Scott Fitzgerald

Milwaukee Cancels Early Voting

UPDATE: Barrett calls for election to be postponed or switched to mail-in only voting.

Online Voter Registration Reinstated by Federal Judge

You still have time to register to vote absentee. Republican Party sought to have suit dismissed.

Governor Evers Doesn’t Want Election Rescheduled

Governor said he's open to mail-in only voting. Encourages everyone to request absentee ballots.

Statement: Meeting with Gov. Evers, Legislative Leaders

Will State Legislature Take Action?

Fitzgerald cancels Senate session, but Republicans expect extraordinary session later this spring.

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald to Postpone March Floor Session

Please Vote Absentee In Spring Election

Mayor Barrett urges voters to use mail-in ballots, seeks legislative changes to improve access, safety.

Legislators Take No Action on Pandemic

Some states passing laws, funding, Vos and Fitzgerald say "no need" for Wisconsin Legislature to meet.

DNC Bar Time Bill Passes Senate Committee

But the bill is facing some opposition as it move through Senate.

11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion

Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.

State Regulators at Issue in High Court Race

Justice Dan Kelly seems to side with those out to destroy the “administrative state.”

GOP Legislators Way Ahead on Donations

Republican legislators went into 2020 with four times more campaign cash than Democrats.

Foxconn Contract Has Huge Loophole?

“Ironclad” contract may allow company to count seasonal employees for tax credits.

Evers Vetoes “Tougher on Crime” Bills

Republican bills increased some criminal penalties, would have meant more incarceration.

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to Gov. Evers’ Soft-on-Crime Vetoes

Evers Vetoes GOP Income Tax Cut

Voters would prefer his plan to fund schools and lower property taxes, governor declares.

Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Reacts to Governor Evers Vetoing Another Tax Cut

Vos, Fitzgerald Lie About Gerrymander

Their claim that Iowa model for nonpartisan redistricting is unconstitutional is dead wrong.

Bill Preventing Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Stalls in Senate

GOP amendments muddy passage of the bi-partisan legislation.

Wisconsin Senate Passes Income Tax Cut

Wisconsin Senate Passes Tougher On Crime Bill Package

GOP Reveals Tax Cut Proposal

Gov. Evers wants money for schools, GOP wants tax relief.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Praises Tax Cut Plan

Fitzgerald Bill to Create Money Laundering Statute Headed to Governor’s Desk

Gives law enforcement additional tool to fight human trafficking

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

GOP Adds More “Tougher On Crime” Legislation

New bills increase penalties for offenses like car theft and reckless driving.

Evers Calls Special Session, Wants $250 Million for Public Schools

Using $812 million surplus, schools would get funding increase and property taxes would be reduced.

‘When, Not If’ Medical Marijuana Is Legalized

Lawmakers of both parties privately agree it will be legalized, legislator tells Milwaukee Press Club.

Redistricting Fight Is One Year Away

So why are Evers and Democrats putting spotlight on it now?

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Push $10M Clean Water Fund

Trust fund would support clean water projects, though a cash source for the fund remains uncertain.

Farmers Forgotten?

Despite bipartisan reception, farm legislation delayed during special legislative session.

‘Fair Deal’ Sales Tax Referendum Blocked From April Ballot

But there's still a chance for the November ballot.

GOP Gerrymandering and School Choice

Republicans proclaim vouchers for minorities while seeking ways to disenfranchise their votes.

Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock N Roll Comes To The Marcus Performing Arts Center

The Second City Laughing For All the Wrong Reasons this Spring

State Expects To Collect $818 Million More in Taxes Than Estimated

Republicans and Democrats battle over how to use the money.

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to New Revenue Numbers, Plans to Move Ahead with Property Tax Cut Proposal

Evers Calls Special Session on Dairy Crisis

His State-of-State speech also announces nonpartisan redistricting commission.

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

The state of our state is strong. Republican-backed reforms continue to fuel our state’s economy and have our state budget in the best shape in decades.

Homelessness Decreasing in Wisconsin

Nationwide homelessness is increasing. Meanwhile, state lawmakers argue over funding to combat the issue.

Trump Visit Draws Protests Downtown

Protests and police maneuvers may be a taste of DNC 2020.

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to President Trump Signing Phase One Trade Agreement with China

Foxconn Hasn’t Created Innovation Centers

Hasn’t fulfilled promise of 1,200 jobs and new centers in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Madison.

GOP Legislators Push “Tougher on Crime” Bills

Stiffer penalties on variety of crimes even as Evers moves to reduce prison population.

Bill Would Prohibit Free Campaign Rallies

Trump, Clinton campaigns still owe Eau Claire, other cities for security, sanitation costs.

Sen. Craig Authors Bills in “Tougher on Crime” Initiative

Crime must not pay and courts must enforce current laws

Evers Assigns “Homework” to Legislators

Urges a legislative session long enough to pass bipartisan bills on water quality, homelessness, other issues.

Legislators Unveil $10 Million Clean Water Plan

Package of 13 proposals. Evers likely to support the approach.

Clock Ticking for Legislature

Short session, just two months planned for 2020. Can two parties agree on any legislation?

State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing

Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.

State Residents Cross Border for Legal Pot

Hundreds of Wisconsin buyers heading to Illinois now that it has legalized marijuana.

Gov. Evers Reviews His First Year

Not satisfied, but cites progress on schools, health care, “Scott holes”.

Losing Sheila’s Smile

I’m now among some 40% of Americans who know someone killed with a gun.

Top 10 Political Stories of 2019

Lots of drama in last year of the decade. Which were the biggest stories?

Another Evers Cabinet Pick Under Fire

Republicans won’t approve Dawn Crim, Secretary of the Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Senate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda

Shilling pushes homeless funding and closing dark store tax loophole.

All They Want for Christmas

The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.

Republicans May Push Property Tax Cut

Fitzgerald says bill may be introduced next year. But casts doubt on homeless funding.

Convention Center Moves Forward

District board hires Atlanta-based architectural firm for $300 million project.

Evers Says Changes to Foxconn Deal Likely

Foxconn offers statement with no mention of changing contract.

GOP Bill Legalizes Medical Marijuana

But Fitzgerald and Vos immediately throw cold water on idea.

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to National Guard Bureau Investigation

"Since last November, when I was first contacted by a solider, my primary concern has been justice and support for victims."

What Is Elections Commission Thinking?

Requesting GOP legislators’ guidance on voter roll purge could corrupt process.

State Leads in Cutting Pollution Control

Funding decline of 36% from 2008-2018, biggest in U.S., Walker helped drive change.

12% of Students Feel Unsafe in School

And 5% of state teens now carry a weapon to school, study finds.

Viral Sensation Hiplet Ballerinas Come to Milwaukee on Premiere Tour

Tickets for Hiplet Ballerinas are $50.00 (subject to change).

How Homeless Got Frozen Out

With no explanation, Fitzgerald stopped bipartisan bill providing grants to homeless shelters.

Legislature Passing Few Bills

Assembly and Senate seldom in session. Just 21 bills passed in 2019 while typical average is more than 300.

Scott Fitzgerald’s Fundraising Follies

Senate Republican Leader Schedules More Fundraisers for His Campaign for Higher Office Than State Senate Sessions

GMC Board Supports Property Tax Relief, Increase Revenue for Milwaukee County

Board issues support letter calling for committee hearings for Senate Bill 471/ Assembly Bill 521

Meet Evers’ New Ag Advisor, Brad Pfaff

Governor’s fired Agriculture Secretary now the Department of Administration’s director of business and rural development.

The Path to Brad Pfaff’s Firing

Why GOP legislators shot down Agriculture Secretary. And why Evers was incensed.

More People Using Pot as Medicine

But state laws and research not yet on their side.

Republicans Dismiss Governor’s Special Session

Two houses immediately adjourn session on guns. They lack “the courage” to take on issue, Evers says.

Republican Senators, Do Your Job!

"The overwhelming support for these two gun safety ideas demands the Wisconsin Legislature convene, debate, and vote on passage of these bills."

Sen. Fitzgerald Stands Up for Second Amendment, Ends Evers’ Special Session on Gun Control

"I’ve said all along that the Senate would not go along with the governor’s plans for this special session."

Senator Fitzgerald Participates in Lakeside Lutheran’s Program Honoring Wisconsin Veterans

Senate Votes to Kill Governor Veto Power

Approves putting constitutional amendment on ballot to restrict partial veto power.

Senate Fires State Agriculture Secretary

Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Statement on Vote to Reject Evers’ Ag Secretary, Protect Farmers

"The liberal Evers Administration has been no friend to farmers."

Farm Groups Support Agriculture Secretary

Republicans threaten to force firing of Evers’ secretary Brad Pfaff; farm groups object.

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

State Senate Inaction Kills Homeless Funding for this Winter

Apparently, there were three Senators who were opposed to homeless funding: Senators Kapenga, Nass, and Craig.

Bill Would Decriminalize Pot Possession

Democratic plan ends criminal penalties for up to 28 grams of marijuana.

Vos, Fitzgerald Scared of Gun Reforms

Scared bill could threaten reelection of some GOP legislators — and give Evers a win.

Rep. Ron Kind Has Huge 2020 War Chest

Nearly $3 million campaign fund. No Wisconsin congressional representative has more.

Fitzgerald Says Legislators Plays ‘Goalie” With Evers

Few bills getting passed, most of Evers' cabinet picks still not approved by Senate.

State Supreme Court Reviews Lame Duck Laws

Justices question both sides in challenge to laws reducing powers of governor, attorney general.

Senate Republicans Choose Special Interest Cash Over Public Safety of Wisconsinites

Lawmakers with history of NRA backing refuse to support Gov. Evers call for legislation to address gun violence

Trump Supporter Picked For Elections Commission

Fitzgerald appoints Bob Spindell, GOP donor and supporter of Voter ID law, to state commission.

Evers Calls Special Session on Guns

Governor says only Vos and Fitzgerald prevent common sense gun reforms.

Sen. Fitzgerald Reacts to Gov. Evers Special Session Announcement

"Liberals across the country are upping their rhetoric in support of taking guns from law-abiding citizens."

Sen. Fitzgerald Appoints Bob Spindell to Wisconsin Elections Commission

Senate Passes Insurance Industry Bill

Industry gave $1.9 million in campaign donations. Bill allows shorter notice of premium hikes.

A World Without Scott Fitzgerald

Capitol insiders wonder who will be senate majority leader if Fitzgerald wins race for Congress.

Can Democrat Tom Palzewicz Win the 5th Congressional District?

He lost to Sensenbrenner with 38% of the vote in 2018, better than previous Dems had done

Unmatched Carpenters Tribute Takes the Stage at the Marcus Performing Center

Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters comes to the Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall on Saturday, November 9 at 8:00 pm.

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Meets with Archbishop Listecki, Bishop Hying at the Capitol

"s a Catholic, it was my honor to host Archbishop Listecki and Bishop Hying at my Madison office to talk about important issues facing our area."

Acclaimed Actor David Payne Stars in “An Evening with C.S. Lewis” February 14-16 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center

Tickets on sale October 10

Democrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law

Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.