Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 24 states in support of reproductive healthcare provided by the Title X program, the sole federal program dedicated to family planning services. In an amicus brief, the coalition supported the Biden Administration’s appeal of a Texas court ruling that placed limitations on the Title X program’s provision of services to minors in Texas. In the amicus brief, the coalition argues imposing restrictions on the program would make it harder for vulnerable young people to seek and receive necessary medical care and could ultimately harm their health and safety
On May 3, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D- WI) voted to support American solar manufacturers and overturn the Biden administration’s rule that suspended trade tariffs on Chinese solar companies.
Wisconsin's representatives split along party lines for a U.S. House vote to pass a bill prohibiting school athletic programs from allowing boys to participate in girls’ sports.
Judge Janet Protasiewicz has made no secret of her personal political beliefs on a variety of issues including election law. Last year, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled absentee ballot drop boxes unconstitutional by a slim 4-3 decision. The issue could be brought before the court again in the future and Protasiewicz's strong support from liberal entities that are in favor of the drop boxes has been a cause for concern for some.
Terry Schilling, the president of American Principles Project, criticized Judge Janet Protasiewicz's candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, saying that she posed a threat to parental rights in education. Schilling pointed out that parents in Wisconsin have the ability to choose the right school for their children, such as avoiding underperforming schools or places like Madison East High School, which recently put on a drag show event. Schilling said that Protasiewicz may vote to end Wisconsin's school choice program if she is elected.
According to Wisconsin statutes, it is the responsibility of a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice to remain impartial and adhere to the law as defined by the Wisconsin Constitution, not play politics.
According to a complaint filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, Mayor Eric Genrich may have violated a Wisconsin law when he used taxpayer funds to send out an e-newsletter to a large audience, while running for re-election. The Wisconsin Ethics Commission's initial review found that the complaint was sufficient to proceed to consideration by the Commission.
Abortion has been at the heart of the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court between Judge Janet Protasiewicz and former Justice Dan Kelly. Several national abortion rights groups have publicly endorsed Protasiewicz for the open seat on the court.
The American Principles Project (APP) recently released a new ad highlighting a recent lawsuit by parents filed against the Eau Claire School District over their transgender policy, which did not require parental notifications.
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) is urging his constituents to vote for Justice Dan Kelly, rather than Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz, to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and ensure gun owners’ rights are protected.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is touting the Omnibus Appropriations Act that secures funding for water remediation across Wisconsin as a step toward overall equality.