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Governor Walker Calls Second Special Session on Jobs
Submitted by Hamilton on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 2:58pmFor the second time this year Governor Scott Walker has called the legislature into special session to address jobs. The "Back to Work Wisconsin" special session is expected to begin on Thursday, September 19, and run through November.
Walker’s announcement included a list of 26 pieces of legislation for the session. The list is replicated below with links to additional information on available bills.
Wisconsin Presidential Primary Moves to April
Submitted by Admin on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 9:57amSenate Bill 115 passed the Assembly by a vote of 65-32 on Sept. 13. The bill moves the presidential preference primary from the 3rd Tuesday in February to the first Tuesday in April during presidential election years. The bill passed the Senate on June 8 on a voice vote.
Iowa is scheduled to hold its caucuses on Feb. 6, followed by the New Hampshire primary on Feb. 14, the Nevada caucus on Feb. 18, the South Carolina primary on Feb. 28 and Super Tuesday on March 6