Amaad Rivera-Wagner
@air152.bsky.social
WI State Representative - Green Bay | former COS @MayorGenrich | Dog Dad | local government & housing nerd | YIMBY | Craft Beer Lover | Progress over Politics |🏳️🌈|
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Amaad Rivera-Wagner
@air152.bsky.social
· Apr 10
Democratic lawmakers release bill to ban Elon Musk check handouts
Under 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...
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Proud 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!
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Green Bay is not for sale!
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“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...
Thanks to @wisconsinwatch.org for covering this important story: wisconsinwatch.org/2025/12/wisc...
Unlimited donations, weak recusal rules led to record Wisconsin Supreme Court spending
Democrats seek to revive public financing of Supreme Court elections after previous attempts failed.
wisconsinwatch.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“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...
Thanks to @wisconsinwatch.org for covering this important story: wisconsinwatch.org/2025/12/wisc...
Progress 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...
This work proves that when we stay focused on people and purpose, we can deliver real results.
Read more: www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
Bipartisan state bills would cap interest on payday loans, increase regulation
A 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.
www.wpr.org
December 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Progress 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...
This work proves that when we stay focused on people and purpose, we can deliver real results.
Read more: www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
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Republican 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.
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For more, @fayeparks.bsky.social sat down with @air152.bsky.social.
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State Legislature should vote on outside legal expenses, Democrats say - WORT-FM 89.9
Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner is circulating a bill that, he says, would rein in partisan spending of taxpayer dollars.
www.wortfm.org
July 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Republican 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...
For more, @fayeparks.bsky.social sat down with @air152.bsky.social.
www.wortfm.org/state-legisl...
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We are proud to have State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner, one of the bill’s sponsors, on our Board of Directors! #BeSeen 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Wisconsin lawmakers introduce legislation with LGBTQ+ rights at the forefront
MADISON (WKOW) -- As Pride Month approaches, some members of the LGBTQ+ community say they feel targeted by changes the Trump administration is spearheading.
www.wkow.com
June 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We are proud to have State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner, one of the bill’s sponsors, on our Board of Directors! #BeSeen 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Honored 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.
@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.
April 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Honored 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.
@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.
Reposted by Amaad Rivera-Wagner
The 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
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
April 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The 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
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
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Over 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
April 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Over 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
"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.
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Wisconsin Democrats propose bill to tighten election bribery law after Musk's $1M payments
On 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
fox11online.com
April 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
"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.com/news/local/d...
Proud 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/3Eho7Y8
Green Bay is not for sale!
bit.ly/3Eho7Y8
Democratic lawmakers release bill to ban Elon Musk check handouts
Under 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...
bit.ly
April 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Proud 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/3Eho7Y8
Green Bay is not for sale!
bit.ly/3Eho7Y8
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Second, 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.
March 31, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Second, 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.
Rivera'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.”
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Elon Musk campaigns for Schimel in Green Bay, draws large protest crowd
Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive, handed out $1 million each to two opponents of "activist judges."
www.wuwm.com
April 1, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Rivera'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...
www.wuwm.com/government-p...
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Speaking 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!
March 31, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Speaking 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!
“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...
www.wbay.com/2025/03/30/g...
Green Bay preparing ahead of Elon Musk’s town hall just days before the Supreme Court election
On 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.
www.wbay.com
March 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
“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...
www.wbay.com/2025/03/30/g...
Rep.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
“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
March 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Rep.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
“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
[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.
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Wisconsin lawmakers debate proposal to provide safety net if federal funding freeze occurs
How 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.
fox11online.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:51 PM
[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.com/news/state/w...
GREEN 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…#NFLDraftf#GreenBaya#Conservationon
nbc26.com/news/local-new…#NFLDraftf#GreenBaya#Conservationon
March 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM
GREEN 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…#NFLDraftf#GreenBaya#Conservationon
nbc26.com/news/local-new…#NFLDraftf#GreenBaya#Conservationon
“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,”
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Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus doubles in size
The Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus has more than doubled in size, the group of lawmakers announced in a statement this week.
www.wpr.org
February 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
“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...
www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
We 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.
I stand with Governor Evers in calling on the Trump administration to pause its federal funding freeze.
January 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
We 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.
I stand with Governor Evers in calling on the Trump administration to pause its federal funding freeze.
What an amazing day. Thankful to residents of Green Bay, excited to get to work
January 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
What an amazing day. Thankful to residents of Green Bay, excited to get to work
May 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.
Thankful to law enforcement and first responders who are there on the scene.
Let our words become action and prayers become deeds.
December 16, 2024 at 10:49 PM
May 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.
Thankful to law enforcement and first responders who are there on the scene.
Let our words become action and prayers become deeds.
Had a blast in Madison for new member orientation. It’s an honor to represent Green Bay in the Capitol.
December 16, 2024 at 1:41 AM
Had a blast in Madison for new member orientation. It’s an honor to represent Green Bay in the Capitol.
Mr. 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.
I am lucky. Thank you Green Bay, I am going to make you proud.
December 9, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Mr. 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.
I am lucky. Thank you Green Bay, I am going to make you proud.
Had 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
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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
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Dive 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...
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December 8, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Had 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...
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...