Senate, Assembly approve transpo extraordinary session bill

The state Senate approved the first of three extraordinary session bills Tuesday evening after pulling a provision that Dems warned would prevent local governments from using their employees to do some road work if the project were funded with state money. The bill also includes provisions that would make explicit in state law that new revenue from online sales will go to income tax reductions and to federalize state tax law on pass-through entities. There was no debate on the bill in the Senate, which was approved 18-15 with all Republicans in favor and all Dems opposed. Only Sen. Jon

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TUE PM Update: Both houses on floor for lame-duck session; Dems says legal action likely if bills pass

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Both houses of the Legislature went to the floor this afternoon for a frantic final push to approve a host of changes that would give GOP lawmakers more oversight over Gov.-elect Tony Evers and AG-elect Josh Kaul ahead of the Dems taking office next month. But final details of the bills remained up in the air late this afternoo… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember

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Rep. Hebl: Statement on lame duck session

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Rep. Gary Hebl, (608) 266-7678 (MADISON) – Today Rep. Hebl issued the following statement on the lame duck session called by legislative Republicans to curb the powers of incoming Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul: Last month, Wisconsin voters decided that they wanted Tony Evers as Governor and Josh Kaul as Attorney General. In a nakedly partisan move, the Republican leaders of the State Senate and State Assembly have decided that they know better than 2.6 million Wisconsin voters, and are maneuvering to override the will of the voters by smashing the balance of

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Senate approves 82 Walker appointments despite Evers plea to pull them

The Senate voted 18-15 along party lines to approve 82 of Gov. Scott Walker’s appointments, including DOA Secretary Ellen Nowak returning to the Public Service Commission as chair. The other appointments included attorney Scott Beightol to the UW Board of Regents. He replaces Republican Bryan Steil, who won a seat in Congress last month. Dems objected to the appointments, saying many hadn’t received a public hearing or submitted a statement of economic interest. That, Dems argued, meant the votes were premature. But Republicans pushed through the appointment on party lines even as Gov.-elect Tony Evers urged Walker to withdraw 50 appointments

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WisPolitics Midday: Dec. 4, 2018

On today’s Wispolitics MidDay: The assembly and senate are taking up three extraordinary session bills Governor Walker nominates Scott Beightol to the UW Board of Regents … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Columbia County District Attorney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today appointed Attorney Tristan Eagon to the position of Columbia County District Attorney. Eagon will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Jane Kohlwey. “Tristan Eagon is a respected community leader who has distinguished herself in her career as a state public defender and civil litigator,” said Governor Walker. “I am confident that her tireless work ethic, integrity, and judicial philosophy will serve the people of Columbia County well.” Tristan Eagon currently works at Sterling Law Offices, LLC where she practices family law.

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Burnett County District Attorney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON –Governor Scott Walker today appointed Attorney Joseph Schieffer to the position of Burnett County District Attorney. Schieffer will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of William Norine. “I am pleased to appoint Joe Schieffer as Burnett County district attorney,” said Governor Walker. “I am confident that his legal acumen and dedication to the rule of law will serve the people of Burnett County well and build on Joseph’s success as a district attorney.” Joseph Schieffer works as a special prosecutor currently in the Burnett County District Attorney’s

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Gov.-elect Tony Evers: Calls on Governor Scott Walker to withdraw last-minute appointments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2018 Contact: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560 MADISON – Today, Governor-elect Tony Evers released the following letter he sent to Governor Scott Walker asking him to withdraw the nearly fifty appointment referrals submitted to the State Senate: The Honorable Governor Scott Walker 115 East Capitol Madison, WI 53702 Via Hand Delivery Governor Scott Walker: The list of nearly fifty names you submitted yesterday for appointment to the State Senate that are expected to be voted on yet today is the latest example of putting politics before people. In the midst of this already-extraordinary legislative session, it is

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Democratic Governors Association: Statement on GOP power grabs

For Immediate Release: December 4, 2018 Contact: Jared Leopold, 202-772-5600, leopold@dga.net Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Gina Raimondo (RI) released the following statement on the attempts by Republican lawmakers to restrict elected Democratic governors in Wisconsin and Michigan. “Changing the rules when you don’t like the outcome is a move befitting a playground bully, not elected leaders in the world’s greatest democracy. Yet unfortunately, that’s exactly what we’re seeing lame-duck Republicans attempt in Wisconsin and Michigan. “Governors-elect Gretchen Whitmer and Tony Evers both won elections to serve as governor. Yet, Republican legislators are contradicting the will of the voters

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Gov. Walker: Lights Capitol Christmas Tree

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker lit the 2018 State Capitol Christmas Tree today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The balsam fir is decorated with “Wisconsin’s Dairyland” themed ornaments made by students from throughout the state. “This year’s Capitol Christmas Tree is a symbol of many of our state’s strong traditions,” said Governor Walker. “The tree itself stands as a symbol of our state’s history in the logging industry, the ornaments represent our state’s ever-important dairy industry, and everyone coming together to decorate and visit the tree represent the sense

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Rep. Crowley: GOP seeks to undermine (reject) the voice of Wisconsin voters

For Immediate Release December 3, 2018 Contact: Rep. David Crowley 608.266.5580, 920.915.0479 MADISON, WI – State Representative David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) made the following statement in response to Wisconsin Republicans special, lame-duck session to subvert the will of the voters with the expressed goal of maintaining and expanding their chokehold on political power. “On November 6, Wisconsin voters made their voices heard loud and clear: they wanted an end to the regressive policies and corporate giveaways put in place by their Republican government. Now, it seems the Republicans are doing whatever they can to undermine those voices. “Governor-elect Evers was duly

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Sen. Hansen: Statement on GOP power grab

For Immediate Release Contact: Sen. Hansen December 3, 2018 608-266-5670 “Having been rejected by the voters, Scott Walker and his lackeys in the legislature are resorting to doing what they do best: rigging the system any way they can for their own benefit and the benefit of their corporate donors at the expense of the people. “True to form they hatched this scheme behind closed doors, sprang it on the public at the last possible minute and are now doing everything they can to ram it through before Governor-elect Evers and Attorney General-elect Kaul take office and before the public

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Sen. Taylor: Recognizes life and legacy of President Bush

FOR IMMEDIATE ADVISORY: For more information, contact: December 3, 2018 Aidan McMorrow (608) 266-5810 (MADISON) – Late Friday evening former President George H.W. Bush passed away at the age of 94. After hearing the news, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “I join the nation in recognizing the life and legacy of President George H.W. Bush. In learning of the letter that Bush left for Bill Clinton after the hard fought 1992 presidential election, I was so moved by him telling Clinton that “Your success is now our country’s success. I am rooting hard for you.” It is

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Gov.-elect Evers: Testimony to the Joint Committee on Finance opposing extraordinary session legislation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2018 Contact: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560 MADISON – Today, Governor-elect Tony Evers released his testimony to the Joint Committee on Finance in opposition to legislation before the committee for extraordinary session. Members of the Joint Committee on Finance: Thank you for the opportunity to submit written testimony on the legislation before you today. For the past year, I spent time traveling around the state talking with people about the things that matter most to Wisconsin families—issues like fully funding public education, fixing our crumbling roads and infrastructure, and ensuring that health care is affordable, accessible, and

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Senate, Assembly approve transpo extraordinary session bill

The state Senate approved the first of three extraordinary session bills Tuesday evening after pulling a provision that Dems warned would prevent local governments from using their employees to do some road work if the project were funded with state money. The bill also includes provisions that would make explicit

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Rep. Hebl: Statement on lame duck session

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Rep. Gary Hebl, (608) 266-7678 (MADISON) – Today Rep. Hebl issued the following statement on the lame duck session called by legislative Republicans to curb the powers of incoming Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul: Last month, Wisconsin voters decided that they wanted Tony

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WisPolitics Midday: Dec. 4, 2018

On today’s Wispolitics MidDay: The assembly and senate are taking up three extraordinary session bills Governor Walker nominates Scott Beightol to the UW Board of Regents … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Columbia County District Attorney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today appointed Attorney Tristan Eagon to the position of Columbia County District Attorney. Eagon will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Jane Kohlwey. “Tristan Eagon is a respected community leader who has

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Burnett County District Attorney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON –Governor Scott Walker today appointed Attorney Joseph Schieffer to the position of Burnett County District Attorney. Schieffer will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of William Norine. “I am pleased to appoint Joe Schieffer as Burnett County

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Democratic Governors Association: Statement on GOP power grabs

For Immediate Release: December 4, 2018 Contact: Jared Leopold, 202-772-5600, leopold@dga.net Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Gina Raimondo (RI) released the following statement on the attempts by Republican lawmakers to restrict elected Democratic governors in Wisconsin and Michigan. “Changing the rules when you don’t like the outcome is a

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Gov. Walker: Lights Capitol Christmas Tree

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker lit the 2018 State Capitol Christmas Tree today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The balsam fir is decorated with “Wisconsin’s Dairyland” themed ornaments made by students from throughout the state. “This year’s Capitol Christmas

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Rep. Crowley: GOP seeks to undermine (reject) the voice of Wisconsin voters

For Immediate Release December 3, 2018 Contact: Rep. David Crowley 608.266.5580, 920.915.0479 MADISON, WI – State Representative David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) made the following statement in response to Wisconsin Republicans special, lame-duck session to subvert the will of the voters with the expressed goal of maintaining and expanding their chokehold on

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Sen. Hansen: Statement on GOP power grab

For Immediate Release Contact: Sen. Hansen December 3, 2018 608-266-5670 “Having been rejected by the voters, Scott Walker and his lackeys in the legislature are resorting to doing what they do best: rigging the system any way they can for their own benefit and the benefit of their corporate donors

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Sen. Taylor: Recognizes life and legacy of President Bush

FOR IMMEDIATE ADVISORY: For more information, contact: December 3, 2018 Aidan McMorrow (608) 266-5810 (MADISON) – Late Friday evening former President George H.W. Bush passed away at the age of 94. After hearing the news, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “I join the nation in recognizing the

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