Wisconsin
Wisconsin Republicans veto-proof supermajority within reach
Wisconsin Republicans veto-proof supermajority inside attain
This election season, Wisconsin Republicans may seize a supermajority that will permit the GOP to bypass the governor – and cross the payments regardless of vetoes.
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed payments on points like abortion, weapons, colleges, and elections. On this fall’s election, Republicans may seize a supermajority that will permit the GOP to bypass the governor – and cross the payments regardless of vetoes.
Gov. Evers set the state file for full vetoes in a single legislative session – 126 in 2021-2022. The Legislative Reference Bureau studies the earlier single session file was Gov. Fred Zimmerman’s 90 full vetoes through the 1927-1928 session.
Evers is in need of the full lifetime veto file set by Gov. John James Blaine, who served from 1921 to 1927. He totally vetoed 167 payments, whereas Gov. Evers’s quantity is at 146.
If reelected, the Democratic governor’s veto energy could be neutralized, if Wisconsin Republicans win a two-thirds majority in each chambers of the state legislature.
“Six months in the past, I’d have mentioned there’s virtually no likelihood that there could possibly be a Republican supermajority within the Meeting. However now, I’d say, there’s a actual likelihood, even perhaps as much as a 50-50 likelihood that there could possibly be a supermajority in each homes,” mentioned Joe Handrick, Republican analyst and former state lawmaker, now with Widespread Sense Wisconsin.
Of the Wisconsin Senate’s 33 seats, Republicans held 21 to Democrats’ 12 this yr. Republicans want to select up only one extra for the supermajority.
“Within the senate, I believe it’s going to occur. There’s an open seat up north, it’s a district that has been Democrat for a very long time, but it surely’s been trending Republican. It’s now open, it doesn’t have an incumbent. Donald Trump carried it,” Handrick mentioned.
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“Within the senate, I believe it’s very doubtless that the Republicans will get a supermajority, you’ve Senate Majority Chief Janet Bewley, who’s retiring on the finish of this session, she represents a district within the far northwest of the state, bordering Lake Superior, that’s a district that has been trending in direction of Republicans in current elections. I imagine Donald Trump gained it by about 10 factors,” echoed Dan Shafer, “Recombobulation Space” columnist.
Of the Wisconsin Meeting’s 99 seats, this yr Republicans held 61 to Democrats 38. The GOP wants to select up 5 extra Meeting seats for the supermajority in that chamber.
“I believe that’s a bit of bit much less doubtless, but it surely’s not out of the query,” Shafer mentioned. “Republicans traditionally, with a Democratic president, have the benefit within the midterms. There’s an opportunity for Republicans to select up a pair seats.”
Each Shafer, a progressive, and Handrick, a conservative, level to the Superior and Ashland areas. They each have open Democratic-held Meeting seats in an space trending Republican – which Donald Trump gained.
“There are a variety of locations the place Republicans may choose up these two extra seats to get them to that 66-seat threshold, which, I believe may open up Pandora’s Field for all types of issues within the state legislature,” Shafer mentioned. “It will be very tough for Democrats to have a say within the state legislature, in the event that they [Republicans] reached that supermajority threshold. That silences the flexibility to fulfill within the center, and discover widespread floor.”
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“I believe the largest impression could be it could reasonable the governor. He wouldn’t have the ability to veto extremely popular laws anymore, as a result of he would know 66 or 67 or at that time, perhaps a bunch of Democrats, too, keen to override the veto,” Handrick mentioned, pointing to vetoed payments like one to broaden college voucher eligibility to all college students.
The Republican-drawn legislative maps, which shall be used on this November election, give extra of a bonus to the GOP – like within the fifth Senate District in Brookfield and Elm Grove. It now extends additional into Waukesha County, together with New Berlin. It was a 50/50 district, however now it turns into extra Republican.
The thirteenth Meeting District, additionally in Brookfield, is one Democrats flipped in 2020, however now it too turns into way more Republican.
In simply six weeks, you’ll determine if Republicans will achieve the supermajority of the Wisconsin Legislature, and you’ll determine whether or not the governor who will signal or veto their payments is a Republican or Democrat.
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 25, 2024, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
05-35-45-60-63, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
0-9-4
8-1-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
3-2-7-4
0-0-7-7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
Midday: 02-03-04-05-08-10-11-13-15-19-22
Evening: 01-02-03-04-09-11-12-14-17-18-20
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
03-06-15-18-25
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
08-17-28-30-32-34, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Gas prices are the cheapest they’ve been since the pandemic, just as people prepare to travel for the holidays.
According to AAA Wisconsin, the average gas prices is $2.86 per gallon in the state, a new low since 2020.
”We’ve had so many disruptions in the last four to five years between Covid and then the Ukraine conflict that has sent prices either far down or bringing them to historic highs,” AAA Director of Public Affairs Nick Jarmusz said. “We kind of forget what normal is.”
He said the low cost at the pump is a result of peak summer travel season ending, an even supply and demand for fuel and fewer global crises.
”Right now we’re in a pretty favorable balance between lower demand and pretty plentiful supply and no real disruptions to speak of,” he said.
People can save more money at the pump if they drive the speed limit.
”By sticking closer to the speed limit, avoiding aggressive driving in situations, you can actually increase your fuel efficiency by about 40% or up to 40%,” Jarmusz said. “Which can add up to pretty significant savings.”
If trends continue, he also said prices might drop even more. ”Really, I would not be surprised to see these prices continue to go down,” Jarmusz said. “I don’t think we’ve seen the lowest prices we’ll see this year yet.”
According to AAA the best times to travel before Thanksgiving on Thursday is in the morning hours on Tuesday and Wednesday. Roads will be busiest in the afternoons.
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Game 12 Wisconsin football two-deep for Minnesota Gophers game Nov. 29 at Camp Randall Stadium
MADISON – A look at the unofficial two-deep for the Wisconsin football team heading into its game against Minnesota at 11 a.m. Friday at Camp Randall Stadium.
OFFENSE
Quarterback
1 – Braedyn Locke, 6-1, 205, redshirt-soph.
2 – Mabrey Mettauer, 6-4, 230, fr.
Running back
1 – Tawee Walker, 5-9, 218, sr.
2 – Darrion Dupree, 5-10, 205, fr.
Receiver
1 – Bryson Green, 6-3, 213, sr.
2 – C.J. Williams, 6-2, 196, jr.
Receiver
1 – Vinny Anthony II, 6-0, 188, jr.
2 – Quincy Burroughs, 6-2, 212, r-soph.
Slot recever
1 – Will Pauling, 5-10, 187, r-jr.
2 – Trech Kekahuna, 5-10, 187, r-fr.
Tight end
1 – Riley Nowakowski, 6-1, 243, r-sr.
2 – Tucker Ashcraft, 6-5, 255, soph.
Left tackle
1 – Jack Nelson, 6-7, 316, sr.
2 – Barrett Nelson, 6-6, 302, r-soph.
Left guard
1 – Joe Brunner, 6-5, 313- r-soph.
2. – James Durand, 6-5, 305, r-fr.
Center
1 – Jake Renfro, 6-3, 302, r-sr.
2. – Kerry Kodanko, 6-2, 308, r-sr.
Right guard
1 – Joe Huber, 6-5, 310, r-sr.
2 – JP Benzschawel, 6-6, 312, r-jr.
Right tackle
1 – Riley Mahlman, 6-8, 308, r-jr.
2 – Kevin Heywood, 6-8, 325, fr.
DEFENSE
Line
1 – Ben Barten, 6-5, 308, r-sr.
2 – Elijah Hills, 6-3, 282, sr.
Line
1 – Curt Neal, 6-0, 290, r-soph.
2 – Cade McDonald, 6-6, 285, r-sr.
Outside linebacker
1 – Darryl Peterson, 6-1, 248, r-jr.
2 – Aaron Witt, 6-6, 247, r-jr.
Inside linebacker
1 – Jake Chaney, 5-11, 233, sr.
2 – Tackett Curtis, 6-2, 228, soph.
Inside linebacker
1 – Christian Alliegro, 6-4, 240, soph.
2 – Jaheim Thomas, 6-4, 245, r-sr.
Outside linebacker
1 – Leon Lowery, 6-3, 252, r-sr.
2 – Sebastian Cheeks, 6-3, 230, r-soph., or John Pius, 6-4, 250, r-sr.
Cornerback
1 – Ricardo Hallman, 5-10, 185, r-jr.
2 – R.J. Delancy III, 5-11, 193, r-sr., or Jonas Duclona, 5-10, 190, soph.
Strong safety
1 – Hunter Wohler, 6-2, 218, sr.
2 – Owen Arnett, 5-11, 210, r-jr.
Free safety
1 – Preston Zachman, 6-1, 212, r-sr.
2 – Austin Brown, 6-1, 210, jr.
Cornerback
1 – Nyzier Fourqurean, 6-1, 190, r-sr.
2 – R.J. Delancy, 5-11, 193, r-sr., or Xavier Lucas, 6-2, 198, fr.
Nickel back
1 – Austin Brown, 6-1, 210, jr.
2 – Max Lofy, 5-10, 188, r-sr.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Punter
1 – Atticus Bertrams, 6-3, 225, soph.
2 – Gavin Meyers, 6-1, 198, r-sr.
Field goal kicker
1 – Nathanial Vakos, 6-1, 205, jr.
2 – Gavin Lahm, 6-0, 213, jr.
Kickoffs
1 – Gavin Lahm, 6-10, 213, jr.
2 – Nathanial Vakos, 6-1, 205, jr.
Long snapper
1 – Cayson Pfeiffer, 6-0, 205, sr.
2 – Duncan McKinley, 6-2, 222, r-sr.
Holder
1 – Gavin Meyers, 6-1, 198, r-sr.
2 – Atticus Bertrams, 6-2, 225, soph.
Punt returner
1 – Vinny Anthony II, 6-0, 188, jr.
2 – Hunter Wohler, 6-2, 218, sr.
Kickoff returner
1 – Vinny Anthony II, 6-0, 188, jr.
2 – Trech Kekahuna, 5-10, 197, r-fr.
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