TUE News Summary: Republicans knock Evers’ plan to let voters repeal and create state laws
TOP STORIES Evers’ plan to let Wisconsin voters repeal and create state laws meets GOP resistance… Evers [FY25-27 budget] is reviving a [2022] plan previously rejected by Republicans giving voters the [constitutional] power to enact laws without approval of the
Vos reelected speaker as Legislature kicks off 2025-26 session
Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, was reelected Assembly speaker as two of his GOP colleagues abstained from voting. In the Senate, meanwhile, 12 Dems voted against the resolution naming officers for the 2025-26 session.
TUE AM Update: Freshman GOP Rep. Brill says she prays Vos makes her regret speaker vote
From WisPolitics … — Freshman GOP Rep. Lindee Brill, of Sheboygan Falls, says she prays this session will produce results that make her regret not voting for Robin Vos, R-Rochester, as Assembly speaker. Brill joined Rep. Chuck Wichgers, R-Muskego, in
ACLU: Will track and respond to bills as legislative session begins today
MADISON—The ACLU of Wisconsin announced today that it stands ready to analyze and respond to bills as the 2025-26 Wisconsin Legislative Session begins today. “State legislation is crucially connected to our civil liberties and can either expand our rights or
Rep. Vining: A bright new day in Wisconsin
MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) will be sworn in and begin her fourth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 13th Assembly District, a redrawn district that now includes Elm Grove, and parts of Wauwatosa and Brookfield. Rep. Vining
Rep. Clancy: Returns to serve Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Ryan Clancy is proud to return to the Capitol as Representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly, District 19. He’s ready to fight the majority’s anti-worker agenda and continue rebuilding socialist power in Wisconsin. Rep. Clancy will
Rep. Sheehan: Sworn in for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) was sworn in today at the State Capitol as the State Representative for the 26th Assembly District. Rep. Sheehan will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: Assembly Committee on
Rep. Anderson: Sworn in for second term in State Assembly
MADISON, Wis. – Today Representative Clinton Anderson was sworn in for a second term in the state assembly representing the 45th Assembly District. He also was assigned to the committees on Local Government, Rural Development, Agriculture, Campaigns and Elections, and
Rep. Hysell: Celebrates inauguration & looks forward to the 2025-26 Legislative Session
MADISON- Today, at the Wisconsin State Capitol, Andrew Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) was officially sworn in and began his first term as the State Representative for Wisconsin’s 48th Assembly District. For the 2025-26 legislative session, Representative Hysell will serve on the
Rep. Roe: Sworn in for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) was sworn in today at the State Capitol as the State Representative for the 44th Assembly District. Rep. Roe will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: Assembly Committee on
Rep. DeSanto: Sworn in for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Karen DeSanto (D-Baraboo) was sworn in today at the State Capitol as the State Representative for the 40th Assembly District. Rep. DeSanto will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: Assembly Committee on
Rep. Omokunde: On third inauguration: “Good to be back in the saddle”
MADISON – This afternoon, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) was inaugurated for his third term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “Today we take the oath with a renewed sense of urgency on behalf of Wisconsinites in all 99 Assembly
Sen. Hesselbein: Six new Democrats sworn into the State Senate
MADISON – Today, six new Senate Democrats took the oath of office to serve in the Wisconsin State Senate. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement: “Having broken the Republican supermajority, Senate Democrats are ready to continue our work
Sen. Habush Sinykin: Sworn in as State Senator to represent the 8th Senate District of Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) took the oath of office for her first term as State Senator of Wisconsin’s 8th Senate District. The ceremony took place in the Senate Chambers at the Wisconsin State Capitol.