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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature took the final step needed last Wednesday to stop Gov. Tony Evers’ administration from enacting a ban on the discredited practice known as conversion therapy.
Gov. Tony Evers appointed Godlewski, the former state treasurer, to fill the rest of the nearly four-year term La Follette won in November—ending a tenure that first started in 1974.
According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, less than 20% of Americans can name their state legislators. That’s why we compiled this guide: to make learning about yours a little more fun! We asked more than two dozen state representatives and senators to plan the perfect Wisconsin day. These are their picks.
Experts blame Republican gerrymandering. We explain what it is, why it's getting worse, and how you can help fix it this spring.
In 2017, a federal court ruled the state legislative districts Wisconsin Republicans drew in 2011 were so excessively partisan, they were unconstitutional. And the ones currently in effect aren't any better.
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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.
Both Democrats and Republicans are celebrating historic victories for Latino women, LGBTQ+ women, and all women. Period.