Stories tagged: "Devin LeMahieu"


State Assembly
Republicans Pass Local Aid Bill Shortchanging Milwaukee, Controlling How Other Communities Spend Money

Assembly Republicans go their own way in passing a bill to share state revenue. Senate Republicans are likely to make more changes, with no guarantee Gov. Evers will sign a version that isn’t negotiated jointly.

(left) Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, (right) Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (Screenshot via WisconsinEye)
Republican Leaders Vos and LeMahieu Willing To Compromise With Gov. Evers 

After being reelected in the midterms, state House Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and state Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu signal they may be willing to negotiate with Gov. Tony Evers on how to use the state’s record budget surplus.

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Smoking Gun Discovered as Former Gov. Walker and Allies Conspired to Seize Control of Natural Resources Board

Newly revealed text messages show board chair Fred Prehn planning to stay in place after his term ended, knowing Republican legislators would refuse to confirm Evers’ nominee to replace him.

Giacomo Fallucca, CEO of Palermo's, speaks Wednesday in favor of using part of the state's projected budget surplus on schools. (Photo by Jonathon Sadowski)
‘We Have the Dollars’: Milwaukee Business Leaders Call for Using Surplus on Schools

From the Bucks president to the Palermo’s CEO, a diverse range of business leaders pleads for action from Evers and legislators.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) delivers the Republican response to Gov. Tony Evers' 2022 State of the State address. (Photo by Jonathon Sadowski)
More Backpedaling from Wisconsin Republicans Who ‘Don’t Know’ Who Won in 2020

Vos confirms dozens of secret subpoenas while Gableman again asks a judge to jail two mayors.

(Illustration by Morgaine Ford-Workman)
GOP Lawmakers Try to Tighten Grip on Election System

Top Assembly Democrat says "partisan politicians shouldn't be rigging the rules of our elections."

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), center, is flanked by Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam), left, and Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) during a July 2021 press conference. (Photo by Christina Lieffring)
18 Actions Wisconsin Republicans Have Taken to Undermine the Electoral System

It’s been a year of baseless investigations, attempted voter restrictions, and lies following Trump’s loss.