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Friday, March 25, 2022

MARCHING FORWARD IN WISCONSIN

COVID-19 UPDATE

MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES OK AGAIN, COULD RUN OUT

So now, it seems that monoclonal antibodies as a COVID-19 treatment are once again okay to use. But the federal government wants more money, despite the billions they’ve wasted on the rounds of CARES Act and ARPA money that have already been distributed.

(Stay tuned for an update on that story next week!)

Monoclonal Antibodies Could Run Out by June Without More Funds, Psaki Warns

ORAL MEDS HAVE A SLOW START

Meanwhile, the approved oral medication is still woefully slow out of the starting gate.

Pfizer COVID Antiviral: Dozens of Companies To Start Making Pill

DONATE BLOOD

The positive action YOU can take is still to donate blood.

Blood Donations Needed, COVID Antibody Testing Resumes: Red Cross

IN LIMBO ON THE LEGISLATIVE MAPS

US SUPREME COURT RULING

The US Supreme Court overturned the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision on Assembly and Senate District maps on Wednesday, while upholding the Congressional maps that the Wisconsin high court chose.

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Legislative Maps Evers Drew, Leaves In Place Governor’s Congressional Lines

UPCOMING WI SUPREME COURT ACTION

This puts Wisconsin in a position where we are again waiting for a decision from Wisconsin’s Supreme Court.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court Has Several Options As It Considers Its Next Steps In The Redistricting Case

THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN

FIGHTING TO MAINTAIN WOMEN'S RIGHTS

While our country swirls in convolution over biological males stealing women’s hard-earned place in sports and operates under the delusion that a biological male is a “Woman of the Year,” Rep. Dittrich will continue to fight with women to maintain our rights under the 19th Amendment, Title IX, and Title VII.

Hear her when she says that she is willing to work with her colleagues on the left where they can find reasonable consensus. But she's deeply offended with the normalization of making wrong right, and so are her constituents.

Rep. Dittrich will always stand for rights of women and children. Women should NOT have to hand their achievements over to biological men, and children should NOT have to endure inappropriate sexual contact or abuse.

Who Will Beat the Left?

DEFINING A WOMAN

Since the current SCOTUS nominee seems to be confused, let Rep. Dittrich affirm that a WOMAN has XX chromosomes, period. If you can't profess such, you have no business on the highest court in the land, where our rights as women are sure to be tested.

Expect more legislation from Rep. Dittrich on this issue next session!

National Human Genome Research Institute: Sex Chromosome

ELECTIONS

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS

The Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections held an informational hearing on Thursday with testimony from True the Vote as well as others regarding Wisconsin’s election concerns.

Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections Hearing

CONFIRMATION: NO PATH TO DECERTIFICATION

At the hearing, Attorney James Bopp, representing Michael Gableman, once again stated that there is no path forward to decertify Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election.

‘It Serves Zero Legal Purpose’: Gableman Attorney Says Decertification Not Possible

MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION

REGULATION: MARIJUANA V CBD

How can we properly manage marijuana legalization when we are not even doing an adequate job with CBD?

UW-Madison Study Finds Non-Prescription CBD Product Labeling To Be Largely Inaccurate

NO TO MARIJUANA

Add this to the list of reasons Rep. Dittrich is not at a point where she will be a "yes" on marijuana. She has seen too much heartache and disappointment come from its use. Until these types of concerns are dealt with, she will not be jumping off the cliff with the masses. Rep. Dittrich believes legalization will eventually happen, but it can do so without her vote.

Medical Marijuana Does Not Help With Anxiety, Depression, Doubles Risk Of Addiction, Study Says

WISCONSIN AGRICULTURE

AG DAY

Ag Day was this past Tuesday. One of Rep. Dittrich's greatest joys since first being elected has been learning about and supporting Wisconsin's leading industry, agriculture. The industry contributes $104.8 billion annually and accounts for nearly 12% of the total jobs in our state. Our Wisconsin ag industry has worldwide impact.

ARBOR DAY SEEDLINGS

Fourth grade teachers, your homework is due!

This is the last call to submit a request for free tree seedlings from the Wisconsin DNR's state nurseries.

For nearly 40 years, the Arbor Day tradition of planting tree seedlings has excited students and educators across Wisconsin and taught them the importance of protecting our natural resources.

While the official deadline has passed, the reforestation program can still find seedlings for those in need. Email Carey Skerven at carey.skerven@wisconsin.gov to place your order.

Arbor Day is rapidly approaching, don’t be left empty-handed!

CONSTITUENT CORNER

DEEPEST SYMPATHIES

Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department Second Assistant Chief Randy North as well as to all those whose lives he touched over his years of service.

Cambridge Firefighter Takes Final Ride In Procession Through Town

SCHOOL VISIT

The kids from Johnson Creek Elementary really brought the sunshine to the Capitol on a dreary day! It was great chatting with them on their visit.