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Legislators Celebrate Pride Month

Frederica Freyberg:

The month of June is designated at LGBTQ Pride month in the state and a group of Wisconsin legislators is rolling out what they call their equality agenda. The legislation would ban discrimination based on gender identity and make certain language in state statute gender-neutral. Included in the proposal is a Constitutional amendment to eliminate the state’s ban on gay marriage, which was left unenforceable by the U.S. Supreme Court. The bills are being circulated for co-sponsorship with some bipartisan backing. And today, Governor Evers ordered rainbow flags to be flown at the state Capitol.

Before we leave you tonight, we want to call your attention to an historical gathering at the state Capitol scheduled next week. Wisconsin was the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote. On Monday, the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage will be celebrated at the Capitol. The event gets underway at noon and includes remarks from Wisconsin First Lady Kathy Evers, former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, and Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. The original 19th Amendment document will also be on view. The free event starts at noon.