'A 2nd chance:' Gov. Tony Evers grants pardons to 8 people

MADISON — On Sunday, Nov. 10, Governor Tony Evers issued pardons to eight people following the consideration of recommendations made by the Governor's Pardon Advisory Board after their hearing on Monday, Oct. 14.“Pardons play a very important role in our criminal justice system and society by giving deserving folks a second chance,” Gov.

Republican leader accuses Ag secretary of 'bungling' job

MADISON — Wisconsin's agriculture secretary was fighting to save his job Monday, calling senators to urge their support, even as the Republican leader of the state Senate accused him of bungling the job and being part of the dairy crisis problem facing the state.The Senate was scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to fire Brad Pfaff from his role as secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Wisconsin Senate to vote on curbing governor's veto powers

MADISON, Wis. — The state Senate is poised to approve a constitutional amendment next week that would prohibit the governor from using his veto powers to increase spending.The Senate is set to take up the amendment Tuesday.