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Wisconsin Republicans to vote on weakening governor’s power
Wisconsin Republicans, just weeks away from losing control of both the governor's and attorney general's offices, planned to take big lame-duck votes Tuesday on a sweeping attempt to limit the powers of incoming Democrats, a step that opponents decried as a last-gasp power grab and attempt to invalidate the election.
Highlights of what Republican lame-duck bills would do
A sweeping series of proposals offered by Wisconsin Republican state lawmakers for a lame-duck legislative session would weaken the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general, move the date of the 2020 presidential and do much more.
Walker seeks applicants for St. Croix County judicial vacancy
Gov. Scott Walker recently announced that he is looking for candidates to fill a vacancy on the St. Croix County Circuit Court.
Wisconsin Democrats fear GOP redistricting end-around
Wisconsin Democrats are worried their Republican rivals will find a way to remove Gov.-elect Tony Evers from the all-important legislative redistricting process.
GOP Senate leader: Nothing ruled out for lame duck session
Nothing has been ruled out for consideration during a lame duck legislative session next month before Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers takes office, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said on Monday.
Walker appoints Schimel to Waukesha County judgeship
Gov. Scott Walker is giving outgoing Attorney General Brad Schimel a job as a judge.
Evers faces tough sell on prison reform with GOP lawmakers
Gov.-elect Tony Evers has some big ideas about how to reform Wisconsin's overcrowded prison system.
Opioid prescriptions drop 32 percent over last 3 years
A new state report shows doctors have been prescribing fewer opioids in the past three years.
Report: Record number of adults in Wisconsin prisons
A new report shows the number of adults in Wisconsin prisons reached a record high last year.
Ryan says ‘obviously’ Trump can’t end birthright citizenship
House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that "obviously" President Donald Trump can't end the constitutional right of birthright citizenship with an executive order, while saying he agrees with the president that "unchecked illegal immigration" needs to be dealt with.
Governor seeking applicants for spot on Racine County bench
Gov. Scott Walker recently announced that he is taking applications for an appointment to the Racine County Circuit Court.
Walker seeks applicants for spot on Milwaukee County bench
Gov. Scott Walker recently announced that he is taking applications for an appointment to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court bench.
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- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
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- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
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- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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