He beat Scott Walker, then Republicans — in the month before Tony Evers took power — changed all the rules. It wasn't a great way for the GOP to begin a relationship with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. As he announced he won't seek re-election for a third term, we look back on Evers' legacy, how he managed to work with and around Republicans, how Democrats have dominated dominated statewide elections since and what comes next for Democrats in the governor race.

He beat Scott Walker, then Republicans &mdash; in the month before Tony Evers took power &mdash; changed all the rules. It wasn't a great way for the GOP to begin a relationship with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. As he announced he won't seek re-election for a third term, we look back on Evers' legacy, how he managed to work with and around Republicans, how Democrats have dominated dominated statewide elections since and what comes next for Democrats in the governor race.

From La Crosse to Madison to D.C., La Crosse County Democratic Party chair William Garcia and WIZM's Rick Solem break down the politics impacting Wisconsinites.

From La Crosse to Madison to D.C., La Crosse County Democratic Party chair William Garcia and <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">WIZM's</a> Rick Solem break down the politics impacting Wisconsinites.

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From La Crosse to Madison to D.C., La Crosse County Democratic Party chair William Garcia and WIZM's Rick Solem break down the politics impacting Wisconsinites.

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers retires — here's how he led and what comes next for Democrats

While the Wisconsin state Legislature works just 17 more days before taking off until 2027, it did vote on around 50 bills in one day.

We discuss some of the Republican bills are simply passed for culture war purposes to be used during the campaign season with the governor’s seat up for grabs in November.

Those bills include defunding public education, redefining abortion, using undocumented immigrants as pawns in healthcare, and creating added bureaucracy to create more hoops for those who apply for welfare. 

We also discussed a bill to create a candy and soda database at the tune of $6 million to make sure people on food stamps can’t spend it on such things, and another bill on human trafficking that would put children at risk of unnecessary punishment. 

While the Wisconsin state Legislature works just 17 more days before taking off until 2027, it did vote on around 50 bills in one day.
We discuss some of the Republican bills are simply passed for culture war purposes to be used during the campaign season with the governor&rsquo;s seat up for grabs in November.
Those bills include defunding public education, redefining abortion, using undocumented immigrants as pawns in healthcare, and creating added bureaucracy to create more hoops for those who apply for welfare.&nbsp;
We also discussed a bill to create a candy and soda database at the tune of $6 million to make sure people on food stamps can&rsquo;t spend it on such things, and another bill on human trafficking that would put children at risk of unnecessary punishment.&nbsp;

Useless bills passed by Wisconsin GOP simply to campaign

We discuss how a Wisconsin bill to help pregnant mothers get healthcare is related to the fight over releasing the Epstein Files.

The bill would allow pregnant mothers to get postpartum Medicaid coverage for 12 months. Wisconsin is one of only two states not to do this. 

How it’s related to the Epstein Files is the way Democrats tried to push the bill to a vote, bypassing Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who has — like House Speaker Mike Johnson — blocked the bill being voted on.

The Wisconsin bill passed 32-1 in the state Senate. Vos has not brought it for a vote in the GOP-controlled Assembly, despite the fact that it will easily pass.

We talk about how Democrats tried to force a vote and the tricks Vos played to even block that. So, unlike the Epstein files, the bill has still not passed and the Legislature only works 17 more days before taking off until 2027.

We discuss how a Wisconsin bill to help pregnant mothers get healthcare is related to the fight over releasing the Epstein Files.
The bill would allow pregnant mothers to get postpartum Medicaid coverage for 12 months. Wisconsin is one of only two states not to do this.&nbsp;
How it&rsquo;s related to the Epstein Files is the way Democrats tried to push the bill to a vote, bypassing Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who has &mdash; like House Speaker Mike Johnson &mdash; blocked the bill being voted on.
The Wisconsin bill passed 32-1 in the state Senate. Vos has not brought it for a vote in the GOP-controlled Assembly, despite the fact that it will easily pass.
We talk about how Democrats tried to force a vote and the tricks Vos played to even block that. So, unlike the Epstein files, the bill has still not passed and the Legislature only works 17 more days before taking off until 2027.

How a Wisconsin bill to help postpartum mothers is related to the Epstein files

We discuss some of the ongoing controversies surrounding President Donald Trump that aren’t related to the Epstein files. That includes Trump pretending he’s going to just give people money — from $2,000 tariff checks to “Trumpcare” cash, the healthcare plan that still doesn’t exist.

We also discuss the lunacy of 50-year mortgages to solve the housing crisis and the controversial pardons Trump is doling out, as long as your money and gifts are good. 

We did everything but dive into the Epstein files too deep, because news on that seems to be changing by the minute.

We began, though discussing the Democrats giving in on the shutdown and reasons behind it — and to be infuriated by it. 

We discuss some of the ongoing controversies surrounding President Donald Trump that aren&rsquo;t related to the Epstein files. That includes Trump pretending he&rsquo;s going to just give people money &mdash; from $2,000 tariff checks to &ldquo;Trumpcare&rdquo; cash, the healthcare plan that still doesn&rsquo;t exist.
We also discuss the lunacy of 50-year mortgages to solve the housing crisis and the controversial pardons Trump is doling out, as long as your money and gifts are good.&nbsp;
We did everything but dive into the Epstein files too deep, because news on that seems to be changing by the minute.
We began, though discussing the Democrats giving in on the shutdown and reasons behind it &mdash; and to be infuriated by it.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers retires — here's how he led and what comes next for Democrats

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