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July 09, 2020
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds Republicans’ 2018 lame-duck laws.

The ruling will allow laws that restrict Evers’ Justice Department from acting independently of the legislature to remain in effect. Photo: Office of the Speaker, public domain. Author: Sam Buisman …

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March 27, 2019
Court Overturns Decision to Block Lame Duck Session

Author: Will Kenneally A state appellate court has ruled that the actions taken during December’s state extraordinary legislative session can move forward for now. Last year, Republican lawmakers convened …

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March 22, 2019
Update: Evers Withdraws Apointees After Judge Strikes Down Lame Duck Session

Author: Will Kenneally Gov. Tony Evers is withdrawing the more than 80 Walker appointments the state legislature confirmed in a lame duck session last December. The appointments by former Gov. …

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March 22, 2019
Judge Strikes Down Lame Duck Laws, Republicans Challenge Ruling

Author: Will Kenneally Dane County Judge Richard Niess ruled Thursday that the laws passed in December’s lame duck session are unconstitutional, in a decision that returns power to the …

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