From WisPolitics … — Planned Parenthood today asked the state Supreme Court to find that the Wisconsin Constitution guarantees a right to abortion. The petition comes as the state Supreme Court has already been asked to decide whether an 1849
Quotes of the Week When I promised I wanted fair maps — not maps that are better for one party or another, including my own — I damn well meant it. – Gov. Tony Evers after signing the redistricting plan
TOP STORIES Evers urges Wisconsin Supreme Court to reconsider congressional maps … “Given that the maps the Governor submitted in Johnson were grounded in that ‘least change’ approach, the Governor urges the Court to review its decision and stands ready
From WisPolitics … — The state Assembly has another full calendar today as it wraps up its work for the session. That includes a constitutional amendment that would ensure people could gather at a place of worship during a state
From WisPolitics … — Germantown Republican Dan Knodl tells WisPolitics he won’t run for reelection to the 8th SD that he won in a special election just last year after being paired in the seat with fellow GOP state Sen.
TOP STORIES Senate sends $2.1B in tax cuts aimed at low and middle earners to Gov. Evers [tax bracket change, expanded married credit passed on party line, 1 Dem supported retirement income exemption, 7 Dems supported expanded child tax credit]
From WisPolitics … — The Assembly will be back on the floor this morning after failing to finish the calendar it had scheduled. Before recessing, the chamber approved 64-35 along party lines a bill to overhaul the funding system for
From WisPolitics … — GOP Madison businessman Eric Hovde formally launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate today, bemoaning what he said was a country in decline and an American dream increasingly out of reach for many during Joe Biden’s
TOP STORIES Paired incumbents weigh political futures under Gov. Tony Evers’ maps … Some Democrats have said pairing incumbents is an inevitable result of undoing the baked-in Republican advantage * Sen. Cowles, paired with Wimberger, Jacque, “The district that I’ve
From WisPolitics … — Senate President Chris Kapenga has referred the Assembly’s controversial transmission line bill to the Natural Resources and Energy Committee even though his chamber’s version of the legislation has already cleared a committee chaired by the co-author.
From WisPolitics … — Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos today vowed Republicans would still win majorities in the Legislature under Gov. Tony Evers’ maps. Meanwhile, Evers called today’s development just one step in the push
TOP STORIES Evers signs new election maps, ending Wisconsin Republicans’ grip on legislative power … The Journal Sentinel based its analysis of the districts on precinct-level voting data calculated by Dave’s Redistricting App based on national and local elections from
From WisPolitics … — Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says Gov. Tony Evers’ “word and promise are on the line” ahead of tomorrow’s deadline to sign or veto his legislative maps. LeMahieu also insists Republicans have no ulterior motives, including
Political Stock Report –A collection of insider opinion– (Feb. 10 – 16, 2024) Rising 8th CD GOP field: The Republican primary to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher could end up proving which is more important — ties to the district
TOP STORIES Hovde to enter Wisconsin US Senate race against Baldwin … Hovde campaign spokesperson Ben Voelkel said Thursday that Hovde, 59, will get into the race next week after months of preparation. Baldwin is critical to tenuous Dem majority
