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OP-ED: Fundamental Freedom to Make Our Own Reproductive Health Decisions Remains Under Threat from Extremists

Across zip code, race, and gender, Wisconsinites have made it clear over and over again that we want safe and legal access to abortion care in Wisconsin. But, even before a right-wing U.S. Supreme Court majority overturned the Roe v. Wade decision that protected the right to abortion care, Republicans in Wisconsin and nationwide have […]

A Better Wisconsin Together Commends Wisconsin State Supreme Court for Continuing Progress Toward Fair State Legislative Maps

Following a December 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that the state's current GOP-drawn state legislative maps are unconstitutional, court-appointed independent experts last night released their analysis of maps submitted by parties in the case.

OP-ED: The Importance of Honoring Black History Month Amid Continued GOP Attacks on BIPOC Communities

This Black History Month and beyond, we can stand together to protect our communities and ensure equality for all by holding those in power accountable.

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Governor Evers’ Veto of Bad Faith GOP Maps

Last month, the Wisconsin Supreme Court deemed the current GOP-drawn state legislative maps unconstitutional. Instead of acting to pass fair maps that are up to constitutional standards, Republicans engaged in a desperate, last ditch effort to, as one Republican legislator said “... take our best shot at keeping the majority.”

President Biden Celebrates Economic, Infrastructure Wins with Wisconsinites

A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking President Biden for spending time in Wisconsin today to celebrate the job creation, economic strides, and funding for the Badger State’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure made possible by historic Biden Administration investments. 

State Republicans Put Themselves First in Advancing Bad Faith, Disingenuous Legislative Maps

Assembly and Senate Republicans have advanced a disingenuous, 11th hour legislative map that emphasizes protecting themselves instead of delivering fair maps for the people of Wisconsin. 

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Governor Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address

In tonight’s State of the State address, Governor Tony Evers doubled down on his commitment to supporting working families, protecting Wisconsinites’ freedoms, standing up for public schools, and continuing to lead Wisconsin forward despite Republican attempts to divide our communities by putting their own partisan interests over what’s best for the people of Wisconsin.

GOP Poised to Green-light Legislative Vote on Severely Restrictive Abortion Ban

Following a public hearing yesterday on state Republicans’ newest abortion ban proposal, which resulted in hours of testimony from Wisconsinites expressing their support for abortion rights and strong opposition to the bill, the GOP-controlled Assembly Committee on Health Aging and Long-Term Care will decide today if the bill can continue to advance toward becoming law.

Vice President Harris Marks 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade with Wisconsinites as GOP Legislators Hold Public Hearing on Barbaric Anti-Abortion Bill

GOP state legislators will simultaneously hold action today on a bill that would put politicians in charge of making reproductive healthcare decisions for Wisconsinites.

Assembly Republicans Put Extremism Before Wisconsin Parents and Students

Assembly Republicans today passed Assembly Bill 510, a bad faith bill that seeks to censor what Wisconsin students can learn and talk about at school, with a specific target against issues that impact LGBTQ+ students and other marginalized groups.