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Sen. Tomczyk: vote for the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act

March 14, 2026 / Comments Off

Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a bill that could shield residents from costly lawsuits designed to silence free speech. The measure, Assembly Bill 701, adopts the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, a model law from the Uniform Law Commission. It aims to protect people who speak out on public issues from strategic lawsuits against public participation, […]

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Wisconsin Republicans push Free Speech Bill amid Governor’s opposition

January 28, 2026 / Comments Off

Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin are advancing a bill to bolster free speech protections on University of Wisconsin System campuses and technical colleges, despite strong opposition from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who has signaled his intent to veto the measure. Assembly Bill 501, introduced by Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) in October 2025, seeks to codify […]