In his 2023 State of the State address, Governor Tony Evers proved what many of us across zip codes, backgrounds, and income levels in Wisconsin already know: the Badger State is in a great position to grow our economy, come together across differences, and set Wisconsin families up to thrive.
On January 22, 1973 our nation’s highest court ruled that our right to have an abortion was protected under the Constitution - a decision that a majority of Americans and Wisconsinites support, even five decades later. Last year, the conservative majority court went against the will of the people and overturned the federal protections of Roe v. Wade.
Jennifer Dorow and Dan Kelly have remained silent and refused to condemn or call for the resignation of Republican appointed Wisconsin Elections Commission member Bob Spindell over comments he made bragging about GOP efforts to target communities of color and suppress their votes in 2022 in Milwaukee.
Every Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly voted today to prohibit the people of Wisconsin from having their say on the state’s 1849 abortion ban, opposing an effort by Gov. Evers and Democrats to hold an advisory referendum on repealing the 173 year old law that currently bans abortion in the state.
If approved, the measure would put a question on the ballot for the April 2023 election asking voters: “Shall Wisconsin's 1849 abortion law be repealed and the constitutional rights guaranteed under Roe v. Wade be restored?"
Instead of working with Governor Evers on his proposal to deliver tax savings for the middle class and local families, GOP leaders today unveiled a scheme that would provide little or no benefit for working people while delivering a windfall for the wealthiest.
As reported by various news outlets, Spindell sent an email to nearly 2,000 recipients in which he bragged about a reduction in the number of Black and Hispanic voters in Wisconsin’s 2022 midterm election. He framed it as a victory that less people of color cast ballots in the 2022 election than in 2018.
At a recent forum, right-wing Wisconsin Supreme Court hopeful Dan Kelly stood by his opposition to strengthening anti-corruption rules for Wisconsin judges while fellow radical Jennifer Dorow didn’t back down from her criticism of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down a Texas law that banned consensual same gender relationships.
Every year on January 10, Americans observe National Cut Your Energy Costs Day - a day meant to raise awareness around increasing energy efficiency, saving money, and healing the environment. Thanks to the historic Inflation Reduction Act signed into law by President Biden in 2022, Wisconsinites can more easily do all three of those things.
Regardless of our race, economic status, or zip code, we all value one of our most basic rights as Americans: the freedom to vote. On January 6, 2021, we saw how fragile that freedom could be as MAGA faction militants sought to overturn our 2020 presidential election.
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.
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.
As 2022 comes to a close, we are at the end of a difficult year - yet Wisconsin communities have been as resilient as ever.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dorow, who has already labeled herself “conservative” in media interviews will be competing against right-winger Dan Kelly, who was defeated in his 2020 election effort to hold on to the state high court seat to which he was appointed, also by Republican Scott Walker.
Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act, bringing us one step closer to codifying same-sex marriage at a federal level.
Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has confirmed he will go so far as to re-traumatize survivors of assault in order to ensure that politicians like himself can make decisions about whether pregnant people should be allowed access to abortion care.
We all deserve the right to feel safe in our homes, in our schools, in our places of worship, in our local bars and restaurants, and everywhere we visit. But, as we were brutally reminded in the wake of yet another deadly mass shooting attack this weekend - this one targeted at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado - our right to be safe in our communities and the freedom to live without fear of gun violence is sorely lacking.
Wisconsin kids deserve bold investments in their dreams. That’s why Wisconsin voters decided in last week's election that Gov. Tony Evers’ advocacy and support for public education will continue for another four years.
Last night, former-president and MAGA extremist Donald Trump announced his intent to run for President in 2024. In Wisconsin, we know that Trump’s agenda is dangerously extreme, and is at odds with our Badger State values.
One year ago today, President Biden signed into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making historic investments in our nation’s roads and bridges, expanding rural access to high speed internet, tackling climate change, and protecting access to clean water.
This election season, Wisconsin voters stood with and for each other, making our voices heard on the issues that matter most to us while resoundingly rejecting attempts to divide us from right-wing extremists statewide.
In recognition of the hard work and the long hours put in by election officials and volunteers, Election Hero Day is an important moment to recognize every person who makes our elections possible, and all they do to protect our freedom to vote.
This week marks five years since the Trump tax law was introduced - an anti-working class bill that Sen. Ron Johnson voted in favor of, but only after he pushed to include a loophole that would benefit himself and his wealthy donors while leaving average Wisconsin families behind.
It’s 2022, and Indigenous communities are still experiencing widespread cultural appropriation, record numbers of missing and murdered women, and disparities in healthcare and income.
To celebrate Halloween, A Better Wisconsin Together carved out a list of Michels’ most terrifying takes.