A crowd of people protesting gun violence gathered on the steps of the state Capitol this morning. They called for state lawmakers to pass legislation that would strengthen restrictions on guns in Wisconsin. In October, Governor Tony Evers ordered lawmakers to meet in a special legislative session to consider two bills related to gun control. […]
Gov. Evers Calls Special Session for Gun Violence Prevention
When a governor calls a special legislative session, it means they want lawmakers to address issues of pressing importance that can’t wait for a regular session. Governor Evers called his first such session today in order to address gun violence in Wisconsin. “Last month I stood with members of our communities, elected officials and law […]
Madison Students Join Nationwide Walkout Demanding Action Against Gun ...
Thousands of students across the Madison area walked out of their classrooms today to protest gun violence. They came from middle schools, high schools, and the UW campus — and joined a national student movement. Their message? Do something to end mass shootings. It’s been one month since the shooting at a high school in […]
Special Session Intended to Speed Passing of Welfare Reform Bills
In a special legislative session today, lawmakers heard testimony on a handful of welfare reform bills. Governor Scott Walker called the special session, which is intended to pass these bills more quickly than a regular session. Today, lawmakers heard the public’s opinion about all of them at once at a joint hearing. It will be […]
