Devin LeMahieu

Apr 16, 2026

Wisconsin lawmakers spend taxpayer funds on legal fees

Wisconsin Republican lawmakers face a lawsuit as they spend taxpayer funds on private attorneys, with rates up to $550 an hour.

Mar 12, 2026

Law Forward sues Wisconsin Legislature over legal fees

Law Forward sued the Wisconsin Legislature over $26M in taxpayer-funded private legal fees since 2017, alleging violations of the state constitution.

Oct 16, 2023

Wisconsin Republicans propose sweeping changes to Evers’ child care proposal

Republicans who control the Wisconsin state Senate proposed sweeping changes Friday to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' plans to address worker shortages in the state.

Sep 26, 2023

Wisconsin state Senate’s chief clerk, former Legislative Council attorney, resigns following undisclosed allegation

The Wisconsin state Senate's chief clerk has resigned in the face of an undisclosed allegation, the chamber's top Republican announced Monday.

May 17, 2023

Gov. Evers optimistic about ongoing shared revenue negotiations with Republican leaders

Gov. Tony Evers released a statement Wednesday expressing optimism regarding ongoing negotiations with Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) toward reaching a bipartisan compromise to increase […]

Apr 25, 2023

Wisconsin GOP leader wants income tax cut for all taxpayers

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — 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 […]

Apr 28, 2022

Courts fail the public in push for fair maps

A double whammy of unusual court decisions has made Wisconsin’s gerrymandered voting districts even worse than before. That means the Republicans who control the Legislature will be even less accountable […]

Feb 10, 2022

Editorial: GOP for weed? Medical marijuana deserves swift passage

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says he doesn’t want Wisconsin to become a “rogue state” by legalizing medical marijuana before the federal government does.

Feb 9, 2022

Legalizing marijuana gaining momentum in Wisconsin

The push to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin enjoys some bipartisan support, but backers of bills that would make it legal for either medical or recreational use say it won't happen this year.

Jan 26, 2022

GOP lawmakers try again to legalize medical marijuana

A group of Republican lawmakers resurrected a bill Wednesday to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin, saying it's time to at least talk about using the drug as a natural way to help the sick treat their ailments naturally.

Jan 7, 2022

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

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.

Jan 5, 2022

Republicans propose incentives for police recruits

Wisconsin Republicans introduced a package of bills Tuesday designed to bolster police recruiting with lucrative financial incentives, after officer applications dwindled following George Floyd's death and the national debate over police brutality and racism.