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Gov. Tony Evers announced tonight has has fired Regent Timothy Nixon over an alleged physical altercation with staff providing support for an official university meeting
Of those, the governor ordered one woman serving a 30-year sentence for burglary to be immediately released. The others had their sentences shortened with one woman who has served 32 years of a murder conviction and is now eligible for parole as of this month.
She also told reporters at the state Capitol that Democratic lawmakers “will be ready” to pass legislation bringing down utility costs and protecting ratepayers when the new Legislature convenes in January.
Wisconsin Chief Justice Jill Karofsky said the judiciary is “resilient” amid continued concerns about safety for judges and court officers.
From WisPolitics.com … — The Wisconsin Supreme Court today agreed to hear a lawsuit challenging a 2011 law that stripped most public employees of the power to collectively bargain. The court offered no comment in today’s order explaining its decision
Assembly Dem and GOP caucuses and Senate Dems held leadership elections yesterday. Senate Republicans held leadership elections last week.
Gov.-elect David Crowley announced today that Jeff Pertl, who worked in the Evers administration, will serve as his chief of staff after he takes office in January.
Assembly Republicans today selected Rep. Tyler August, R-Walworth, to serve as minority leader next session and Rep. Nate Gustafson, R-Omro, as assistant minority leader.
Assembly Democrats today elected Greta Neubauer to serve as the state’s first female speaker.
Senate Democrats today elected Dianne Hesselbein, D-Middleton, to serve as majority leader next session.
GOP businessman Eric Hovde said another run for public office “isn’t on my radar screen right now,” but he would think about running for U.S. Senate in 2028 if U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson decides against seeking a fourth term.
Gov.-elect David Crowley says he’d sign a bill that immediately redraws Wisconsin’s congressional maps if passed by the Democratic-run Legislature early next year.
New Senate Minority Leader Julian Bradley told WisPolitics the best way for his caucus to move past Tuesday’s losses is to do a better job articulating a message and providing a clear contrast to the “tax and spend majority that was just elected.”
Senate Republicans today elected Julian Bradley to serve as minority leader in the next session.
Gov.-elect David Crowley said affordability and healthcare top his priority list when he is sworn into office in January, but he deferred to the incoming Legislature on what bills will cross his desk.
Eric Toney has conceded the attorney general’s race to incumbent AG Josh Kaul, according to a Toney campaign spokesperson.
The Board of Regents today unanimously selected Tonja Johnson, a senior vice chancellor in the University of Alabama System, to become the Universities of Wisconsin’s next president.
Several utilities are preparing to challenge the developer of the proposed BECI transmission line’s application to become a Wisconsin utility.
The Universities of Wisconsin’s next president will again come from outside the system with three finalists named today now working at institutions in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Wisconsin’s population has increased nearly 2.9% as of Jan. 1 compared to the 2020 Census, according to final numbers from the state Department of Administration.
Gov. Tony Evers announced tonight has has fired Regent Timothy Nixon over an alleged physical altercation with staff providing support for an official university meeting
Of those, the governor ordered one woman serving a 30-year sentence for burglary to be immediately released. The others had their sentences shortened with one woman who has served 32 years of a murder conviction and is now eligible for parole as of this month.
She also told reporters at the state Capitol that Democratic lawmakers “will be ready” to pass legislation bringing down utility costs and protecting ratepayers when the new Legislature convenes in January.
Wisconsin Chief Justice Jill Karofsky said the judiciary is “resilient” amid continued concerns about safety for judges and court officers.
From WisPolitics.com … — The Wisconsin Supreme Court today agreed to hear a lawsuit challenging a 2011 law that stripped most public employees of the power to collectively bargain. The court offered no comment in today’s order explaining its decision to hear the suit. Justice Annette Ziegler dissented, while fellow
Assembly Dem and GOP caucuses and Senate Dems held leadership elections yesterday. Senate Republicans held leadership elections last week.
Gov.-elect David Crowley announced today that Jeff Pertl, who worked in the Evers administration, will serve as his chief of staff after he takes office in January.
Assembly Republicans today selected Rep. Tyler August, R-Walworth, to serve as minority leader next session and Rep. Nate Gustafson, R-Omro, as assistant minority leader.
Assembly Democrats today elected Greta Neubauer to serve as the state’s first female speaker.
Senate Democrats today elected Dianne Hesselbein, D-Middleton, to serve as majority leader next session.
GOP businessman Eric Hovde said another run for public office “isn’t on my radar screen right now,” but he would think about running for U.S. Senate in 2028 if U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson decides against seeking a fourth term.
Gov.-elect David Crowley says he’d sign a bill that immediately redraws Wisconsin’s congressional maps if passed by the Democratic-run Legislature early next year.
New Senate Minority Leader Julian Bradley told WisPolitics the best way for his caucus to move past Tuesday’s losses is to do a better job articulating a message and providing a clear contrast to the “tax and spend majority that was just elected.”
Senate Republicans today elected Julian Bradley to serve as minority leader in the next session.
Gov.-elect David Crowley said affordability and healthcare top his priority list when he is sworn into office in January, but he deferred to the incoming Legislature on what bills will cross his desk.
Eric Toney has conceded the attorney general’s race to incumbent AG Josh Kaul, according to a Toney campaign spokesperson.
The Board of Regents today unanimously selected Tonja Johnson, a senior vice chancellor in the University of Alabama System, to become the Universities of Wisconsin’s next president.
Several utilities are preparing to challenge the developer of the proposed BECI transmission line’s application to become a Wisconsin utility.
The Universities of Wisconsin’s next president will again come from outside the system with three finalists named today now working at institutions in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Wisconsin’s population has increased nearly 2.9% as of Jan. 1 compared to the 2020 Census, according to final numbers from the state Department of Administration.