US EditionRepublicans say they're open to Evers' partisan gerrymandering ban; Governor rejects move
Republican leaders left the session open to continue talks, while Evers said 2 chambers should pass the amendment without compromise.
- On Tuesday, Republican leaders in the Legislature gaveled in to Governor Tony Evers' special session on partisan gerrymandering, leaving the session open instead of immediately adjourning as they have done previously.
- Governor Evers signed an executive order last month calling the Legislature to pass a constitutional amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution barring partisan gerrymandering in the state's redistricting process.
- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Tyler August said they left the session open "to continue meaningful dialogue," though historically Republicans have quietly gaveled out months later to avoid public scrutiny.
- Senate Democrats expressed frustration after waiting around 30 minutes for Republicans to arrive, while Governor Evers rejected negotiation, stating "there's nothing to negotiate because there's no room for compromise" regarding Wisconsinites' voting rights.
- Both chambers are scheduled to reconvene on Thursday at 10:00 a.m., though it remains unclear whether lawmakers will vote on the proposed amendment or continue debate on redistricting.
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Partisan gerrymandering special session goes nowhere
A special session of the Legislature to consider banning partisan gerrymandering came and went Tuesday. But it’s not gone for good. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers called the session months ago, a move that he’s used on issue after issue to try and force Republicans who run the Legislature to debate his agenda. Republicans typically gavel in and gavel out quickly when the sessions get called. On Tuesday, they didn’t adjourn — they just postponed. Tha…
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Lawmakers leave conversations with Evers on gerrymandering, tax relief, school funding open
Republican lawmakers left open Gov. Tony Evers’ special session on gerrymandering on Tuesday, saying they want to have further conversations with Evers about the issue. Evers and Democratic lawmakers criticized the lack of action. In a statement, Evers said “there’s…
Gov. Evers: Doubles down on partisan gerrymandering ban: "There's nothing to negotiate."
Legislature still refusing to add ban on partisan gerrymandering to state constitution, jeopardizing Wisconsin’s fair maps With no permanent independent redistricting process in place, Wisconsinites could see partisan map rigging return after fair maps ushered in historic era of bipartisan accomplishments MADISON
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