Stories tagged: "Senate"


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Sarah Godlewski Appointed Secretary of State Following Doug La Follette’s Surprise Resignation

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.

We Asked 26 State Legislators to Plan Their Perfect Wisconsin Day. Here’s What They Said.

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.

Despite Its Status as a Swing State, Incumbents Win 99% of the Time in Wisconsin

Experts blame Republican gerrymandering. We explain what it is, why it's getting worse, and how you can help fix it this spring.

The Worst-Drawn Districts in America: How Wisconsin Got Here, How It’s Hurting Us, & How We Can Fix It

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.

(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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The Biggest ‘Winner’ of the 2022 Midterms? Women.

Both Democrats and Republicans are celebrating historic victories for Latino women, LGBTQ+ women, and all women. Period.

FILE - Former President Barack Obama speaks about the Affordable Care Act, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, April 5, 2022. Obama is headed to Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin in the final days of the campaign to give a boost to Democrats running for governor, senator and on down the ballot. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
BREAKING: Barack Obama Endorses Mandela Barnes for US Senate

"Mandela's mom was a teacher, his dad worked third shift. Now he's focused on solutions that will make a difference, like making more things here in Wisconsin, cutting taxes for the middle-class, and protecting a woman's right to choose,” Obama said in a video posted to Twitter.