Rep. Hintz: A new era for Wisconsin

Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 Hintz welcomes Governor Evers as he is sworn in MADISON, WI – Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement after Tony Evers was sworn in as the 46th Governor of the State of

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WisGOP: Statement on today’s legislative inauguration

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – In honor of today’s swearing-in of the 104th Wisconsin State Legislature, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “I want to personally congratulate Speaker Robin Vos

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Wisconsin Right to Life: A bad day for Wisconsin

“Today is the start of a Tony Evers administration which will work daily to erase the work we have done to protect life for the last eight years,” stated Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life. “As Wisconsin

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Monday’s transfer of power to the Evers administration, Gov. Scott Walker’s plans, the 2019 Supreme Court race and more.

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Rep. Hintz: A new era for Wisconsin

Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 Hintz welcomes Governor Evers as he is sworn in MADISON, WI – Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement after Tony Evers was sworn in as the 46th Governor of the State of Wisconsin: “I, along with the people of Wisconsin, welcome Governor

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Fair Wisconsin: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signs pro-LGBTQ executive order

Megin McDonell, Executive Director, Fair Wisconsin megin.mcdonell@fairwisconsin.com mobile: (608) 279-2659 Evers’ order will provide nondiscrimination protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression MADISON – On his first day in office, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order this afternoon which prohibits discrimination against LGBTQ

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WisGOP: Statement on today’s legislative inauguration

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – In honor of today’s swearing-in of the 104th Wisconsin State Legislature, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “I want to personally congratulate Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, along with each and

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Wisconsin Right to Life: A bad day for Wisconsin

“Today is the start of a Tony Evers administration which will work daily to erase the work we have done to protect life for the last eight years,” stated Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life. “As Wisconsin ushers in a change in leadership, the way our executive

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Evers calls for ‘putting people first’ in inaugural address

Echoing a theme from his successful campaign, Tony Evers Monday called for “putting people first” after being sworn in as Wisconsin’s 46th governor. The outgoing state schools superintendent reminded the crowd in the Capitol of the themes he campaigned on last fall, including fully funding public education, making healthcare affordable

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Kaul calls for universal background checks in inaugural remarks

Dem Josh Kaul bemoaned the lame-duck laws, but called for implementing universal background checks after he was sworn in as attorney general this afternoon. The former federal prosecutor said in his inaugural remarks that while the laws took away power from the AG’s and guv’s offices, “the priorities of the

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Monday’s transfer of power to the Evers administration, Gov. Scott Walker’s plans, the 2019 Supreme Court race and more.

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