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Capitol Notes: Republicans Threaten To Sue Over Evers' Extended Safer-At-Home Order
Gov. Tony Evers has extended his safer-at-home order to May 26 due to fears over the coronavirus. He also announced that schools will be closed throu…
6 years, 4 months ago
Capitol Notes: What Will Monday's 'Election Night' Look Like?
The results of Wisconsin’s presidential primary, state Supreme Court race, and spring local elections will be released Monday, under unprecedented ci…
6 years, 4 months ago
Capitol Notes: In-Person Voting Likely To Move Forward Tuesday, But Some Lawsuits Still Pending
Wisconsin appears to be moving ahead with Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, despite multiple lawsuits to move the date because of the coronavirus – a…
6 years, 4 months ago
Capitol Notes: Evers Proposes, GOP Likely To Reject $800 Million State Coronavirus Aid Package
Gov. Tony Evers and the Republican-controlled Legislature are still working on an agreement that would provide state assistance to those affected by …
6 years, 4 months ago
Capitol Notes: Evers, GOP Legislature Working On Aid For Wisconsin Workers And Businesses
It was another week of major changes in lifestyle and in the workplace because of the coronavirus. Gov. Tony Evers ordered bars and restaurants in Wi…
6 years, 5 months ago
Capitol Notes: Wisconsin Democrats Dramatically Change Campaign Methods Due To Coronavirus
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has taken some dramatic steps to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Chair Ben Wikler says the party is following g…
6 years, 5 months ago
Capitol Notes: In Stunning Turn, Only 2 Major Candidates On Democratic Primary Ballot In April
Wisconsin's presidential primary will be held next month. When voters go to the polls, they'll notice the landscape has changed dramatically. In a ma…
6 years, 5 months ago
Capitol Notes: Molson Coors Shootings Won't Sway GOP Lawmakers To Enact Tougher Gun Laws
It appears the Republican-controlled state Legislature is unwilling to enact tougher gun laws this year — even in light of a mass shooting that left …
6 years, 5 months ago
Capitol Notes: GOP Lawmakers Pass Income Tax Cut, Ball Now In Evers' Court
The Republican-controlled state Legislature has passed a $250 million income tax cut and has sent the bill to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. Republicans…
6 years, 6 months ago
Capitol Notes: Assembly Republicans Push Hard For Tough-On-Crime Package
The Republican-controlled state Assembly has passed a slew of tough-on-crime bills. One would allow extended supervision to be revoked, for someone w…
6 years, 6 months ago