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.
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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.
Sen. Baldwin’s Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Jennifer Dorow, Another Pea in the Right Wing MAGA Pod, Announces Run For Wisconsin State Supreme Court
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.
Respect for Marriage Act Passes U.S. Senate: A Better Wisconsin Together Reacts
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.
Robin Vos Has no Issue Re-Traumatizing Survivors of Assault, Incest
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.
Politicians Need to Protect Our Right to Live Free From Fear of Mass Shootings, Not Gun Lobby Interests
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.
Take a Minute to Support Wisconsin Schools This Week
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.
A Better Wisconsin Together Reacts to Donald Trump Announcing a 2024 Presidential Bid
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 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – A Year of Historic Progress
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.
Wisconsin Voters Reject Republican Extremism, Decide Governor Tony Evers Will Keep Moving Wisconsin Forward
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.
Ahead of Election Day, A Better Wisconsin Together Honors Election Hero Day
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.
A Better Wisconsin Together Reacts to the 5 Year Anniversary of Harmful Trump Tax Law – and Sen. Ron Johnson’s Involvement
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.
This Native American Heritage Month and Beyond, Wisconsin Must Stand up for Indigenous Communities
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.
Boo! The Most Frightening Tim Michels Moments So Far
To celebrate Halloween, A Better Wisconsin Together carved out a list of Michels’ most terrifying takes.
Eric Toney is 200 Years Behind on Abortion Rights
Ahead of this afternoon’s debate, A Better Wisconsin Together has compiled some of Toney’s most dangerous views on abortion.
Over 80 Wisconsin School Districts Will Go to Referendum Next Month – But They Shouldn’t Have To
This Fall, 81 school districts across Wisconsin will go to referendum for a total of nearly $2 billion just to afford basic necessities and provide our kids with a state-of-the-art education.
Ron Johnson, Tim Michels Put NRA Over Wisconsin School Kids
As of 2019, Sen. Johnson benefitted from more than $1 million in National Rifle Association (NRA) support - a group that has a decades long history of pushing for more guns in schools and more guns in the hands of people deemed a danger to themselves or others.
Ron Johnson Wants to Slash Social Security
Retirement Security Week (celebrated Oct. 16 - Oct. 21) is a great reminder in Wisconsin that we all deserve to live without wondering if we can put food on the table, keep a roof over our heads, or afford to see a doctor – especially after retiring from decades of hard work. But, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson wants to endanger vital programs like Social Security and Medicare.
National Speak Up for Victims of Sexual Abuse Day: What AG Kaul’s “Track-Kit” Initiative Means for Survivors, Public Safety
Earlier this year, Kaul launched a statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System called Track-Kit, where survivors can get up to the minute information on the status of their kit as it makes it way through the justice system.
Question Answered: Tim Michels is Extreme on the Issues
Conservative businessman Tim Michels answered an important question at Friday night’s gubernatorial debate: he embraces extremism, no matter how many Wisconsinites disagree with his policy positions.
Gubernatorial Debate Will Answer the Question: Will Tim Michels Run Away From His Extremist, Ethically Challenged Record?
The question in the gubernatorial debate tonight is not where Michels stands on the issues, but will he try to run away from his record?
Ron Johnson Owes Wisconsinites a Straight Answer Tonight
From Jan. 6 to voting against life-saving abortion and gun safety measures, Sen. Ron Johnson has made a lot of bad decisions in the U.S. Senate. In a debate on Friday night, Johnson will have a chance to try to explain himself on these and other issues.
World Teachers Day: It’s Time to Stand Up for Wisconsin Teachers
The past two years have been incredibly difficult for our teachers. From navigating a global pandemic, to countless politically motivated attacks on their profession, teachers have been through a lot – yet, in spite of it all, local educators never stopped showing up for our kids.
A Better Wisconsin Together Reacts to GOP Inaction at Special Session on Abortion Referendum
A Better Wisconsin Together was disappointed to watch Republicans in the legislature gavel in and out of the session within seconds, refusing to act on an opportunity to protect what a majority of constituents support – our right to abortion care.
Governor Evers is Following Through on Promises to Rural Wisconsinites
In addition to rural school teachers, investments are rolling in for local first responders, too.
National Good Neighbor Day: Being a Good Neighbor Means Being a Voter
In Wisconsin, whether or not you voted is public information. That means, with the click of a button, your friends, family, and neighbors can see if you voted in an election.