Evers signs executive order to create redistricting commission

Gov. Tony Evers today took the first step towards creating a nonpartisan redistricting commission to suggest the state’s new legislative boundaries after the 2020 census, following through on a pledge he made during his State of the State address. Evers created the “People’s Maps Commission” via executive order and pledged

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Rep. Vining: Joins Lt. Gov. Barnes to support The People’s Maps Commission

WAUWATOSA – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order 66 creating “The People’s Maps Commission,” a nonpartisan redistricting commission that will draw new legislative districts following the 2020 Census. Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joined State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) and Wauwatosa Mayor Kathy Ehley at a press conference in Wauwatosa today

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Dept. of Transportation: State requests public comment on electric vehicle charging station grant program

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary-designee Craig Thompson announced today that the VW Mitigation Program is seeking public input on the spending of $10 million in Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust funds for electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) grants. “Wisconsin has an exciting opportunity to kickstart the adoption of

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