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Gov. Evers Takes Action on Several Bills

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Orders Restoring Commutations Process in Wisconsin

Evers to become first Wisconsin governor since former Gov. Thompson to issue commutations, announces first Commutation Advisory Board appointments

Joint Statement on Trump V. Barbara Oral Argument

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding New Lawsuit Fighting Against President Trump’s Latest Illegal Tariff Taxes on Wisconsin’s Working Families

Wisconsin to join new lawsuit after recent reports show Trump’s tariff taxes cost Americans nearly $200 billion last year

Wisconsinites Want Our Money Back, Tom Tiffany

Tom Tiffany Supports (Even More) Illegal Tariffs

Supreme Court Rules Tariff Powers Belong to Congress

Trumps EPA Takes Another Step to Put Polluters Over People

Republican-Backed Constitutional Amendments Take US Backwards, Deny Hard Truths

Lazar, Tiffany Must Answer for Close Ties to Election Deniers and January 6

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Maria Lazar Suggests Shed Tip the Scales for Right-Wing, Special Interests on Wisconsin Supreme Court

Abortion Providers & Physicians in TX, WI, OH, MD Sound the Alarm on the Harms Texas’ New Medication Abortion Ban Will Have on Patient Care

Texas’ House Bill 7 will take effect this Thursday, December 4

Gov. Evers Suspends Administrative Rules to Support Wisconsinites Facing Housing Insecurity due to Republicans Federal Government Shutdown

Order ensures families have access to emergency assistance for housing and utilities during period of economic disruption

Gov. Evers Urges Members of Congress to Condemn Trump Administration Attempts to Yank FoodShare Payments from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Governor calls out Republicans in Congress for staying silent as Trump Administration tries to take food away from Wisconsin kids, families, and seniors

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Lead Coalition Urging Court to Reject Last-Ditch Trump Administration Effort to Yank Newly Restored SNAP Payments

States urge court to enforce directive requiring Trump Administration to ensure federal resources are available to pay November SNAP payments in full as required by court order

Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration for Last-Ditch Effort to Yank Newly Restored FoodShare Funding from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Maria Lazars Bizarre Campaign Drops Mask of Moderation Just in Time for Halloween

AG Kaul and Coalition File Amicus Brief in U.S. Supreme Court Defending Federal Reserves Independence

Right-Wing Wisconsin Supreme Court Hopeful Maria Lazar Confirms Anti-Abortion Extremism in Recent Interview

Wisconsin Citizen Voters Score a Major Win for Election Integrity in Showdown with Wisconsin Election Commission

AG Kaul Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Review Case Threatening Enforcement of Voting Rights Act

Former Senator Russ Feingold and Law Forward filing amicus brief warning U.S. Supreme Court against dismantling campaign finance protections

Brief highlights Wisconsin's deregulated campaign finance system as cautionary tale of corruption and unlimited money in elections

Tom Tiffany Snagging Support of Right-Wing Billionaires, Special Interests, and Ethically Challenged Political Operatives in Gubernatorial BID

Ten Terrible Things About Tom Tiffany

‘Tom Tiffany Can Run for Governor, But He Can’t Hide From His Record’

AG Kaul Opposes EPA Proposal to Undermine Climate Science and Roll Back Vehicle Emissions Standards

Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump’s Va Drop Near Total Abortion Ban

Wisconsin has over 25,000 female veterans

AG Kaul Joins Amicus Brief at SCOTUS in Support of Colorado Law Banning Conversion ‘Therapy’ for Minors

Law Forward co-founder Doug Poland joins organization full-time as director of litigation

Poland brings decades of experience as Wisconsin’s top redistricting attorney as well as a commitment to taking on tough fights to protect our democracy and our constitutional rights

New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds approval of President Trump almost unchanged at 45%, support among Republicans and his base remains strong

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Issues Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Striking Down 1849 Abortion Ban

AG Kaul Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling in Abortion Case

Baldwin Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Striking Down 1849 Abortion Ban

On 3rd Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned, Baldwin, Blumenthal, and Murray Lead Senate Dems in a Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide

Women’s Health Protection Act comes as Trump and Congressional Republicans move to restrict a woman’s right to choose and toward a national abortion ban

Support for Abortion Rights Remains Strong in Wisconsin on Third Anniversary of MAGA U.S. Supreme Court Justices Overturning Roe v. Wade

AG Kaul Issues Statement Following U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Gender Affirming Care Case

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits

Sen. Habush Sinykin’s Statement Regarding the Arrest of a Milwaukee County Judge

“Our freedoms are not negotiable” – Sen. Larson statement on introduction of the Abortion Rights Restoration Act

Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition Calling on U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Access to Preventive Health Care Services

Attorney General Kaul and 13 Attorneys General Release Statement on Preliminary Injunction Issued in Birthright Citizenship Case

Reality Check: Brad Schimel Lies About His Record Opposing Reproductive Freedom

“Bad Judgment” Brad: Brad Schimel’s Record of Victim Blaming

Brad Schimel Prejudges Abortion Cases, Claims “There is Not a Constitutional Right to Abortion” In Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces New Efforts to Reduce Crime and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe by Preventing Gun Violence

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Join Coalition of States Challenging Unconstitutional Order Attempting to End Citizenship for Certain Kids Born in America

NEW- Gov. Evers Announces Pathway for Wisconsinites to Enshrine the Will of the People

FFRF warns of far-reaching consequences after Supreme Court agrees to hear Catholic Charities case

New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds approval of U.S. Supreme Court edges upward, but 55% disapprove of the Court’s work

Large majorities of both Republicans and Democrats favor strict ethics code, fixed terms for justices; majority of those polled say justices decide cases based more on politics than law

Wisconsin and Coalition of 30 States Announce Settlement to End Interstate Unclaimed Property Litigation

States will take possession of more than $190 million in unclaimed property

Attorney General Kaul Issues Statement on Wisconsin

Supreme Court Evers v. Marklein and Priorities v. WEC Decisions

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade

New national data show more than one in three women of reproductive age live in states that ban abortion at six weeks or less, travel time to access abortion care has increased 300 percent since Roe was overturned

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Slams U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Deadly Bump Stocks

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Mifepristone

PPWI Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

Biden Touts Radical Redistribution of Wealth Student Loan Plan

Attorney General Kaul Joins a Coalition Taking Action Against Idaho’s Draconian Abortion Ban

March 29, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul Takes Action to Protect Medication Abortion Access

Coalition of 24 Attorneys General Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse Ruling Placing Unnecessary Restrictions on Access to Mifepristone

Press Release: Gov. Evers Delivers 2024 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Reaffirms Support for Reproductive Healthcare, Announces Efforts to Expand Access to Oral Contraception, Postpartum Coverage After Pregnancy

Governor’s directive enables BadgerCare Plus members to access over-the-counter contraception without copays, urges Legislature to pass bipartisan legislation expanding postpartum BadgerCare coverage to 365 days

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

Speaker Vos Statement on SCOWIS Decision

Gov. Evers Slams Republicans’ New Effort to Restrict Reproductive Healthcare in Wisconsin

Mere weeks after reproductive freedom was restored for Wisconsin women, Wisconsin Republicans announce new effort to limit abortion access—again

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Statement on Dane County Court Ruling of Wis. Stat. 940.04

New Marquette Law School national survey finds Biden trailing three GOP opponents, Trump dominating GOP primary

Haley leads Biden by 10 points, Trump and DeSantis lead by single digits

Domestic Violence Task Force Co-Chairs Representatives Gwen Moore and Debbie Dingell Introduce Resolution Recognizing Intersection of Violence Against Women, Gun Violence, and Misogyny

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced a resolution recognizing the intersection of violence against women, gun violence, and misogyny. In response, Representatives Gwen Moore and Debbie Dingell released the following statement:

Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Continued Efforts to Obstruct the Peaceful Transfer of Power by Baselessly Firing Appointees

Governor names immediate appointments to ensure critical government operations continue

Governor Evers, Attorney General Kaul Join Multistate Coalition in Fight Against Idaho’s Radical Abortion Ban

September 18, 2023

New Marquette Law School national survey finds Trump holding steady among Republicans, DeSantis remaining clear second choice in party, and a tie in Biden/Trump head-to-head

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

A Better Wisconsin Together Reacts to Ruling in Case Against 1849 Abortion Ban

Joint Statement on SCOTUS college admissions ruling

From all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Milele A. Coggs, Andrea M. Pratt, Mark Chambers, Jr., Jonathan Brostoff, Robert J. Bauman, Lamont Westmoreland, Khalif J. Rainey, JoCasta Zamarripa, Larresa Taylor, Michael J. Murphy, Mark A. Borkowski, José G. Pérez, Scott Spiker, Marina Dimitrijevic, and Russell W. Stamper, II

Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Gov. Evers approval up, GOP presidential primary razor thin between Trump and DeSantis, and Biden with bigger lead over Trump than over DeSantis

Biden leads Trump by 9, DeSantis by 2 in hypothetical head-to-heads

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding the Anniversary of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

Senator Baldwin Leads Urgently Needed Bill to Protect LGBTQ+ Community from Discrimination

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision Upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act

Disastrous Supreme Court Ruling Underscores Importance of Wisconsin’s Wetland Protections

New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds continuing decline in approval of the way the U.S. Supreme Court is doing its job, with amount varying according to respondents’ partisanship

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Wisconsin GOP Pushes To Uphold Mifepristone Ban

Gov. Evers, Democrats Announce Legislation to Repeal Wisconsin’s 1849-era Criminal Abortion Ban

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Filing Brief in Support of New York Law Banning Guns in Places of Worship

Coalition Argues That States have Authority to Protect Sensitive Places from Gun Violence

New Marquette Law School national survey finds overall approval of U.S. Supreme Court has ticked up from post-Dobbs low six months ago

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul File New Brief in Direct Challenge to Wisconsin’s 1800s-era Criminal Abortion Ban

Lawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases of rape and incest

Gov. Evers, Democrats Call for Advisory Referendum on Wisconsin’s Criminal Abortion Ban on April 2023 Ballot

Ballot initiative would ask voters whether Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban should be repealed to restore the rights afforded to Wisconsinites under Roe v. Wade

AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce Support of the Biden Administration’s Student Debt Cancellation Plan

Coalition Argues That the Biden Administration Acted Within Its Statutory Authority by Issuing Debt Relief to Borrowers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Gov. Evers Sworn in for Second Term as 46th Governor of Wisconsin, Delivers Second Inaugural Address

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

WisDems’ Statement On President Biden’s Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act

1st Vice Chair Taylor Recognizes Anniversary of Rosa Parks Refusing to Give Up Bus Seat

DOJ Joins Coalition Backing States’ Ability to Enforce Their Constitutions to Ensure Free and Fair Elections

Builds on Strong Track Record of Protecting and Expanding Voting Rights, Ensuring All Eligible Americans Can Make Their Voices Heard

Gov. Evers Calls Special Session of the Legislature to Create a Pathway for Wisconsinites to Repeal 1849-era Criminal Abortion Ban

New Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Johnson and Evers holding slim leads as races for senator and governor tighten

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Wisconsin DOJ Joins Supreme Court Brief in Support of Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Law

Case Involves Colorado Wedding Website Designer’s Intent to Refuse to Create Wedding Websites for LGBTQ+ Couples; States Defend Constitutionality of Public Accommodations Law

Wisconsin DOJ Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Challenge to Key Law Protecting Rights of Native American Children, Families, and Tribes

Joins bipartisan coalition in effort to prevent unwarranted displacement of Native American children from their tribal communities

New Marquette Law School Wisconsin survey finds Barnes with 7-point lead over Johnson in U.S. Senate race, Evers ahead of Michels by 2 points in the race for governor, and Biden approval rating unchanged

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds approval of the Supreme Court at new lows, with strong partisan differences over abortion and gun rights

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Sen. Larson reacts to SCOTUS ruling on EPA’s power to fight climate change

U.S. Supreme Court Limits EPA Ability to Fight Climate Crisis

Court decision restricts future EPA regulation of power plant carbon emissions under the Clean Air Act

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Announce Direct Legal Challenge to Wisconsin’ s 1800s-era Criminal Abortion Ban

In wake of U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, lawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases of rape and incest