With divided government, Shilling hopes Capitol won’t ‘grind to a halt’

Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling says legislative Dems and Republicans are facing an “arranged” marriage in the upcoming session. Republicans, who will still control both houses of the Legislature, will ultimately need sign off from Dem Gov.-elect Tony Evers to pass their agenda. Dems, meanwhile, will need GOP support to get their bills scheduled for hearings and through the Legislature. And to repair the frayed relationships inside the Capitol, lawmakers of both parties could use a basic issue to work together on early next year. She’s just not sure what that issue will be. The two sides are sure to

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