Duey as He Says, Not as He Does
As Senator Stroebel grandstands about transparency in public, his private actions reflect a contempt for Wisconsin’s Open Records Law and for the right of the public to hold their elected officials accountable.
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Wisconsinites Come Out to Support Public Education
Just five months after one of the most important elections in living memory and for the fifth time in this pandemic, Wisconsinites returned to the ballot box, and, once again, we have voted for our future and our communities.
Investing in the Care Economy Benefits Us All
Together, we can make child care more affordable, more sustainable, and higher quality, supporting both the families and providers. That alone is a reason to make this investment. But we know the data shows there’s more than that. The investments in the care economy from President Biden and Democrats' American Rescue Plan and Governor Evers’ budget proposal will create jobs and ensure that all our communities are a good place to raise a family.
The ACA at Eleven: A Celebration of Success and a Call to Action
While the American Rescue Plan will help, Wisconsin must expand BadgerCare to reap the full benefits the ACA
A Better Wisconsin Together Stands With Nurses in Their Efforts to Get Fair Contract
We support the efforts of the nurse members of SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin seeking a fair contract.
Forward Wisconsin Means Protecting the Freedom to Vote and Delivering Pandemic Relief
Things are looking up in Wisconsin, with the state leading the nation in COVID vaccine distribution and Spring in the weather. Unfortunately, not all of Wisconsin’s elected officials are looking ahead to a brighter future or paying attention to the real needs of our communities.
A Feminist Budget Proposal
Every year, around the world on March 8th, women and their allies gather in protest and solidarity for reproductive justice, equal pay, healthcare, safety against sexual and domestic violence, and many other issues that affect women around the world. This year in Wisconsin, we’re unifying around Governor Evers’ budget.
HR1 is Good News for Democracy
No matter where you come from or what you look like, we can all agree that voters pick their leaders; leaders shouldn’t get to pick their voters.
Governor Evers’ Budget Puts Democracy First
Accessible and secure elections are the bedrock of our democracy. This pandemic has shown us the lengths Wisconsin voters are willing to go to cast a ballot and make their voices heard, but it doesn’t have to be this hard. Governor Evers’ budget takes huge strides towards modernizing our elections and giving all Wisconsinites a chance to pick their leaders, and the future they want.
Governor Evers Unveils Bounce Back Budget for Stronger Communities and A Brighter Future
We’re coming together to build new dreams and invest in our collective future. The budget that Governor Evers announced this evening will help our communities bounce back even stronger in 2021 and beyond by investing in us.
Republicans in Wisconsin Legislature Playing Political Games Instead of Protecting Public Health
As Wisconsinites worry about putting food on the table or bringing home a deadly virus to a vulnerable family member, Republicans in the legislature have spent more time arguing over how best to attack and undermine the Democratic Governor’s effort to keep us safe than trying to provide constructive solutions.
Callous Vote by Republican Lawmakers Would Cost Lives and Tens of Millions in Food Aid
It was already bad enough that Republicans in Wisconsin’s state Senate were voting to overturn a live-saving public health order, all to undermine the Democratic Governor.
Wisconsinites United in Support of Mask Mandate, Against Republican Legislature
Although Republicans might put political gain over public health, Wisconsinites are speaking out to support the mask mandate and save lives.
Biden-Harris Inauguration Signals Brighter Future Ahead
President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris’s inauguration today is a moment of hope, unity, and renewal.
OP-ED: Wisconsinites to Ron Johnson: Join the Calls for Justice or Resign
We must remove from office all those who protect President Trump over our Constitution and our democracy. Only then can we deliver a better future, where democracy means liberty and justice for all, no exceptions.
After Successful Impeachment, Time to Convene and Convict
It’s time for the Senate to do its job and convene and convict the President so that we can unite around our precious tradition of peaceful transition of power.
Assembly Republican COVID Bill Puts Corporations Ahead of Communities
Republicans in the state Assembly have passed, on a party-line vote, a bill that puts profit over people and corporations over communities.
Desperate Republican Attempt to Retain Power Spurs Attack on U.S. Capitol
This is happening because of the encouragement of some Republicans and the silence of others who fed lies about this election.
New Legislature Must Put COVID Relief First
As the new Wisconsin Legislature is sworn in today, its mandate is clear. COVID-19 relief should be first and foremost on the agenda.
Recount Reaffirms that Wisconsin Voters Picked Joe Biden
Wisconsin’s election was safe and secure and the voters selected Joe Biden to be our next President.
Tony Evers, GOP Leaders Meeting Is a Good First Step, and Republican Leaders Need to Follow Up Talk With Action
Meeting With Governor After 219 Days of Inaction a First Step, and Wisconsin Needs More
Wisconsin Recount Will Reveal What We Already Know—Voters Chose Joe Biden
We will swear in our chosen leaders and unite in service of our common goal — tackling the COVID-19 crisis and ensuring all Wisconsinites can thrive.
A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Gov. Tony Evers’ New Effort to Take on COVID
The following are the statements of A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Nicole Safar supporting Gov. Tony Evers’ proposals providing COVID-19 relief.
Time to Move Forward Together
We won’t just tackle the crises created by the last government, but genuinely make Wisconsin a place where everyone can thrive. We picked our leaders, and now, together, we’re going to make our future.
Democracy Won
This is a historic election in Wisconsin and we celebrate the triumph of democratic ideals.
It’s Been Six Months of Inaction. Where’s the Republican Plan?
Wisconsin Republicans still don’t have a plan to protect public health, despite rapidly rising cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.
A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Governor Evers’ Actions to Protect Public Health
A Better Wisconsin Together applauds Governor Tony Evers’ leadership, which will protect public health and get us on the path to a healthier economy.
A Better Wisconsin Together to Hold Republican Leadership Accountable for Their Inaction
A Better Wisconsin Together (ABWT) is launching a digital campaign asking Republicans in the Wisconsin legislature to get to work.
Statement on Special Session on Police Reform
Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes announced a reform package more than two months ago. The Republican-led legislature did nothing.
Wisconsinites Come Together to Thank Governor Tony Evers for Keeping Us Safe With a Mask Mandate
In the two weeks since Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate, Wisconsinites have united in support of this crucial public health measure.
Wisconsinites Deserve to Know Where Our Elected Officials Stand on Donald Trump’s Executive Orders
Americans Recognize These Orders Are A Smoke-and-Mirrors Sideshow to Distract From GOP Failures. Do Wisconsin Republicans?
Dan Kapanke Keeps Cashing in on Votes He Has Made on Behalf of Corporate Donors
State Senate candidate Dan Kapanke is still soliciting corporate donations from industries whose interests he has voted to protect.