THU PM Update: Evers to name TDA’s Thompson DOT secretary

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov.-elect Tony Evers tomorrow will name Craig Thompson, head of the Transportation Development Association, his first DOT secretary, according to multiple sources. Evers’ transition declined comment. Thompson joined TDA, which has been

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TUE News Summary: Liberal groups challenge early voting limits; UW-Whitewater chancellor resigns

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MON News Summary: Contrasting the Evers, Walker transitions; Walker floated as possible Trump Interior chief pick

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FRI AM Update: Hintz appoints Goyke, Taylor to JFC

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement RENEW Wisconsin From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz is re-appointing Madison Dem Chris Taylor to the Joint Finance Committee and adding Milwaukee lawmaker Evan Goyke. Goyke replaces Rep. Katrina Shankland, D-Stevens Point,

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Hintz appoints Goyke, Taylor to JFC

Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz is re-appointing Madison Dem Chris Taylor to the Joint Finance Committee and adding Milwaukee lawmaker Evan Goyke. Goyke replaces Rep. Katrina Shankland, D-Stevens Point, who was originally appointed to the committee this session by former

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FRI News Summary: Evers to tap TDA’s Thompson for DOT; state ends fiscal year with $588M surplus

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FRI AM Update: Evers to announce more cabinet picks today; weekly radio addresses

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin Women in Government From WisPolitics.com … — Gov.-elect Tony Evers will announce additional cabinet picks this morning, with multiple sources telling WisPolitics.com that Transportation Development Association Executive Director Craig Thompson will head DOT. Sources also told WisPolitics.com that Brad Pfaff, who was the U.S…

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THU PM Update: Evers to name TDA’s Thompson DOT secretary

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov.-elect Tony Evers tomorrow will name Craig Thompson, head of the Transportation Development Association, his first DOT secretary, according to multiple sources. Evers’ transition declined comment. Thompson joined TDA, which has been advocating for more road funding, in 2007. He previously served

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THU News Summary: Evers’ first cabinet picks; Kaul knocks lame-duck legislation; Ryan’s farewell address

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WED News Summary: Evers’ first cabinet picks; Ryan’s farewell triggers debate about his legacy

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TUE News Summary: Liberal groups challenge early voting limits; UW-Whitewater chancellor resigns

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TUE AM Update: Ethics Commission moving to new office today

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The Ethics Commission is moving today. The agency tweeted yesterday that it won’t be available via phone during the move and will have limited email accessibility. It asked for those needing to contact the agency to email it

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MON News Summary: Contrasting the Evers, Walker transitions; Walker floated as possible Trump Interior chief pick

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FRI REPORT: Walker signs extraordinary session bills, draws Dem criticism

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Walker signs extraordinary session bills, draws Dem criticism LFB memo shows some ideas that didn’t make cut in GOP lame-duck bills With divided government, Shilling hopes Capitol won’t ‘grind to a halt’ Week ahead Political TV

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FRI AM Update: Hintz appoints Goyke, Taylor to JFC

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement RENEW Wisconsin From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz is re-appointing Madison Dem Chris Taylor to the Joint Finance Committee and adding Milwaukee lawmaker Evan Goyke. Goyke replaces Rep. Katrina Shankland, D-Stevens Point, who was originally appointed to the committee this session by

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Hintz appoints Goyke, Taylor to JFC

Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz is re-appointing Madison Dem Chris Taylor to the Joint Finance Committee and adding Milwaukee lawmaker Evan Goyke. Goyke replaces Rep. Katrina Shankland, D-Stevens Point, who was originally appointed to the committee this session by former Minority Leader Peter Barca, D-Kenosha. She started the 2017-18 session

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