Rep. Shae Sortwell sent requests for information about DEI activities to multiple Democratic cities, but the committee hasn’t even met yet.
Tag: Wisconsin Assembly
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Republicans and Democrats agree on postpartum Medicaid expansion — Robin Vos says it’s unlikely
The fate of postpartum Medicaid expansion, a bipartisan effort in the Wisconsin Legislature, yet again falls in the hands of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who said it’s “unlikely” his chamber will get to vote on it.
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Wisconsin Legislature puts photo ID requirement on ballot for voter approval
Wisconsin’s photo ID requirement for voting would be elevated from a state law to a constitutional amendment under a proposal approved in the Assembly. The proposed constitutional amendment will appear on the April 1 ballot for voter consideration.
Posted inForward, Government
Control of Wisconsin Assembly runs through eight competitive races
Read about the eight toss-up districts that could decide the fate of the Wisconsin Assembly.
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Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine of governor’s vetoes in mostly symbolic action
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted to override nine vetoes of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in a mostly symbolic move. Despite the votes, all of Evers’ vetoes are likely to stand.
Posted inForward
Assembly Democrats line up for open state Senate seat
Despite a shot at winning a legislative majority for the first time in 14 years, a wave of Democrats will leave the state Assembly early next year, with several retiring and a handful of others running for different offices.
Posted inGovernment
Wisconsin lawmakers OK bill to tackle PFAS pollution, but Gov. Tony Evers isn’t on board
The Wisconsin Assembly on Thursday passed a bill that would unlock $125 million to help municipalities and landowners cope with pollution from so-called forever chemicals. But Gov. Tony Evers isn’t on board.
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Wisconsin bills to legalize medical marijuana, fight PFAS pollution, speed ballot counting in jeopardy
Measures that would legalize medical marijuana, spend $125 million to combat pollution from “forever chemicals” and allow election officials to speed up the counting of absentee ballots all appear to be doomed as the Wisconsin Legislature approaches the end of its session for the year.
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Wisconsin Assembly passes bills regulating AI use in elections, outlawing AI-produced child porn
Wisconsin lawmakers on Thursday passed bills to regulate artificial intelligence, joining a growing number of states grappling with how to control the technology as November’s elections loom.
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Did the Wisconsin Assembly vote to require law enforcement officers in Milwaukee public schools?
Yes. A bill approved May 17, 2023 by the Wisconsin Assembly in a vote of 56 to 36 includes a provision that would require Milwaukee Public Schools to hire 25 school resource officers to be present at schools.
Posted inGovernment
Wisconsin Republican leaders at odds over local government aid bill, putting it at risk
Wisconsin Senate and Assembly Republicans are at odds over a key ingredient of a proposal long sought after by local governments that would significantly boost state aid to pay for essential services, putting the future of the measure in jeopardy.
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Republicans can’t simply remove a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice
Rep. Dan Knodl’s 8th Senate District victory gives Republicans a two-thirds Senate majority, creating speculation about whether they could impeach Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz.