'A 2nd chance:' Gov. Tony Evers grants pardons to 8 people

'A 2nd chance:' Gov. Tony Evers grants pardons to 8 people

MADISON — On Sunday, Nov. 10, Governor Tony Evers issued pardons to eight people following the consideration of recommendations made by the Governor's Pardon Advisory Board after their hearing on Monday, Oct. 14.“Pardons play a very important role in our criminal justice system and society by giving deserving folks a second chance,” Gov.

MADISON — On Sunday, Nov. 10, Governor Tony Evers issued pardons to eight people following the consideration of recommendations made by the Governor's Pardon Advisory Board after their hearing on Monday, Oct. 14.“Pardons play a very important role in our criminal justice system and society by giving deserving folks a second chance,” Gov.

Wisconsin gridlock between Democratic governor, lawmakers

Wisconsin gridlock between Democratic governor, lawmakers

MADISON, Wis. — A tumultuous week that put on full display the partisan agendas of Wisconsin Democratic Gov.

MADISON, Wis. — A tumultuous week that put on full display the partisan agendas of Wisconsin Democratic Gov.

Wisconsin Assembly to attempt 1st overrides in 11 years

Wisconsin Assembly to attempt 1st overrides in 11 years

MADISON — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly was preparing Wednesday to attempt the first veto overrides in 11 years, targeting three partial budget vetoes by Democratic Gov.

MADISON — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly was preparing Wednesday to attempt the first veto overrides in 11 years, targeting three partial budget vetoes by Democratic Gov.

Republican leader accuses Ag secretary of 'bungling' job

Republican leader accuses Ag secretary of 'bungling' job

MADISON — Wisconsin's agriculture secretary was fighting to save his job Monday, calling senators to urge their support, even as the Republican leader of the state Senate accused him of bungling the job and being part of the dairy crisis problem facing the state.The Senate was scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to fire Brad Pfaff from his role as secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

MADISON — Wisconsin's agriculture secretary was fighting to save his job Monday, calling senators to urge their support, even as the Republican leader of the state Senate accused him of bungling the job and being part of the dairy crisis problem facing the state.The Senate was scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to fire Brad Pfaff from his role as secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Wisconsin Senate to vote on curbing governor's veto powers

Wisconsin Senate to vote on curbing governor's veto powers

MADISON, Wis. — The state Senate is poised to approve a constitutional amendment next week that would prohibit the governor from using his veto powers to increase spending.The Senate is set to take up the amendment Tuesday.

MADISON, Wis. — The state Senate is poised to approve a constitutional amendment next week that would prohibit the governor from using his veto powers to increase spending.The Senate is set to take up the amendment Tuesday.

Gov. Tony Evers calls special session on gun violence: 'We're planning on winning this battle'

Gov. Tony Evers calls special session on gun violence: 'We're planning on winning this battle'

MADISON — Governor Tony Evers on Monday, Oct. 21 called the Wisconsin Legislature to take action on gun violence -- announcing a special session on the topic during a press conference at Milwaukee's City Hall.

MADISON — Governor Tony Evers on Monday, Oct. 21 called the Wisconsin Legislature to take action on gun violence -- announcing a special session on the topic during a press conference at Milwaukee's City Hall.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear lame-duck arguments

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear lame-duck arguments

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats and their allies will make one last attempt to block their Republican rivals' contentious lame-duck laws on Monday, Oct. 21 during oral arguments before the state Supreme Court in a union lawsuit challenging the provisions.

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats and their allies will make one last attempt to block their Republican rivals' contentious lame-duck laws on Monday, Oct. 21 during oral arguments before the state Supreme Court in a union lawsuit challenging the provisions.

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear veto challenge

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear veto challenge

MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to hear a case brought by a conservative law firm seeking to dramatically scale back the ability of governors to change the intent of legislators through partial budget vetoes.The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty brought the case in July after Democratic Gov.

MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to hear a case brought by a conservative law firm seeking to dramatically scale back the ability of governors to change the intent of legislators through partial budget vetoes.The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty brought the case in July after Democratic Gov.

Election security council to hold first public meeting on Wednesday

Election security council to hold first public meeting on Wednesday

MADISON — A new council formed to coordinate election security will hold its first public meeting next week.The Wisconsin Elections Security Council will advise the state Elections Commission and serve as a meeting point for federal, state and local officials.

MADISON — A new council formed to coordinate election security will hold its first public meeting next week.The Wisconsin Elections Security Council will advise the state Elections Commission and serve as a meeting point for federal, state and local officials.