Wisconsin Republicans, Evers clash over tax cuts, schools
2 years, 3 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans, Evers clash over tax cuts, schools

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans who control the state Legislature are poised to clash with newly reelected Democratic Gov. But even though Evers and Republicans are on opposite sides of issues like abortion and pushing for a flat income tax rate, they also are talking about forging a better relationship in the coming years than they had during Evers’ first term, which saw the governor cast the highest number of vetoes in state history. “We’ll meet when we need to meet.” Evers meeting with Republicans, in and of itself, is a shift from the past four years when Evers almost never spoke with GOP legislative leaders, let alone negotiate. Democrats support Evers’ plan, which targets the middle class for an income tax cut, while also calling for increasing funding for K-12 public schools and local governments. “And so that’s that’s where I’ll be.” Evers was also taking a wait-and-see approach on school funding, saying he doubted Republicans would actually call for expanding private school vouchers to all people, regardless of income.

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Wisconsin’s Democratic governor calls for tax cuts, pushback on Trump’s tariffs
1 month, 1 week ago

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor calls for tax cuts, pushback on Trump’s tariffs

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Here are highlights of Evers’ $119 billion two-year budget, which would increase spending by more than 20%: Pushing back against Trump on tariffs, higher education Evers said that Trump’s tariffs — or import taxes — could spark trade wars with Wisconsin’s largest exporters and hurt the state’s $116 billion agriculture industry. “They don’t know …

Wisconsin’s Evers calls for gun control measures and a bipartisan approach to immigration
2 months ago

Wisconsin’s Evers calls for gun control measures and a bipartisan approach to immigration

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Here’s what to know about the speech from Evers, a Democrat who may run for a third term next year in the battleground state: A bipartisan approach to immigration and health care Evers, without mentioning President Donald Trump by name, said “there is a lot of angst about what may happen in the days, …

Wisconsin's Evers calls for gun control measures and a bipartisan approach to immigration
2 months ago

Wisconsin's Evers calls for gun control measures and a bipartisan approach to immigration

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here's what to know about the speech from Evers, …

Wisconsin’s Evers revives plan to enable voters to repeal and create state laws
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin’s Evers revives plan to enable voters to repeal and create state laws

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is reviving his plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement, this time through the state budget. Evers told reporters Friday that the state budget he plans to unveil next month will include a mandate that legislators take up a constitutional amendment allowing voters to petition for ballot proposals …

Wisconsin’s tight Republican majority sparks hope for bipartisan cooperation
3 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin’s tight Republican majority sparks hope for bipartisan cooperation

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — When the Wisconsin Legislature returns to work in January, Republicans will still be in charge but will have the narrowest majorities since taking control in 2011. “And it’s important to get some things done.” Pushing back against President Trump Democrats say they have been talking with Evers and Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul about how Wisconsin can …

Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a challenge to governor's 400-year school funding veto
9 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a challenge to governor's 400-year school funding veto

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tony Evers’ partial veto that locked in a school …

Wisconsin Senate plans to vote on overriding Evers veto of PFAS funding, other bills
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wisconsin Senate plans to vote on overriding Evers veto of PFAS funding, other bills

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republicans said Monday that the state Senate would vote to override up to 36 of the governor’s vetoes, including a bill to fight PFAS pollution — moves that Democrats derided as desperate election year stunts. Republican state Sen. Howard Marklein, co-chair of the Legislature’s budget committee, said at a news conference that overriding Evers’ vetoes was “about …

Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
11 months, 1 week ago

Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republican legislators have filed a second lawsuit challenging Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ partial veto powers, this time alleging that he improperly struck sections of a bill that set up a plan to spend $50 million on student literacy. The state budget that Evers signed weeks before approving the literacy bill set aside $50 million for the initiatives, …

Evers signs Republican-authored bill to expand Wisconsin child care tax credit
1 year ago

Evers signs Republican-authored bill to expand Wisconsin child care tax credit

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed a Republican-authored bill Monday that dramatically expands the state child care tax credit, days after vetoing three other GOP bills that would have delivered $800 million in tax cuts. The bill expands the state child care tax credit to 100% of the claimants’ federal child care tax credit. The legislation included the …

Wisconsin bills to fight ‘forever chemicals’ pollution, speed ballot counting in jeopardy
1 year, 1 month ago

Wisconsin bills to fight ‘forever chemicals’ pollution, speed ballot counting in jeopardy

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Measures that would legalize medical marijuana, spend $125 million to combat pollution from “forever chemicals” and allow election officials to speed up the counting of absentee ballots all appear to be doomed as the Wisconsin Legislature approaches the end of its session for the year. — ABSENTEE VOTING: Vos on Tuesday urged the Senate to pass a …

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear governor’s lawsuit against GOP-controlled Legislature
1 year, 1 month ago

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear governor’s lawsuit against GOP-controlled Legislature

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Democratic Gov. Rebecca Bradley, in her dissent, accused the majority of “needlessly engulfing this court in the morass of politics.” “By accepting only one of the issues raised by the Governor and holding the other two issues in abeyance, the majority refashions this court as the Governor’s avenue …

Wisconsin Republicans seek to curtail governor’s veto power
1 year, 1 month ago

Wisconsin Republicans seek to curtail governor’s veto power

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans proposed a constitutional amendment Wednesday that would curtail the governor’s veto powers by prohibiting a veto to increase any tax or fee. Tony Evers used his partial veto in July to increase school funding for public schools for the next 400 years. Republicans proposed a similar amendment in 2019 after Evers used his partial veto …

Wisconsin governor vetoes $2 billion tax cut, calls Republican plan ‘completely unserious’
1 year, 4 months ago

Wisconsin governor vetoes $2 billion tax cut, calls Republican plan ‘completely unserious’

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers on Monday vetoed a $2 billion Republican tax cut bill, calling it “completely unserious.” Evers’ veto was expected, as he opposed the GOP plan from the moment it was introduced as a substitute to the Democratic governor’s own workforce development package. Instead, the Legislature passed a measure that would have cut income taxes, created …

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor sues Republican Legislature over blocking basic functions
1 year, 4 months ago

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor sues Republican Legislature over blocking basic functions

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Evers said it was “a bridge too far” and “just bull s---” that Republican state lawmakers were telling 35,000 University of Wisconsin employees who were expecting pay raises to “stick it.” “You can’t do that,” Evers told reporters at a news conference. “That’s why we’re suing and that’s why we’re going to win.” Evers …

Wisconsin Republicans withhold university pay raises in fight over school diversity funding
1 year, 5 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans withhold university pay raises in fight over school diversity funding

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Leaders of the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature withheld pay raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees while approving raises for other state workers on Tuesday in an ongoing fight over the school system’s diversity, equity and inclusion spending. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who co-chairs the Legislature’s employment relations committee, has promised to block pay raises for UW employees …

Wisconsin Legislature rejects governor’s special session on child care, worker shortages
1 year, 6 months ago

Wisconsin Legislature rejects governor’s special session on child care, worker shortages

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday ignored Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ call for a special session to pass a $1 billion package that would keep a pandemic-era child care program running, send more money to the University of Wisconsin and create a paid family leave program. Evers, outside of a daycare facility near Madison, said he wasn’t surprised …

Wisconsin Republican leader blocks pay raises in continuation of DEI fight
1 year, 6 months ago

Wisconsin Republican leader blocks pay raises in continuation of DEI fight

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly is blocking pay raises for University of Wisconsin employees unless the university cuts diversity, equity and inclusion spending by $32 million — a move that comes amid the Democratic governor’s calls for lawmakers to spend even more on higher education. In June, the GOP-controlled Wisconsin Legislature cut funding to the …

Wisconsin Senate votes to override Evers’ 400-year veto and his gutting of tax increase
1 year, 6 months ago

Wisconsin Senate votes to override Evers’ 400-year veto and his gutting of tax increase

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate voted Thursday to override three of Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes, including one that attempted to enshrine school funding increases for 400 years. Republicans had the necessary two-thirds majority to override the vetoes in the Senate and did so in a series of 22-11 votes along party lines, but they don’t have …

Wisconsin Assembly Republicans pass sweeping redistricting reform, but likely veto awaits
1 year, 6 months ago

Wisconsin Assembly Republicans pass sweeping redistricting reform, but likely veto awaits

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Assembly passed a sweeping redistricting reform plan Thursday that takes the power of drawing maps out of the hands of lawmakers and gives it to nonpartisan staff. Democrats, suspicious of Republican motives, urged opposition to the proposal, saying it’s all a ruse designed to circumvent the newly liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court from throwing out the …

Wisconsin Republicans dismiss governor’s call to increase funding for child care, UW System
1 year, 7 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans dismiss governor’s call to increase funding for child care, UW System

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday called a special legislative session for September in a longshot attempt quickly dismissed by Republicans to approve funding they rejected earlier this year for child care services, a family leave program, the University of Wisconsin System and other efforts targeting the state’s worker shortage problem. Evers has been highlighting child …

Average income taxes in Wisconsin to go down $3 a month under cut signed by Evers
1 year, 8 months ago

Average income taxes in Wisconsin to go down $3 a month under cut signed by Evers

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Income taxes in Wisconsin will go down an average of $3 a month under the greatly reduced tax cut Democratic Gov. The average tax cut under the income tax cut as signed by Evers on Wednesday is $36, or just under 1% of the total net tax owed, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau. Under the …

Wisconsin governor’s 400-year veto angers opponents in state with long history of creative cuts
1 year, 8 months ago

Wisconsin governor’s 400-year veto angers opponents in state with long history of creative cuts

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s governor attempted to lock in a school funding increase for the next 400 years by issuing a partial veto that angered his Republican critics and marks the latest creative use of the unique gubernatorial powers in the state. Jim Doyle, “but he’s got ’em.” Wisconsin governors have the most expansive partial veto power in the country …

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor guts Republican tax cut, increases school funding for 400 years
1 year, 8 months ago

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor guts Republican tax cut, increases school funding for 400 years

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed off on a two-year spending plan Wednesday after gutting a Republican tax cut and using his broad veto powers to increase school funding for centuries. Under his veto, unless it’s undone by a future Legislature and governor, Evers said schools will have “predictable long-term spending authority.” “There are lots of wins here,” …

Tax cuts and a UW squeeze: A look at the proposed GOP-backed Wisconsin state budget
1 year, 9 months ago

Tax cuts and a UW squeeze: A look at the proposed GOP-backed Wisconsin state budget

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Here’s a look at what is and isn’t in the proposed Wisconsin state budget that the Republican-controlled Legislature is expected to pass next week: TAX CUT: Income taxes would be cut by $3.5 billion and the state’s four brackets would be condensed to three. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN: The University of Wisconsin System’s budget would be cut by …

Wisconsin Republicans pass plan to cut income taxes by 15% on average
1 year, 9 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans pass plan to cut income taxes by 15% on average

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Income taxes would be cut across the board by $3.5 billion under a plan passed Thursday by Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature’s budget-writing committee, a proposal that Democrats assailed as being skewed to benefit the wealthy. Under the income tax cut, which is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2023, the average reduction would be 15% for all …

Wisconsin governor vows budget veto if GOP cuts diversity funds from university system
1 year, 9 months ago

Wisconsin governor vows budget veto if GOP cuts diversity funds from university system

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday in a newspaper report that he won’t sign the state budget if Republican lawmakers follow through on their plan to cut funding for the state university system’s diversity officers, escalating a bitter fight over dollars for the state campuses. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he …

Vos says Republicans ‘done negotiating’ local aid; Evers optimistic about a deal
1 year, 10 months ago

Vos says Republicans ‘done negotiating’ local aid; Evers optimistic about a deal

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Wednesday that Republicans were “done negotiating” on a bill that would increase state aid to local governments, unveiling a new proposal that Democratic Gov. Wisconsin’s local governments have clamored for years for more state aid to help cover basic services, including police and fire protection, after decades of frozen funding and …

Wisconsin’s budget forecast dips slightly, still projected to be near $7 billion surplus
1 year, 10 months ago

Wisconsin’s budget forecast dips slightly, still projected to be near $7 billion surplus

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s budget forecast dipped slightly Monday, but the latest projection still calls for the state to collect about $6.9 billion more than anticipated by the end of June. The new forecast also comes ahead of votes in coming weeks over tax cuts, funding for K-12 schools and the University of Wisconsin System and a host of other …

Wisconsin Republicans back into a corner wielding their budget ax
1 year, 10 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans back into a corner wielding their budget ax

Raw Story  

Wisconsin Republicans’ preferred candidate just took a beating in a much-watched state Supreme Court race, prompting soul searching at both the state and the national levels about how the GOP lost touch with voters, whether the suburban women they depend on to win elections are enjoying our state’s return to nineteenth century abortion rules, and what lessons can be learned …

Wisconsin Republicans kill legalized pot, stadium repairs
1 year, 10 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans kill legalized pot, stadium repairs

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans voted Tuesday to kill proposals to legalize marijuana, pay for renovations at the Milwaukee Brewers’ stadium and create a paid family leave program, moves that Democratic Gov. “With a historic surplus comes historic responsibility, and today, when we can afford to do more, this vote is foolish and a wasted opportunity.” The move comes as …

Wisconsin GOP leader wants income tax cut for all taxpayers
1 year, 11 months ago

Wisconsin GOP leader wants income tax cut for all taxpayers

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The leader of the Wisconsin Senate said Tuesday that Republicans who control the Legislature remain in favor of cutting income taxes for all income earners, even if there is not enough support for his plan that would phase in a flat tax rate. Evers’ budget proposal included a 10% income tax cut for individuals making $100,000 or …

GOP Wisconsin budget committee heads say flat tax unlikely
2 years ago

GOP Wisconsin budget committee heads say flat tax unlikely

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans are unlikely to include their plan for a flat 3.25% income tax rate in the state budget, heads of the Republican-controlled Legislature’s powerful budget committee said Tuesday. Rep. Mark Born and Sen. Howard Marklein, co-chairs of the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee, said they plan to cut taxes in the budget, but it’s unlikely they will …

Highlights of Wisconsin Gov. Evers’ $104 billion budget plan
2 years, 1 month ago

Highlights of Wisconsin Gov. Evers’ $104 billion budget plan

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Here’s a look at some of the major proposals in the spending plan: BY THE NUMBERS — Spend $103.8 billion over the next two years, with total spending increasing almost 18% to $52.1 billion in the first year and then dropping nearly 1% to $51.7 billion in the second. HEALTH — Paid family and …

Evers pushing for tax cuts, new paid family leave program
2 years, 1 month ago

Evers pushing for tax cuts, new paid family leave program

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers made a plea for bipartisanship with the unveiling of a nearly $104 billion state budget Wednesday that includes a new paid family leave program for most public and private-sector workers, tax cuts for the middle class, a plan to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in their stadium until at least 2043 and higher …

Wisconsin Gov. Evers details tax plan to boost middle class
2 years, 1 month ago

Wisconsin Gov. Evers details tax plan to boost middle class

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov. The governor’s office released details Sunday showing the plan would limit exceptions that benefit wealthy filers, outlaw state taxes on federal student loan relief and follow through on Evers’ campaign promises for $1.2 billion in tax cuts over two years. A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, who first proposed the plan for a …

EXPLAINER: Where Wisconsin governor and Republicans agree
2 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: Where Wisconsin governor and Republicans agree

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Some are clearly dead on arrival, but in other areas, Evers and Republicans appear willing to compromise on how to spend the state’s unprecedented budget surplus, estimated Wednesday at more than $7.1 billion. Evers initially called for a 4% increase in funding, using the current formula, while Republicans talked about taking a new approach …

Evers promises a tax cut, compromise to increase funding
2 years, 2 months ago

Evers promises a tax cut, compromise to increase funding

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday he wants to work with Republicans to divert as much as 20% of the state’s sales tax revenue to help fund local communities, including police and emergency services, while he also promised to cut taxes for the middle class and fight a GOP effort to impose a flat income tax rate. …

Wisconsin GOP leader proposes flat income tax; Evers opposes
2 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin GOP leader proposes flat income tax; Evers opposes

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Senate proposed implementing a flat 3.25% income tax rate on Friday, a plan that Democratic Gov. Republican Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s proposal, which he circulated for co-sponsors on Friday, would phase in a flat income tax rate of 3.25% by 2026. We should continue to have a progressive tax system.” …

Abortion ban changes split Wisconsin GOP under veto threat
2 years, 3 months ago

Abortion ban changes split Wisconsin GOP under veto threat

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans who control the Legislature are divided over whether to push for rape and incest abortion exceptions in the face of Democratic Gov. “I think it’s the right public policy and I think it’s where the public is.” His position puts Vos at odds not only with Evers, but also with fellow Republican Senate Majority Leader …

Wisconsin Gov. Evers opposes GOP flat income tax cut plan
2 years, 3 months ago

Wisconsin Gov. Evers opposes GOP flat income tax cut plan

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is promising to veto any flat income tax cut plan passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature, favoring instead his proposal to reduce taxes for the middle class by 10%. Evers, in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, came out against an idea being floated by Republican Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu that …

Wisconsin GOP leaders to push for ‘long term’ tax cuts
2 years, 4 months ago

Wisconsin GOP leaders to push for ‘long term’ tax cuts

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders said Tuesday they want to tap the state’s projected record-high $6.6 billion budget surplus to make “transformational” and once-a-generation tax law changes, including eliminating a tax paid by businesses and lowering income taxes for the most wealthy filers. LeMahieu said he wanted to move toward a flat income tax rate, something Evers reiterated …

Wisconsin’s projected budget surplus grows to $6.6 billion
2 years, 4 months ago

Wisconsin’s projected budget surplus grows to $6.6 billion

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s projected state budget surplus is now forecast to hit nearly $6.6 billion by July, up from earlier $5 billion estimates, according to a report released Monday by Gov. The projected surplus does not give Evers a “blank check” as he puts together his budget, the Republican co-chairs of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee said in a …

Can Wisconsin Gov. Evers and GOP Legislature work together?
2 years, 4 months ago

Can Wisconsin Gov. Evers and GOP Legislature work together?

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Can newly reelected Democratic Gov. “But it certainly could also be an opportunity to fight and disagree over how to use the money.” Both sides have staked out priorities, not all of which conflict, but neither faction has shown much of an ability to work together, with Evers vetoing more than 120 bills over the past four …

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 …

In final days, Evers asks Wis. voters to worry about Michels
2 years, 4 months ago

In final days, Evers asks Wis. voters to worry about Michels

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. “I’m not the flashiest guy in the room,” Evers said, pivoting quickly to portray Republican Tim Michels as the opposite — a “radical” and “dangerous” force who could be a threat to democracy. Evers certified President Joe Biden’s win; Michels, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has said that “maybe” the 2020 election …

Wisconsin Gov. Evers, Michels display differences in debate
2 years, 5 months ago

Wisconsin Gov. Evers, Michels display differences in debate

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. I am pro life and I make no apologies for that.” Michels said he would sign a bill creating an exception to Wisconsin’s 1849 near total abortion ban for rape and incest. Michels said that “crime is running rampant” and “I’m going to fix it.” “And guns? — Michels described the Evers’ administration as the …

Wisconsin Democrats put abortion in spotlight
2 years, 5 months ago

Wisconsin Democrats put abortion in spotlight

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature took mere seconds on Tuesday to reject Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ call to create a way for voters to get a chance to repeal the state’s 1849 abortion ban, even as Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson voiced support for letting the people decide the issue. A Marquette University Law School poll last month showed …

Wisconsin Democrats put abortion in spotlight
2 years, 5 months ago

Wisconsin Democrats put abortion in spotlight

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. Tony Evers' call to create a way for voters to get a chance to …

Wisconsin Republicans reject Evers call for abortion vote
2 years, 6 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans reject Evers call for abortion vote

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans on Wednesday rejected Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ call to allow voters to get a chance to repeal the state’s 1849 abortion ban. Wisconsin clinics stopped performing abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, as a legal fight plays out to determine whether the state’s pre-Civil War era abortion ban is in effect. …

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