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Inflation Reduction Act Signals a Bright Horizon in Wisconsin

History was made today as President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, a piece of federal legislation that will fund a cleaner climate, nurture a stronger infrastructure, cap prescription drug prices, and create more equitable access to healthcare. 

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OP-ED: Ron Johnson is 87 Years in the Past on Social Security, Medicare

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 roll back the clock 87 years and strip Wisconsinites of access to vital programs like social security and Medicare. 

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Goodbye Gableman

Following 14 months of secrecy and outrageous spending, Assembly Republicans’ sham review of the 2020 presidential election has finally spun out of control with reports that Michael Gableman has been removed from his position as legal head of the inquiry - but not before Wisconsin taxpayers were forced to pay nearly $900,000 to fund the circus that has rendered no viable results. 

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Primary Election Shows Wisconsinites Value Freedom to Vote, but GOP Values Extremism

In yesterday’s primary election, Wisconsinites once again showed they value having a voice in our democracy. Unfortunately, we must also acknowledge that - from top to bottom - extremism was on the ballot yesterday.

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A Better Wisconsin Together Asked Wisconsinites How and Why They Plan to Vote Today. Here’s What They Said.

Today, thousands of Wisconsinites will have their voices heard in a crucial Fall primary election. This year, it’s clear that Wisconsin voters want to see elected officials take real action on the issues that matter most to us - from restoring our right to abortion care, to mitigating rising costs, to curbing senseless gun violence.

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National CBD Day: Reflections on the WI GOP's Obstruction of Common Sense Legalization This Year

Revenue from marijuana taxes, under what Gov. Evers proposed, would mean more money for our schools, our hospitals, our roads, and our environment. But instead of acting on Gov. Evers’ common sense approach, Republicans have refused to do what several other states have already done to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana.

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Make a Plan to Vote: Voting Rights Act Anniversary Falls Days Before Wisconsin’s Aug. 9 Primary Election

Saturday, Aug. 6 will mark the 57th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a federal bill that prohibits voting discrimination on the basis of race. This week also marks the deadline (Aug. 5) to register to vote in-person in Wisconsin’s Aug. 9 primary.

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OP-ED: Conservative Politicians in Wisconsin are Still Obstructing Equal Pay

August calendars mark both Black Women’s Equal Pay Day (August 3) and Single Working Women’s Day (August 4). Both are great opportunities 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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OP-ED: Honoring Black-Owned Business Month

August is National Black-Owned Business Month, a time to celebrate and uplift Black-owned businesses across Wisconsin and honor the innumerable contributions they make to our local communities each and every day.

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Disability Independence Day: A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Drop-box Lawsuit

Today is Disability Independence Day, a day to commemorate the July 26, 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This year, it’s also a day to uplift a federal lawsuit filed yesterday by four Wisconsin voters with disabilities.