THU PM Update: Evers says he’s picked new DNR secretary

From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today said he’s selected someone to lead the Department of Natural Resources after a more than yearlong vacancy and expects to announce the pick “very, very soon.” The Dem guv spoke with reporters after a Capitol Holiday Tree lighting ceremony. He also indicated

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WED PM Update: Senate GOP, Dem Finance Committee teams in place

From WisPolitics … — Senate leaders today filled out half of the Joint Finance Committee lineup for the 2025-26 session as Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu appointed fellow Republicans Julian Bradley, Romaine Quinn and Rob Stafsholt to the body. Meanwhile, Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein, D-Middleton, announced she’s reappointing Sens. LaTonya Johnson,

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TUE PM Update: GOP lawmakers move to appeal Act 10 ruling

From WisPolitics … — GOP lawmakers have already filed a notice of appeal with the conservative 2nd District Court of Appeals seeking to overturn a Dane County judge’s ruling that restored collective bargaining powers for public employees who lost them under 2011’s Act 10. Dane County Judge Jacob Frost yesterday

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FRI PM Update: Big national donors drop millions in Wisconsin

From WisPolitics … — The Uihleins, Reid Hoffman, Fred Eychaner and Diane Hendricks pumped millions into federal outside groups in 2024, according to Open Secrets. They also dropped a pretty penny in Wisconsin, according to a WisPolitics check of the state’s database. Open Secrets posted a list of top individual

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