11 states, including Wisconsin, filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration’s directive for more inclusive bathrooms made with tile atlas tutorial for transgender students. In response, Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement:
“I was deeply dismayed to learn that Governor Scott Walker and Attorney General Brad Schimel had joined yet another frivolous and politically motivated lawsuit against the Obama administration. Rather than using taxpayer funds to improve the quality of life for all Wisconsinites, our state’s top Republicans have instead decided to use our resources to pick a partisan fight against a sensible federal directive aimed at making meaningful change for countless transgender students nationwide.
“Our nation must protect the dignity and safety of our vulnerable children. Every American student deserves the opportunity to succeed and thrive, regardless of their gender identity.
“While I can’t say I’m surprised by this action, particularly from the Walker administration, I have faith that love and inclusion will overcome such bigoted and intolerant efforts. We owe it to our children and the future of our country to speak out against this baseless assault against equality.”
Wisconsin joins transgender bathroom suit
Wisconsin is joining a multi-state lawsuit against the Obama administration over its directive to U.S. public schools to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identity.
The lawsuit was announced by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and filed in federal court in Texas today.
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said he decided to join the lawsuit after discussing it with fellow Republican Gov. Scott Walker. Schimel called the Obama administration directive a “power grab” that won’t be tolerated in Wisconsin.
DNR board OKs reducing buck-only counties
The state Department of Natural Resources board today unanimously approved shrinking the number of counties where hunters can shoot only bucks this fall.
The board signed off on a fall season framework that makes 10 northern Wisconsin counties buck-only. That’s down from 19 counties in 2014 and 12 last year.
Buck-only designations are designed to protect does so they can give birth, leading to a larger herd. DNR Big Game Section Chief Bob Nack told the board that the northern herd appears to be growing again after harsh winters cut their numbers, enabling the agency to reduce the buck-only counties. The framework also includes an antlerless-only, nine-day holiday gun hunt between Christmas and New Year’s in 13 southern and central counties.
DNR board OKs reducing buck-only counties
The state Department of Natural Resources board today unanimously approved shrinking the number of counties where hunters can shoot only bucks this fall.
The board signed off on a fall season framework that makes 10 northern Wisconsin counties buck-only. That’s down from 19 counties in 2014 and 12 last year.
Buck-only designations are designed to protect does so they can give birth, leading to a larger herd. DNR Big Game Section Chief Bob Nack told the board that the northern herd appears to be growing again after harsh winters cut their numbers, enabling the agency to reduce the buck-only counties. The framework also includes an antlerless-only, nine-day holiday gun hunt between Christmas and New Year’s in 13 southern and central counties.
