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Senate GOP Blocks Passage of Right to Contraception Act, A Better Wisconsin Together Reacts

This afternoon, GOP members of the United States Senate - including Sen. Ron Johnson - blocked the Right to Contraception Act, a bill that would protect our right to access contraception without interference from politicians. 

A Better Wisconsin Together Calls on Fake Elector Jim Troupis to be Removed from Judicial Advisory Committee as Felony Charges are Filed Against Him

After felony forgery charges were filed today against Wisconsin fake elector Jim Troupis and others for their role in illegally trying to overturn the 2020 election results, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Ziegler to immediately remove Troupis from his position as a judicial ethics advisor on the Wisconsin Judicial Conduct Advisory Committee. 

OP-ED: Misplaced Priorities Abound at State GOP Convention

This month, Republican officials from across Wisconsin gathered for a state party convention where they adopted a dangerous agenda on important issues like democracy, reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, public education, and more. 

ICYMI: Republicans on Finance Committee Still Blocking Help for Wisconsin Families

State Republicans’ refusal to do their jobs is costing real Wisconsin families things like child care access, clean drinking water, and life saving health care

A Better Wisconsin Together Calls on Federal Lawmakers to Pass the Right to Contraception Act

Following action taken this morning to bring the Right to Contraception Act to the floor of the U.S. Senate in June, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on Wisconsin’s representatives in Washington D.C. to codify our right to contraception.

A Better Wisconsin Together Speaks Out on Importance of Ballot Drop Boxes as Oral Arguments Kick Off in SCOWIS Case

Oral arguments begin today in a case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court that seeks to once again allow voters in the Badger State to utilize secure ballot drop boxes to cast their votes. 

OP-ED: It’s Time for GOP-Controlled State Legislature to Stand Up for Teachers

As Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 comes to a close, Wisconsinites have spent the past week showing gratitude for our dedicated teachers across the state, and we must continue standing up for Wisconsin teachers all year long. Part of that means holding our elected officials accountable for supporting legislation that empowers our local schools and teachers. 

A Better Wisconsin Together Slams JFC Republicans for Once Again Refusing Clean Water, Healthcare Access for Wisconsin Communities

This is the second time in less than a month that JFC Republicans have failed to release $140 million to fight PFAS contamination in Wisconsinites’ water and to aid Wisconsinites affected by recent hospital closures in local communities. 

OP-ED: Clerk Appreciation Week 2024 - Standing Up for Local Election Heroes Amid MAGA Attacks

May 5 through May 11, 2024 marks the 55th Annual Municipal Clerks Week, a time to celebrate and appreciate the hard work and dedication of our local election clerks who, in the face of long hours and relentless scrutiny, make sure elections across Wisconsin are run safely and smoothly. 

Ahead of Trump’s Wisconsin Visit, A Better Wisconsin Together Calls Attention to MAGA Faction’s Record of Opposing Our Freedoms

As MAGA leader Donald Trump uses an off-day from his criminal trial to visit Wisconsin today, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to just how out of touch he is with the issues that matter to Wisconsinites.