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A Better Wisconsin Together Calls on State Legislature to Unite Behind Fully Funded Public Schools, Put an End to Censorship and Book Ban Bills

Public Schools Week (Feb. 26 – March 1) is all about celebrating Wisconsin’s public schools and the students, teachers, parents, and staff that make the Badger State among the best in education nationwide. This year, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on our state legislature to celebrate Public Schools Week by ensuring our public schools are fully funded and put an end to right-wing partisan attempts to ban books and censor curriculum. 

OP-ED: Many to Thank in Fair Maps Victory for Wisconsinites

We owe a huge thank you to the progressive majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, local advocates, and progressive leaders like Gov. Evers for ensuring that the people of Wisconsin now have a renewed chance for competitive elections and a truly representative government for all.

A Better Wisconsin Together Slams Assembly Republicans for Packing up Early, Leaving Much Undone for Wisconsin Families

Led by Robin Vos, Assembly Republicans’ decision to pack up their toys and go home early leaves droves of important work undone on critical issues like child care, paid family leave, and more. 

A Better Wisconsin Together Supports Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Court Petition to Protect Abortion Rights

A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin for filing a petition today asking the state Supreme Court to protect the right to abortion care under the Wisconsin constitution.

New Radio Ad Exposes Eric Hovde’s Dangerous Opposition to Abortion Rights

California banker Eric Hovde’s dangerous opposition to Wisconsinites’ reproductive freedom is the issue in a new radio ad from A Better Wisconsin Together. The spot began running today on radio stations across the state. The spot can be heard here.

Governor Evers Signs New Legislative Maps to Replace Unconstitutional GOP Maps

In a critical step forward in the fight for fair maps, Governor Evers today signed new legislative maps into law after the Wisconsin Supreme Court declared that the GOP-drawn and heavily gerrymandered maps Wisconsin had been operating under were unconstitutional.

OP-ED: Presidents' Day 2024 - Trump is Still a Threat to Our Democracy, Personal Freedoms

This Presidents' Day, take a minute to reflect on where we’ve been, where we are, and what we want for 2024 and beyond.

ICYMI: GOP Bill Attacking Teachers and LGBTQ+ Youth Headed to Governor’s Desk

Action taken this week by legislative Republicans will now send Assembly Bill 510 to Governor Evers’ desk - a bad faith GOP bill that seeks to censor what Wisconsin students can learn and talk about at school - with a specific target against issues that impact LGBTQ+ and BIPOC students.

Republicans Advance Bill That Would Enshrine Their Anti-Equity Agenda into State Constitution

A Better Wisconsin Together is condemning Assembly Republicans for advancing a constitutional amendment today that seeks to undo protections for BIPOC Wisconsinites and undermine progress towards a more welcoming, just, and inclusive society. 

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds State Democrats’ Introduction of Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill

A Better Wisconsin Together is praising a comprehensive Paid Family and Medical Leave bill introduced this morning by state legislative Democrats that would ensure all workers across the Badger State have the time to care for themselves or for their loved ones when needed - without worrying about losing their job or making ends meet.