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OP-ED: Government Shutdown Averted For Now, but Tiffany and Fitzgerald Voted to Halt Urgent Resources for Thousands of Wisconsinites

While the deal passed by Congress and signed by President Biden is a critical reprieve for thousands of families, the funding is only extended for 45 days, at which point MAGA politicians like Tiffany and Fitzgerald could once again vote against the well-being of Wisconsinites.

OP-ED: As Child Care Cliff Looms, Democrats Seek Solutions While Republicans Abandon Action

When working parents can access affordable child care and local facilities can stay in business, the whole economy thrives - jobs are created, wages go up, and families have more financial stability to invest back into their local communities.

ICYMI: Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices, Legal Experts, Ethics Watchdogs, and Even Republicans Agree - Extremist Impeachment Plot is Meritless

Amid extremist Republicans’ unpopular and politically motivated threats to impeach newly elected state Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, a growing chorus of voices including former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices, legal experts, ethics watchdogs, and even Republicans, are speaking out against the scheme to overturn the results of the 2023 Spring court election. 

Discord at Republican Primary Debate Underscores Biden Administration’s Real Solutions to Issues Wisconsinites Care About

As Republican politicians took the stage tonight for the second Presidential primary debate of the year, one thing became increasingly clear: while the second-tier presidential hopefuls are busy arguing amongst themselves and MAGA extremist Donald Trump continues to dodge the debate stage, the Biden Administration is delivering real solutions to the issues constituents care about.

OP-ED: Wisconsin Parents, Students, Teachers Deserve Better Than Recent Republican Antics

It’s clear that conservatives in our state legislature are trying to divide our communities instead of addressing real issues, like youth mental health, teacher shortages, and better pay and benefits for Wisconsin teachers. 

ICYMI: Action Filed to Open Vos’ Secret Impeachment Panel to the Public

Legal action filed this week by watchdog group American Oversight seeks to ensure Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos can no longer pursue in secret his unpopular impeachment scheme against Justice Janet Protasiewicz. 

A Better Wisconsin Together Stands with Wisconsin UAW Striking Workers

As Wisconsin members of the United Auto Workers union join other workers across the nation in striking for fair wages, job security, and more, A Better Wisconsin Together stands in solidarity with their ongoing efforts to secure what should be guaranteed rights for all Wisconsin workers. 

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds 'Working For Wisconsin' Bill Package, Reacts to 2023 State of Education Address

This week marked a big moment for the future and success of Wisconsin’s public education system, with Democratic state legislators rolling out new facets of their ‘Working for Wisconsin: Investing in Our Kids’ Education’ package, followed by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly delivering the 2023 State of Education address.

A Better Wisconsin Together Slams State Republicans For Not Addressing Workforce Challenges at Special Session

Today, legislative Republicans continued their obstruction on real solutions to issues facing Wisconsin families and local businesses, as they spent less than a minute of their time in a special session called by Gov. Tony Evers to support Wisconsin’s workforce through affordable child care, comprehensive paid leave, and more. 

OP-ED: Republicans’ Push to Impeach Justice Protasiewicz Is Both Unpopular and Unfounded. Wisconsinites Should Make Their Voices Heard.

This spring, Wisconsin voters turned out in record numbers to elect Justice Janet Protasiewicz in a landslide victory to our state Supreme Court. Now, instead of fixing issues Wisconsinites care about, some extremist Republicans are wasting time and resources in a push to throw away the outcome of that election - simply because they didn’t like what we said with our votes.