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OP-ED: This Suicide Prevention Month, Wisconsin Mental Health Investments On the Rise

Over the last two years, all of us have felt the impacts of prolonged isolation as some local communities lack access to the mental health services they need. In Wisconsin, we are lucky to have local leaders who have noticed that gap and are working to close it.

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OP-ED: Native Women’s Equal Pay Day: Time is Long Overdue for Action

Sept. 8 marks Native Women’s Equal Pay Day. An opportunity to recognize that – across race and gender – we all deserve equal opportunity under the law and equal compensation for the work that we do.

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Gov. Evers’ Education Budget: A Necessary Next Step

Today, Gov. Tony Evers announced his plans for investing in Wisconsin students in the upcoming 2023 state budget, including an increase of up to $2 billion to fund our public schools.

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A Better Wisconsin Together Labor Day Statements

The following are the statements of A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch commemorating Labor Day.

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Wisconsin Celebrates Labor Day With President Joe Biden

The following are the statements of A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch on President Joe Biden joining Labor Day 2022 celebrations in Milwaukee.

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Tim Michels Puts His Money Where His Extremist Views Are

With his words, Tim Michels has told Wisconsinites he has extreme views opposing access to abortion care, even in cases of rape or incest.

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Federal Ruling Upholds Voting Rights for Wisconsinites

Today, a federal judge ruled that Wisconsinites with disabilities are allowed to seek help in returning their absentee ballots when voting in elections.

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OP-ED: A Win for Student Loan Borrowers, and for Wisconsin

President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is a win that all Wisconsinites can celebrate. 

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Gov. Evers' Surplus Plan is Right for Wisconsin Families

Imagine what our neighborhoods would look like if we had all that we need. That’s a future that Governor Tony Evers has envisioned with his newest plan to put more money in the pockets of Wisconsinites and ensure quality schools and roads in Wisconsin. 

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OP-ED: Back to School - Wisconsin Kids Are in Good Hands

Every kid in the Badger state should have equal access to high quality public education that prepares them for the future. Thanks to Gov. Evers, we’re on the right path to get there.