(WISCONSIN) — Today, a news report highlighted that despite Wisconsin Republicans fighting against every action that would have allowed Wisconsinites to safely and fairly vote by mail in the statewide April 7 election, 80% of these same legislators voted absentee themselves. They are taking their cue to fight against mail-in ballots, despite cases of COVID-19 spiking across the country, from Donald Trump who has continuously — and falsely — claimed mail-in ballots lead to fraud. What’s more is that as the Wisconsin Elections Commission, which is comprised of three Democrats and three Republicans, unanimously decided to send absentee ballot request forms

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—As schools begin making decisions about when and how to reopen, Bryan Steil is working with Republicans and Democrats to ensure students, teachers, and staff are safe while in the classroom. Steil cosponsored H.R. 7029, the Protect our Children from COVID-19 Act, to require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study, by August, on the transmissibility of COVID-19 in children. “I want every student, teacher, and parent to be ready for the upcoming school year. This requires studying the coronavirus’ spread between children, their parents, and those with underlying health issues. Coronavirus has taken a toll

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Kaul today joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general in urging President Trump to withdraw a controversial Executive Order that instructs federal agencies to avoid full compliance with environmental laws when approving infrastructure projects.   “While there are many important infrastructure projects that we should undertake, using a public health crisis to try to cut corners on environmental safety protections is wrong,” said AG Kaul. “By confirming that large infrastructure projects won’t adversely impact Wisconsin’s water and air, we ensure that those projects will benefit our communities and not cause long-term harm.”   On

[Madison, WI] — Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement regarding today’s anti-life U.S. Supreme Court ruling against a Louisiana abortion law: “I was holding out hope that a ruling on Louisiana’s law would open the door to the U.S. Supreme Court reconsidering Wisconsin’s laws on admitting privileges. Unfortunately, the Court once again failed to take an opportunity to protect the sanctity of life. “Republicans around the country should use today as a rallying cry for November and beyond. We need more leaders willing to push pro-life legislation and support conservative justices willing to take pro-life stands.” Sen. Fitzgerald

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in June Medical Services v. Russo, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and members of Congress are calling for the passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act to protect access to abortion care nationwide.   The bill’s lead sponsors—Senator Baldwin, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA), Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH), and Lois Frankel (D-FL)—issued the following joint statement:   “Thankfully, today the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that was designed to close abortion clinics and deny women access to abortion, a right protected by the U.S.

HAGER CITY, WI – Following Monday’s Supreme Court ruling striking down a Louisiana law defending life, Derrick Van Orden released the following statement: “I’m stunned and disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision this morning. Every single life is precious, and we as Americans are guaranteed a right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. I will never back down to protect life when I’m in Washington. Ron Kind has never taken a stand to protect life in his more than 20 years in Congress. He has a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood and NARAL. This radical support for abortion does

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