WISPIRG

WISPIRG, the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group, is a state-based, citizen-funded advocacy group that promotes the public interest.

[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

New medical debt trap resource. In light of voluntary changes to the way national credit bureaus are reporting medical debt, we recently released a new consumer tips guide: https://t.co/V9t9CtfZW0

[U.S. PIRG @uspirg]

With all the talk about #infrastructure, our @mattcasale_PIRG & #climate expert @MichaelEMann point out in @MarketWatch that #PublicTransport is an underrated climate solution https://t.co/8nAGDHiLaD

[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

Prior to #COVID19 , 70% of us drove alone to work each day.

Rarely do we have the chance to hit the lifestyle reset button. Let's use #BikeToWorkDay as an opportunity to reevaluate our #transportation patterns and build a healthier, cleaner country. https://t.co/MHSZ9DqdFd

[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

Thank you @SenatorBaldwin for introducing the COMMUTE Act and for highlighting the vital role transit plays in creating a healthier, more accessible and more affordable society. #TransformTransportation
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[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

America can't handle more roads. Check out this great blog about why we should repair our existing roads and bridges instead of building new roads and #highwayboondoggles. #FixAtSix #TransformTransportation https://t.co/F0EPlg0Woc

[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

Make your voice heard and speak up for safe, healthy, equitable, accessible transportation for all Wisconsinites! Contact your state representative about better transportation funding for our state. #TransformTransportation #I94Expansion #FixatSix

[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

This is a great step by @WisconsinDOT today. We need a fix-it-first approach to transportation, rather than widening highways. #TransformTransportation

[CMRT @wiCMRT]

@WisconsinDOT has agreed to solicit public input and do more studying before moving forward with the #boondoggle I94 expansion. #fixatsix

Read our statement here: https://t.co/n7UO4teoa6

[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

“[The I-94] highway expansion would undermine what @SecretaryPete is hoping to do — build better transportation systems that address climate change and provide better accessibility.” Read more: https://t.co/BPSAQJyqTi

[U.S. PIRG @uspirg]

Our latest report with @FrontierGroupUS examines how America’s #transportation system is wreaking havoc on our health and our planet. It’s time to #TransformTransportation and invest in #transit #biking and #walking.

Full report here: https://t.co/WUZN8vnqpF

[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

Gov. Evers is hosting a Badger Bounceback listening session on transportation tonight at 6 PM CT! Register here to advocate for better transportation in Wisconsin:

https://t.co/dbebfHZvp0

[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

"Congress has an opportunity to create the most new jobs and finally rebuild our 'crumbling infrastructure.' All by simply increasing funding for transit maintenance and requiring that states fix-it-first...before building new ones."
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[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

Join us today at 5PM for “All Aboard The Electric Bus,” a webinar discussing the benefits of #ElectricBuses for WI, and how the city of Racine is leading the way! #TransformTransportation Register here: https://t.co/2Q5oIQ7RVt

[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

Spread the word! On 2/18 at 5pm, WISPIRG will host “All Aboard The Electric Bus,” a webinar discussing the benefits of #ElectricBuses for WI. Join us to learn how Racine is leading the way! @trevorsjung @CityofRacine #TransformTransportation Register here: https://t.co/2Q5oIQ7RVt

[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

It's deadline day to register to vote in WI! WISPIRG is registering young Wisconsinites all day today. Join the virtual phonebank for an hour to help turn out the youth vote in WI. Training and materials are provided:

https://t.co/mB13vRc9g9

[Tony Dutzik @FrontierTony]

Speculative to be sure. But if even remotely true, likely invalidates a whole mess of projections (many of them of arguable validity anyway) used to justify highway expansion projects.

[Urban Milwaukee PRs @UMPressReleases]

Statement: Mask mandate an important step, but state leaders should create new stay-at-home order https://t.co/iKaPKD36nq @WISPIRG

[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

Predatory lenders target people in financial distress with sky-high interest rates, trapping them in debt they can't repay. As millions struggle to make ends meet due to COVID-19, Congress should #CapRatesNow and #StopTheDebtTrap https://t.co/rAddrprol4

[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

Through no fault of their own, millions of people have lost jobs or income due to COVID-19, and many aren't able to pay their bills. The US Senate should stop negative credit reporting during the pandemic and #ProtectConsumers. https://t.co/rAddrpIZJE

[WISPIRG @WISPIRG]

As we continue to confront the coronavirus pandemic, none of us should have to worry about predatory debt collectors making a bad situation worse. Join us in calling on the US Senate to #ProtectConsumers. https://t.co/rAddrprol4

[NCLC @NCLC4consumers]

Even with consumers in the U.S. facing economic dire straits, debt collectors are still trying to abuse & harass people out of their #Stimuluschecks & more. Call your Senators & Rep. to urge them to #ProtectConsumers by telling debt collectors to back off! #COVID.