Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Wisconsin’s messy governor’s primary showed why I helped introduce ranked-choice voting. Nearly 68,000 votes went to candidates who had withdrawn. With ranked choice, voters can name a backup so their voice still counts. Every vote should matter. fairvote.org/68000-zombie... 021
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Our office hours across the community are so popular we adding more, I am bringing more community office hours directly to you across Green Bay. From the dog park, to the bus, to community spaces where real conversations happen. Because the best ideas do not come from Madison. They come from you 000
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Our biggest challenges don’t stop at city lines or partisan divides. I know what housing instability feels like. That’s why I coauthored this bill, The problem isn’t that people aren’t working hard enough. It’s that the system isn’t working for them. fox11online.com/news/local/h... 000
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Braved the cold with neighbors in Green Bay to talk about something simple and overdue. Giving working people a raise. Wisconsin’s minimum wage is still $7.25 an hour. It has been stuck there for decades. No one can thrive on that here. Together we can fight for the world we deserve. 010
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 29/12/2025On this Packers gameday at Lambeau Field, I am volunteering with Section YELLOW, an organization dedicated to creating options for those choosing soberity and celebrating the folks who support them. Thanks to John Plageman and Pat Danforth for having me. #GoPackGo #soberally 030
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 05/12/2025“Wisconsin is becoming the centerpiece for billionaires trying to influence elections,” Rivera-Wagner said. “This is just unacceptable.” Thanks to @wisconsinwatch.org for covering this important story: wisconsinwatch.org/2025/12/wisc...wisconsinwatch.orgUnlimited donations, weak recusal rules led to record Wisconsin Supreme Court spendingDemocrats seek to revive public financing of Supreme Court elections after previous attempts failed. 066
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Progress that defies what our political climate tells us is possible. Some lenders charge more than 800 percent. That is unacceptable. This work proves that when we stay focused on people and purpose, we can deliver real results. Read more: www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...wpr.orgBipartisan state bills would cap interest on payday loans, increase regulationA pair of bipartisan bills in the state Legislature would cap interest rates on payday and installment loans, and implement new restrictions on short-term lending. 000
Reposted by Amaad Rivera-Wagnerwortnews.bsky.social @wortnews.bsky.social · 25/07/2025Republican legislators have spent more than $25 million on outside legal counsel since 2019. Democrats are now circulating a bill that seeks to rein in partisan spending of taxpayer dollars. For more, @fayeparks.bsky.social sat down with @air152.bsky.social. www.wortfm.org/state-legisl...wortfm.orgState Legislature should vote on outside legal expenses, Democrats say - WORT-FM 89.9Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner is circulating a bill that, he says, would rein in partisan spending of taxpayer dollars. 031
Reposted by Amaad Rivera-WagnerWisconsin LGBTQ History Project @wislgbtqhistory.bsky.social · 02/06/2025We are proud to have State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner, one of the bill’s sponsors, on our Board of Directors! #BeSeen 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @air152.bsky.socialwkow.comWisconsin lawmakers introduce legislation with LGBTQ+ rights at the forefrontMADISON (WKOW) -- As Pride Month approaches, some members of the LGBTQ+ community say they feel targeted by changes the Trump administration is spearheading. 011
Reposted by Amaad Rivera-WagnerSam Liebert, MPA @samliebert.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Honored to stand w/ Reps. @air152.bsky.social & Lee Snodgrass outside the Brown Co Courthouse in Green Bay today. We deserve elections built on trust — not bribery or intimidation. This bill protects WI voters from being pressured or paid to sign (or not sign) petitions. 032
Reposted by Amaad Rivera-WagnerCE Mueller "Furthermore, Authoritarians must be destroyed" @hikebike-wisconsin.bsky.social · 20/04/2025The power is with the people, not the world’s richest weirdo Lots of great messages in Green Bay today Listen to Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social @meidastouch.com @50501movement.bsky.social @indivisible.org #indivisible #handsoff #freedom #teslatakedown #wisconsin 1143
Reposted by Amaad Rivera-WagnerDavid J. Voelker @david-j-voelker.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Over 900 protectors showed up for democracy in #greenbay today! Excellent speakers focused on making government work for all Americans and protecting #dueprocess for every person in this country. #handsoff @air152.bsky.social @indivisible.org @50501movement.bsky.social 43312
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 11/04/2025"To me, this should be the runway for Republicans and others that supported that amendment, to support this bill -- which is to make sure that actual money given directly to people specifically for the notion of voting should be illegal," said Rivera-Wagner. fox11online.com/news/local/d...fox11online.comWisconsin Democrats propose bill to tighten election bribery law after Musk's $1M paymentsOn Thursday, State Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) and State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) will propose legislation on their solution to high election 010
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Proud to introduce the The Petition Payment Prohibition Act with Rep Snodgrass and Senator Larson, Senator Spreitzer that makes it illegal for billionaires of any party bribe people through petitions to vote for their Green Bay is not for sale! bit.ly/3Eho7Y8bit.lyDemocratic lawmakers release bill to ban Elon Musk check handoutsUnder the proposal, the state's election bribery statute would be expanded to prohibit asking voters to sign petitions after Dec. 1 ahead of a spring election and after April 15 ahead of a general ele... 040
Reposted by Amaad Rivera-WagnerDavid J. Voelker @david-j-voelker.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Second, Green Bay's historic Tarlton Theatre, Bay Area Council On Gender Diversity, Bay Area Trans Youth Alliance, and Third Space held a celebration of trans visibility which included amazing performances and talks. Martha Marvel emceed, and GB Mayor Eric Genrich and @air152.bsky.social spoke. 121
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Rivera's message for Musk: “Come here, make the case, try to get voters. We’re not telling people they can’t campaign in Green Bay. But the idea that you have to buy a Supreme Court seat by bribing voters while you’re cutting their jobs in our city is unacceptable.” www.wuwm.com/government-p...wuwm.comElon Musk campaigns for Schimel in Green Bay, draws large protest crowdElon Musk, the billionaire tech executive, handed out $1 million each to two opponents of "activist judges." 000
Reposted by Amaad Rivera-WagnerDavid J. Voelker @david-j-voelker.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Speaking at St. Norbert College on 3/11/25, Krista Tippett said "We have to get rooted in the agency we have . . . to see what else is going on along with the catastrophes." In that spirit, I'd like to share a couple of great things that happened in Green Bay, WI (where I live) today! 111
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 30/03/2025“I just truly believe that our Wisconsin is not for sale. And that just because you have a lot of money, it doesn’t mean that you should be able to have the outcomes of elections that you demand.,” www.wbay.com/2025/03/30/g...wbay.comGreen Bay preparing ahead of Elon Musk’s town hall just days before the Supreme Court electionOn Sunday, all eyes in the political world will be on Green Bay as Elon Musk will hold a town hall just days ahead of the pivotal state Supreme Court election. 120
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Rep.Rivera-Wagner calls for investigation into Elon Musk on election related monetary prizes “The actions allegedly taken by Elon Musk set a dangerous precedent where financial power is used to shape electoral outcomes, directly contradicting the core tenets of Wisconsin’s election integrity laws 030
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 20/03/2025[Rivera-Wagner] is helping to circulate a bill which, in the event of a federal funding freeze enacted by an executive order, the Wisconsin Legislature would have to determine how to use the state's "rainy day" fund to temporarily fill gaps left by a possible freeze. fox11online.com/news/state/w...fox11online.comWisconsin lawmakers debate proposal to provide safety net if federal funding freeze occursHow could Wisconsin respond if a federal funding freeze was to ever take effect? Democratic State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner of Green Bay is wondering just that. 021
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 20/03/2025GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — Before Green Bay becomes the center of the football world, the city is hosting a community-wide event to make it even greener. nbc26.com/news/local-new… #NFLDraft #GreenBay #Conservation 010
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 03/02/2025“The LGBTQ community has always been here, has been present, has been living our lives and our politics are catching up, in part because we got fairer maps,” www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...wpr.orgWisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus doubles in sizeThe Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus has more than doubled in size, the group of lawmakers announced in a statement this week. 021
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 29/01/2025We are witnessing dangerous extremism—an effort to divide us through fear and chaos by putting funding for our schools, seniors, housing, hospitals and public safety at risk for partisan games. I stand with Governor Evers in calling on the Trump administration to pause its federal funding freeze. 110
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 08/01/2025What an amazing day. Thankful to residents of Green Bay, excited to get to work 030
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 16/12/2024May we all rise to meet the needs of the families, students and staff impacted by the mass shooting in Madison today. My heart goes out to the community. Thankful to law enforcement and first responders who are there on the scene. Let our words become action and prayers become deeds. 000
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 16/12/2024Had a blast in Madison for new member orientation. It’s an honor to represent Green Bay in the Capitol. 030
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Mr. Rivera-Wagner goes to the Capitol (of Wisconsin) and New Member Orientation. I am lucky. Thank you Green Bay, I am going to make you proud. 020
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Had a fantastic time talking all things housing and a future that works all of us here in Green Bay. Thanks to Civic Media and former Mayor Jim Schmitt for a fantastic opportunity to discuss the excitement in representing this incredible city in the State Assembly civicmedia.us/shows/lean-l...civicmedia.usLean W/ Amaad Rivera-Wagner - undefinedDive into the heart of community issues with 'Lean Local,' hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and issues program bypasses traditional left-versus-right rhetoric. I... 000
Reposted by Amaad Rivera-WagnerJocelyn Benson @jocelynbenson.bsky.social · 06/12/2024It’s so important that we show up for each other, meet people where they are, and listen. And one of my takeaways from the 2024 election is how many Michiganders — from Houghton to Hillsdale to Grand Rapids to Detroit — want their voices heard. 1283
Reposted by Amaad Rivera-WagnerJordan @gm-jordan.bsky.social · 25/11/2024This is your reminder to get a library card. They have so many services and basically all of them are free. 591253214002
Amaad Rivera-Wagner @air152.bsky.social · 14/11/2024I know folks are hurting. But I also know something else to be true: that this community is tough, and while tough times don’t last, tough people do. I want to thank this community for giving a formerly homeless kid the honor to represent you in the State Assembly. 010