Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor signs new legislative maps into law
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed 2023 Wisconsin Act 94 into law on Monday, remapping legislative districts and remedying some of the most gerrymandered maps in the US.
2023 Wisconsin Act 94 focuses on legislative redistricting and enacts maps that are responsive to the will of the people, avoid partisan bias, and increase the number of competitive legislative seats. The act directs the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) to draw redistricting plans and establishes a redistricting advisory commission to assist in the redistricting process.
Evers took to X (formerly Twitter) Monday to address the benefits of signing the new maps into law. He claims these maps are “fair, responsive, and reflect the will of the people.” Evers argues that the maps will allow each political party a fair opportunity to win legislative seats and better represent the preferences of the people. The legislature has previously used municipal wards to map legislative districts. Evers passionately spoke of the benefits of the new law, stating:
I will always try to do the right thing for our state. Wisconsinites want fair maps, and Wisconsinites deserve fair maps. So, today, I’m enacting fair maps for the great state of Wisconsin … When I promised I wanted fair maps—not maps that are better for one party or another—I damn well meant it. Wisconsin is not a red state or a blue state—we’re a purple state, and I believe our maps should reflect that basic fact.
Others joined Evers in celebration of the new law. State Representative Greta Neubauer praised the new law by saying:
Thanks to the hard work of countless people over many years, Wisconsin will no longer be among the most gerrymandered states in the nation. Today’s victory belongs to those advocates, voters, and people across the state who continued to believe that our democracy is worth fighting for and never gave up in the struggle for fair maps. This is the beginning of a new era in Wisconsin — where the will of the people will once again be the law of the land.
There were no legislative maps in place for the 2024 election after the Wisconsin Supreme Court previously ruled that Wisconsin’s legislative maps violated the state’s constitution. This influenced the Republican-led House in its decision to pass the act as it believed the court redistricting the state would have better benefitted the Democratic party. House Speaker Robin Vos addressed the matter:
Today, Governor Evers signed the most Republican-leaning maps out of all the Democrat- gerrymandered maps being considered by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. We sent him those maps, not because they are fair, but becuase the people of Wisconsin deserve certainty in state government.
The maps enacted Monday will take effect immediately, and Evers has requested that the Supreme Court of Wisconsin retain jurisdiction over the act.
The move comes after Polaris announced it was separating from Indian Motorcycle.
Powersports company Polaris has announced it plans to wind down the operations at its facility in Osceola which specializes in manufacturing Indian Motorcycle.
The move impacts roughly 200 Wisconsin workers at the facility.
On Jan. 27, during a fourth quarter and full year earnings call for 2025, Polaris said the company expects to sell Indian Motorcycle by the end of the first quarter of 2026 to Carolwood, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles. However the company plans to maintain some stake in the company.
Polaris officials said called the sale of Indian Motorcycle was a “difficult decision” and added it was a “move that we believe is best for Polaris and Indian Motorcycle.”
In a post on X, Wisconsin Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin said:
“We have seen this story in Wisconsin too many times – a private equity firm buys a company, hollows it out, & fires its workers, all to pad their profits. It’s simply wrong.”
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The drought is over.
Yuengling beers are now officially available across Wisconsin, as America’s oldest brewery continues its efforts to expand its reach into the Midwest and bring its nearly two-century legacy to the state.
Watch: Yuengling beer now officially available across Wisconsin
Yuengling beer now available in Wisconsin
“For years, Wisconsinites have been asking when they’d finally be able to enjoy a cold Yuengling close to home — often smuggling our beer back from eastern states and sharing their excitement with us on social media,” said Debbie, a sixth-generation Yuengling family member. “That day is finally here. We are so excited that our Wisconsin fans will no longer have to fill their car trunks with six-packs of Lager and can simply order one at their favorite neighborhood bar!”
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Yuengling beer is coming to Wisconsin in 2026
Monday’s announcement comes just under two months after the brewery said the family-owned company would be expanding into Wisconsin and Iowa in its latest effort to grow production and distribution in the Midwest.
D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc.
The Yuengling Co. was established in 2020 with Molson Coors Beverage Co. as a separate joint venture to lead its expansion efforts. Once distribution begins in Iowa, Yuengling will be available in 30 states.
The brewery’s lineup includes Traditional Lager, Light Lager, Black & Tan, Golden Pilsner, Flight, Premium, Premium Light, Dark Brewed Porter, Lord Chesterfield Ale, Oktoberfest, Bock and Bongo Fizz.
To kick off the statewide celebration, Yuengling will host an official launch party at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Wolski’s in Milwaukee.
D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc.
The brewery has provided a locator on its website for fans eager to try it.
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