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Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement. “Wisconsin’s lawless governor continues to rule by fiat and it must end. This latest order is obviously illegal. Wisconsin Statutes clearly state the powers given to the
MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Joel Brennan today announced that state agencies will return more than $300 million to the state’s general fund in the current budget year (FY20-21). The savings will be generated based on specific targets
President Donald Trump has indicated he will soon announce his U.S. Supreme Court nominee following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Four years ago, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, called Supreme Court nominations in an election year “problematic.” But
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers extending his mask mandate while declaring a new public health emergency due to a COVID-19 case spike.
There’s only one set of parameters binding lawmakers: the United States Constitution. And, to paraphrase, there are two players when it comes to appointments to the judiciary: the president nominates and the U.S. Senate decides to confirm or not (with “advice and consent”).
Russ Feingold knows his way around politics, as a former Wisconsin legislator who served three terms in the United States Senate. But even he was taken aback by the haste with which President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, began talking about naming and confirming a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the hours after the death of the pioneering jurist.
Mandating a full, public release will give those on all sides of education issues in the state a fair shot to let their voice be heard.
Republicans running the State Legislature are failing the test of leadership in a time of crisis. Now, it’s time to vote. A closer look at what’s at stake and a breakdown of every race on the ballot.
Collect paycheck for nine months of not working and blame governor for any problems.
At least compared to other states. Compared to other developed nations, horribly high.
One thing about our new reality: We all have to get used to talking in masks. It’s not always easy to be heard or get your message across. In this Badger Talks video, we talk to Maryellen MacDonald, a professor
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers illegally issuing his third Covid-19 emergency declaration (Executive Order 90) that allows for the Governor and DHS Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm to issue dictatorial public health edicts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues in calling on House leadership to postpone the upcoming October recess until a bipartisan Coronavirus relief package has been reached. Under the current calendar, the House is
Oconomowoc –Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ extension of the mask mandate with another 60-day “public health emergency”: “As I expressed in my July 31st press release, Wisconsin’s governor continues to trample our
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers issued a third Executive Order extending his unilateral rule of Wisconsin. Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “I opposed Governor Evers’ second emergency order and continue to stand ready
Madison, WI — Today, Senator David Craig (R-Vernon) issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ illegal Executive Order (EO 90) and illegal mask mandate (Emergency Order 1): “Another day, another illegal order. Nothing new for this lawless
[Madison, WI] – Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “Governor Evers’ disregard for the state constitution and the role of the three branches of government is mind-boggling. The Governor’s order is not valid and is not worth
Rep. Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement regarding the extension of Gov. Evers’ Mask Mandate: Fully acknowledged in Governor Evers’ Executive Order 90 is a large growth in COVID-19 positive tests since this mandate was put into place in late
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi joined Ruben L. Anthony Jr., President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Madison, to announce that he’s putting $2 million in his upcoming 2021 budget to help the Urban League purchase a
Note: If this post has anything to do with Evers, the Evers administration or lame-duck legislation and related lawsuits, please tag it as Evers Administration. Please delete this note before publishing.
Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement. “Wisconsin’s lawless governor continues to rule by fiat and it must end. This latest order is obviously illegal. Wisconsin Statutes clearly state the powers given to the executive branch during a public health emergency are limited. There is
MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Joel Brennan today announced that state agencies will return more than $300 million to the state’s general fund in the current budget year (FY20-21). The savings will be generated based on specific targets that have been communicated to each agency. The reductions follow
President Donald Trump has indicated he will soon announce his U.S. Supreme Court nominee following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Four years ago, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, called Supreme Court nominations in an election year “problematic.” But he told WisPolitics.com in a phone interview he favors filling
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers extending his mask mandate while declaring a new public health emergency due to a COVID-19 case spike.
There’s only one set of parameters binding lawmakers: the United States Constitution. And, to paraphrase, there are two players when it comes to appointments to the judiciary: the president nominates and the U.S. Senate decides to confirm or not (with “advice and consent”).
Russ Feingold knows his way around politics, as a former Wisconsin legislator who served three terms in the United States Senate. But even he was taken aback by the haste with which President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, began talking about naming and confirming a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the hours after the death of the pioneering jurist.
Mandating a full, public release will give those on all sides of education issues in the state a fair shot to let their voice be heard.
Republicans running the State Legislature are failing the test of leadership in a time of crisis. Now, it’s time to vote. A closer look at what’s at stake and a breakdown of every race on the ballot.
Collect paycheck for nine months of not working and blame governor for any problems.
At least compared to other states. Compared to other developed nations, horribly high.
One thing about our new reality: We all have to get used to talking in masks. It’s not always easy to be heard or get your message across. In this Badger Talks video, we talk to Maryellen MacDonald, a professor of psychology and an expert in how we produce and
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers illegally issuing his third Covid-19 emergency declaration (Executive Order 90) that allows for the Governor and DHS Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm to issue dictatorial public health edicts. The first order issued today is a renewed statewide face
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues in calling on House leadership to postpone the upcoming October recess until a bipartisan Coronavirus relief package has been reached. Under the current calendar, the House is set to adjourn on October 2 and not return until
Oconomowoc –Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ extension of the mask mandate with another 60-day “public health emergency”: “As I expressed in my July 31st press release, Wisconsin’s governor continues to trample our State Constitution, overstepping his authority by issuing continual public health
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers issued a third Executive Order extending his unilateral rule of Wisconsin. Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “I opposed Governor Evers’ second emergency order and continue to stand ready to rescind that order and Executive Order #90, which was issued
Madison, WI — Today, Senator David Craig (R-Vernon) issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ illegal Executive Order (EO 90) and illegal mask mandate (Emergency Order 1): “Another day, another illegal order. Nothing new for this lawless administration. Even while his previous unlawful order is being challenged
[Madison, WI] – Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “Governor Evers’ disregard for the state constitution and the role of the three branches of government is mind-boggling. The Governor’s order is not valid and is not worth the paper it’s printed on. “He has now had two
Rep. Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement regarding the extension of Gov. Evers’ Mask Mandate: Fully acknowledged in Governor Evers’ Executive Order 90 is a large growth in COVID-19 positive tests since this mandate was put into place in late July. Data is in: masks either hurt or do not
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi joined Ruben L. Anthony Jr., President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Madison, to announce that he’s putting $2 million in his upcoming 2021 budget to help the Urban League purchase a site for an economic development hub along the South Park