Stories tagged: "Francesca Hong"
The vote to override Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of the bill failed along party lines. The boost will remain until its original September expiration date.
Wisconsin's minimum wage has been a measly $7.25 for more than a decade. Most state residents say it's time for an increase.
Multi-city campaign meant to remind people that no Republicans voted for the billions in help that came to the state from the American Rescue Plan.
Republicans blocked Pride Month, Motherhood Month, and Gun Violence Survivor Day resolutions because an Asian lawmaker spoke out against racism, Democrats say.
The new bill package offers an alternative to mild reforms proposed by the bipartisan racial disparities task force.
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Hong is the first Asian American elected to the Wisconsin Legislature. Ortiz-Velez will be pushing to legalize medical marijuana to reduce opioid addiction.
Wisconsin elected officials, Biden’s daughter get out the youth vote.