During the unscheduled extraordinary session, GOP lawmakers took aim at various powers that the governor and attorney general can have while in office, just before two Democrats were to assume the positions from Republican counterparts
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday upheld a lame-duck session that limited the powers of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul.
During the unscheduled extraordinary session in December, GOP lawmakers took aim at various powers that the governor and attorney general can have while in office, just before Messrs. Evers and Kaul were to assume the positions in January from Republican counterparts. GOP lawmakers said the measures were an effort to balance legislative and executive power.
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