Speak Up for FAIRness

A message from Fair Wisconsin (www.fairwisconsin.com/ )

As we told you in February (http://fairwisconsin.blogspot.com/2009/02/katies-inaugural-blog-post.html), we've got a lot of work to do to ensure that the proposed domestic partnership protections remain in Governor Doyle's budget.



The first step we need to take is speaking out in support of Governor Doyle's proposed domestic partnership protections at the budget hearings held statewide over the next few weeks. This is an opportunity for regular citizens to speak directly to lawmakers about what direction they think Wisconsin should be moving. On Friday, April 3, the Joint Finance Committee will be holding a budget hearing in Cambridge.

(Location: Friday April 3 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Amundson Community Center, Cambridge Municipal Building, 200 Spring Street, Cambridge.)



Fair Wisconsin needs supporters like you to attend and explain how these domestic partnership protections will positively impact your life or the lives of your loved ones! It's not a pop quiz on how much you know about the budget or the committee, only explaining what basic protections a caring, committed couple should be able to enjoy. After all, these protections are not about being gay or straight, but about being fair and decent.



If you have something to say in defense of fairness and equality, make your voice heard! Please contact me for more details.



In Fairness,
Tim Ewing
Outreach Coordinator, Fair Wisconsin
608.441.0143 ext. 313
tim.ewing@fairwisconsin.com

For the Joint Committee On Finance hearing schedule and location:

Budget Hearings
Week of March 23 (Sparta, West Allis, Eau Claire)
Week of March 30 (Racine, Appleton, Cambridge