Scott Fitzgerald

Republicans Refuse to Work Across the Aisle

Trump “Rounds the Turn’ in Waukesha

As state suffers deadliest week yet, President downplays pandemic at campaign rally.

GOP Made It Harder to Vote in Wisconsin

Especially for Black voters.

Vos Makes Appointments to Racial Disparities Task Force

This, after the speaker refused to hold a session on racial justice legislation.

Evers Ad Responds to Recall Effort

Law allows target of recall to raise unlimited funds. Ad touts his handling of pandemic.

Peaceful Transfer of Power is the American Way

Republican Health Committees: Missing in Action

Say it ain’t so, Joe!

Voting Rights Depend on Who You Are and Where You Are

Evers Recall Effort Claims Enough Signatures

But organizer won’t give exact number, brags about misleading the media.

Fitzgerald Leadership Turning Wisconsin Into Failed State

Mask Mandate Targeted by Another Conservative Lawsuit

New lawsuit filed this week by Heartland Institute board member.

Fitzgerald Statement on Evers’ Misleading Political Ad

How Republicans Screwed Themselves

Opposition to mask mandate by GOP is bad law and very bad politics.

Larson Letter Urges More Days to Count Votes

Democrats cite massive absentee vote, call for extraordinary legislative session to extend time for ballot counting.

Republicans Have ‘Blood On Their Hands”

Evers signals he will ignore Legislative restriction, challenges GOP to present their pandemic plan.

GOP Legislators In Rules Standoff With Evers

Republican resolution requires Evers' health restrictions on public gatherings to get committee approval.

Foxconn Won’t Get State Tax Credits

State informs company it must revise contract or there will be no tax credits awarded.

Please Legislate, Democrats Ask State Senate

They call on Republican leaders to come back in session, deal with crisis state faces.

Many Believe Fitzgerald Should Resign for Lack of COVID Response

GOP Legislators Attack Evers’ New Restrictions

But Republicans have proposed zero plans for dealing with the coronavirus.

Absentee Ballots Again Must Arrive By Election Day

Also, court rules that poll workers also must come from the county they vote in.

Vice President Joe Biden Endorses Tom Palzewicz for Congress

The Republican Death Squad

Why won’t Vos and Fitzgerald support measures to contain the state’s pandemic surge?

Palzewicz Goes Progressive in Deep Red District

Democrat opposing Fitzgerald in 5th Congressional District backs guaranteed annual income.

It is Time for Scott Fitzgerald to Resign

Wisconsin’s Legislature Laziest in U.S.?

Other states with full-time legislators have met 18 times more frequently than in Wisconsin.

Scott Fitzgerald Not Doing his Job

Why Should Court End Mask Mandate, Judge Asks

Legislature has power to end Evers mandate, he notes, why should court usurp that right?

4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene

Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.

Evers Urges Citizens, Practice COVID Safety

As cases surge, governor has given up on GOP legislators, urges people to stay home, wear masks.

Wisconsin 3rd Worst in Nation for COVID-19

Elections Commission Defends Voting Events

Absentee ballot dropoff in parks, and voter registration at Miller Park criticized by GOP.

The Decline of Wisconsin’s Republican Party

A conservative and Republican writer offers a scathing inside look. Not pretty.

Avoid Public Gatherings, Evers Urges People

Governor warns pandemic spiking, “a crisis — virus is everywhere,” says top health official.

Is Robin Vos Scared of Voters?

Republican legislators condemn Evers' mask mandate, but won’t override it as the law allows. Why?

Lawsuit Seeks End to State Mask Order

Conservative group files motion for temporary injunction. Circuit Court will hold October 5 hearing.

Courts To Decide Governors’ Emergency Powers

Republicans oppose Evers’ mask mandate, want courts to restrict longtime power of governors.

Wisconsin Has More People in ICU With COVID-19 Than Canada

Canada has six times more people than our state, but a much lower rate of new cases.

Vos, Fitzgerald Appeal Election Deadlines

Federal court ruling extended deadlines for online registration and counting absentee ballots.

Republicans Fight Evers Mask Order

Emergency order “obviously illegal,” Evers a “lawless governor,” Vos declares.

Where is Scott Fitzgerald?

Is COVID-19 Winning in Wisconsin?

The data is alarming. As are the many allies of the virus.

99% of State Public Water Meets Standards

But new report finds more than 300 water systems unsafe, violate federal standards.

Fitzgerald’s Position: Don’t Debate, Send a Postcard

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Responds to Vos, Fitzgerald Calls to Resume Big Ten Football Season Amidst Pandemic

Task Force Seeks Bipartisan Policing Reform

And racial equity reforms. Will begin meeting in fall, propose legislative bills by next year.

Fitzgerald Refuses to Debate, Prefers to do Nothing as Usual

The Battle Over Face Masks

The limits of persuasion in a polarized state. Can science save lives and prevent threats?

Military Veterans Appreciated, Then Forgotten

GOP State Legislators Draw National Scorn

Country notices they spent one minute gaveling in and out of police reform special session.

A Chance for Change

WILL Judge Shops To Kill Mask Mandate

Conservative group files suit in Polk County, where both judges were appointed by Scott Walker.

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Encourages Participation in Special Session

Senate Won’t Vote on Special Session Bills

Majority leader said they will gavel the session in, and that's it.

Evers, Vos Battle Over Jacob Blake Shooting

Governor demands legislative special session on police reforms. Vos accuses Evers of “dictating liberal policies”.

Wear a Mask, Boost the Economy

Goldman Sachs study: for every day you wear a mask the GDP will be boosted by $56.14.

Vos Failed to Report All Financial Holdings

Watchdog group dings speaker for not reporting all financial interests.

GOP Hasn’t Interfered With Mask Mandate

They've criticized it, but for now they've left it alone.

Primary Results Set Stage for November

Newcomers in many races. Kelda Roys will replace Fred Risser, nation's longest serving legislator.

A Mask Mandate is Not Enough

It's a step in the right direction, but not enough to suppress the virus.

DPW Statement on Changes to the Democratic National Convention

Evers Says No Statewide School Re-Opening Plan

School districts will be responsible for decisions about re-opening.

Health Departments Can Enforce State Mask-Mandate

Despite some Sheriffs' opposition, Evers administration says it can be enforced.

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Acknowledges Evers’ Statements on Schools

Waukesha County Seeing Spike in COVID-19

Sheriff says he won't enforce the mask mandate.

Gerrymandering Creates Difficult Road for Dems in Wisconsin

Statement from Tom Palzewicz Regarding Fitzgerald’s Response To Governor’s Mask Order

Erpenbach Statement on GOP Emergency

GOP Senators Plan Override of Mask Mandate

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald says the Senate is ready to convene.

Vos Thinks Lame-Duck Session Didn’t Go Far Enough

The speaker would like to strip more power from Evers.

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to Evers’ Mask Mandate

Statement: Mask mandate an important step, but state leaders should create new stay-at-home order

With COVID-19 surging, state leaders should shut down, start over and do it right

Bounce Milwaukee to temporarily close, citing broad public health concerns

Ten Years After Act 10

Most of those who voted for it are gone. How has the Capitol changed?

Legislature Hasn’t Met in 100 Days

No action since April 15 on pandemic, police reform, budget shortfalls.

UW System, State Government Looking At Budget Cuts

Gov. Evers said state agencies need to cut $250 million.

Top health care professionals to Wisconsin leaders: time to shut down, start over and do it right

With COVID-19 spiking in Wisconsin, experts ask the state leaders to prioritize public health

Palzewicz and Democrats Have Plan for Pandemic

Why Vos and Fitzgerald Fear Fair Maps

Only 10% of legislative districts and 0% of congressional districts offer voters a real choice.

Why Evers Must Take Action

Data shows state is losing the battle against COVID-19. He must reissue an emergency order.

Palzewicz Cautions: COVID-19 Not Over

Character Matters in Fifth District Election

Wisconsin Democrats Report Record Fundraising Haul

Party raises $10 million, the most it's raised in a three month period.

State Has Weak Payday Loan Regulations

Average borrower in state pays 528%. Now Trump has weakened federal regulations.

State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism

Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.

Legislature Unlikely to Respond to BLM Movement Soon

Republican controlled state legislature shows no signs of convening to respond to the growing movement for police reform.

WI Supreme Court Upholds GOP Lame-Duck Laws

For second time, the state's high court rules in favor of laws stripping some of governor's powers.

Fitzgerald Reacts to Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in SEIU vs. Vos

Fireworks harm the quality of life in our neighborhoods

In Case You Missed It: Evers Has No Written Authorization of Call Recording

Fitzgerald Reacts to Victory in 7th Circuit Elections Case

Fitzgerald Reacts to SCOTUS Ruling Against Life

UW Tests Tommy’s Legacy As a ‘Builder”

Former governor has huge legacy of bipartisan success, but leading UW won’t be easy.

Palzewicz Statement Denouncing Trump Inaction Against Putin For Targeting US Troops

Fighting to Make Voting Easier

Increasing absentee ballots will be good for democracy.

Mail-In Voting for Nursing Home Residents Maintained

Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, policy will continue through the end of the year.

Can Palzewicz Win Race for Congress?

Democrat running in Republican leaning district long held by Jim Sensenbrenner.

Sen. Fitzgerald Reacts to Overnight Lawlessness in Madison

City of Beaver Dam receives $106,000 state grant to support redevelopment of vacant downtown property

WEDC investment to help fund renovation of vacant building into a Great Harvest Café and Bakery

Evers Introduces Police Reform Legislation

Bills banning police use of chokeholds, no-knock warrants part of legislative package.