GOP to release Assembly rule changes Thursday
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican and Democratic leaders are still trying to reach a deal on how best to avoid late-night votes in the state Assembly.
Republican Speaker Robin Vos and Democratic Minority Leader Peter Barca met for a second day Wednesday to negotiate possible changes to Assembly rules. Following their meeting Tuesday, Barca said they were "worlds apart" on agreement.
Those private talks resumed Wednesday. Vos’s spokeswoman Kit Beyer says the rules proposal will be released on Thursday before the Assembly meets to debate the changes.
Republicans have a majority and can pass any rules they wish, but Vos reached out to Democrats to discuss the changes before the Assembly takes them up.
It has become increasingly common for the Assembly to work late into the night, sometimes not voting until early morning.
Jan 10, 2013 at 11:20 a.m.
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wtp- I guess you did not see the video of the assembly member (kleefisch) running around casting votes for missing members last year? Guess voter ID is not needed in the Assembly...
Jan 10, 2013 at 7:51 a.m.
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Personally late hour votes does not get the job done, as only a hand full of members are left to vote and I would bet that is mostly democrates who stick it out to get there way. Lets be realistic and vote when all members are in the building.
Jan 9, 2013 at 10:33 p.m.
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He had his own "Clocktower" of the day.
Jan 9, 2013 at 10:32 p.m.
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Just like that Republican, Honest Abe Lincoln.
Jan 9, 2013 at 10:21 p.m.
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The dems have their own rule. If they don't like something they just go to the Clock Tower.
Jan 9, 2013 at 9:57 p.m.
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And just why does one party have to "offer the opportunity" to duly elected members of the legislature?
Wasn't that opportunity "offered" by the electorate at the voting booth?
Wislady is the poster child of Republican arrogance.
Jan 9, 2013 at 9:53 p.m.
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You don't mention any "realistic goals that both parties can work with" that Voss has come up with.
Or the Repubs.
We are listening Wislady....
Jan 9, 2013 at 8:40 p.m.
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Vos has offered democrats the opportunity to come up with realistic goals that both parties can work with. Hopefully, there can be some common ground.
Jan 9, 2013 at 8:36 p.m.
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any bets on what time this vote will be?
Jan 9, 2013 at 7:42 p.m.
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“private talks” “on how best to avoid late-night votes”
Gotta love it.
Jan 9, 2013 at 7:34 p.m.
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Let's get those ramrods ready.
Jan 9, 2013 at 7:12 p.m.
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If I bought stock in VASELINE today...would that be considered insider trading?
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