State of Wisconsin Archives: on Families & Children


Leah Vukmir: Only recognize marriages between 1 man & 1 woman

Q: Support gay marriage?

Tammy Baldwin (D): Yes. Supreme Court decision was "a victory for freedom, fairness & equality."

Leah Vukmir (R): No. Defended WI law only recognizing marriages between 1 man & 1 woman.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org: Wisconsin legislative voting records Oct 9, 2018

Tony Evers: All Wisconsinites should be able to marry who they love

Q: Support gay marriage?

Tony Evers (D): Yes. Believes that "all Wisconsinites should be able to marry who they love--plain & simple."

Scott Walker (R): No. Called Supreme Court legalizing same-sex marriage a "grave mistake" & talked of constitutional amendment against it.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Wisconsin Governor race Oct 9, 2018

Bill Lee: My faith informs my view of marriage

Marriage is between a man and a woman. My faith informs my view of marriage. And as a conservative, I know that outside of the democratic process the Supreme Court imposed a new interpretation of the Constitution that was contrary to all historical evidence and understanding of the institution of marriage.
Source: 2018 Wisconsin governor campaign website BillLee.org Jul 2, 2018

Kathleen Vinehout: Fan of Family Care programs defeating privatization

The frail elderly and disabled, and their families, learned the governor sought to privatize the successful Family Care and IRIS programs, handing them over to a few large insurance companies. More than 200 statewide and local organizations jointly passed a resolution against the governor's plan. The unconscionable actions by the governor and his legislative allies caused chaos in so many lives. However, a fighting spirit brought about the death of their very ill-conceived idea.
Source: The Cap Times on 2018 Wisconsin Gubernatorial race Jun 17, 2016

Tammy Baldwin: Treatment foster care helps kids stay out of institutions

Therapeutic, or treatment, foster care (TFC) is an alternative form of care for some of our most vulnerable youth. The TFC model works to keep particularly vulnerable youth out of costly and often ineffective institutional care. Through TFC, foster parents are given special training to address the needs of youth with major mental and/or physical health challenges. Also through this program, children are given access to intensive in-home services to better sustain them in the community.
Source: 2022 Wisconsin Senate campaign website baldwin.senate.gov Feb 21, 2014

Mark Neumann: Traditional family is most important thing for USA now

Eric Hovde has spent his career in the private sector, making his money in real estate. Among others, he touched on social issues, like single parenthood. "We know that leads to higher poverty rates, higher incarceration rates," said Hovde. Meanwhile, Neumann took it a step further, arguing the traditional family is the most important thing concerning the country right now.
Source: WTMJ & Journal-Sentinel on 2012 Wisconsin Senate debate Apr 11, 2012

Jim Doyle: Allow contraceptives to be discussed in sex ed. classes

Legislative Summary: AB458: This bill provides that a school board may offer an instructional program in human growth and development. The bill requires that the program address [among other things] the health benefits, side effects, and proper use of contraceptives and barrier methods approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

The Madison Isthmus analysis: The bill is opposed by Wisconsin Right to Life and Wisconsin Family Action. In a memo to legislators, Wisconsin Right to Life legislative director Susan Armacost states: "AB-458 would require that students be taught about a number of activities that could endanger their health and could result in a growing number of teen sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancies and abortions."

Legislative Outcome:Passed Assembly 51-45-3 on Jan/28/10; Passed Senate 18-15-0 on Jan/28/10; Signed by Governor Jim Doyle on Feb/24/10

Source: The Madison Isthmus on Wisconsin AB458 voting records Feb 24, 2010

Leah Vukmir: Don't allow contraception to be discussed in sex ed. classes

Legislative Summary: AB458: This bill provides that a school board may offer an instructional program in human growth and development. The bill requires that the program address [among other things] the health benefits, side effects, and proper use of contraceptives and barrier methods approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

The Madison Isthmus analysis: The bill is opposed by Wisconsin Right to Life and Wisconsin Family Action. In a memo to legislators, Wisconsin Right to Life legislative director Susan Armacost states: "AB-458 would require that students be taught about a number of activities that could endanger their health and could result in a growing number of teen sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancies and abortions."

Legislative Outcome:Passed Assembly 51-45-3 on Jan/28/10; State Rep. Leah Vukmir voted NO; Passed Senate 18-15-0 on Jan/28/10; Signed by Governor Jim Doyle

Source: The Madison Isthmus on Wisconsin AB458 voting records Jan 28, 2010

Scott Fitzgerald: Don't allow contraception to be discussed in sex ed. classes

Legislative Summary: AB458: This bill provides that a school board may offer an instructional program in human growth and development. The bill requires that the program address [among other things] the health benefits, side effects, and proper use of contraceptives and barrier methods approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

The Madison Isthmus analysis: The bill is opposed by Wisconsin Right to Life and Wisconsin Family Action. In a memo to legislators, Wisconsin Right to Life legislative director Susan Armacost states: "AB-458 would require that students be taught about a number of activities that could endanger their health and could result in a growing number of teen sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancies and abortions."

Legislative Outcome:Passed Assembly 51-45-3 on Jan/28/10; Passed Senate 18-15-0 on Jan/28/10; State Sen. Scott Fitzgerald voted NO; Signed by Governor Jim D

Source: The Madison Isthmus on Wisconsin AB458 voting records Jan 28, 2010

Tom Nelson: Allow contraceptives to be discussed in sex ed. classes

Legislative Summary: AB458: This bill provides that a school board may offer an instructional program in human growth and development. The bill requires that the program address [among other things] the health benefits, side effects, and proper use of contraceptives and barrier methods approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

The Madison Isthmus analysis: The bill is opposed by Wisconsin Right to Life and Wisconsin Family Action. In a memo to legislators, Wisconsin Right to Life legislative director Susan Armacost states: "AB-458 would require that students be taught about a number of activities that could endanger their health and could result in a growing number of teen sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancies and abortions."

Legislative Outcome:Passed Assembly 51-45-3 on Jan/28/10; State Rep. Tom Nelson voted YES; Passed Senate 18-15-0 on Jan/28/10; Signed by Governor Jim Doyle

Source: The Madison Isthmus on Wisconsin AB458 voting records Jan 28, 2010

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