Republican lawmaker files lawsuit against Evers over records
MADISON -- The Republican co-chair of the Legislature’s budget committee filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to force Gov.
AG Josh Kaul announces $1.5M to expand drug and diversion courts
MADISON — Attorney General Josh Kaul is divvying up $1.5 million in grants for drug courts.The 2019-21 state budget includes $1.5 million for expanding drug courts.
Gov. Tony Evers: No ‘immediate’ plans for another gun special session
MADISON — It doesn’t look like Gov.
Evers asks Republicans to release homelessness funding
MADISON, Wis. — Gov.
Assembly passed resolution declaring Capitol evergreen a Christmas tree
MADISON -- The state Assembly passed a resolution declaring the giant evergreen the state Department of Administration places in the state Capitol every December a Christmas tree.Democratic Gov.
Denied: Staff shields Governor Tony Evers' emails from public access
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers' office is denying open records requests for his emails.
'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.
Governor Tony Evers wants to raise state workers' minimum wage to $15
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
Governor Evers goes back to calling Capitol evergreen 'holiday tree'
MADISON, Wis. — Gov.
Wisconsin gridlock between Democratic governor, lawmakers
MADISON, Wis. — A tumultuous week that put on full display the partisan agendas of Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
Wisconsin Senate punts on gun control, gaveling in and out of special session
MADISON -- The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Senate gaveled into a special session on gun control and ended it 30 seconds later.
Wisconsin Assembly to attempt 1st overrides in 11 years
MADISON — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly was preparing Wednesday to attempt the first veto overrides in 11 years, targeting three partial budget vetoes by Democratic 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.
Bill signed establishes Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway, education center
KEWASKUM -- Governor Tony Evers made a stop in Kewaskum on Thursday, Oct. 31.
Frustrated Democratic governors find ways to sidestep GOP
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
Majority leader says Senate will quickly end special session called by Gov. Evers on gun control measures
MADISON — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin state Senate said Tuesday, Oct. 22 he plans to convene and then immediately adjourn a special session Democratic Gov.