The Wisconsin Supreme Court has announced it will take up and rule upon two cases challenging the constitutionality of the state’s voter ID requirement. Oral argument has been scheduled for Feb. 25, 2014, an opinion should be issued by the end summer when the court’s current term ends. Though League of Women Voters v. Scott […]
Walker Discusses State Business Climate with WMC
Date Thu, Dec. 19, 2013 - 8:21am By Hamilton
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce recently hosted Gov. Walker for a discussion of key issues facing the state and the governor’s new book. Walker explained what efforts the state is making to improve the state’s business climate and also talked about his decision not to accept additional federal money under the Affordable Care Act.
Skowronski Wins Special Election for Assembly District 82 Seat
Date Wed, Dec. 18, 2013 - 11:09am By Hamilton
Republican Ken Skowronski defeated Democrat John Hermes in the special election to fill the Assembly District 82 seat formerly held by Rep. Jeff Stone (R-Greendale). Stone resigned the seat in order to take a job at the Public Service Commission. Skowronski received 3,951 votes while Hermes garnered 2,195 votes. The term expires in 2014 when […]
Vos and Barca Debrief the End of the 2013 Floor Period
Date Fri, Dec. 6, 2013 - 9:07am By Hamilton
On Nov. 20, 2013, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters hosted a Civil Dialogue with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The leaders covered many topics related to the end of the 2013 legislative floor period. The session kicked off with a review of […]
Special Election for Assembly District 82 on December 17
Date Wed, Dec. 4, 2013 - 6:46pm By Hamilton
On December 17, John Hermes (D-Greendale) will face Ken Skowronski (R-Franklin) in the final election of 2013. The winner will fill the 82nd Assembly District seat that was vacated by Jeff Stone. Stone resigned the seat in order to take a job at the Public Service Commission. 82nd Assembly District – Primary Nov. 19, […]
Special Election Results
Date Tue, Nov. 19, 2013 - 3:08pm By Hamilton
Republicans Jessie Rodriguez (R-Franklin, 21st AD) and Bob Kulp (R-Stratford, 69th AD) won their special election races for the State Assembly on November 19. Meanwhile the winner of the special Republican primary special in District 82, Ken Skowronski (R-Franklin) will prepare to face John Hermes (D-Greendale) in the general special election on December 17. 21st Assembly […]
One Year Out
Date Mon, Nov. 11, 2013 - 11:55am By Hamilton
Last week appeared to be the unofficial kick-off to the November 2014 campaign season. It marked a year out from 2014’s November 4 Election Day, it saw the end of the 2013 off-year elections around the United States, and we got our latest glimpse of the Marquette Poll, which explores statewide races and issues in […]
Schultz Goes In-Depth with WisconsinEye
Date Sun, Nov. 10, 2013 - 7:45pm By Hamilton
Sen. Dale Schultz (R-Richland Center) is something of an enigma in the Wisconsin Senate. Formerly one of the state Republican Party’s leaders, Schultz is now on the outs with many members of the party after voting with Democrats against the 2011 budget repair bill and against the mining bill in 2012. Schultz now faces a […]
Special Elections Update
Date Fri, Nov. 8, 2013 - 2:45pm By Hamilton
Three special elections have been scheduled to fill the voids left by legislators giving up their seats this fall. Two generals and one primary will be held on November 19, and the final general is scheduled for December 17. 21st Assembly District – General Election Nov. 19 Elizabeth Coppola, D – […]
Richards and Schimel Announce Candidacy for Attorney General
Date Thu, Oct. 24, 2013 - 8:48pm By Hamilton
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen’s announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2014 has sparked a flurry of election activity. Rep. Jon Richards, D-Milwaukee, and Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel have already announced their entrance into the attorney general race, and other candidates are expected to announce soon. Richards has served the city […]