Assembly fails to override three budget vetoes

Assembly GOP lawmakers failed to meet the two-thirds threshold to override three of Gov. Tony Evers’ budget vetoes. After more than two hours of heated debate the chamber voted along party lines. The trio of override votes received the support

Senate approves two bills to toughen drunk driving penalties

The state Senate signed off today on two bills that would stiffen the penalties for drunk driving, including one that would set a minimum mandatory sentence of five years for those convicted of an OWI homicide. The bill includes an

Senate rejects Pfaff nomination along party lines

With Tony Evers watching from the wings, the state Senate today voted along party lines Tuesday to reject the nomination of Brad Pfaff as DATCP secretary. It is the first time in at least three decades that the chamber has

Evers calls for special session to address gun violence

Gov. Tony Evers today issued an executive order calling a special session of the Legislature starting Nov. 7 to deal with gun violence. Evers’ order calls on lawmakers to take up “red-flag” law legislation and a bill to create universal

Assembly sends lemonade stand bill to Evers’ desk

The Assembly today passed by voice vote a measure that would allow minors to operate temporary stands without a permit or license.  The measure, which cleared the Senate on Tuesday, now heads to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk. Other bills the

Assembly supports basing F-35 fighter jets in Madison

The Assembly today backed a resolution expressing support for basing F-35 fighter jets at the Air National Guard Base in Madison. This comes after some residents near Truax Field have raised concerns over noise from the new planes. The base

Assembly Republicans pass rule changes despite Dem objections

Rep. Jimmy Anderson joined his fellow Assembly Dems in voting against accommodations allowing him to call into committee meetings even after GOP leaders pulled from the package a contentious measure allowing unlimited veto override attempts. Before the proposals were split

Assembly sends 9/11 memorial bill to Evers’ desk

The Assembly today unanimously approved a bill that would designate a section of state highway 28 in Dodge and Washington counties as the “Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway.”  The section of highway runs through the Village of Kewaskum and by a

Senate backs basing F-35s at Madison air base

The Senate approved via voice vote a resolution expressing support for basing F-35 fighter jets at the Air National Guard Base in Madison after some residents near the airport have raised concerns over noise from the new planes. Truax Field

Senate approves new procedures for handling rape test kits

The Senate unanimously signed off on creating a statutory procedure for handling, processing and storing rape test kits. It also unanimously backed a new process to notify victims how their kits are being handled. The bills come on the heels

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