Tony Evers could re-appoint some appointees of Scott Walker


Tony Evers could re-appoint some appointees of Scott Walker


Judge Niess` ruling gives Evers the authority to appoint a new CEO to lead the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., but Evers said he won`t do that for now.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said Monday he would move as quickly as possible to make appointments to 82 positions that became vacant after a contentious court ruling last week.

The governor said some of those appointments could include people former Republican Gov. Scott Walker appointed and the Senate confirmed in a December session a Dane County judge deemed illegal. The appointments include those to state councils, boards and other bodies....

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Ken Notes: Good move on WEDC. The question needs to be what will WEDC look like... What is the supporting legislation and funding behind the organization... And how will local incentives (TIF) be aligned in support of growth and development... and just because I like to stir the pot, how will local ED professional become more involved.

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