One of the trends we identified as part of our Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People series for the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism was the increased fast-tracking of bills under Gov. Scott Walker.
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 06, 2018 CONTACT STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN MACCO (608) 266-0485 Madison… Early this week, the State Legislature convened an Extraordinary Session aimed at clarifying existing practices in the State of Wisconsin. State Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released
For Immediate Release Primary Contact: campaign@bewleyforsenate.com Instead, one month after the people of Wisconsin rejected the divisive agendas of outgoing Governor Walker and Attorney General Schimel, legislative Republicans spent the final throes of this session doubling down on their record
For more information contact: December 6, 2018 Rep. Brandtjen- (608) 267-2367 Madison, WI – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding the extraordinary session and its implications for the state of the Wisconsin Constitution. “Our founding
After Democrats won every statewide office on the ballot last month, Republicans in Wisconsin and Michigan are overriding the will of the voters and working to reduce the power of the incoming administrations simply because they aren’t happy with the
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON- Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the conclusion of the Extraordinary Session of the Wisconsin State Senate: “Many of the things the Legislature debated during the session were
Contact: Sen. Mark Miller (D – Monona) (608)266-9170 MADISON, WI – Senator Mark Miller (D-Monona) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today. The audio file of this week’s address can be found here: http://media2.legis.wisconsin.gov/multimedia/Sen16/millerradio120618.mp3 A written transcript of the address
A century ago, Wisconsin was famous for progressive thought. Now the state makes national headlines for its horror stories – Making a Murderer, Slender Man stabbings, Ed Gein, Jeffrey Dahmer, the state GOP. The last spent painful hours Dec. 4 and 5 joining the horror parade by refusing to accept the results of the Nov. 6 election.
Details in lame duck bills show disdain for democracy by Vos and Fitzgerald.
Contact: Senator Tim Carpenter Thursday, December 6, 2018 (608) 266-8535 Governor Walker: What Will Your Message To Gov.-Elect Evers Be? (MADISON) – The recent passing of President George H.W. Bush reminds us of how politics in a democracy should be.
CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released the following statement on the Legislature’s Extraordinary Session: “The content of the legislature’s extraordinary session primarily consisted of legislative efforts to protect citizens from their government.
For Immediate Release Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate brought to the floor a bill to double-down on protecting the health care of people with pre-existing conditions. Currently, federal law protects people with
Contact: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560 Inauguration demonstrates state coming together, Evers’ commitment to our kids’ future MADISON – Today, Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announced the date of their inauguration and gala as well as the nonprofit partner
One of the trends we identified as part of our Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People series for the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism was the increased fast-tracking of bills under Gov. Scott Walker.
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 Corporation leadership would be restored Sept. 1, after
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 06, 2018 CONTACT STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN MACCO (608) 266-0485 Madison… Early this week, the State Legislature convened an Extraordinary Session aimed at clarifying existing practices in the State of Wisconsin. State Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement on the Legislature’s Extraordinary Session. “Despite the
For Immediate Release Primary Contact: campaign@bewleyforsenate.com Instead, one month after the people of Wisconsin rejected the divisive agendas of outgoing Governor Walker and Attorney General Schimel, legislative Republicans spent the final throes of this session doubling down on their record of failure. They held an unprecedented lame duck session, extraordinary
For more information contact: December 6, 2018 Rep. Brandtjen- (608) 267-2367 Madison, WI – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding the extraordinary session and its implications for the state of the Wisconsin Constitution. “Our founding fathers created three co-equal branches of government. The powers of
After Democrats won every statewide office on the ballot last month, Republicans in Wisconsin and Michigan are overriding the will of the voters and working to reduce the power of the incoming administrations simply because they aren’t happy with the results of the election. Wisconsin Senate GOP Leader Scott Fitzgerald
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON- Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the conclusion of the Extraordinary Session of the Wisconsin State Senate: “Many of the things the Legislature debated during the session were policy items I’ve already supported. These policies have already made
Contact: Sen. Mark Miller (D – Monona) (608)266-9170 MADISON, WI – Senator Mark Miller (D-Monona) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today. The audio file of this week’s address can be found here: http://media2.legis.wisconsin.gov/multimedia/Sen16/millerradio120618.mp3 A written transcript of the address is below: “Hello, this is Senator Mark Miller with this
A century ago, Wisconsin was famous for progressive thought. Now the state makes national headlines for its horror stories – Making a Murderer, Slender Man stabbings, Ed Gein, Jeffrey Dahmer, the state GOP. The last spent painful hours Dec. 4 and 5 joining the horror parade by refusing to accept the results of the Nov. 6 election.
Details in lame duck bills show disdain for democracy by Vos and Fitzgerald.
Contact: Senator Tim Carpenter Thursday, December 6, 2018 (608) 266-8535 Governor Walker: What Will Your Message To Gov.-Elect Evers Be? (MADISON) – The recent passing of President George H.W. Bush reminds us of how politics in a democracy should be. The letter President Bush left for President Bill Clinton, the
CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released the following statement on the Legislature’s Extraordinary Session: “The content of the legislature’s extraordinary session primarily consisted of legislative efforts to protect citizens from their government. The changes we made restore authority to the legislature rather
For Immediate Release Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate brought to the floor a bill to double-down on protecting the health care of people with pre-existing conditions. Currently, federal law protects people with pre-existing conditions and Wisconsin covered them before Obamacare was created.
Contact: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560 Inauguration demonstrates state coming together, Evers’ commitment to our kids’ future MADISON – Today, Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announced the date of their inauguration and gala as well as the nonprofit partner highlighting their commitment to improving the futures of Wisconsin children.