Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The head of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation says proposed changes to the way the agency verifies job creation under a new lame-duck bill wouldn’t alter WEDC’s current process for certifying jobs. Instead, WEDC Secretary and CEO Mark Hogan told reporters today

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov.-elect Tony Evers says one of the most concerning outcomes of this week’s extraordinary session is a bill that would temporarily take away his power to appoint the head of the state’s top economic development agency. That power over Wisconsin Economic Development

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov.-elect Tony Evers today called the extraordinary session bills that cleared the Legislature a “hot mess” and an attempt to ignore the will of the 2.6 million Wisconsinites who voted in last month’s election. He said that includes a provision that would

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Both houses of the Legislature went to the floor this afternoon for a frantic final push to approve a host of changes that would give GOP lawmakers more oversight over Gov.-elect Tony Evers and AG-elect Josh Kaul ahead of the Dems taking

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP legislative leaders today insisted the bills they’re pushing through a lame-duck session are only to balance the powers between the executive and legislative branches of government and not some power grab as Dems have charged. Dems, meanwhile, continued to knock the

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Republican lawmakers are considering changes to state tax laws and a revamped WEDC board with the power to appoint the agency CEO rather than the guv, according to multiple GOP sources. The sources also noted a growing expectation that PSC Chair Lon

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov-elect Tony Evers during a stop at a Milwaukee health clinic today said his visit reinforced his view the state needs to accept the federal Medicaid expansion money. He said the staff at the Sixteenth Street Community Health Center are “doing all

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he expects there are “maybe” 10 or 11 Senate Republican votes for the Kimberly-Clark bill. The Juneau Republican has long said the incentive package would need Dem support to pass the Senate. But today was the

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A new informal opinion from outgoing AG Brad Schimel could threaten so-called “wedding barns,” according to a conservative think tank. But Walker administration officials aren’t saying whether they are planning to change their enforcement standards for the venues, which are rented out

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Subscribers: This is the last PM Update of the holiday week. The PM Update will return Monday. Thank you for subscribing, and have a happy Thanksgiving. From WisPolitics.com … — The outgoing Walker administration delivered Gov.-elect Tony Evers a dose of good news for his first

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Department of Transportation is projecting a dip in spending of $76.7 million over the next two years, a decrease of about 1.3 percent, according to its budget request submitted to the outgoing Walker administration. The agency’s request also projects a

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Republican lawmakers have floated the possibility of pushing the 2020 presidential primary off the April ballot in a move that would possibly help the chances conservative Justice Daniel Kelly retain his seat on the Supreme Court, according to multiple GOP sources. Gov.

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Rep. Ron Kind cast doubt on Nancy Pelosi’s re-election as House Dem leader, saying she has a “math problem” that the party needs to “come to grips with” quickly. The La Crosse Dem at a WisPolitics.com breakfast this morning in D.C.

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Senate failed to confirm some 150 of Gov. Scott Walker’s appointments before adjourning the regular season, including PSC Commissioner Rich Zipperer. That means Gov.-elect Tony Evers could rescind all of them his first day in office unless senators act before

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Tony Evers’ transition team is seeking $94,600, most of which would go for seven staff positions to help the guv-elect prepare to take office. The request is higher than 2010 and 2002, the last two times a non-incumbent guv was elected. Sixteen

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says GOP lawmakers want to increase legislative authority on things such voter ID rules, but pushed back at the suggestion he and Republicans are trying to undermine Dem Gov.-elect Tony Evers. With Republicans set to lose the

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem guv-elect Tony Evers urged Wisconsinites to come together as he and his team begin the transition to the office. Speaking to reporters in Fitchburg, Evers said he’ll be announcing details of his transition team in the coming days, but said no

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Clerks around the state report a surge in turnout, with some counties nearing presidential numbers. As of 2 p.m., Dane County, a Democratic stronghold, saw turnout of about 50 percent of registered voters. Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell wrote on Twitter those

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Groups have dropped nearly $23.8 million via independent expenditures on the guv’s race alone since the August primary, according to a WisPolitics.com check of campaign finance filings. Groups backing Gov. Scott Walker spent more than $18.8 million of that, compared to nearly