Wisconsin Republicans thumb their noses on their way out the door

By: Ruth Conniff

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 594

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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What are the odds the soon-to-retire Republican leaders of the state Legislature are seriously considering Gov. Tony Evers’ call to end partisan gerrymandering?

Evers called the special session that began and ended with no action this week, asking legislators to take up a constitutional amendment to ban the practice of drawing voting maps that give a disproportionate advantage to one political party.

Legislators didn’t exactly refuse — they’ve kicked the can down the …

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