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ICYMI: Jennifer Dorow and Dan Kelly Showboat Anti-Democracy Stances in Panel Discussion

Early last month, conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Jennifer Dorow and Dan Kelly voiced their extreme stances on Wisconsin election laws and election oversight, with Dorow going as far as endorsing a right-wing tactic that would bring highly partisan cases to the nonpartisan state Supreme Court’s desk.

Gubernatorial Inauguration Day: Gov. Evers is Focused on Our Freedom, Health, and Prosperity

On Nov. 8, 2022 Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly endorsed Governor Tony Evers’ agenda for our state. Today, as Gov. Evers and Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez are sworn into office, a new chapter begins in Wisconsin, and it’s time for our state legislature to get on board.

OP-ED: 2022 A Year in Review - Where We’ve Come and Where We’re Going

As 2022 comes to a close, we are at the end of a difficult year - yet Wisconsin communities have been as resilient as ever.

OP-ED: Jennifer Dorow Embraces Extremist Who Would Prosecute Doctors and Nurses For Providing Abortion Care

Dorow may be dodging directly and publicly answering questions about her stance on access to abortion care, but her embrace of extremists is a clear sign where she stands. 

OP-ED: Sen. Baldwin’s Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act is a Necessary Next Step

The Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act would distribute grants to help those in need of an abortion pay for travel, childcare, lodging, and other expenses related to the medical procedure.

Universal Healthcare Day: Statements from A Better Wisconsin Together

On Universal Healthcare Day, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on our elected leaders to ensure every Wisconsinite has high quality health coverage without going broke.

OP-ED: Newest SCOTUS Case Threatens Fair Elections in Wisconsin

In the case of Harper v. Moore, currently being argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, our freedom to choose our elected leaders in free and fair elections is literally on trial.

OP-ED: Wisconsinites Have Spoken, Marijuana Should Be Legalized, Taxed, Regulated

In last month’s midterm election, voters in several Wisconsin counties and cities made it known that we want our elected officials to legalize and tax marijuana - with regulations similar to alcohol. 

Special Education Day: Our Kids Deserve Fully Funded Public Education Programs

December 2 marks Special Education Day, the anniversary of our nation’s first federal special education bill being signed into law. It’s also a great reminder that our elected leaders have an obligation to ensure our schools’ special education programs have the funding and resources needed to excel.

OP-ED: Governor Evers’ Plan for the $6.6 billion Budget Surplus is Right for Wisconsin

Gov. Evers has proposed using the surplus to give a 10% middle class tax cut to Wisconsin families, and would provide $600 million in tax relief to hardworking Wisconsinites. The governor’s plan would also cap the copay for insulin at $35, and help with rising costs by putting money right back in our families' pockets.