Gov. Tony Evers cast doubt on a call from Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald for a new round of tax cuts, saying it was a politically motivated suggestion as the Juneau Republican launches his campaign for the 5th CD. Fitzgerald
[Madison, WI] – In response to Gov. Tony Evers calling a special election to replace Congressman Sean Duffy on Monday, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Executive Director, Mark Jefferson: In response to Gov. Tony Evers
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he will order a special election to fill the 7th Congressional District vacancy created by the resignation of U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis). The election will occur on January 27, 2020. A
Voters will go to the polls Jan. 27 to fill the seat of outgoing U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy — a rare Monday election — under an executive order Gov. Tony Evers issued today. The expected primary will be Dec. 30.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Beau Liegeois to the Brown County Circuit Court. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge William Atkinson. “Beau Liegeois is committed to
Gov. Tony Evers again urged GOP lawmakers to address gun violence as he joined Dem lawmakers in unveiling “red-flag” legislation. The legislation would create a new process to ask a court to temporarily take away firearms from someone deemed a
(MADISON, WI) – Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement praising Governor Evers’ push to pass common sense red flag legislation, as well as called out President Trump’s broken promises to pass common sense gun safety
Madison, WI — Today, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) released the following statement on Governor Tony Evers’ willingness to consider gun confiscation in Wisconsin: “This is why Wisconsinites will never trust liberals with their Second Amendment Rights. Hiding
MADISON – When asked about recent proposals to seize firearms from law-abiding owners, Governor Tony Evers today signaled his openness to considering such action in Wisconsin. In response, Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) offered the following statement: “This morning’s
MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Executive Director Joaquin Altoro, and Wisconsin Interagency Council on Homelessness Director Michael Basford announced today the awarding of a total of $500,000 in grants to 13 different agencies across Wisconsin for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined Rep. Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) and Sen. Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) to announce LRB-4383, a bill creating an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) process, which offers families and law enforcement
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CONTACT: Rep. Patrick Snyder (608) 266-0654 Madison… Following the Evers Administration’s allocation of the newly funded Assistant District Attorney (ADA) positions, Rep. Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) made the following statement: “Time and again Governor Evers has prioritized Madison and Milwaukee over
Gov. Tony Evers’ plan for new assistant district attorneys shifts some positions to Milwaukee and Rock counties — at the expense of others — compared to what Republicans had proposed in the budget. Milwaukee County will get three new general
Gov. Tony Evers cast doubt on a call from Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald for a new round of tax cuts, saying it was a politically motivated suggestion as the Juneau Republican launches his campaign for the 5th CD. Fitzgerald said on “UpFront” he’d like to pass another tax cut
[Madison, WI] – In response to Gov. Tony Evers calling a special election to replace Congressman Sean Duffy on Monday, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Executive Director, Mark Jefferson: In response to Gov. Tony Evers calling a special election to replace Congressman Sean Duffy on
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he will order a special election to fill the 7th Congressional District vacancy created by the resignation of U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis). The election will occur on January 27, 2020. A primary, if required, will occur on December 30, 2019. The
Voters will go to the polls Jan. 27 to fill the seat of outgoing U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy — a rare Monday election — under an executive order Gov. Tony Evers issued today. The expected primary will be Dec. 30. Under state law, the earliest Evers could’ve called the special
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Beau Liegeois to the Brown County Circuit Court. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge William Atkinson. “Beau Liegeois is committed to public service and has a strong legal background, having served
Gov. Tony Evers again urged GOP lawmakers to address gun violence as he joined Dem lawmakers in unveiling “red-flag” legislation. The legislation would create a new process to ask a court to temporarily take away firearms from someone deemed a threat to others. Evers has previously threatened to call a
(MADISON, WI) – Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement praising Governor Evers’ push to pass common sense red flag legislation, as well as called out President Trump’s broken promises to pass common sense gun safety legislation. “We are grateful for Governor Evers’ leadership to fight
Madison, WI — Today, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) released the following statement on Governor Tony Evers’ willingness to consider gun confiscation in Wisconsin: “This is why Wisconsinites will never trust liberals with their Second Amendment Rights. Hiding behind every supposedly ‘reasonable’ gun control measure is the Democrats’
MADISON – When asked about recent proposals to seize firearms from law-abiding owners, Governor Tony Evers today signaled his openness to considering such action in Wisconsin. In response, Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) offered the following statement: “This morning’s candid comments from Governor Evers only further illustrate that without
MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Executive Director Joaquin Altoro, and Wisconsin Interagency Council on Homelessness Director Michael Basford announced today the awarding of a total of $500,000 in grants to 13 different agencies across Wisconsin for projects to help people experiencing homelessness. “Addressing homelessness and housing
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined Rep. Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) and Sen. Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) to announce LRB-4383, a bill creating an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) process, which offers families and law enforcement officers the opportunity to act swiftly by seeking temporary removal
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CONTACT: Rep. Patrick Snyder (608) 266-0654 Madison… Following the Evers Administration’s allocation of the newly funded Assistant District Attorney (ADA) positions, Rep. Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) made the following statement: “Time and again Governor Evers has prioritized Madison and Milwaukee over citizens in the rest of the state, and this decision
Gov. Tony Evers’ plan for new assistant district attorneys shifts some positions to Milwaukee and Rock counties — at the expense of others — compared to what Republicans had proposed in the budget. Milwaukee County will get three new general purpose revenue-funded positions, while Rock County will add one under