State Republicans defund universities while Democrats expand paid family and medical leave... and everything else you need to know in the states

Welcome to the latest edition of the DLCC's newsletter, July 2nd, 2023   [State Republicans defund universities while Democrats expand paid family and medical leave… and everything else you need to know in the states]( 1️⃣ Wisconsin: Republicans cut university funding over DEI programs In Wisconsin, GOP lawmakers voted to cut the University of Wisconsin System’s budget by [$32 million due to anger over the system’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programming →]( 2️⃣ Maine: Senate Democrats pass paid family and medical leave In Maine, Democrats passed a proposal to create a paid family and medical leave policy. [The bill will head to the House for a vote →]( 3️⃣ Pennsylvania: Democrats vote to increase the state's minimum wage In Pennsylvania, House Democrats voted to increase the state's minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 by the year 2026. [The bill now heads to the state Senate →]( 4️⃣ Learn: The Supreme Court rejects fringe, Independent State Legislature Theory On Tuesday, SCOTUS ruled against NC Republicans in Moore v. Harper, protecting our democracy from the GOP’s attempt to give state legislatures unchecked authority over our elections. [Read more about the ruling here →]( 🗳️ Special Elections: Democrats prepare for upcoming races Over the next two months, Democrats are facing a slew of special elections in states like New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, so [we’re calling on grassroots Dems to help power our candidates to victory →]( [Store code]( [DLCC Logo]( [DLCC Mission](     Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee 1225 Eye Street NW Suite 1250, Washington, DC 20005 Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Contributions or gifts to the DLCC are not tax deductible. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and Grassroots Victory PAC are dedicated to winning and defending Democratic majorities in state legislatures across the country. This message was sent to {EMAIL} because you are a part of our grassroots network. Emails are a crucial way to stay in touch with our supporters. Please add us to your address book or safe senders list to ensure timely election updates. We're fighting to elect Democrats and advance a progressive vision in the states. Our success depends on grassroots donors like you. Ninety-eight percent of our donors give less than $200, and two-thirds give less than $20. To make a contribution, please [click here](. To unsubscribe and stop receiving emails about our efforts, please [click here.](%7B%7B%20UnsubscribeLink%20%7D%7D&link_id=13?can_id=182efc9478a6381698b78cf0d4958057&source=email-state-republicans-abandon-their-offices-while-state-democrats-work-to-expand-early-voting-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know-in-the-states&email_referrer=email_1977578&email_subject=state-republicans-defund-universities-while-democrats-expand-paid-family-and-medical-leave-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know-in-the-states)  Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, please [click here](.