Heather Smith: Elections have consequences: Supreme Court edition
Tuesday, Apr 11, 2023
When Justice-elect Protasiewcz is sworn in this August, which laws/reforms are most likely to be struck down in short order?
When Justice-elect Protasiewcz is sworn in this August, which laws/reforms are most likely to be struck down in short order?
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing
Eleven things that went wrong.
And removed from office by Republican Senate supermajority. But then Gov. Evers could step in.
Beyond the candidates and their individual campaign strategies, the respective political parties waged entirely different battles.
The outcome was a big achievement for Democrats, who rallied supporters and raised money across the country for what would normally be a little-noticed (and officially nonpartisan) contest.
Protasiewicz’s win flipped control of the court from a 4-3 conservative majority to a 4-3 liberal majority that can now revisit the contentious cases of the Walker era and its aftermath.
Abortion must be legal and accessible to all who need it. Our freedom depends on our ability to make our own decisions and determine our own futures, even if other people disagree.
The Tennessee Legislature voted to expel Black members for doing the exact same thing that their white colleague had done. In reality, none of them should have been removed.
Real concern about our police means dealing with the grotesque number of guns in our society.
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN — Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised over $960,000 for his campaign committees in the first quarter of 2023. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign reported over $2.2 million cash on hand. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01)
If there were ever a time to have optimism about our collective capacity and will to address climate change, this is it.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after President Biden signed the Pandemic is Over Act into law and formally ended the COVID-19 public health emergency. “The pandemic is over and has been for some time. House Republicans promised
WASHINGTON — In response to a federal judge for the Northern District of Texas ruling to move to block access to mifepristone, one of the two medications typically used in medication abortion care, 19 members of the Democratic Lieutenant Governors
Green Bay, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin launched her Delivering for Wisconsin Tour in Green Bay to highlight her work bringing home resources to help Wisconsin address the mental health crisis and provide support to those in need. Senator
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When Justice-elect Protasiewcz is sworn in this August, which laws/reforms are most likely to be struck down in short order?
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing season. “The Wisconsin DNR fully supports Ojibwe sovereignty and treaty
Eleven things that went wrong.
And removed from office by Republican Senate supermajority. But then Gov. Evers could step in.
Beyond the candidates and their individual campaign strategies, the respective political parties waged entirely different battles.
The outcome was a big achievement for Democrats, who rallied supporters and raised money across the country for what would normally be a little-noticed (and officially nonpartisan) contest.
Protasiewicz’s win flipped control of the court from a 4-3 conservative majority to a 4-3 liberal majority that can now revisit the contentious cases of the Walker era and its aftermath.
Abortion must be legal and accessible to all who need it. Our freedom depends on our ability to make our own decisions and determine our own futures, even if other people disagree.
The Tennessee Legislature voted to expel Black members for doing the exact same thing that their white colleague had done. In reality, none of them should have been removed.
Real concern about our police means dealing with the grotesque number of guns in our society.
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN — Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised over $960,000 for his campaign committees in the first quarter of 2023. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign reported over $2.2 million cash on hand. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement: “I’m grateful for the overwhelming support
If there were ever a time to have optimism about our collective capacity and will to address climate change, this is it.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after President Biden signed the Pandemic is Over Act into law and formally ended the COVID-19 public health emergency. “The pandemic is over and has been for some time. House Republicans promised to recognize this reality by repealing the COVID-19 public health
WASHINGTON — In response to a federal judge for the Northern District of Texas ruling to move to block access to mifepristone, one of the two medications typically used in medication abortion care, 19 members of the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association released the following statement: “Friday’s ruling by the Trump-appointed
Green Bay, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin launched her Delivering for Wisconsin Tour in Green Bay to highlight her work bringing home resources to help Wisconsin address the mental health crisis and provide support to those in need. Senator Baldwin toured the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center
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