By Nyesha Stone Jan. 7, 2019 marks a new page for Wisconsin because a new governor is in office. Tony Evers was sworn into office while residents across the entire state watched the 2019 Wisconsin Inauguration Ceremony. Alongside him, Mandela Barnes became Wisconsin’s 45th Lieutenant Governor. Attorney General Josh Kaul, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and […]
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Governor-Elect Tony Evers Announces Four Picks for his Cabinet
By Nyesha Stone A new day is ahead for Wisconsin come Jan. 7, when Wisconsin Democratic Governor-elect Tony Evers will replace Scott Walker as governor. To prepare for that day, Evers announced his first four picks for his cabinet. The first four cabinet picks are from Milwaukee and Republicans have been critical of Evers decision, […]
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A Fight to the Bitter End
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Everyone Needed to Stop GOP Assault on Democracy Last week was one for the history books. Members of the state Republican Party, in an effort to thwart the decision of voters in Wisconsin’s November general election, drastically blurred the lines of separation of powers. In the cloak of […]
Wisconsin’s Lame-Duck Session Spurs National Coverage
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In a few short weeks, it will be a new year and with it, an inauguration for Wisconsin’s recently elected officials. Included among those is Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor-elect Mandela Barnes and Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul. However, before they can assume their positions, the current government officials have one last […]
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It’s an Absolute and Utter DISGRACE!!!
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young There’s no other way to put it. It seems safe to say that Republicans will go to any lengths, or stoop to new lows, in order to maintain their grip on power. Still smarting from their recent midterm defeats, which saw Democrats regain control of the governor, […]
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Consequences of Elections Could Be Life Changing
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor We’ve all heard it before. Elections have consequences. The election, of Tony Evers as Governor, may be most consequential for a group of folks that didn’t even cast a single ballot for him. By now most Wisconsin residents are aware that during his eight-year tenure, Scott Walker decided […]
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The GOP’s Shameful Arrogance
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Last week, I began my article by asserting that “elections have consequences.” However, the reality of that declaration clearly is not shared by all. In the wake of Tony Evers narrowly defeating Republican Governor Scott Walker, Republican lawmakers have already met privately to discuss ways they could […]
2018 Election Results Cast Tony Evers as New Governor
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In case it wasn’t clear by all the advertisements, including billboards, commercials and visits by former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden, this past Tuesday was Election Day. All across the nation, people exercised their constitutional rights and voted. Although it was a harrowing election for some, for others […]
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“Wisconn Valley” Sounding More Like “Taiwan Trails” Everyday
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Right before our eyes, the deal is changing. Large liquid crystal displays have been switched to smaller panels. The priority of hiring 9,817 hourly workers, as a part of a promised 13,000 new hires has taken a back burner to bringing in the estimated 2,363 engineers. And yes, […]
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Investing in Our Children and Investing in Our Families
By Tony Evers State Superintendent of Public Schools Democratic Candidate for Governor Excellent education leads to better jobs, greater opportunities, and an economy that works for all us. Real progress can’t be made in Wisconsin without working to improve our education system for children and families here in our communities. But we face big challenges. […]
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