Wisconsin’s Evers prays GOP investigator not named to panel
2 years, 10 months ago

Wisconsin’s Evers prays GOP investigator not named to panel

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said Friday he can’t think of anyone worse to fill a vacancy on Wisconsin’s bipartisan elections commission than a Republican-hired election investigator and he prays that the former state Supreme Court justice isn’t named to the panel. Evers’s comments come a day after the Republican Assembly leader said he wasn’t ruling anyone out for the job, including the investigator he hired, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman. Evers, speaking at a campaign event outside the Capitol, also praised outgoing Republican elections commissioner Dean Knudson, saying he was disappointed the former lawmaker decided to resign under pressure from fellow Republicans upset that he didn’t question Donald Trump’s loss in 2020. “I can’t think of anybody less capable and less prepared to sit on the Wisconsin Elections Commission than him,” Evers said.

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Wisconsin Gov. Evers finally appoints new DNR secretary after yearlong search
3 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin Gov. Evers finally appoints new DNR secretary after yearlong search

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov. Asked in an email Monday why the search took so long, Evers spokesperson Britt Cudaback responded by saying “we can refer you to the governor’s many previous comments.” She did not elaborate. The Republican-controlled Senate voted to reject four of Evers’ five appointees to the board in October 2023. “It makes it more difficult just …

Wisconsin Republicans fire 8 more Evers appointees, including regents and judicial watchdogs
1 year ago

Wisconsin Republicans fire 8 more Evers appointees, including regents and judicial watchdogs

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republicans who control the state Senate fired eight more of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees Tuesday, including two Universities of Wisconsin regents who voted against a deal that limited campus diversity and four judicial watchdogs who wouldn’t commit to punishing liberal state Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz. The Senate also fired a member of the governor’s domestic …

Wisconsin Republican leader stands by fake Trump elector, will keep him on elections commission
1 year, 3 months ago

Wisconsin Republican leader stands by fake Trump elector, will keep him on elections commission

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The majority leader of the Wisconsin Senate on Monday rejected Democrats’ calls to rescind his appointment to the state elections commission, who was one of the Republicans who served as fake electors for former President Donald Trump in 2020. Republican Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said in a statement that his appointee Bob Spindell and the other …

Wisconsin Republicans reject eight Evers appointees, including majority of environmental board
1 year, 5 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans reject eight Evers appointees, including majority of environmental board

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to fire eight state board appointees from Democratic Gov. In a series of votes that fell mostly along party lines, the Senate rejected confirmation for four members of the Natural Resources Board, as well as a Democratic elections commissioner who tried earlier this year to prevent the Senate from …

Wisconsin Senate committee votes against confirmation for four DNR policy board appointees
1 year, 6 months ago

Wisconsin Senate committee votes against confirmation for four DNR policy board appointees

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republicans who control the state Senate’s sporting heritage committee voted Thursday against confirming four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees to the Department of Natural Resources policy board, a move that could delay a board vote on the agency’s contentious wolf management plan. The sporting heritage committee’s votes against Adams, Jennings, Naas and VandenBrook suggest that the …

Wisconsin governor, GOP leader meet for first time in years
2 years, 3 months ago

Wisconsin governor, GOP leader meet for first time in years

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos met in person for the first time in two years Thursday as both sides are talking more about trying to work together in the coming legislative session. He called it a “good first step.” Vos said he and Evers had a good dialogue on a number …

Wisconsin Gov. Evers defeats foe he called democracy threat
2 years, 4 months ago

Wisconsin Gov. Evers defeats foe he called democracy threat

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Michels favored disbanding the state’s bipartisan elections commission and had promised to sign bills vetoed by Evers that would make it harder to vote absentee. Evers also noted that he is frequently described as boring, but said: “As it turns out, boring wins.” Evers said his victory was a win for reproductive rights, public schools, clean …

Many GOP appointees with expired terms still on state boards
2 years, 6 months ago

Many GOP appointees with expired terms still on state boards

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Three members of the state board that oversees Wisconsin’s technical colleges and who were appointed by former Republican Gov. Tony Evers has nominated six people to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board, but none have been confirmed by the GOP-controlled state Senate. The other three are among dozens of Evers appointees that are waiting to serve on …

Wisconsin’s conservative high court hands GOP another weapon
2 years, 8 months ago

Wisconsin’s conservative high court hands GOP another weapon

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s conservative-controlled Supreme Court handed Republicans their newest weapon to weaken any Democratic governors in the battleground state, ruling this week that political appointees don’t have to leave their posts until the Senate confirms their successor. The court’s decision — in the case of a conservative who refused to step down from an environmental policy board for …

Wisconsin's conservative high court hands GOP another weapon
2 years, 8 months ago

Wisconsin's conservative high court hands GOP another weapon

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wisconsin's conservative-controlled Supreme Court handed Republicans their newest weapon to …

Republican fake elector running to lead election commission
2 years, 10 months ago

Republican fake elector running to lead election commission

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — One of the 10 Republicans who attempted to cast Electoral College ballot s for Donald Trump even though he lost Wisconsin said Monday he is running to become chairman of the state elections commission where he currently serves as a member. Spindell has also traveled the state giving a presentation he calls “Thirteen Ways the 2020 Election …

Wisconsin chairman rescinds killer’s parole at Evers request
2 years, 10 months ago

Wisconsin chairman rescinds killer’s parole at Evers request

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Parole Commission’s leader agreed Friday to rescind a convicted murderer’s parole at Democratic Gov. Evers sent a letter Friday to John Tate, the commission’s chairman, asking him to reconsider 54-year-old Douglas Balsewicz’s parole. Tate, an Evers appointee, later said in an email to The Associated Press and the Department of Corrections that he understands the …

Wisconsin elections commission in GOP crosshairs
2 years, 10 months ago

Wisconsin elections commission in GOP crosshairs

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — All four of the leading Republican candidates for Wisconsin governor want to either abolish or dramatically overhaul the GOP-created bipartisan commission that oversees elections in the state, moves that Democratic Gov. Tim Michels, a construction company co-owner and the most recent Republican to get into the race, released his proposed overhaul of the Wisconsin Elections Commission on …

Gableman disparages how head of elections panel dresses
2 years, 11 months ago

Gableman disparages how head of elections panel dresses

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice leading a taxpayer-funded investigation into the 2020 election criticized how the leader of the bipartisan state elections commission dresses during a radio interview. When host Joe Giganti said he recently saw Wolfe wearing a gold locket rather than pearls, Gableman responded, “Oh, Hillary Clinton.” Wolfe, who was confirmed to her job …

Wisconsin Gov. Evers' reelection pitch: democracy is at risk
3 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin Gov. Evers' reelection pitch: democracy is at risk

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I don’t think he’s exaggerating when he talks …

Wisconsin Gov. Evers’ reelection pitch: democracy is at risk
3 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin Gov. Evers’ reelection pitch: democracy is at risk

Associated Press  

JANESVILLE, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. “I don’t think he’s exaggerating when he talks about what’s at stake and the fact that he’s the last line of defense to a lot of these things happening,” said Democratic state Rep. Gordon Hintz. Evers isn’t the only battleground Democrat making the argument, particularly in the so-called “blue wall” trio of states — …

Wisconsin GOP leader: ‘Zero chance’ of taking over elections
3 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin GOP leader: ‘Zero chance’ of taking over elections

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — A top Republican lawmaker in the presidential battleground state of Wisconsin said Friday that there is “zero chance” the GOP-controlled Legislature will take over the awarding of the state’s 10 presidential elector votes in 2024, even as Democrats worry that is their goal. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told The Associated Press in an interview that he also …

Wisconsin GOP Senate leader opposes ‘blowing up’ elections
3 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin GOP Senate leader opposes ‘blowing up’ elections

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Senate said Wednesday that he opposes “blowing up” the bipartisan commission he helped create to run elections in the battleground state. “Yes, I’m frustrated with some of the things the commission has done over the last couple of years, but that doesn’t mean that blowing it up is the right thing …

Evers: Voters should decide if Milwaukee DA keeps job
3 years, 3 months ago

Evers: Voters should decide if Milwaukee DA keeps job

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers says voters should decided whether Milwaukee County’s top prosecutor keeps his job. A group of Milwaukee taxpayers has filed a complaint with Evers demanding he remove District Attorney John Chisholm from his post. Evers told WDJT-TV for a story published Monday that his office is reviewing the complaint and committed to launching an investigation …

Vos: Wisconsin GOP election probe to go longer, cost more
3 years, 3 months ago

Vos: Wisconsin GOP election probe to go longer, cost more

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republican Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Tuesday said the investigation he ordered into the 2020 presidential election will spill into next year and cost more money, factors he blamed on Democrats who are fighting subpoenas. But that’s on the Democrats, not on us.” Dragging out the investigation is in the best interest of Republicans because it …

Wisconsin attorney general calls for election probe to end
3 years, 5 months ago

Wisconsin attorney general calls for election probe to end

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Democratic attorney general who represents the state elections commission on Monday called for a Republican-ordered investigation into the 2020 presidential election to be shut down, saying it is a partisan political effort that lacks credibility, wastes taxpayer money and is not serious. Evers, a Democrat, told local election officials they should be “lawyered up” and called …

Evers calls GOP-ordered election probe a ‘boondoggle’
3 years, 6 months ago

Evers calls GOP-ordered election probe a ‘boondoggle’

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday blasted a Republican-ordered investigation into the 2020 presidential election as a “$700,000 boondoggle” and said election clerks should be “lawyered up.” After an election audit in Arizona confirmed President Joe Biden’s win there, Republicans have focused their attention on Wisconsin, where Biden also won, and other states where they’re pursuing reviews …

Republican Kleefisch enters Wisconsin governor’s race
3 years, 6 months ago

Republican Kleefisch enters Wisconsin governor’s race

Associated Press  

BUTLER, Wis. — Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. “Because of Governor Evers’ steady leadership, Wisconsin is bouncing back stronger than before with a record surplus, low unemployment and $4 billion in tax relief delivered in his first term,” Roecker said. “Even with half my guts, I still have twice as much guts as Tony Evers.” Kleefisch served as Walker’s lieutenant governor …

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Evers launches bid for second term
3 years, 9 months ago

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Evers launches bid for second term

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tony Evers made it official Saturday, announcing his …

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Evers launches bid for second term
3 years, 9 months ago

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Evers launches bid for second term

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Evers told the AP that his handling of the pandemic saved lives and he listed it as “easily the most important thing that we’ve done.” “And, of course, we’ve done that with the backdrop of having not a whole lot of help from the Republicans in the Legislature,” Evers said. Evers tried unsuccessfully to force …

Evers picks retired judges to select redistricting panel
4 years, 8 months ago

Evers picks retired judges to select redistricting panel

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday picked three retired judges to select members of a nonpartisan redistricting commission he created to draw legislative and congressional boundary maps following this year’s census. Evers has pointed to polls showing broad public support for a nonpartisan redistricting process. So instead he created the commission, which will include members from across …

GOP leader: Evers’ Ag secretary pick doesn’t have the votes
5 years, 4 months ago

GOP leader: Evers’ Ag secretary pick doesn’t have the votes

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Senate asked Democratic Gov. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald’s spokesman, Alec Zimmerman, said in an email Friday that Pfaff does not have the votes to be confirmed. “It is astonishing that, in the middle of a dairy crisis and trade war, Republicans want to create even more uncertainty and instability by …

Wisconsin Senate confirms 5 of Evers Cabinet secretaries
5 years, 5 months ago

Wisconsin Senate confirms 5 of Evers Cabinet secretaries

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Five of Gov. Tony Evers’ Cabinet secretaries won unanimous confirmation by the Republican-controlled Senate on Tuesday, while the majority of the Democratic governor’s selections remain in limbo nearly a year after they began work. The Senate confirmation votes were the first for any of Evers’ agency secretaries since he took office in January. Those confirmed on Tuesday …

Court sides with Wisconsin governor in appointment fight
5 years, 11 months ago

Court sides with Wisconsin governor in appointment fight

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin appeals court sided with Democratic Gov. “As the governor has repeatedly said, he acted properly and within the law to withdraw those improper appointments and make his own valid appointments,” Evers’ spokeswoman Melissa Baldauff said in reaction to the ruling. Hours before the ruling came out, Fitzgerald said that Republicans were “pretty wild” with anger …

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