Evers says he'll probably appoint next superintendent

MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers says he'll probably appoint his replacement as state schools superintendent.Evers doesn't plan to resign his post until he's sworn in as governor on Jan. 7, preventing outgoing Republican Gov.

Legislators approve Evers transition budget

MADISON — The Legislature's finance committee has approved Gov.-elect Tony Evers' transition budget.Evers has asked the state for $94,600 to cover salaries for seven positions, equipment, supplies, travel and legal services.State law requires the Joint Finance Committee to convene within a week of the November general election to approve a transition budget for any non-incumbent incoming governor.

Governor-elect Evers names transition team as GOP eyes limiting power

MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers named his transition team Monday, as Republicans who control the Legislature continued to privately discuss ways to curtail the new governor's power before he takes office in January.Democrats, who will return in the minority in the Legislature next year, are researching how far Republicans could go to kneecap Evers, including whether they could attempt to remove the governor from the process of redrawing political boundary lines in 2021.Evers has kept a low profile since his 1-point win over Republican Gov.

Tony Evers prepares transition, Republicans look to curb power

MADISON — Wisconsin Republican lawmakers on Thursday, Nov. 8 privately discussed ways they could limit the incoming Democratic governor before he takes office, which the governor-elect described as a "desperate attempt to cling to power."Tony Evers, who narrowly defeated Republican Gov.