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Gov. Tony Evers announced tonight has has fired Regent Timothy Nixon over an alleged altercation with staff providing support for an official university meeting
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss this week’s leadership elections, the Supreme Court’s decision to hear a challenge to Act 10 and Gov-elect David Crowley’s transition team.
Of those, the governor ordered one woman serving a 30-year sentence for burglary to be immediately released. The others had their sentences shortened with one woman who has served 32 years of a murder conviction and is now eligible for parole as of this month.
She also told reporters at the state Capitol that Democratic lawmakers “will be ready” to pass legislation bringing down utility costs and protecting ratepayers when the new Legislature convenes in January.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Mark Pocan on the next House speaker, efforts to impeach Pete Hegseth and Republicans’ lame duck attendance; Rebecca Cooke on her healthcare policy goals; how Wisconsin’s House members voted on a Hegseth impeachment motion; and more.
Wisconsin Chief Justice Jill Karofsky said the judiciary is “resilient” amid continued concerns about safety for judges and court officers.
From WisPolitics.com … — The Wisconsin Supreme Court today agreed to hear a lawsuit challenging a 2011 law that stripped most public employees of the power to collectively bargain. The court offered no comment in today’s order explaining its decision
Assembly Dem and GOP caucuses and Senate Dems held leadership elections yesterday. Senate Republicans held leadership elections last week.
Gov.-elect David Crowley announced today that Jeff Pertl, who worked in the Evers administration, will serve as his chief of staff after he takes office in January.
Assembly Republicans today selected Rep. Tyler August, R-Walworth, to serve as minority leader next session and Rep. Nate Gustafson, R-Omro, as assistant minority leader.
Assembly Democrats today elected Greta Neubauer to serve as the state’s first female speaker.
Senate Democrats today elected Dianne Hesselbein, D-Middleton, to serve as majority leader next session.
GOP businessman Eric Hovde said another run for public office “isn’t on my radar screen right now,” but he would think about running for U.S. Senate in 2028 if U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson decides against seeking a fourth term.
Gov.-elect David Crowley says he’d sign a bill that immediately redraws Wisconsin’s congressional maps if passed by the Democratic-run Legislature early next year.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the factors behind the blue wave in Wisconsin as Democrats win a trifecta and flip the 1st and 3rd CDs, the priorities of Gov.-elect David Crowley and the incoming Dem legislative majority, the wrangling for legislative leadership posts and more.
New Senate Minority Leader Julian Bradley told WisPolitics the best way for his caucus to move past Tuesday’s losses is to do a better job articulating a message and providing a clear contrast to the “tax and spend majority that was just elected.”
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki break down the state and national factors that handed Wisconsin Democrats their first trifecta in 16 years.
Senate Republicans today elected Julian Bradley to serve as minority leader in the next session.
Gov.-elect David Crowley said affordability and healthcare top his priority list when he is sworn into office in January, but he deferred to the incoming Legislature on what bills will cross his desk.
Gov. Tony Evers announced tonight has has fired Regent Timothy Nixon over an alleged altercation with staff providing support for an official university meeting
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss this week’s leadership elections, the Supreme Court’s decision to hear a challenge to Act 10 and Gov-elect David Crowley’s transition team.
Of those, the governor ordered one woman serving a 30-year sentence for burglary to be immediately released. The others had their sentences shortened with one woman who has served 32 years of a murder conviction and is now eligible for parole as of this month.
She also told reporters at the state Capitol that Democratic lawmakers “will be ready” to pass legislation bringing down utility costs and protecting ratepayers when the new Legislature convenes in January.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Mark Pocan on the next House speaker, efforts to impeach Pete Hegseth and Republicans’ lame duck attendance; Rebecca Cooke on her healthcare policy goals; how Wisconsin’s House members voted on a Hegseth impeachment motion; and more.
Wisconsin Chief Justice Jill Karofsky said the judiciary is “resilient” amid continued concerns about safety for judges and court officers.
From WisPolitics.com … — The Wisconsin Supreme Court today agreed to hear a lawsuit challenging a 2011 law that stripped most public employees of the power to collectively bargain. The court offered no comment in today’s order explaining its decision to hear the suit. Justice Annette Ziegler dissented, while fellow
Assembly Dem and GOP caucuses and Senate Dems held leadership elections yesterday. Senate Republicans held leadership elections last week.
Gov.-elect David Crowley announced today that Jeff Pertl, who worked in the Evers administration, will serve as his chief of staff after he takes office in January.
Assembly Republicans today selected Rep. Tyler August, R-Walworth, to serve as minority leader next session and Rep. Nate Gustafson, R-Omro, as assistant minority leader.
Assembly Democrats today elected Greta Neubauer to serve as the state’s first female speaker.
Senate Democrats today elected Dianne Hesselbein, D-Middleton, to serve as majority leader next session.
GOP businessman Eric Hovde said another run for public office “isn’t on my radar screen right now,” but he would think about running for U.S. Senate in 2028 if U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson decides against seeking a fourth term.
Gov.-elect David Crowley says he’d sign a bill that immediately redraws Wisconsin’s congressional maps if passed by the Democratic-run Legislature early next year.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the factors behind the blue wave in Wisconsin as Democrats win a trifecta and flip the 1st and 3rd CDs, the priorities of Gov.-elect David Crowley and the incoming Dem legislative majority, the wrangling for legislative leadership posts and more.
New Senate Minority Leader Julian Bradley told WisPolitics the best way for his caucus to move past Tuesday’s losses is to do a better job articulating a message and providing a clear contrast to the “tax and spend majority that was just elected.”
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki break down the state and national factors that handed Wisconsin Democrats their first trifecta in 16 years.
Senate Republicans today elected Julian Bradley to serve as minority leader in the next session.
Gov.-elect David Crowley said affordability and healthcare top his priority list when he is sworn into office in January, but he deferred to the incoming Legislature on what bills will cross his desk.