MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) appointed Carousel Bayrd to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. The appointment was made after Commissioner Shauntay Nelson stepped down from her position earlier this week. Bayrd is a civil rights and tenant rights attorney with Community Justice, Inc., where she works as part of a team of lawyers providing legal representation for low income individuals. She also serves as President of the Board of Jewish Social Services (JSS). Previously Bayrd served on the Dane County Board from 2006 through 2022. Senator Agard and Carousel Bayrd released the following statements:

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Senator Agard and Democratic colleagues want Spindell out after he celebrated successful voter suppression efforts in Black and Hispanic areas of the state during the 2022 election.

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MADISON, WI – February is Black History Month and American Heart Month. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:

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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-conserve-s451.pngGovernor’s proposal will bolster sustainable industries like clean energy and forestry, support forest regeneration, improve Stewardship Program.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/juneteenth-flag-buffalo-soldiers-s5.jpgThe theme for Black History Month 2023 is Black Resistance. This month serves as a reminder that the fight for racial and social equity is nowhere near finished, and none of us should be on the sidelines.

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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/building-unity-s460.pngThe Tour is the collaborative effort of many Wisconsin social, ecological, economic and democratic justice advocacy organizations.