Legislators approve Evers transition budget
MADISON — The Legislature's finance committee has approved Gov.-elect Tony Evers' transition budget.Evers has asked the state for $94,600 to cover salaries for seven positions, equipment, supplies, travel and legal services.State law requires the Joint Finance Committee to convene within a week of the November general election to approve a transition budget for any non-incumbent incoming governor.
MADISON — The Legislature's finance committee has approved Gov.-elect Tony Evers' transition budget.Evers has asked the state for $94,600 to cover salaries for seven positions, equipment, supplies, travel and legal services.State law requires the Joint Finance Committee to convene within a week of the November general election to approve a transition budget for any non-incumbent incoming governor.
Tony Evers to resign as state superintendent after governor swearing in
MADISON — Tony Evers will hold on to his current position as state schools superintendent until he is sworn in as governor on Jan. 7.Evers' spokeswoman Britt Cudaback said Monday that Evers doesn't plan to resign the post until he becomes governor.
MADISON — Tony Evers will hold on to his current position as state schools superintendent until he is sworn in as governor on Jan. 7.Evers' spokeswoman Britt Cudaback said Monday that Evers doesn't plan to resign the post until he becomes governor.
Governor-elect Evers names transition team as GOP eyes limiting power
MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers named his transition team Monday, as Republicans who control the Legislature continued to privately discuss ways to curtail the new governor's power before he takes office in January.Democrats, who will return in the minority in the Legislature next year, are researching how far Republicans could go to kneecap Evers, including whether they could attempt to remove the governor from the process of redrawing political boundary lines in 2021.Evers has kept a low profile since his 1-point win over Republican Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers named his transition team Monday, as Republicans who control the Legislature continued to privately discuss ways to curtail the new governor's power before he takes office in January.Democrats, who will return in the minority in the Legislature next year, are researching how far Republicans could go to kneecap Evers, including whether they could attempt to remove the governor from the process of redrawing political boundary lines in 2021.Evers has kept a low profile since his 1-point win over Republican Gov.
Tony Evers prepares transition, Republicans look to curb power
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican lawmakers on Thursday, Nov. 8 privately discussed ways they could limit the incoming Democratic governor before he takes office, which the governor-elect described as a "desperate attempt to cling to power."Tony Evers, who narrowly defeated Republican Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican lawmakers on Thursday, Nov. 8 privately discussed ways they could limit the incoming Democratic governor before he takes office, which the governor-elect described as a "desperate attempt to cling to power."Tony Evers, who narrowly defeated Republican Gov.
'Proud and humbled:' Governor-elect Tony Evers ready to take on Wisconsin's issues
MADISON -- On Wednesday, Nov. 7, the day after the midterm elections, the new pieces were starting to fall into place.Governor-elect Tony Evers spoke with the media on Wednesday afternoon -- less than 12 hours after securing a victory over Gov.
MADISON -- On Wednesday, Nov. 7, the day after the midterm elections, the new pieces were starting to fall into place.Governor-elect Tony Evers spoke with the media on Wednesday afternoon -- less than 12 hours after securing a victory over Gov.
'It has been my honor to serve:' Gov. Walker concedes governor's race to Tony Evers
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, Nov. 7 released a statement conceding the governor's race to Democratic challenger Tony Evers.Walker said he called Evers on Wednesday to concede defeat.
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, Nov. 7 released a statement conceding the governor's race to Democratic challenger Tony Evers.Walker said he called Evers on Wednesday to concede defeat.
AP: Tony Evers elected Wisconsin governor, denying Scott Walker 3rd term
MADISON/PEWAUKEE -- Democrat Tony Evers defeated Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON/PEWAUKEE -- Democrat Tony Evers defeated Wisconsin Gov.
Homestretch to election day: Walker, Evers crisscross Wisconsin in final push
MILWAUKEE -- The election is just days away and the candidates are making their final push to get your votes.
MILWAUKEE -- The election is just days away and the candidates are making their final push to get your votes.
Democrat Tony Evers tells newspaper he plans to raise 'no taxes'
MADISON — Democrat Tony Evers tells The Washington Post that if elected governor "I'm planning to raise no taxes."Evers is quoted in a story Friday disputing GOP Gov.
MADISON — Democrat Tony Evers tells The Washington Post that if elected governor "I'm planning to raise no taxes."Evers is quoted in a story Friday disputing GOP Gov.
Massachusetts Sen. Warren holds 'Women for Tammy' rally
MADISON — Massachusetts Sen.
MADISON — Massachusetts Sen.
'Vote for change:' Tony Evers calls Gov. Walker's new health care promise a 'last-minute lie'
MILWAUKEE -- Candidates for governor and U.S. Senate were blanketing Wisconsin on Thursday, Nov. 1 with surrogates, as part of a final push to next week's election.
MILWAUKEE -- Candidates for governor and U.S. Senate were blanketing Wisconsin on Thursday, Nov. 1 with surrogates, as part of a final push to next week's election.
Gov. Walker kicks off final statewide bus tour with Kleefisch, Speaker Paul Ryan
WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Speaker Paul Ryan in Waukesha Thursday, Nov. 1 to kick off his final statewide bus tour before election day.“I’m looking forward to being joined by good friends as we travel throughout Wisconsin over the next few days to share our positive vision for Wisconsin’s future,” said Scott Walker.
WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Speaker Paul Ryan in Waukesha Thursday, Nov. 1 to kick off his final statewide bus tour before election day.“I’m looking forward to being joined by good friends as we travel throughout Wisconsin over the next few days to share our positive vision for Wisconsin’s future,” said Scott Walker.
MU Law School poll: Gov. Scott Walker, Tony Evers tied in governor's race
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday, Oct. 31 shows a tie in the race for Wisconsin governor between Democrat Tony Evers and Republican incumbent Scott Walker.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday, Oct. 31 shows a tie in the race for Wisconsin governor between Democrat Tony Evers and Republican incumbent Scott Walker.
Opioid prescriptions drop 32 percent over last 3 years
MADISON — A new state report shows doctors have been prescribing fewer opioids over the last three years.The report from the state Controlled Substances Board shows opioid prescriptions have decreased 32 percent over the last three years, from 1,285,940 prescriptions in the first quarter of 2015 to 872,735 prescriptions in the third quarter of 2018.The numbers are based on data from the state prescription drug monitoring program.Gov.
MADISON — A new state report shows doctors have been prescribing fewer opioids over the last three years.The report from the state Controlled Substances Board shows opioid prescriptions have decreased 32 percent over the last three years, from 1,285,940 prescriptions in the first quarter of 2015 to 872,735 prescriptions in the third quarter of 2018.The numbers are based on data from the state prescription drug monitoring program.Gov.
Final push for early voting on across Wisconsin
MADISON — The final push for early voting is on across Wisconsin, and high-profile surrogates are expected to rally with candidates for governor, the U.S. Senate and other offices ahead of the election just eight days away.Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers was planning Monday to urge students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus to vote early.
MADISON — The final push for early voting is on across Wisconsin, and high-profile surrogates are expected to rally with candidates for governor, the U.S. Senate and other offices ahead of the election just eight days away.Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers was planning Monday to urge students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus to vote early.