Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate have voted to fire eight appointees nominated to state boards by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers tells reporters in the state Capitol that Republican rejection of his appointees is “insanity” on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Madison, Wisc. The state Senate was voting to reject four appointees made by Evers to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Board. MADISON, Wis. — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to fire eight state board appointees from Democratic Gov.
For years, Evers and Senate Republicans have clashed over gubernatorial appointments. GOP lawmakers refused to act on many of the governor’s nominations during his first term, and policy board members appointed by former Republican Gov. Scott Walker have blocked Evers’ picks by “When does this end? Is this precedent-setting that every legislative body has this kind of relationship with the executive branch?” Democratic Sen. Brad Pfaff said on the Senate floor.
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