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Enacting rule changes in extraordinary session bill would depart from how Walker led executive branch

The Capital Times, December 13, 2018

Not just power grabs: Lame-duck lawmakers are rushing many controversial bills

Governing, December 12, 2018

Democrats ramp up pressure on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker amid accusations of GOP ‘power grab’

ABC News, December 12, 2018

Gov. Scott Walker discusses – a bit – his future plans

Milwaukee Business Journal, December 11, 2018

Walker: Partial vetoes possible on some lame-duck bills

Associated Press, December 11, 2018

Robin Vos announces new Assembly committees

Wisconsin State Journal, December 11, 2018

Scott Walker defends controversial lame-duck bills on social media

Wisconsin State Journal, December 11, 2018

Walker has not received lame-duck bills, deadline to act is Dec. 27

Channel 3000, December 10, 2018

Lame-duck amendment would require extensive document review for state agencies

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 10, 2018

Former GOP Wisconsin governor weighs in on party’s lame-duck power grab

Governing, December 10, 2018

Tony Evers ‘not particularly encouraged’ by chat with Scott Walker on vetoing GOP lame-duck bills

Wisconsin State Journal, December 10, 2018

Evers, Barnes to go on statewide budget listening tour

U.S. News, December 9, 2018

As Scott Walker reviews lame-duck bills, past and current allies urge veto

The Capital Times, December 8, 2018

Behind the scenes in Wisconsin: A Republican power play, months in the making

The New York Times, December 7, 2018

Scott Walker says he regretted acting quickly with Act 10. He may do it again on lame-duck legislation.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 7, 2018

Lame-duck session focus turns to what Scott Walker will do

Wisconsin State Journal, December 7, 2018

Are rural voters the ‘real’ voters? Wisconsin Republicans seem to think so

The New York Times, December 6, 2018

‘A hot mess’: Tony Evers wants to discuss veto of lame-duck bills with Scott Walker

Wisconsin State Journal, December 6, 2018

Controversial lame-duck proposals now in Scott Walker’s hands as Democratic groups eye lawsuits

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 5, 2018

Lame-duck power grabs aren’t new, but Republicans in Wisconsin and Michigan are ‘more aggressive’

Governing, December 5, 2018

Wisconsin Republicans pass lame-duck bill to curb powers of incoming governor, attorney general

The Capital Times, December 5, 2018

Wisconsin politicians enter an era of divided government. What are their plans for 2019?

The Capital Times, December 5, 2018

Protesters heckle Scott Walker during Christmas tree lighting ceremony

Wisconsin State Journal, December 4, 2018

Scott Walker appointments become early flash point in Senate lame-duck session

Wisconsin State Journal, December 4, 2018

Joint Finance Committee approves changes to executive power, early voting with Assembly, Senate votes set for Tuesday

The Capital Times, December 4, 2018

GOP lawmakers advance lame-duck plan to Tuesday vote; presidential primary move in doubt

Wisconsin State Journal, December 4, 2018

Protesters descend on Wisconsin Capitol to demonstrate against Republican lame-duck agenda

The Capital Times, December 3, 2018

Scott Fitzgerald says Senate Republicans don’t have votes for all extraordinary session bills

The Capital Times, December 3, 2018

Five Wisconsin senators are in the spotlight as opponents try to stop a bill to curb governor’s powe

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 3, 2018

Josh Kaul, Tony Evers slam lame-duck session

Wisconsin State Journal, December 3, 2018

Paul Ryan lists immigration, debt as biggest regrets as he prepares to leave office

Wisconsin State Journal, November 30, 2018

Senate leader signals lame-duck session on fast track, says it could happen Tuesday

Wisconsin State Journal, November 30, 2018

Outside groups spent record $61 million in 2018 midterms

Wisconsin State Journal, November 29, 2018

Assembly Republicans keep familiar names on state budget writing committee

Wisconsin State Journal, November 29, 2018

Wisconsin Democrats fear GOP redistricting end-around

Wisconsin Law Journal, November 28, 2018

Reince Priebus to review Wisconsin election results for GOP

Wisconsin Law Journal, November 28, 2018

Short of Kimberly-Clark votes, GOP moves ahead on lame duck

U.S. News, November 27, 2018

Democrats make legislative gains over GOP in redistricting battle

The Hill, November 27, 2018

Ex-Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos reports to Wisconsin prison

Wisconsin State Journal, November 26, 2018

GOP Senate leader: Nothing ruled out for lame duck session

The Daily Reporter, November 26, 2018

Expert: Moving 2020 presidential primary could cause ‘voter fatigue,’ aid Republican candidates

Wisconsin State Journal, November 23, 2018

Tony Evers to consider Republicans for Cabinet positions

Wisconsin State Journal, November 22, 2018

Wisconsin faces projected $1.1 billion revenue shortfall in 2019-21 budget

The Capital Times, November 20, 2018

Clerks give thumbs down to Republican plan to move 2020 presidential primary

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 20, 2018

Report: Tony Evers carried young Wisconsin voters by 23-point margin

The Capital Times, November 20, 2018

Wisconsin already expected to be a war zone for the 2020 presidential race

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 19, 2018

GOP legislatures try to curb Democratic governors’ power

U.S. News, November 17, 2018

Evers taking different approach to transition than Walker

The Daily Reporter, November 16, 2018

Gov.-elect Evers launches transition website

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 15, 2018

Wisconsin’s Walker open to limiting replacement’s power

Associated Press, November 15, 2018

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