MADISON, Wis. – Early voting for the August 13 primary election is officially underway, and as voters head to the polls, A Better Wisconsin Together is urging a “No” vote on two referendums that will appear on Wisconsinites’ ballots.
According to A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp, these ballot referendums were written in an intentionally confusing way to trick voters into adding MAGA Republican written amendments into our state constitution.
“If passed, these two amendments would make it harder for our communities to quickly and effectively respond to things like snow storms or tornadoes,” said Ripp. “It would essentially leave our neighborhoods relying on our politically gridlocked state legislature to release essential funds in emergency situations when we need action fast.”
In 2020, the Wisconsin Legislature was named one of the least active in the nation – a title the GOP majority earned our state by refusing to pass a single bill for six months when nurses, business owners, and hospitals needed critical support.
“These amendments would only give our GOP controlled, gridlocked legislature more power to slow things down and block funds meant to ensure our families and communities have the tools and resources needed to be successful,” Ripp added. “This August, vote No on Questions 1 and 2.”
