tim Michels

BARABOO, Wisc. – Small family-owned businesses across Wisconsin want to elect Tim Michels for Governor. Today, the Tavern League of Wisconsin endorsed businessman and veteran Tim Michels at an event at Square Tavern in Baraboo. “With over 5,000 members across the state, the Tavern League of Wisconsin is proud to support

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Sen. Carpenter: Wisconsin voters deserve to hold the reins

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding today’s Special Session to Allow Binding Referenda and Ballot Initiatives: “Wisconsin’s Constitution and the United States Constitution begin with three simple words: “We, the people…”—That’s why Governor Evers called the legislature to convene in special session to consider a transformational

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WisDems: REMINDER: Ron Johnson’s work to overturn Roe v. Wade enabled Wisconsin’s 1849 statute banning nearly all abortions to go into effect

MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson praised the overturning of Roe v. Wade as a “victory” and bragged about appointing the justices who handed down the decision. Johnson knew full well that his push would enable Wisconsin’s 1849 statute, which bans nearly all abortions, to go into effect.  “Ron Johnson’s dangerous attempts to take away Wisconsinites’ reproductive

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Thune lead a dozen bipartisan colleagues in pushing the FCC to increase speed and expand access to broadband

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Thune (R-SD) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take action to increase broadband speed requirements in its existing programs so that Americans, particularly in rural and underserved areas, have access to the

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