Republicans still hold majorities in both chambers, but Evers and his fellow Democrats are hopeful new, more competitive boundaries could open the door to more bipartisanship in the coming session.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers will outline his priorities for the year ahead, including plans to lower the cost of living and invest in mental health care.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used his seventh State of the State speech Wednesday to urge the Republican-controlled Legislature to enact a wide range of Democratic priorities they have rejected in the past,
Vos said "70 to 80% of the public" in Wisconsin and the country supports requiring photo identification to vote. National polling from Pew and Gallup released in 2024 shows more than 80% of the public supports voter ID, including majorities of Democrats.
Wisconsin legislative Democrats Thursday announced their first package of bills for the session, all three of which are aimed are reducing the cost of living for working families and seniors.
Gov. Evers claims legislative Republicans have violated the state Constitution by allowing GOP-controlled legislative committees to "impede, usurp, or obstruct basic executive branch functions."