From WisPolitics … — The state Department of Justice today argued Dean Phillips’ effort to force his way onto Wisconsin’s Dem presidential primary ballot should be rejected because the Minnesota congressman waited too long to file his lawsuit. The Presidential Preference Selection Committee, made up of Dem and GOP appointees,

From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers as expected today vetoed a GOP effort to put in place a version of his legislative maps that paired fewer Republican incumbents. Evers had vowed to veto the maps when Republicans quickly pushed them through last week. The state Supreme Court is

From WisPolitics … — The state Supreme Court is weighing whether to hear Dean Phillips’ lawsuit over the decision to leave the Minnesota congressman off the Dem presidential primary ballot. Phillips filed a petition for original action with the court on Friday, alleging the Wisconsin Elections Commission and the state

From WisPolitics … — President Joe Biden today touted $1 billion in federal funding for a bridge connecting Superior to Duluth, Minn., as part of an effort to rebuild American pride, not just an investment in critical infrastructure. Biden told elected officials and others in the northwestern Wisconsin community that

From WisPolitics … — The Legislative Fiscal Bureau today projected the state will now finish the 2023-25 biennium with a surplus of $3.25 billion, nearly $800 million less than what was expected when the budget was signed last year. The new projection takes into account all legislation passed since the

From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers this evening in his sixth State of the State will call on the Legislature to take new steps to shore up the state’s child care industry, saying Republicans “are on the clock” to prevent its collapse. According to prepared remarks the guv’s

From WisPolitics … — GOP state Rep. Amanda Nedweski, co-author of legislation that would ask voters whether Wisconsin should ban abortion after 14 weeks, told a public hearing today she’d prefer “no abortions in this world,” but the measure offers the chance for a dialogue.  The Pleasant Prairie Republican told

From WisPolitics … — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August this morning blasted Rep. Janel Brandtjen as a grifter for repeatedly trying to introduce a resolution to impeach Wisconsin Election Administrator Meagan Wolfe during Tuesday’s floor session.  August, R-Lake Geneva, said Brandtjen, R-Menomonee Falls, has the opportunity to move her measure

From WisPolitics … — Rep. Jerry O’Connor today said his bill to establish a guaranteed college admission program will help ensure students stay in Wisconsin as UW officials voiced support for the measure. “I don’t know why we would pass on our best and brightest and let them become citizens

From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers today slammed GOP senators for rejecting his appointment of Tyler Huebner to the Public Service Commission, saying it is part of an ongoing effort by Republicans to baselessly fire his nominees. Evers also appointed Kristy Nieto, a division administrator for energy regulation

From WisPolitics … — A split Wisconsin Supreme Court today rejected a request by GOP lawmakers to reconsider its ruling throwing out Republican-drawn legislative districts and pausing the redistricting suit. The 4-3 order, which didn’t include an explanation of the court’s decision, comes one day before the parties in the

From WisPolitics … — Those seeking to recall Robin Vos today filed a petition with the state Elections Commission indicating they are targeting the Assembly speaker for “blocking fair elections,” failing to impeach Meagan Wolfe and opposing Donald Trump. The filing kicks off a 60-day window for the Rochester Republican’s

From WisPolitics … — Proponents of a bipartisan bill to implement top-five primaries and instant runoff voting in Wisconsin congressional races today argued the change would ensure the candidates with the broadest appeal end up in office. Meanwhile, others criticized the process as confusing and argued the proposal would prevent

From WisPolitics … — Assembly Republicans today introduced a medical marijuana plan that would use five state-run dispensaries rather than private outlets. Assembly backers hailed the bill as a starting point for medical marijuana. But Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, was noncommittal on the legislation, saying it would go

From WisPolitics … — Two consultants hired by the state Supreme Court to aid in selecting new legislative maps can be paid up to $100,000 each, including their costs, according to their contracts. Those costs will be covered by parties in the redistricting lawsuit as determined by the court in

From WisPolitics … — Lawmakers today argued a proposal to add vocational training to the Department of Corrections’ Earned Release Program would save money, increase equal opportunities and help the workforce shortage.  Assembly Corrections Committee Chair Michael Schraa, R-Oshkosh, and Rep. Evan Goyke, D-Milwaukee, made the comments in today’s Senate

From WisPolitics … — A Dane County judge today issued a pair of rulings overhauling the standards for a witness’ address on an absentee ballot envelope for the vote to count. That includes tossing guidance from the Elections Commission requiring street number, street name and municipality for clerks to accept

Subscriber note: Tomorrow’s News Summary will be the final WisPolitics subscriber product of the year. Normal products will resume Jan. 2. Thank you for subscribing.   From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today rejected Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ call to have voters weigh in on more restrictive abortion limits,

From WisPolitics … — President Joe Biden on a visit to Milwaukee today knocked former President Donald Trump for saying immigrants are “poisoning the blood of our country.” “Investing in Black economic prosperity lifts everybody up. You know, we always believe diversity is our strength as a nation,” Biden said.

From WisPolitics … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos today said “we are not done yet” targeting DEI in state government after a legislative committee signed off on pay raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees. The Rochester Republican agreed to a deal with UW leaders that curtails diversity, equity and inclusion