TUE News Summary: Senate to take up veto overrides; liberal justices question past ruling banning drop boxes
TOP STORIES State Senate plans to vote on overriding Evers veto of PFAS funding, other bills … Three dozen bills are scheduled for potential veto override attempts on Tuesday, but Republicans highlighted only five they definitely planned to take up
Gov. Evers: Goes on annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers concluded his annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour that included 11 stops across Wisconsin to fill potholes and highlight the Evers Administration’s efforts to repair and improve infrastructure across the state. This year’s tour marked the
Cooke campaign: U.S. Rep. Golden endorses Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third District
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02)announced his support for small business and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. A military veteran who served combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, Golden serves as Co-Chair of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Tammy Tuesdays May 14, 2024
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families
Institute for Reforming Government Press Action: Supports veto override to solve the teacher shortage
Madison, WI – The Senate will convene tomorrow to attempt to override vetoes by Governor Evers, including a veto on a bill that would help solve the teacher supply crisis. SB 917 tried to solve the teacher shortage with “teacher apprenticeships” –
Evers announces special elections in 4th SD, 8th CD
The 4th SD election will be July 30 with a primary, if necessary, on July 2. The special election in the 8th CD will be held concurrently with the November election, with an Aug. 13 primary.
UW-Green Bay: Marinette Campus hosts youth theatre workshop in June
Green Bay, WI — The UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus will be buzzing with creative energy at the Youth Theatre Workshop on Monday-Friday, June 17-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for students aged 8-17 at Herbert L Williams Theatre. Spots are still available
Owen Robinson: Biden’s and Baldwin’s actions support Hamas
Biden has attempted to split the baby with his rhetoric vacillating between powerful support for Israel and appeasement to Hamas. His actions, however, lean heavily in favor of Hamas. Meanwhile, Senator Baldwin is in lock-step with Biden and Hamas providing rhetorical and legislative support whenever they need it
Gregory Humphrey: Speaker Mike Johnson should ask, ‘What would Jack Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson do?’
The days of wine and roses must be over when it comes to how the House GOP operates vis-à-vis the Freedom Caucus’ behavior.
TUE AM Update: Evers announces special elections in 4th SD, 8th CD
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers this morning announced a July special election to fill the vacant 4th SD and one in November for the 8th CD. The 4th SD has been open since January, when then-state Sen. Lena
Liberal justices question court’s earlier decision banning absentee ballot drop boxes
Liberal Justice Jill Karofsky suggested the court’s 2022 ruling barring the use of absentee ballot drop boxes was ripe for reversal because its conclusion was “egregiously wrong,” its reasoning was exceptionally weak and the consequences have been damaging.
Gov. Evers: Calls Special Elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #225, calling a special election for the 4th Senate District, and Executive Order #226, calling a special election for the 8th Congressional District. The 4th Senate District seat is currently vacant due to
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, proclaims “Hmong-Lao Veterans Day” across the state
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #224, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tues., May 14, 2024, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. “Hmong-Lao veterans bravely and selflessly fought side-by-side with
Sen. LeMahieu: State Senate will override vetoes to address PFAS contamination and the healthcare crisis in the Chippewa Valley
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the Senate Republicans veto override action this week and letter to Governor Evers. “The legislature passed bills to address PFAS contamination and provide funding for emergency healthcare services
Rep. Joers: Joins Lt. Governor Rodriguez in advocating for child care support
Waunakee – Today, Representative Alex Joers and Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez joined the parents, children, and providers of Arthouse Preschool to mark the “Day Without Child Care” and advocate for the importance of supporting early education opportunities. Representative Joers released