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Clock Ticking for Legislature
Short session, just two months planned for 2020. Can two parties agree on any legislation?
Jan 7th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Gov. Evers Reviews His First Year
Not satisfied, but cites progress on schools, health care, “Scott holes”.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Top 10 Political Stories of 2019
Lots of drama in last year of the decade. Which were the biggest stories?
Dec 30th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Another Evers Cabinet Pick Under Fire
Republicans won’t approve Dawn Crim, Secretary of the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Senate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda
Shilling pushes homeless funding and closing dark store tax loophole.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Laurel White
All They Want for Christmas
The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Farm Pollution Rules May Get Killed
Big business lobby WMC and Big Agriculture donors oppose the rules.
Dec 10th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Meet Evers’ New Ag Advisor, Brad Pfaff
Governor’s fired Agriculture Secretary now the Department of Administration’s director of business and rural development.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
The Path to Brad Pfaff’s Firing
Why GOP legislators shot down Agriculture Secretary. And why Evers was incensed.
Nov 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Gov. Evers Appoints Randy Romanski as Interim DATCP Secretary
Romanski has held leadership roles across various Wisconsin state agencies, and previously served as DATCP deputy secretary and secretary under former Gov. Jim Doyle.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Senate Votes to Kill Governor Veto Power
Approves putting constitutional amendment on ballot to restrict partial veto power.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Senate Fires State Agriculture Secretary
Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Laurel White
In Rejecting Pfaff the Message was clear, Dissent Won’t be Allowed in Wisconsin
"Brad Pfaff was raised on a farm here in Wisconsin, is eminently qualified for this job, and deserved better than this from legislative Republicans."
Nov 5th, 2019 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans Ignore Farmers, Rural Communities, Leave Agriculture Agency Without Dept. Head in the Midst of Dairy, Trade Crises
Republicans reject gubernatorial cabinet nominee for the first time in modern state history
Nov 5th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Republican Obstruction Escalates Insecurity for Family Farms
Amid Dairy Crisis, Republicans Reject Ag Secretary Appointment
Nov 5th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Farm Groups Support Agriculture Secretary
Republicans threaten to force firing of Evers’ secretary Brad Pfaff; farm groups object.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan
Roundup: Agriculture Stakeholders Press Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans to Confirm DATCP Sec. Brad Pfaff
In calls for stability, certainty in the midst of dairy and trade crises, stakeholders urge confirmation of agriculture secretary
Nov 5th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Wisconsin State Legislature to Confirm Brad Pfaff as State Agriculture Secretary
"State legislative Republicans should not let politics get in the way of helping our farmers when they are dealing with many difficult challenges."
Nov 4th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans Signal Plans to Fire Gov. Evers’ Agriculture Secretary in Midst of Dairy Crisis
Senate Republicans poised to reject gubernatorial cabinet nominee for first time in modern Wisconsin history
Nov 3rd, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Republican Pettiness Threatens Family Farmers
"At a time when Wisconsin is losing dairy farms daily and suicide rates for farmers are rising, it is unacceptable and callous for Republicans to obstruct the appointment of Secretary Pfaff."
Nov 1st, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #52 Relating to Climate Change in Wisconsin
"For too long we've been ignoring science, and frankly, we can't afford to do it any longer."
Oct 17th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Rep. Shankland: Governor Evers Leads on Preventing Nitrate Contamination
"These new efforts by the Governor, DNR, and DATCP tackle the root of our pollution runoff problems and will help to prevent future nitrate contamination."
Jul 31st, 2019 by Katrina Shankland
Gov. Evers Directs Agencies to Address Nitrate Contamination in Ground and Surface Water
"I am committed to protecting Wisconsin’s waters and ensuring every Wisconsinite has access to clean drinking water."
Jul 31st, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
GOP Legislators Delay Funds for Homeless, Farmers
Evers, Democrats push for state spending approved in budget, Republicans want review by Senate.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Laurel White
Governor-elect Evers Announces Additional Cabinet Appointments
"As Governor, my focus will always be the people of our state, and a key part of that is bringing together a cabinet that shares my goal of solving problems rather than picking political fights."
Dec 21st, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
