Wisconsin’s Evers calls for gun control measures and a bipartisan approach to immigration
2 months, 1 week 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, months, and years ahead.” “I have always been willing to work with anyone who is willing to do the right thing for the people of Wisconsin,” Evers said. Gun control is a renewed priority despite Republican opposition Evers called for a series of gun control measures five weeks after school shooting just six miles from the Capitol that left a teacher and 14-year-old student dead. Funding for child care, limits to prescription drug costs and other moves Declaring 2025 as “The Year of the Kid,” Evers called on Republicans to approve $500 million to lower the cost of child care. He also repeated his previous call for them to allow for voters to place proposed law changes on the ballot themselves through referendums, something that Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos declared “dead on arrival.” In an emotional moment, Evers welcomed the widow and parents of former state Rep. Jonathan Brostoff, who died by suicide in November.

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Wisconsin’s Democratic governor calls for tax cuts, pushback on Trump’s tariffs
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 1 week 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 governor creates new violence-prevention office in wake of school shooting
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Wisconsin’s governor creates new violence-prevention office in wake of school shooting

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Democratic governor on Tuesday created a new office dedicated to preventing gun violence, a month after a school shooting not far from the state Capitol and an idea that drew immediate opposition from Republicans who said it was misguided. Tony Evers also called on the Republican-controlled Legislature to pass a series of gun control and public …

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 Supreme Court will hear a challenge to governor's 400-year school funding veto
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Wisconsin Republicans ignore governor’s call to spend $125M to combat ‘forever chemicals’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wisconsin Republicans ignore governor’s call to spend $125M to combat ‘forever chemicals’

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans on Tuesday ignored the latest call from Democratic Gov. But Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee did not show up, with the GOP co-chairs calling Evers’ move “blatant political game-playing.” Although no Republicans came, Evers made a previously unannounced appearance in the Capitol hearing room and joined three Democratic lawmakers in blasting the GOP inaction. …

Evers vetoes a Republican bill that would have allowed teens to work without parental consent
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Evers vetoes a Republican bill that would have allowed teens to work without parental consent

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Monday vetoed a Republican bill that would have allowed 14- and 15-year-olds in Wisconsin to work without getting consent from their parents or a state permit. “The important work permit process for 14- and 15-year-olds keeps parents’ rights intact and helps kids stay safe on the job,” she said in a statement. …

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 …

Evers again asks Wisconsin Republicans to release $125M to combat forever chemicals pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

Evers again asks Wisconsin Republicans to release $125M to combat forever chemicals pollution

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers reiterated Tuesday that he will veto a Republican bill that would create grants to fight pollution from so-called forever chemicals and again asked GOP lawmakers to release to environmental regulators $125 million set aside to deal with contamination. Republicans who control the Legislature’s powerful finance committee refused to budge, raising the possibility that …

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, 5 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 …

Evers finds $170M in federal dollars to keep pandemic-era child care subsidy program afloat
1 year, 5 months ago

Evers finds $170M in federal dollars to keep pandemic-era child care subsidy program afloat

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers will use newly discovered federal dollars to keep a pandemic-era child care subsidy program going for another year and a half, his administration announced Monday after Republican legislators refused to devote any more money to the program. Officials with Evers’ administration said Monday they will use $170 million from the Federal Emergency Management …

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 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 …

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 GOP gives licensing agency fraction of workers governor asked for to improve performance
1 year, 9 months ago

Wisconsin GOP gives licensing agency fraction of workers governor asked for to improve performance

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled finance committee voted Thursday to give the state’s embattled professional licensing agency a fraction of the new positions that Democratic Gov. Democrats on the finance committee railed against the latest Republican plan, saying 17 new positions won’t be nearly enough to improve the agency’s performance. Republican Mark Born, a committee co-chair, was more blunt, saying …

Wisconsin Republicans kill legalized pot, stadium repairs
1 year, 11 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 Republicans Propose Abortion Ban Exceptions
2 years ago

Wisconsin Republicans Propose Abortion Ban Exceptions

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MADISON, Wis. — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature unveiled a bill Wednesday that would create rape and incest exceptions to the state’s 1849 abortion ban and clarify when abortions that protect the health of the mother would be allowed, but would not return the same rights that were in place under Roe v. Wade. Evers soundly …

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 …

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 …

Evers pushes for legal abortions, expanded Medicaid
2 years, 2 months ago

Evers pushes for legal abortions, expanded Medicaid

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers outlined a largely liberal agenda in his second inaugural address Tuesday, calling for overturning an 1849 state law banning abortions, expanding Medicaid coverage and legalizing marijuana. The GOP returns this session with even larger majorities in the state Legislature, and the Senate Republican leader called Evers’ speech disappointing and “highly partisan.” Evers and other …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In final days, Evers asks Wis. voters to worry about Michels
2 years, 5 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 gov won’t back abortion exceptions if ban remains
2 years, 5 months ago

Wisconsin gov won’t back abortion exceptions if ban remains

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday that he wouldn’t sign a bill creating exceptions for rape and incest if it would keep in place the state’s 1849 abortion ban. “I wouldn’t sign it because that leaves the underlying law in place which is a ban on abortion,” Evers said in response to a question at a …

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. …

Wisconsin's Evers proposes pathway for abortion vote
2 years, 6 months ago

Wisconsin's Evers proposes pathway for abortion vote

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, who is making abortion rights a central focus of his reelection campaign, …

Evers calls for $2 billion increase in public school funding
2 years, 6 months ago

Evers calls for $2 billion increase in public school funding

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday called for spending nearly $2 billion more on public K-12 schools — a plan derided by Republicans that was released nine weeks before the election and designed to allow school spending to increase without resulting in higher property taxes. This is an opportunity of a lifetime.” Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos dismissed …

Evers directs $90 million to Wisconsin K-12 schools
2 years, 7 months ago

Evers directs $90 million to Wisconsin K-12 schools

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers is giving Wisconsin K-12 public schools $90 million more in federal COVID-19 relief money, a move he announced Tuesday just before schools were to open for the fall. A spokeswoman for Republican Tim Michels, who is challenging Evers, accused the former teacher, principal, school administrator and state education secretary of handing out the money …

Wisconsin’s conservative high court hands GOP another weapon
2 years, 9 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, 9 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 …

Anti-abortion groups look to update 1849 Wisconsin ban
2 years, 9 months ago

Anti-abortion groups look to update 1849 Wisconsin ban

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Anti-abortion groups in Wisconsin say they’ll work with lawmakers next year to pass legislation that will update or replace the state’s 1849 abortion ban, which led doctors across Wisconsin to stop providing abortions on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down the landmark abortion rights decision in Roe v. Wade. Lyerly said that the idea of removing …

Wisconsin governor asks GOP to repeal dormant abortion ban
2 years, 9 months ago

Wisconsin governor asks GOP to repeal dormant abortion ban

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday called a special session for the Republican-controlled Legislature to repeal the state’s dormant 173-year-old law banning abortion, a move that’s more likely to win him political points with his Democratic base in a reelection year than it is to result in a repeal. Republican Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said the …

Wisconsin Democrats renew call for votes on gun safety bills
2 years, 10 months ago

Wisconsin Democrats renew call for votes on gun safety bills

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats renewed calls Wednesday for the Republican-controlled Legislature to take up a pair of gun safety bills that were rejected without any debate just over two years ago. The bills would institute a universal background check for gun sales and implement a “red flag” law that would allow judges to take guns away from people determined …

Evers vetoes Republican bills on schools, COVID-19
2 years, 11 months ago

Evers vetoes Republican bills on schools, COVID-19

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed 28 Republican bills on Friday, including measures to dissolve the Milwaukee school district, make private voucher schools available to everyone regardless of income and prevent certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates. “As long as he’s governor, he will never stop putting the education establishment ahead of kids and their parents.” Evers, a former teacher, …

Evers vetoes more than 40 Republican-backed bills
2 years, 11 months ago

Evers vetoes more than 40 Republican-backed bills

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed more than 40 Republican authored bills Friday including a package overhauling election administration, while he signed a bipartisan measure that provides funding for the construction of a new juvenile prison in Milwaukee. Among the bills Evers vetoed were measures that would have prohibited schools from requiring students to wear masks and required …

Evers vetoes Republican bill banning critical race theory
3 years, 1 month ago

Evers vetoes Republican bill banning critical race theory

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers on Friday vetoed a Republican bill that would have prohibited Wisconsin public schools from teaching students and training employees about concepts such as systemic racism and implicit bias. Wisconsin’s proposal follows a national trend of Republican-controlled legislatures moving to thwart certain ideas they associate with “critical race theory,” a framework legal scholars developed in …

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor vetoes GOP abortion bills
3 years, 3 months ago

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor vetoes GOP abortion bills

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed five Republican-authored anti-abortion bills on Friday, two days after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could curtail if not end a woman’s right to abortion. One bill, which Evers also vetoed in 2019, would impose criminal penalties on doctors who fail to give medical care in the …

Evers vetoes education bill meant to help ‘at-risk’ readers
3 years, 4 months ago

Evers vetoes education bill meant to help ‘at-risk’ readers

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. The bill would have tripled the number of literacy tests young students take in school and require educators to create a personalized reading plan for every student identified to be an “at-risk” reader. Evers, the former state superintendent and a former educator, said in his veto message that the bill didn’t include needed funding to …

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