Governor-elect Tony Evers names criminal justice council

Governor-elect Tony Evers names criminal justice council

MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers has put together a council to advise him on criminal justice policy.Evers announced the make-up of the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council on Monday, Dec. 10.The council includes 30 people, including former state Supreme Court justices Louis Butler and Janine Geske; Rick Raemisch, executive director of the Colorado Department of Corrections and a former Wisconsin corrections secretary; attorney Dean Strang, who defended convicted murderer Steven Avery; and several circuit court judges.Evers has said he wants to cut Wisconsin's prison population in half, end solitary confinement and give ex-convicts more help.

MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers has put together a council to advise him on criminal justice policy.Evers announced the make-up of the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council on Monday, Dec. 10.The council includes 30 people, including former state Supreme Court justices Louis Butler and Janine Geske; Rick Raemisch, executive director of the Colorado Department of Corrections and a former Wisconsin corrections secretary; attorney Dean Strang, who defended convicted murderer Steven Avery; and several circuit court judges.Evers has said he wants to cut Wisconsin's prison population in half, end solitary confinement and give ex-convicts more help.

Governor-elect Tony Evers not optimistic Gov. Walker will veto lame-duck bills

Governor-elect Tony Evers not optimistic Gov. Walker will veto lame-duck bills

MADISON — Wisconsin's Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers said Sunday he's not optimistic that outgoing governor Scott Walker will veto bills approved by the Republican-dominated Legislature that would limit the new governor's power.Speaking on NBC's "Meet the Press," Evers said he talked by telephone with Walker recently and appealed to him to veto the legislation, but that Walker was noncommittal.Evers, who will be sworn in Jan. 7 after narrowly defeating the two-term Republican last month, said Wisconsin voters did not elect him to fight over administrative powers with the GOP legislative majority.

MADISON — Wisconsin's Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers said Sunday he's not optimistic that outgoing governor Scott Walker will veto bills approved by the Republican-dominated Legislature that would limit the new governor's power.Speaking on NBC's "Meet the Press," Evers said he talked by telephone with Walker recently and appealed to him to veto the legislation, but that Walker was noncommittal.Evers, who will be sworn in Jan. 7 after narrowly defeating the two-term Republican last month, said Wisconsin voters did not elect him to fight over administrative powers with the GOP legislative majority.

Effort to weaken governor stirs separation-of-powers debate

Effort to weaken governor stirs separation-of-powers debate

MILWAUKEE — If Democrats sue to prevent Republicans from diluting the powers of Wisconsin's new governor and attorney general, the lawsuits will probably center on one question: Are lawmakers usurping authority that belongs to the executive branch?The legal threat arose after Republicans passed bills Wednesday that would give lawmakers leverage over actions previous governors and attorneys generals could carry out on their own.

MILWAUKEE — If Democrats sue to prevent Republicans from diluting the powers of Wisconsin's new governor and attorney general, the lawsuits will probably center on one question: Are lawmakers usurping authority that belongs to the executive branch?The legal threat arose after Republicans passed bills Wednesday that would give lawmakers leverage over actions previous governors and attorneys generals could carry out on their own.

Governor-elect Tony Evers speaks before Common Council after meeting with Mayor Barrett

Governor-elect Tony Evers speaks before Common Council after meeting with Mayor Barrett

MILWAUKEE -- While a lot of attention was on the lame-duck session in Madison, with Republicans looking to limit the powers of incoming Democrats, Governor-elect Tony Evers spoke before the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, Dec. 4, after meeting with Mayor Tom Barrett.

MILWAUKEE -- While a lot of attention was on the lame-duck session in Madison, with Republicans looking to limit the powers of incoming Democrats, Governor-elect Tony Evers spoke before the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, Dec. 4, after meeting with Mayor Tom Barrett.

Wisconsin GOP uses rare session to weaken incoming governor

Wisconsin GOP uses rare session to weaken incoming governor

MADISON — Still stinging from an election loss, Wisconsin Republicans on Monday tried to push through measures that would weaken the incoming Democratic administration and allow outgoing Republican Gov.

MADISON — Still stinging from an election loss, Wisconsin Republicans on Monday tried to push through measures that would weaken the incoming Democratic administration and allow outgoing Republican Gov.

Wisconsin GOP preparing to move ahead with limiting Democratic power

Wisconsin GOP preparing to move ahead with limiting Democratic power

MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are preparing to move ahead quickly on a series of lame-duck proposals designed to move the 2020 presidential primary, restrict early voting and weaken both Democratic Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul and Gov.-elect Tony Evers.A public hearing is set on the measures Monday afternoon, with a committee vote to follow immediately.

MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are preparing to move ahead quickly on a series of lame-duck proposals designed to move the 2020 presidential primary, restrict early voting and weaken both Democratic Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul and Gov.-elect Tony Evers.A public hearing is set on the measures Monday afternoon, with a committee vote to follow immediately.

Medicaid expansion is an early goal for Governor-elect Tony Evers

Medicaid expansion is an early goal for Governor-elect Tony Evers

MADISON — The battle over whether Wisconsin should accept federal money to expand Medicaid coverage for about 75,000 more poor people is shaping up to be an early flashpoint for Gov.-elect Tony Evers.Evers last week pledged to take his case for expansion to voters across the state — focusing on conservative areas — hoping to increase pressure on Republicans who have vowed to oppose it.

MADISON — The battle over whether Wisconsin should accept federal money to expand Medicaid coverage for about 75,000 more poor people is shaping up to be an early flashpoint for Gov.-elect Tony Evers.Evers last week pledged to take his case for expansion to voters across the state — focusing on conservative areas — hoping to increase pressure on Republicans who have vowed to oppose it.

Wisconsin assembly to take up health care, roads, primary in lame duck session

Wisconsin assembly to take up health care, roads, primary in lame duck session

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans' plan for a lame-duck legislative session solidified Friday as GOP leaders confirmed they will consider bills that would move the next presidential primary date as well as deal with transportation funding and early voting.The GOP aims to hold floor debates Tuesday, which would give Republicans a final opportunity to pass legislation before Republican Gov.

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans' plan for a lame-duck legislative session solidified Friday as GOP leaders confirmed they will consider bills that would move the next presidential primary date as well as deal with transportation funding and early voting.The GOP aims to hold floor debates Tuesday, which would give Republicans a final opportunity to pass legislation before Republican Gov.

Governor-elect Tony Evers tours Milwaukee health care facility

Governor-elect Tony Evers tours Milwaukee health care facility

MILWAUKEE - Democratic Governor-Elect Tony Evers met with executives from the Sixteenth Street Community Health Center in Milwaukee Wednesday afternoon.

MILWAUKEE - Democratic Governor-Elect Tony Evers met with executives from the Sixteenth Street Community Health Center in Milwaukee Wednesday afternoon.

Gov.-elect Evers says he may try to end waiver requiring some to work for Medicaid

Gov.-elect Evers says he may try to end waiver requiring some to work for Medicaid

MADISON — Gov.-elect Tony Evers says he might try to end a federal waiver requiring some Medicaid recipients to work for their benefits.Federal officials in October granted Republican Gov.

MADISON — Gov.-elect Tony Evers says he might try to end a federal waiver requiring some Medicaid recipients to work for their benefits.Federal officials in October granted Republican Gov.

Evers says he'll probably appoint next superintendent

Evers says he'll probably appoint next superintendent

MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers says he'll probably appoint his replacement as state schools superintendent.Evers doesn't plan to resign his post until he's sworn in as governor on Jan. 7, preventing outgoing Republican Gov.

MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers says he'll probably appoint his replacement as state schools superintendent.Evers doesn't plan to resign his post until he's sworn in as governor on Jan. 7, preventing outgoing Republican Gov.